This downtown walking tour, led by local historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock, will tell the story of Peterborough's first cemetery, which was located in what is now the site of Confederation Park, the Armouries, and the former Peterborough Collegiate. Established in 1825 and used as a cemetery until 1854, the grounds have had a...
Join Toronto's First Post Office, the York Pioneer Historical Society and the Riverdale Historical Society to commemorate Simcoe Day, named in honour of the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada and a leader of the early Anti-Slavery movement. Enjoy artefact displays, learn about the early history of our City from local authors and purchase their...
Enjoy an afternoon tea and tour in storied Hutchison House, one of Peterborough’s oldest stone buildings. Initially inhabited by the town’s first resident doctor; John Hutchison provided care for some of the Peter Robinson immigrants after their arrival. During the course of this bus tour you'll also partake in more intriguing visits. Kawartha Ancestral Research...
The Toronto History Lecture was inaugurated in 2011 in memory of well-known local and family historian Paul McGrath and his love for telling people about Toronto and its past. Toronto Branch assumed responsibility for the lecture series in 2012, ensuring that it will continue as an annual event for years to come. It is free...
En partenariat avec Lost Rivers Harbourfront ouest – Partie 1 Le mercredi 6 août 2025 à 18h30 Départ: Le quai Spadina, à l’angle sud-ouest de l’avenue Spadina et Queen’s Quay, devant le marais. Arrivée: À l’intersection des rues Bathurst et Queen’s Quay. Guide: Paul Overy Cette marche sur le bord du lac nous permettra de...
