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SUMMARY:Free Virtual History Lectures with the Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join virtually us this fall for the Diefenbunker Museum’s 5th annual Cold War Speaker Series! In this series of free events\, you will hear from experts sharing insights into Canada’s Cold War history. \nAll lectures are free to attend\, and open to all! Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link and the recording after the event. \nThursday\, October 15\, at 7:00 p.m. ET  \nCanadian Intelligence in the Early Cold War: Assessing the Soviet Threat to North America  \nAlan Barnes\, analyst in the Canadian intelligence community\, will speak to Canadian foreign intelligence organizations’ Cold War assessments of the Soviet threat to North America. He will also discuss the role of intelligence in decisions on the CF-105 Avro Arrow project. \n  \n 
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/free-virtual-history-lectures-with-the-diefenbunker-canadas-cold-war-museum-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260923T172849Z
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SUMMARY:Niagara Military Museum - 104th Annual Battle of Queenston Heights  Commemorative Dinner
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to 104th Annual Battle of Queenston Heights Commemorative Dinner to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who fought on October 13\, 1812 \nCocktails and Prelude at Six o’Clock in the Evening\nDinner at Seven o’Clock in the Evening \nThe restaurant accommodates a maximum of 125 guests. Seating is assigned sequentially in order of reservation receipt — those who reserve earliest shall enjoy the most favoured placement. A waiting list is maintained in the event of cancellations. \n$150.00 per person. Reservations due by Wednesday\, the Seventh of October. Reserve online or by post. Enclose a cheque for $150.00 per person\, payable to the Niagara Military Museum\, with the name of each guest and any dietary or accessibility requirements\, and forward to: \nQueenston Dinner Committee\n5049 Victoria Ave\nNiagara Falls\, ON  L2E 4E2 \nDress \nMess Kit · Regalia · Dress Uniform · Period Dress\nTuxedo & Evening Dress · Dark Business Attire \nGuests are requested to familiarise themselves and their party with the dress code prior to submitting a reservation. \nInquiries: info@thequeenstondinner.ca
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/niagara-military-museum-104th-annual-battle-of-queenston-heights-commemorative-dinner/
LOCATION:Queenston Heights Restaurant\, 14184 Niagara Parkway\, Queenston\, Ontario\, L0S 1L0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260914T180359Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Days History Symposium Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming in person conference will be on October 17\, 2026 as we support the London Heritage Council and the City of London in celebrating the Bicentennial of the City of London. \nIt will be a hybrid event with in person\, online and recording options. \nThe conference will be held at the Middlesex County Court House National Historic Site located downtown London\, Ontario. \nFor conference details\, speaker and talk information and to register for online options\, please go to: Online Conference \nFor in person registration including options to book local tours please go to: In Person Conference & Tours
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/heritage-days-history-symposium-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Middlesex County Court House National Historic Site\, 399 Ridout St N\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 2P1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The History Symposium":MAILTO:inquiries@historysymposium.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T171852Z
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SUMMARY:Coptic Museum of Canada Fundraising Luncheon "From Pharaohs to Icons"
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends and Supporters\, \nThe Coptic Museum of Canada warmly invites you to an inspiring afternoon exploring the fascinating connection between ancient Egyptian symbolism and modern Coptic art. \n FROM PHARAOHS TO ICONS: A FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON  \nJoin us to support the Coptic Museum of Canada while enjoying engaging keynote talks\, a delicious buffet lunch\, museum tours\, a silent auction\, and access to newly released museum shop items! \n Keynote Speakers (additional presentation details/topic to be communicated shortly) \n\nDr. Gayle Gibson — Egyptologist & Educator (25 years teaching at the Royal Ontario Museum)\nDr. Helene Moussa — Former Curator\, Coptic Museum of Canada\n\n Event Details & Schedule \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Cultural Centre\, Coptic Museum of Canada\n\n41 Glendinning Avenue\, Toronto\, ON M1W 3E2 \n\nTickets: $30 per ticket\nDress Code: Semi-casual\n\nFeatured Activities: \n\nBuffet Lunch\nKeynote Talks\nMuseum Tours\nSilent Auction\nNewly Released Items\n\n How to Register & Purchase Tickets \nCome connect\, learn\, and celebrate the rich artistic heritage of Egypt and the Coptic tradition while helping support our ongoing mission! \nRegister Online \nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/coptic-museum-of-canada-fundraising-luncheon-from-pharaohs-to-icons/
