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On this day in 1834, the Town of York in Upper Canada was officially incorporated as the City of Toronto - making Toronto 192 years old today! The name Toronto comes from the Mohawk word “Tkaronto,” meaning “where there are trees standing in the water,” a reflection of the land and waterways that have shaped this place for generations. Toronto is located on lands that are the traditional territory of many Indigenous Peoples, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Nations, whose presence and stewardship continue to be central to the city’s story. When Toronto was incorporated, it was home to approximately 9,000 people and elected its first civic government, led by its first mayor, William Lyon Mackenzie. Since then, Toronto has grown, changed, and welcomed people from around the world, evolving into the diverse, dynamic, and bustling metropolis we know and love today. Interested in learning more about Toronto in 1834? Explore this online exhibit from Toronto Archives, or visit them at 255 Spadina Road to discover historic records and artifacts that bring our city’s early years to life: 👉 toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/…
