About this Event
About Mimico: "Mimico is a former railway and farming town that eventually turned into a Toronto neighbourhood. If you travel south-west of downtown Toronto along the lake, you will find Mimico sitting right on the edge of Etobicoke. It's known as the oldest of the former Lakeshore Municipalities. According to the Etobicoke Historical Society, Mimico began developing thanks to native-born Canadian John William Gamble and the Parish of Christ Church. In 1855, the railway line was built going right through Mimico. The creation of the railway opened Mimico up to new residents, who realized they no longer needed to live close to their work. The neighbourhood saw an influx of working men moving into homes near the railway. In 1858, Mimico celebrated the establishment of a post office. In 1905, Mimico became a police village, meaning it had a degree of independence while remaining a part of the township. A huge change came to Mimico in 1906 with the Grand Trunk Railway opened its Mimico Yards. In 1917, Mimico became an independent municipality and remained that way until it became a part of the borough of Etobicoke in 1967, and was then amalgamated into the city of Toronto in 1998." (BlogTO)
Join us for a FREE, public walking tour that will be a good experience for anyone: whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, and whether you’re a curious local, solo traveler, backpacker, newcomer, or part of a group of friends.
ABOUT
Beginning in front of the Toronto Public Library - Mimico Centennial Branch (47 Station Road, Toronto, ON M8V 2R1), the interactive tour will be hosted by your guide Alex Rășcanu. The tour will focus on Mimico's history. The historical tour will conclude at a nearby coffee shop.
WHEN
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00am. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes.
WHERE TO MEET
The tour will start in front of the Toronto Public Library - Mimico Centennial Branch (47 Station Road, Toronto, ON M8V 2R1).
WHERE IT ENDS
This tour will end at a nearby coffee shop, where you can order coffee/tea/brunch and spend some more time speaking and connecting with fellow historical tour participants.
FACILITATOR
Alex Rășcanu is a Torontonian, a husband, a father of four, and an avid student of our city's history. Stay in touch with him on LinkedIn / X / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Toronto Public Library - Mimico Centennial Branch, 47 Station Road, Toronto, Canada
CAD 0.00
