Gibraltar Lighthouse 200th Anniversary Celebration & Plaque Presentation


Jul 5 2008 - 11:00am
Jul 5 2008 - 4:00pm

Location: Toronto Islands, near Hanlan's Point

Speakers: 
Councillor Pam McConnell, Peter Ortved, Chair of Heritage Toronto, Ted English, descendant of former lighthouse keeper

Programme

11am: Heritage Toronto walking tour of Hanlan's Point. Tours will begin at the mainland ferry dock inside the Terminal, or meet at Hanlan's Point Ferry Dock at 11:30 am.

12pm: Tour Toronto harbour with historian and author Mike Filey on the historic Trillium ferry. The ferry will leave the mainland dock at 12pm.

1pm: All guests are asked to assemble near the Gibraltar Point School for the Arts. Fort York Fife and Drum will lead the procession to the lighthouse.

1:30pm: Performance by Shadowland Theatre and official remarks. Following the official remarks and unveiling of Heritage Toronto plaques, guests are invited for tours of the lighthouse.

2-3pm: Afternoon Tea on the lawn of Gibraltar Point School for the Arts.

* Please note, the Centre Island Ferry Departs City every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour, Hanlan's Point ferry departs City every 15 minutes on the quarter hours.
Ferry Cost: Adults $6.50, Seniors/students $4, Juniors $3