History of Aviation 4: Canada VS the World (LECTURES)

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Toronto History Walks is currently working on bringing Lectures on the Go to a permanent home for 2027. I will continue to update this site for information as to the venue. But for now we will still meet on the steps of Old City Hall until further notice.

We have an amazing "Lecture on the Go" series for 2027. New topics and fascinating stories abound! Join me, and uncover the world and keep active, warm and cool during the winter and summer months!

I started this walking classroom when we were under that horrible cloud called Covid. This series was popular and helped people get back into society and life.

The "Lecture on the Go" Series is open to members who have purchased the YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PASS, it's free for those members. If you wish to attend a lecture and you are not a yearly pass member then the price per lecture is $20.00.

The 1970s are often remembered as a golden age for the Canadian airline industry. For a country with a small population spread across an enormous landmass, Canada supported an impressive number of airlines offering both domestic and international service.

Alongside Air Canada and CP Air, independent carriers such as Wardair, Nordair, Transair, Pacific Western Airlines, Quebecair, and Nationair connected Canadians to cities across North America, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and beyond.

The variety of airlines and destinations gave travellers a level of choice that was remarkable.
Canadian airlines also earned an international reputation for safety, professionalism, and customer service.

Air Canada was recognized as one of the world's leading flag carriers, while CP Air became famous for its distinctive orange aircraft flying across the Pacific and to Europe. Wardair, developed a legendary reputation for luxurious service, generous meals, and attentive crews, often outperforming larger international competitors in passenger satisfaction.

Canadian airlines operated modern fleets of Boeing 707s, 727s, 747s, Douglas DC-8s, and Lockheed TriStars, placing them among the most technologically advanced carriers of the era.
Together, these airlines helped make Canada one of the world's leading aviation nations during the 1970s. The industry supported tourism, business, immigration, and trade while linking remote communities with major cities and connecting Canada to every continent.

Although deregulation and airline mergers in the 1980s and 1990s reduced the number of independent carriers, the 1970s remain a high point in Canadian aviation history, a period when Canada's airlines were widely respected for their global reach, in connecting one of the world's largest countries to the rest of the world.

Upcoming topics in the 2027 series:

Philosophy 1: Great Minds of the Western World: Goethe to Kant! - (2027)
Philosophy 2: Great Minds of the Eastern
World: Chuang Tzu to Dalai Lama - (2027)
Legacy of Triangle: How a New York Factory Scandal changed North America - (2027)

So book your plans now!

This event is for all levels and walkers, there are a few steps here and there to navigate, but mostly on one level. This event in a non-walking event.

The lecture begins on the steps of Old City Hall at the northeast corner of Bay Street and Queen Street West, and
has a ticket price of $20.00 per person, but free with the yearly membership pass.

Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:
[email protected]