TD's Timeline


Key milestones

Look back. Look forward. Discover key milestones in TD's rich 150+ years of history in our interactive timeline.

  • 1855
    Incorporation of The Bank of Toronto. Canada Permanent Building & Savings Society is also founded, one of Canada's first mortgage companies.

  • 1856
    The Bank of Toronto opens its first branch on Church Street in Toronto.

  • 1860
    The Bank of Toronto opens its first branch outside of Ontario, in Montreal.

  • 1863
    With a staff of 26 and a five branch network, The Bank of Toronto opens its head office at Church & Wellington Streets in Toronto.

  • 1864
    Founding of Huron & Erie, later to become Canada Trust in London, Ontario.

  • 1871
    The Dominion Bank opens its first branch on King Street in Toronto.

  • 1872
    Toronto General Trusts becomes Canada's first trust company.


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