Bata Shoe Museum

• Raymond Moriyama, architect behind iconic Canadian buildings, dies at 93

  Moriyama was behind the creation of numerous iconic landmarks both in Canada and abroad, including the National War Museum, Ottawa's City Hall, and the Toronto Reference Library.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2023
  
• Sonja Bata, founder of Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum, remembered for passion and generosity

  Bata passed away Tuesday evening at Toronto Western Hospital, surrounded by friends and family. She was 91.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2018
  
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• 6ix Secrets: Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum unlocks the past through historic collection

  When thinking of historical artifacts, footwear might not be the first thing to come to mind. But at the Bata Shoe Museum, there are priceless pieces dating back hundreds of years that each have an important story to tell, such as stockings that belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2016
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• Men in heels: Bata Museum exhibit to look at history of men’s footwear

  Heels may be a normal part of womenswear today, but men were early adopters of the fashion.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 25, 2015