On this episode, we explore the history of the Don River Valley. Jennifer Bonnell, author of Reclaiming the Don, joins us to talk about the river, the valley, the parkway and the people who've lived and worked there. Learn more on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.

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Music:

The Westerlies – Dover

We’re kicking off a new series that we're calling When Toronto Tore Down the Fancy Stuff — a deep dive into the beautiful, bold, and totally doomed buildings this city once had … and then promptly erased. In this episode, we're talking about Moss Park, Crystal Palace, Government House and Hanlan's Hotel. So buckle up, we’re heading into the age of grandeur — and the wrecking balls that followed. Many sources were used, but special thanks to Lost Toronto by Doug Taylor.

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Music:

The Westerlies – Dover

Freedom Trail Studio – Classic 1985 (Movie Soundtrack)

Zachariah Hickman – Argonne

Joel Cummins – Gaiety in the Golden Age

Brian Bolger – A Fool’s Theme

Jimena Contreras – Hopeless

Quincas Moreira – Central Park

Jesse Gallagher – Divine Life Society

Joel Cummins – Resolve

Dyllah – Randy Flutternubs

Is it The Beach or The Beaches, singular or plural? We're calling it The Beaches and this episode of Muddy York is dedicated to the history of this distinctive Toronto neighbourhood, from amusement parks to racetracks to stylish water treatment plants. There's a lot more to The Beaches than the beach, although there are plenty of beaches.

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Music:

The Dover – The Westerlies

Classic 1985 Movie Soundtrack – Freedom Trail Studio

Resolve – Joel Cummins

Looping Ascent – Joel Cummins

Everything – Joel Cummins

Looping Ascent (Repeat) – Joel Cummins

Argonne – Zachariah Hickman

Allégro – Emmet Fenn

Resolve (Repeat) – Joel Cummins

The Dover (Repeat) – The Westerlies

Potato Deal – Unknown Artist