Heritage Toronto–Making Change at Honest Ed's Walking Tour

Discover a Toronto institution! Join Heritage Toronto at Bloor and Bathurst this Saturday, July 20th to explore one of the most vibrant intersections of the city, once the proud home of Honest Ed’s. You will explore how Ed Mirvish’s bargain store transformed the surrounding neighbourhood, including the nearby Mirvish Village arts community. You will also explore the important legacy of Blackhurst Cultural Centre, a hub for Toronto’s Black community. Visit the site of Beverly Mascoll’s beauty company, which launched a revolution in Black hair care. You will also visit the former offices of Contrast newspaper, the “eyes, ears, and voice of Canada’s Black community” for over 22 years.

This tour will be led by Emerging Historian Alanna Brown.

Heritage Toronto staff and volunteers will be at the tour’s starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour.