It was incorporated as a village in 1888 when there were about 800 people living in the area .
The area , after being colonized by British settlers , was occupied in about 1850 , when it was a considerable distance from the city of Toronto .
Toronto was incorporated as a village in 1888 when there were about 800 people living in the area .
The area , after being colonized by British settlers , was occupied in about 1850 , when it was a considerable distance from the city of Toronto .