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Prohibition In The Junction - Toronto's Last Dry Neighbourhood

8:40

2024 CPKC Holiday Train in Leaside

0:58

Orangeville Brampton Railway - Gone But Not Forgotten

9:35

Newmarket's Ghost Canal - or Mulock's Madness

8:32

Toronto's Unusual Names

7:40

Rail to the Airport: Why is this so hard?

Lots of other airports have better rail service than Toronto Pearson, and have had for longer. How did we get here, and what might the future hold? Let's have a look!
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Early Airports in Toronto
02:40 Malton gets an airport
03:35 High Speed Rail
04:20 National rail network (VIA)
05:31 Commuter rail (GO Transit)
06:04 Airport rail link (UP Express)
08:32 Peoplemover (Terminal Link)
09:07 Light Rail (Eglinton Crosstown)
09:34 Subway
10:11 What could we do?
12:39 What We Might Get
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Toronto's Wandering Shoreline - ua-cam.com/video/rMTM0cyQ51o/v-deo.html
West Toronto Railpath - ua-cam.com/video/S56i5Ctz3Hg/v-deo.html
Eglinton Crosstown LRT - ua-cam.com/video/N9GzDujvKoc/v-deo.html
Sheppard Subway - ua-cam.com/video/1UbVjiNPFfo/v-deo.html
Maps courtesy OpenStreetMap - openstreetmap.org/copyright
#Toronto #Airports #PearsonInternational #Infrastructure #YYZ

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9:48

Queen's Park and the Pink Palace

Переглядів 4,3 тис.21 день тому

Did you know Queen's Park isn't a building? It's a park with a building in it. There's lots of history here and many things to see, so come along with me and let's explore! 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Government gets involved 02:44 Materials and problems 04:29 What's up with the shape? 05:17 Lots of statues 07:58 New addition: a subway entrance If you enjoy my videos, please consider using UA-cam'...

Prohibition In The Junction - Toronto's Last Dry Neighbourhood

8:40

Prohibition In The Junction - Toronto's Last Dry Neighbourhood

Переглядів 5 тис.Місяць тому

If you thought prohibition in Canada ended in the 1920s, then you didn't live in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood in the 20th century! Crack open an adult beverage if you wish* and let's find out about the last dry part of the city. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Temperance in Canada 01:48 Toronto The Good 02:32 Loopholes? What loopholes? 04:02 You say you want a referendum? 05:19 The Junction goes d...

0:58

2024 CPKC Holiday Train in Leaside

Переглядів 2,6 тис.Місяць тому

Watch the 2024 CPKC Holiday Train pass through Leaside in Toronto, Ontario! This festive train has been a Canadian Pacific Railway tradition since 1999 and its colourful lights are sure to add a little sparkle to your day. If you enjoy my videos, please consider using UA-cam's Thanks link (near the Like button) to support me, or have a look at my Amazon wish list (linked in the channel's About ...

Orangeville Brampton Railway - Gone But Not Forgotten

9:35

Orangeville Brampton Railway - Gone But Not Forgotten

Переглядів 16 тис.2 місяці тому

The Orangeville Brampton Railway (OBRY) closed in 2021, but its origins go back 150 years to the Credit Valley Railway. Come along with me to explore the railroad and its history, including what parts of the CVR are still in use today! 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Building the railroad 04:23 Brampton Station 05:12 Orangeville Station 06:02 Gradual abandonment 07:42 The Rise and Fall of OBRY If you ...

Newmarket's Ghost Canal - or Mulock's Madness

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Newmarket's Ghost Canal - or Mulock's Madness

Переглядів 3,2 тис.2 місяці тому

There's a century-old canal in Newmarket that never opened, but helped bring down a government. Come along with me and we'll explore the history and remains of Newmarket's Ghost Canal, a.k.a. Mulock's Madness! 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Pre-Canal Transportation 02:03 Idea for a canal 02:43 Problems with the idea 05:03 Politics 06:30 Locks and Bridge and Turning Basin, Oh My If you enjoy my videos...

