Greek Canadian Business Histories

Greek entrepreneurs have significantly contributed to various industries throughout Canada, from food service to hospitality and real estate. The "Greek Canadian Business Histories" project aims to record these contributions through a digital community engagement project. Combining this data with information from censuses and business directories, the research team will produce an interactive digital map charting the presence of Greek Canadian businesses throughout the country.

The "Greek Businesses in Toronto Mapping Project" is a key contribution to the "Greek Canadian Business Histories" initiative. This project focuses on documenting and visualizing the presence of Greek-owned businesses in Toronto from the 1910s to the 1960s. Through an interactive digital map, users are able to explore businesses by decade, industry, and location. 

By drawing from historical business directories and archival materials, the project maps Greek entrepreneurship across a range of industries. This initiative not only highlights the economic contributions of Greek Canadians in Toronto but also provides a valuable resource for community members, researchers, and the broader public interested in Greek Canadian history.