Events
The Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN) is an organization whose members have worked for 85 years to help Torontonians explore, love and conserve our city’s unique natural heritage.
To celebrate its 85th anniversary, the TFN is hosting a Nature Art Exhibit/Sale at which some 20 TFN member artists and photographers will display their interpretations of Toronto’s flora and fauna. The event will take place at The Papermill Art Gallery, Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto, and will be open to the public from August 27 to September 14. Artists will be available to discuss their work.
At the Art Exhibit, special tribute will be paid to artists Eva Davis, the late Diana Banville, and Mary Cumming who is credited with founding, some 40 years ago, the Nature Arts group within the TFN. This group of artists and photographers frequently work together in Toronto’s parks and ravines, and their creations enhance the pages of the TFN’s newsletter, published eight times a year since 1938.
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Honorary Host - Councillor Frances Nunziata, York South-Weston
Weston still retains a small town atmosphere. Hear about the people who settled here, from the early 1800s on, and created the former town now celebrating the completion of Phase 1 of the Weston Heritage Conservation District.
The Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN) is an organization whose members have worked for 85 years to help Torontonians explore, love and conserve our city’s unique natural heritage.
To celebrate its 85th anniversary, the TFN is hosting a Nature Art Exhibit/Sale at which some 20 TFN member artists and photographers will display their interpretations of Toronto’s flora and fauna. The event will take place at The Papermill Art Gallery, Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto, and will be open to the public from August 27 to September 14. Artists will be available to discuss their work.
At the Art Exhibit, special tribute will be paid to artists Eva Davis, the late Diana Banville, and Mary Cumming who is credited with founding, some 40 years ago, the Nature Arts group within the TFN. This group of artists and photographers frequently work together in Toronto’s parks and ravines, and their creations enhance the pages of the TFN’s newsletter, published eight times a year since 1938.
Yorkville was the first village to be annexed by the City of Toronto, in 1883. Explore the history of this one-time village of breweries and brickyards, which evolved into a ‘bedroom' community and is now an upscale shopping and residential area.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WALK IS NOW CANCELLED
We are planning to reschedule to walk in 2009.
In his novel Consolation, author Michael Redhill imagined the lives of immigrant Jem Hallam in 1850s Toronto and Professor David Hollis in the city of the 1990s. Visit some of the sites from 1856, then travel forward to the present as the author explores our attitudes towards preservation of the past.
Toronto's important roles since its founding in 1793 are reflected in this vibrant downtown neighbourhood - evidence of our military past, Victorian residences, and buildings from the era as a diverse manufacturing centre. See how the area has successfully adapted to 200 years of changes.
O'Connor House - one of three buildings remaining on the former 850-acre O'Connor Estate/Maryvale Farms of the 1930s. There is a risk of losing it if we do not work together to save it and bring it back to life.
The man who built O'Connor Estate was Frank O'Connor - who, with his wife, Mary Ellen Hayes, were the founders of Laura Secord Candies in 1913. Who has not enjoyed a box of Laura Secord jellied candies or melt-in-your-mouth chocolates. And, did you know, that during the war years of rationed sugar, and other basics, that people would give their ration to Frank so he could continue to make the candies to send away to their beloved soldiers.
Why it is important to be part of this project is because it is North York at its finest. O'Connor House stands on its original foundation - unlike several other historic North York homes which have been moved. It has "good bones," a solid foundation, and architecturally, has beauty and balance. Who does not experience their heart, mind and soul uplifted in the presence of beauty and balance.
When Moore Park was annexed to the City in 1912, it was a sparsely populated country retreat used by Torontonians seeking fresh air on the escarpment. Real estate developers could see its potential and in two decades, it evolved from fields and woodland to a fully developed suburb.
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Explore the history and evolution of Fort York, the Garrison Common and the nearby Lake Ontario shoreline from the early British colonial era to the present day. Hear about the origins of the Fort, the fortification of the harbour, and subsequent developments of this vital area. Free admission to Fort York following tour and free parking.
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Besides collecting the usual photographs and documents about the site, the archivist of the Canadian National Exhibition has been the recipient of ghost stories - told to her by Exhibition Place staff. Visit the sites and hear the stories about some of the ghostly events that have been in the making for the last 200 years.
Nestled between High Park and the Humber valley, Swansea's tree canopy and cottage-like housing have enabled it to maintain a country-like atmosphere within the bustling city. Discover the history and geography of the north-east portion of this community.
The Société d’histoire de Toronto and Alliance Française invite you to join them on Sunday, October 5, between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm for a picnic as part of “Lafontaine-Baldwin Day at the Temple of the Children of Peace” in Sharon, northeast of Newmarket, at 18974 Leslie Street.
The Temple is a National Historic Site, completed in 1832, renowned for its architecture and symbolism, and also for its role in the historic alliance between Robert Baldwin and Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine.
Participants will be welcomed at 11:00 am at the Temple by none other than David Willson who founded the Children of Peace nearly two hundred years ago. They will then visit the historic Doan farmhouse where Mrs. Doan will greet them and tell them of some of the political turmoil which characterized this part of Ontario in the 1830s and 40s and the effects it had on the community which built the Temple.
