History of Toronto Churches

It’s been said that in the 19th century, there were more churches in Toronto than in any other city on earth. During that era, the city’s churches were mostly Anglican, reflecting the denomination of the early settlers. St. James Anglican Cathedral, for instance, is actually the fourth “St. James” church on its site on King [...]

By |June 6th, 2013|Funerals|Comments Off on History of Toronto Churches

History of Cemeteries in Toronto

Toronto commuters and visitors hurrying through the subway’s main hub at Yonge and Bloor probably have no idea that it was once the site of another kind of “underground”: Toronto’s first cemetery. Known as Potters Field, the short-lived burial ground was opened in 1825 but closed down a mere thirty years later. The bodies were [...]

By |March 20th, 2013|Funerals|Comments Off on History of Cemeteries in Toronto
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