Stories of the hopeful, brave people who fled slavery and made Toronto
their home.
"An engaging and highly readable account of the lives of Black people in
Toronto in the 1800s." -- Lawrence Hill, bestselling author of The
Illegal
The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Toronto! explores Toronto's role
as a destination for thousands of freedom seekers before the American
Civil War. This new edition traces pathways taken by people, enslaved
and free, who courageously made the trip north in search of liberty and
offers new biographies, images, and information, some of which is
augmented by a 2015 archaeological dig in downtown Toronto.
Within its pages are stories of courageous men, women, and children who
overcame barriers of prejudice and racism to create homes, institutions,
and a rich and vibrant community life in Canada's largest city. These
brave individuals established organizations not only to help newcomers
but also to oppose the ongoing slavery in the United States and to
resist racism in their adopted city.
Based entirely on original research, The Underground Railroad offers
fresh insights into the rich heritage of African Americans who became
African Canadians and helped build Toronto as we know the city today.