Toronto in the 1950s
This page lists the 10 events that the site's timeline dates to the 1950s, from 1950 to 1959. Each entry states one fact that the linked article also states, so the article is the place to find the sources and any disagreement between them.
Dated events
- Hugh Garner published the novel Cabbagetown. Cabbagetown, Toronto: Victorian Streets and Irish RootsCulture and sport
- The Ontario legislature created the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto from 13 municipalities. Where Is Toronto? Province, Boundaries and Time ZoneGovernment and law
- Canada and Portugal signed a labor agreement, and many Portuguese newcomers settled first in Kensington Market. Kensington Market: From Denison Estate to Historic SiteCommunities
- The first subway line, the Yonge line from Union Station to Eglinton Avenue, opened. History of Toronto Public Transit: Streetcars to the SubwayTransport and infrastructure
- Hurricane Hazel passed over Toronto on the night of October 15 to 16, the city's worst natural disaster. Toronto’s Elevation and TopographyNature and environment
- City officials expropriated shops and restaurants on Elizabeth Street for the new City Hall. Chinatown in Toronto: From Elizabeth Street to SpadinaCommunities
- The Toronto-Dominion Bank was formed when the Bank of Toronto and the Dominion Bank merged. Toronto-Dominion Bank and the Toronto Stock Exchange: HistoryBusiness and institutions
- Edwards Gardens opened to the public. Toronto Botanical Garden: History, Edwards Gardens and SizeNature and environment
- Toronto Island Park was formally established, according to a 2024 City staff report. Alcohol on Toronto Island: Park Rules, Ferry, and HistoryNature and environment
- York University was incorporated. Universities and Colleges in TorontoBusiness and institutions
Further reading on the 1950s
- Cabbagetown, Toronto: Victorian Streets and Irish Roots
- Where Is Toronto? Province, Boundaries and Time Zone
- Kensington Market: From Denison Estate to Historic Site
- History of Toronto Public Transit: Streetcars to the Subway
- Toronto’s Elevation and Topography
- Chinatown in Toronto: From Elizabeth Street to Spadina
- Toronto-Dominion Bank and the Toronto Stock Exchange: History
- Toronto Botanical Garden: History, Edwards Gardens and Size
- Alcohol on Toronto Island: Park Rules, Ferry, and History
- Universities and Colleges in Toronto
- Metropolitan Toronto: The 1953 Federation of 13 Municipalities
- Gardiner Expressway: How Toronto Built It, 1947 to 1966