Festival of Bizarre Toronto History

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THE FESTIVAL OF BIZARRE TORONTO HISTORY

STRANGE HISTORY
FOR CURIOUS PEOPLE
June 2–8, 2025

The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History is dedicated to exploring weird stories from the city's past. Whether it's a brawl between clowns and firefighters, a mysterious whalebone found beneath the waterfront, or the occult beliefs of Canada's longest-serving prime minister, we're here to dig into the strangest tales our city has to offer.

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Tickets are on sale now for this year's edition of Toronto's strangest history festival.

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The festival runs June 2–8, 2025 and features some of our city's greatest storytellers.

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The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History is held on and about the traditional territories of the Wendat nation, Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

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