Upper Canada College before 1878 as photographed by Thos Hunter.
Toronto. The other day the great grandson of Toronto photographer Thomas Hunter sent me some photos taken by his great grandfather and exhibited in the 1878 Paris France World’s Fair exhibit in the Canada Pavillon. The link suggests Canada – established as a Dominion 21 years earlier – was not especially noticeable on the world stage beyond being a colony of England.
At left is one photograph taken by Thos Hunter and displayed in Paris – Upper Canada College (UCC). The college still exists today at its Deer Park location in Toronto and at Norval, Ontario.
The selection of photos sent to the PHSC was also sent to a Heritage Toronto contact. Images collectors can check for any Middlemiss & Hunter (late Ewing & Co.) images. A visit to Heritage Toronto may also be in order.
Visit our 2025 events to find added images fore your collection. Our next event is the famous Fall Fair which is set for October 19th this year at the usual Trident Hall location.
