Join us! “Railway Technology in the Canadian First World War Effort” on August 18 at 7:00 pm EST. Explore the complexities of transportation and logistics in the forward areas of the Western Front during the First World War. Join us and presenter Andrew Iarocci on Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 PM (EST) for a free...
Join us! “A History of Toy Trains: An ‘O’ Gauge Perspective” on September 15 (7pm EST). Discover the beginnings and early history of toy trains made in Britain, Europe and the United States, and how manufacturers marketed trains for Canada. Presenters will delve into the evolution of toy trains, from pull toys to simple clockwork...
Join us for “Building Toronto: Railways and the Development of Toronto”, an online lecture on November 17! How did the railways benefit Toronto? What ways did Toronto City Council support this type of development? Building Toronto: Railways and the Development of Toronto will focus on the development of railways in Toronto from a political perspective. Presenter Michael...
Join us on Sunday, November 27 to shop the museum store and save! Museum Store Sunday is here and with it amazing deals. Visit the store to take part in some festive activities, plus get ahead of your holiday shopping. Museum Store Sunday kicks off at 12:00pm on the Don Station platform and runs until...
Join us for “Train Tracks to Ski Tracks”, an online lecture on December 15! The Craigleith Station has welcomed travellers since the 1880s. Tourist travellers to the area initially took the waters and the air for their health and enjoyed local spas along the rail line. However, with the development of the ski industry along...