Explore 800 years of settlement in Scarborough - from a long-lost Iroquoiian village, through 19th century farmhouses to the suburban explosion after W.W. II. After the walk, visit the Harvest Festival at the Scarborough Museum.
Orphaned at 2, an heiress at 16, married at 19, and the mother of 8, Elizabeth Fisher Stong led a fascinating 19th century life. Watch as storyteller, Pauline Grondin, brings Elizabeth alive and learn the story behind the original settlers on the land of Black Creek Pioneer Village. As the tale unfolds enjoy warm apple cider and a fall harvest treat in the cozy lamplit historic Half Way House.
Wednesday October 15, 2008
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Performance begins at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
$16.00/person
$14.00/members
Call 416 - 667- 6295 to purchase a ticket.
Visit www.blackcreek.ca for more information
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25 Bellevue Avenue
Bellevue Square
Kensington Market
On Tuesday, October 28 at 4 p.m. the renovated Dufferin/St. Clair Branch (1625 Dufferin Street, South of St.Clair Avenue West) will reopen to the public. Toronto Public Library will mark the occasion with a celebratory event open to all, including the opening of a new Library KidsStop, the presentation of a historical plaque by Heritage Toronto, refreshments and family entertainment.
Discover how the coming of the railroads changed Toronto's Victorian townscape just as today the redevelopment of the Kings is turning industrial districts into residential neighbourhoods. Two illustrated lectures on Wednesdays, November 5 and 12 take place at the Schoolhouse followed by a guided walk of King Street West on Sunday afternoon, November 16 with Marta O'Brien, architectural historian.
Tickets are $15 each for individual lectures on November 5 and 12 and walking tour on Sunday, November 16 and $40 for the series
To reserve, contact Linda McLean at Enoch Turner Schoolhouse 416-863-0010 or linda.mclean@ontarioheritagetrust.on.ca
Lectures take place at Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinty Street, Toronto (King and Parliament). TTC accessible
Discover how the coming of the railroads changed Toronto's Victorian townscape just as today the redevelopment of the Kings is turning industrial districts into residential neighbourhoods with architectural historian, Marta O'Brien.
Tickets are $15 each for lectures and guided walk and $40 for the series.
To reserve contact Linda McLean at 416-863-0010 or linda.mclean@ontarioheritagetrust.ca
November 5 and 12 evening lectures take place at the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity Street, Toronto (King and Parliament). TTC accessible.
Heritage Toronto, Archaeological Services Inc. and James Lorimer & Co. Limited are pleased to host the book launch of Toronto: An Illustrated History of its First 12,000 Years, edited by Ron Williamson.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
at St Lawrence Hall (157 King Street East, Third Floor). Enjoy hors
d'oeuvres and refreshments and meet the authors behind the book.
Hope to see you there!
Discover how the coming of the railroads changed the Victorian townscape just as today the redevelopment of the Kings is turning industrial districts into residential neighbourhoods with architectural historian Marta O'Brien.
November 5 and 12 evening lectures take place at the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinty Street, Toronto (King and Parliament). TTC accessible.
Tickets are $15 each for the lectures and the walking tour on Sunday, November 16 and $40 for the series.
To reserve, call Linda McLean at 416-863-0010 or email at linda.mclean@ontarioheritagetrust.ca
Gary Sault, Mississauga Elder and Storyteller
Tickets are $15 per lecture or $50 for a series of four - available Saturdays at the Tollkeeper's Cottage (at Davenport Road and Bathurst Street) or may be purchased from a Community History Project member - advance sales only. Capacity is limited to 35 people.
Tea and coffee will be served with the lecture followed by a Q&A session.
For more information:
http://www.tollkeeperscottage.ca/
Carolyn King: Former New Credit Mississauga Chief, Development Officer
Tickets are $15 per lecture or $50 for a series of four - available
Saturdays at the Tollkeeper's Cottage (at Davenport Road and Bathurst
Street) or may be purchased from a Community History Project member - advance sales only. Capacity is limited to 35 people.
Tea and coffee will be served, with the lecture followed by a Q&A session.
For more information:
http://www.tollkeeperscottage.ca/
Stacey LaForme, New Credit Mississauga Poet, reading from his works
Tickets are $15 per lecture or $50 for a series of four - available
Saturdays at the Tollkeeper's Cottage (at Davenport Road and Bathurst
Street) or may be purchased from a Community History Project member - advance sales only. Capacity is limited to 35 people.
Stacey's work will be available for purchase this evening.
Tea and coffee will be served, with the lecture followed by a Q&A session.
For more information:
http://www.tollkeeperscottage.ca/
Margaret Sault, New Credit Historian and Land Claims Expert
Tickets are $15 per lecture or $50 for a series of four - available Saturdays at the Tollkeeper's Cottage (at Davenport Road and Bathurst Street) or may be purchased from a Community History Project member - advance sales only. Capacity is limited to 35 people.
Tea and coffee will be served, with the lecture followed by a Q&A session.
For more information:
http://www.tollkeeperscottage.ca/
