Toronto's Many Faces: A Guide to the History, Museums, Restaurants, Shops, Festivals, Monuments, Media & Prominent Citizens of More Than 60 Cultural Communities in the City - Softcover

Ruprecht, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550418521 ISBN 13: 9781550418521

Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Designed for residents, newcomers, and tourists alike, Torontos Many Faces is an indispensable guide to the history, museums, restaurants, shops, festivals, monuments, media and prominent citizens of more than 60 cultural communities in the city. The book identifies each community - where its people come from, why, when and where they settled in the city which has long prided itself on being one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse in North America.
The contributions of each community to the commercial development and cultural life of Toronto is traced, with biographical notes on those prominent individuals whose contributions have made this city what it is today.
The book identifies places of special interest to visitors and tourists, including monuments, memorials, theatres, museums, cultural centres, and restaurants.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Toronto is truly a city of communities, and this is the only guide to the city's multicultural character, featuring profiles of more than 60 ethnic communities, including local histories, food, and art. Monuments, museums, and restaurants are identified, while maps and photographs of festival events help bring the city's varied communities to life.

About the Author

MPP Tony Ruprecht has an intimate knowledge of Toronto's multicultural communities. He holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Ontario MPP from Toronto, was the Ontario minister of citizenship with special responsibilities for multiculturalism from 1985 to 1987, and has received a number of awards for his work from the governments of Portugal, Poland, the Philippines, and Estonia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1550418521
• ISBN 13: 9781550418521
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 440