Why Toronto's Airport Was Built Around a Cemetery

Explore the fascinating story of how a 19th-century Catholic cemetery became trapped within Toronto's Pearson International Airport for over half a century. Discover the origins of the Elmbank village cemetery, learn why airport planners built taxiways around the burial ground rather than relocating it, and understand the safety concerns that eventually forced the controversial and emotional relocation of the graves. Examine this unique intersection of urban development, historical preservation, and aviation infrastructure through the lens of Canadian history, revealing how the resting place of early settlers survived decades of jets roaring overhead before finally being moved.