Gibraltar Lighthouse 200th Anniversary

July 7, 2008 - 12:30pm
Heritage Toronto
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See photos from the celebation and plaque presentation

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Over 500 people joined us and the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation for a beautiful summer's day on Hanlan's Point. As the sun shone, a festive atmosphere prevailed with pageantry, colourful entertainment and afternoon tea.

The Heritage Toronto Walk of Hanlan's Point

Fort York Fife & Drum

Governor Simcoe and his wife Elizabeth

Shadowland Theatre put on an entertaining performance

Councillor Pam McConnell

Heritage Toronto Board Chair Peter Ortved

Ted English, member of the Durnan Family who were former lighthouse keepers

Jimmy Jones, long-time Island resident and legend