Found Objects: An Archeological Investigation of the Port Lands

Found Objects: An Archeological Investigation of the Port Lands

The revitalization of sections of Toronto’s waterfront is underway, which will prevent flooding within the Don Valley and create new greenspaces in the Port Lands. During excavation of the new Don River channel, a large deposit of twentieth century “garbage” was uncovered, including some surprising objects.
Join Scott Eckford, Archeologist at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TCRA), as he discusses the history of the Port Lands and recent archaeological investigations in this virtual presentation.