On Saturday, June 20th Heritage Toronto honoured one of the founders of Leslieville - George Leslie - as part of the Leslieville Tree Festival.

Leslieville is named for the Scottish horticulturalist and businessman, who established the Toronto Nurseries in the area in 1845.

We were joined by many members of the community and the Leslie Clan, some who had come from across the country to honour their family.

(From left to right): Joanne Doucette, Leslieville Historian; Caroline Floroff, descendant of George Leslie; Robert Prowse, Heritage Toronto Board Member; Brian Astl, LEAF; Councillor Paula Fletcher; MPP Peter Tabuns

Photos courtesy of Lee Rickwood