Toronto

The name Toronto has been recorded with various spellings, including Taronto, which referred to 'The Narrows'.

Toronto was incorporated as the 'City of Toronto' on March 6, 1834, adopting the Indigenous name.

The Toronto Islands were a natural peninsula until a storm in 1858 severed their connection to the mainland.

During the late 19th century, Toronto became the largest alcohol distillation centre in North America.

The Great Toronto Fire of 1904 destroyed more than 100 buildings and claimed one victim, John Croft.