From Harbour to Home: An Intro to Toronto’s Rail Lands

Toronto’s Rail Lands once covered a massive swath of the city’s downtown with railway sidings, roundhouses and maintenance spaces. Before that, the whole area was underwater, a harbour slowly filled in by the needs of the growing railway industry. Join the TRM’s Curator of Exhibits Dumaresq de Pencier as he explores the complex and layered history of the Railway Lands, from a bustling hive of activity during the golden age of rail to the modern commuter hub that more than 45,000 people call home.

About our speaker:

Dumaresq de Pencier is an award-winning museum researcher, television presenter, exhibit developer and guide, and has had a lifelong interest in the history of vehicular technology. He is currently curator of both the Toronto Railway Museum and the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa. In his spare time he enjoys rock climbing and writing tabletop roleplaying games.

About the series:

The Toronto Railway Museum hosts guest speakers online via the Zoom Webinar platform the Second Tuesday of each month. These talks are free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10 to support future programming. The Toronto Railway is a registered Canadian charity (838626943RR0001) and charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations over $25.