Toronto in the 1990s

This page lists the 13 events that the site's timeline dates to the 1990s, from 1990 to 1999. Each entry states one fact that the linked article also states, so the article is the place to find the sources and any disagreement between them.

Dated events

• 1990
  The Gooderham and Worts distillery closed permanently. The Distillery District: Gooderham and Worts, 1832 to TodayBusiness and institutions
• 1992
  The Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series by beating the Atlanta Braves in six games. History of Toronto’s Professional Sports TeamsCulture and sport
• 1993
  The Toronto Blue Jays won a second World Series, ended by Joe Carter's three-run home run in Game 6 against the Philadelphia Phillies. History of Toronto’s Professional Sports TeamsCulture and sport
• 1993
  Area code 905 was split from 416, so that 416 came to cover only the municipalities of Metropolitan Toronto. Toronto Area Codes 416, 647, 437 and 942: History and DialingTransport and infrastructure
• 1994
  Meetings with the visiting speaker Randy Clark began at the Toronto Airport Vineyard, the start of the revival known as the Toronto Blessing. The Toronto Blessing: The 1994 Revival at Toronto AirportCommunities
• 1995
  The Bata Shoe Museum opened at 327 Bloor Street West. Toronto’s Museums: History of the ROM and Other InstitutionsCulture and sport
• 1995
  The Toronto Raptors played their first game, a win over the New Jersey Nets at SkyDome. History of Toronto’s Professional Sports TeamsCulture and sport
• 1996
  The Greater Toronto Airports Authority took over management of Toronto Pearson under a 60-year lease from Transport Canada. YYZ: Why Toronto Pearson Airport Has This CodeTransport and infrastructure
• 1998
  Metropolitan Toronto and its six municipalities were amalgamated into the single City of Toronto. Toronto History: An Overview From Early Villages to 1998Government and law
• 1999
  The Humber River was designated a Canadian Heritage River. Toronto’s Lost Rivers and Buried RavinesNature and environment
• 1999
  Snow fell on most days from January 2 to January 15, leaving a two-week total of more than 100 cm (39 inches) at the downtown station. Toronto Weather and Climate RecordsNature and environment
• 1999
  The Toronto Maple Leafs left Maple Leaf Gardens for the Air Canada Centre, now called Scotiabank Arena. History of Toronto’s Professional Sports TeamsCulture and sport
• 1999
  The Toronto Music Garden was officially opened on the central waterfront. Toronto Music Garden: Design, Bach and HistoryCulture and sport

Further reading on the 1990s

• The Distillery District: Gooderham and Worts, 1832 to Today
• History of Toronto’s Professional Sports Teams
• Toronto Area Codes 416, 647, 437 and 942: History and Dialing
• The Toronto Blessing: The 1994 Revival at Toronto Airport
• Toronto’s Museums: History of the ROM and Other Institutions
• YYZ: Why Toronto Pearson Airport Has This Code
• Toronto History: An Overview From Early Villages to 1998
• Toronto’s Lost Rivers and Buried Ravines
• Toronto Weather and Climate Records
• Toronto Music Garden: Design, Bach and History
• Toronto Raptors history: from the 1993 bid to the 2019 title
• How North York became part of Toronto, 1922 to 1998

Other decades

Full timeline · Lost and rebuilt Toronto