7:40

Toronto's Unusual Names

Переглядів 9 тис.3 місяці тому

There are lots of names in Toronto - some from other parts of the world, some that have changed over the years, and some just odd. Let's spend a few minutes exploring the city and telling the stories of some of these names! 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Roncesvalles Avenue 01:04 Bermondsey Road 01:43 Spadina 03:25 King & George 04:20 Oriole Park 05:03 Avenue Road 05:40 Main Street Station 06:44 Sesa...

Toronto's Water Supply (or There And Back Again)

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Toronto's Water Supply (or There And Back Again)

Переглядів 14 тис.4 місяці тому

Where does your drinking water come from, and where does your sewage go? Let's explore the journey Toronto's water makes from the lake, to your home, and back again. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant 02:33 Island Water Treatment Plant 03:37 John Street Pumping Station 04:47 High Level Pumping Station 05:12 Water Tower 05:43 Eglinton Reservoir 07:20 North Toronto Wastew...

4:20

Bailey Bridge followup

Переглядів 3,5 тис.4 місяці тому

My fans have been leaving some interesting comments on the Bailey Bridge video I released last week, so I wanted to do a quick followup. If you haven't watched the Bailey Bridge video yet, this one won't make much sense until you do, so come back here after you've watched ua-cam.com/video/eoSVSSeT6UM/v-deo.html If you enjoy my videos, please consider using UA-cam's Thanks link (near the Like bu...

4:46

The Bailey Bridge on Old Finch Avenue

Переглядів 12 тис.4 місяці тому

There's an unusual bridge on Old Finch Avenue in Scarborough. It's a Bailey Bridge. What is it, why is it here, and what's so unusual about it? Let's take a few minutes and find out! 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Old Finch Avenue 02:18 What's a Bailey Bridge? 03:07 Other Bailey Bridges in Toronto 03:47 Why Is It Here? If you enjoy my videos, please consider using UA-cam's Thanks link (near the Like ...

What's Going On In Toronto's Port Lands?

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What's Going On In Toronto's Port Lands?

Переглядів 18 тис.5 місяців тому

There's been a lot going on in the Port Lands in Toronto, including a new river, flood protection, and preparations for redevelopment. Come along with me to explore the history of the area (including before there was land there), what's been happening in the last several years, and the plans for the future! 00:00 Introduction 00:38 New Bridges 01:52 Ashbridge's Bay 02:41 Keating Channel 05:27 N...

Toronto Gauge: The TTC's Unique Distance Between Rails

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Toronto Gauge: The TTC's Unique Distance Between Rails

Переглядів 9 тис.6 місяців тому

Toronto's streetcar and subway tracks are set farther apart than the standard gauge used by most railroads. What's the story? Well, it goes back to the earliest days of streetcars in Toronto, so let's take a trip through history and find out! We'll also find out why the Scarborough RT and the new LRT lines don't use Toronto gauge. 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Williams Omnibus Bus Line (1849) 02:58 ...

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Toronto: A City Built On ... Trash?

Переглядів 13 тис.6 місяців тому

Would it surprise you to learn that there are well over 100 former landfills in Toronto, and that you may have been in some of them and never even known what was under your feet? Join me as we explore some of them and talk about their history! 00:00 Introduction - Sun Valley 01:33 Eglinton and Leslie 02:05 TTC Greenwood Yard 02:50 Pan Am Sports Centre 03:39 Riverdale Park East 04:20 Riverdale P...

The Trent-Severn Waterway's Various Locks - How Do They Work?

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The Trent-Severn Waterway's Various Locks - How Do They Work?

Переглядів 4,2 тис.7 місяців тому

The Trent-Severn Waterway is a popular part of Ontario's cottage country, but what's its history and how does it work? Join me as we visit the different types of locks along the waterway and we'll find out about its history, science, and engineering! 00:00 Introduction 01:45 How a lock works 02:49 Peterborough Lift Lock 05:47 Big Chute Marine Railway If you enjoy my videos, please consider usin...

9:00

Eglinton Crosstown LRT vs Streetcars

Переглядів 78 тис.7 місяців тому

What are the differences between the Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicles and the Toronto streetcar vehicles? After all, they look similar ... but they're not the same. You asked for a video about the differences, so here it is! 00:00 Introduction 00:44 What's an LRT, streetcar, or tram? 02:01 Bombardier Flexity family 03:11 Toronto streetcar tracks 04:15 Flexity Freedom LRT 05:10 Vehicle difference...