As part of our ‘Riverside 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, we’re sharing the story of the bridge over the Don at Queen Street East. While it was once a less remarkable but always important passage into Toronto’s east, it has become an iconic landmark of the city under the Riverside BIA’s watch. Read on for its story…
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The Story of the Toronto Baseball Grounds in Riverside Neighbourhood
In this feature of the ‘40 Years, 40 Stories’ series, we’re sharing the story of the Toronto Baseball Ground, home field to the city’s first professional baseball team the ‘Torontos’. This tale uncovers its rich history, grand opening, remarkable wins , and how it’s been commemorated in Riverside neighbourhood.
Riverside 40 Years, 40 Stories: ‘De Grassi Street’ vs ‘Degrassi Street’
The world famous De Grassi Street has been an integral part of Canadian arts and culture and a much celebrated part of the Riverside community. Read all about it in our 12th feature of the ‘Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series.
What’s in a Name? The Story of The Broadview Hotel in Toronto’s Riverside Neighbourhood
The Broadview Hotel today is a modern boutique hotel located in the heart of Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood at Queen Street East and Broadview. The iconic heritage building has a long and colourful story dating back to the 1800s. Explore it as part of our ‘Riverside BIA 40 Years, 40 Stories’ series!
It’s About Time: “Time: and A Clock” Public Art in Riverside
The Queen Street Viaduct, or ‘Riverside Bridge’ has become one of Toronto’s most iconic landmarks thanks to the public art project by the Riverside BIA in partnership with the City of Toronto, renowned Toronto artist Eldon Garnet and others.