Toronto in the Seventies: Photographs by Brian Condron

Filled with nuance, humour, and pathos, these photos document the everyday push and pull of Toronto and its citizens during a decade of profound progress.

The 1970s in Toronto were heady days of growth and optimism. With new additions to the skyline including the CN Tower and new places to gather like the Eaton Centre, the city began shifting away from its meatpacking and smoke-belching industry and transforming into a bustling modern metropolis. Social change and immigration followed apace,...