LOCATION:Coptic Museum of Canada\, 41 Glendinning Ave.\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1W 3E2
ORGANIZER;CN="Coptic Museum of Canada":MAILTO:copticmuseumcanada@gmail.com
GEO:43.8118337;-79.3325187
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260923T170733Z
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SUMMARY:Albion Bolton Historical Society Meeting "The Humber River: A River’s Indigenous Roots and Bolton’s Water-powered Industrial Past"
DESCRIPTION:The Albion Bolton Historical Society’s next meeting is on Monday\, October 19\, 2026 for a start time of 7:30 pm. PLEASE NOTE we are now meeting at Rotary Place\, Caledon Senior’s Centre\, 7 Rotarian Way\, Bolton\, Multi-purpose Room 2\, located behind the Caledon Wellness Centre on the North Hill. \nValerie Mackie and John McFall will present The Humber River: A River’s Indigenous Roots and Bolton’s Water-powered Industrial Past.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/albion-bolton-historical-society-humber-river/
LOCATION:Caledon Seniors’ Centre\, Rotarian Way 7\, Bolton\, Ontario\, L7E 1Y2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Albion Bolton Historical Society":MAILTO:nhillerphoto@bell.net
GEO:43.8913851;-79.7519066
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T193000
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SUMMARY:Thornhill Historical Society - Speakers Event\, The Enigma of Grace Marks
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Thornhill Historical Society Speakers Event\, The Enigma of Grace Marks. \nThe evening will explore the remarkable and mysterious story of Grace Marks\, the 19th-century Canadian woman whose life and notorious murder trial inspired acclaimed Canadian author Margaret Atwood to write the best-selling novel Alias Grace. \nWe hope you\, your friends\, and neighbours will join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening of Canadian history\, mystery and storytelling by expert presenter Jessica Allen. Refreshment and treats will be served at 7:15\, presentation starts at 7:30. \nRSVP by Wed. Oct. 14 to Valerie Burke programs@thornhillhistoric.org
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/thornhill-historical-society-speakers-event-the-enigma-of-grace-marks/
LOCATION:Heintzman House\, Bay Thorn Drive 135\, Markham\, Ontario\, L3T 3V1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Thornhill Heritage Society":MAILTO:president@thornhillhistoric.org
GEO:43.8238317;-79.4162569
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T190000
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SUMMARY:Newcastle Village and District Historical Society Presentation: British Home Children in Clarington
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! \nBritish Home Children in Clarington\nA Presentation by Sheila Dodd \nExplore the history and lives of the British Home Children who were placed in Clarington. Sheila Dodd will highlight the sending agencies\, receiving homes\, and the challenges many British Home Children faced once in Canada. \nFree admission \nAccredited speaker with Home Children Canada\, Sheila Dodd will be giving a brief history about the BHC child migration scheme and some of the sending agencies and receiving homes in the area. She will be focusing on children placed in the Clarington area and those that ended up living and dying here. By using new case studies\, Sheila hopes to bring some of these indentured servants and labourers stories to life and show the challenges that most British Home Children faced once in Canada. Over 100\,000 children were sent from Britain to Canada from 1869-1948 and is a forgotten part of Canadian history that Sheila and others helped to keep alive.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/newcastle-village-and-district-historical-society-presentation-british-home-children-in-clarington/
LOCATION:Newcastle Community Hall\, 20 King Ave W.\, Newcastle\, Ontario\, L1B 1H7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Newcastle Village and District Historical Society":MAILTO:info@newcastlehistorical.ca
GEO:43.9175514;-78.5894004
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:Ontario Archaeological Society Toronto Chapter Symposium 2026 - "Repairing Bridges: Collaboration\, Community\, Connection"
DESCRIPTION:The OAS is pleased to share information regarding the upcoming one-day 2026 symposium to be held in Toronto this October\, themed “Repairing Bridges: Collaboration\, Community\, Connection”. The conference will also serve as a celebration of the relaunch of the Toronto Chapter\, and we hope to see many of our members in attendance for a day of fascinating talks\, posters\, and networking!  \nThe symposium will take place in Toronto\, Saturday October 24th at St. Lawrence Hall\, with an optional trivia night hosted on Friday October 23rd.  \nAll submissions can be sent to oas.tochapter@gmail.com\, with an extended deadline of Wednesday September 30th. Accepted presentations are needed by Saturday October 17th at 10 AM (*deadline flexible if required). \nSee below for more details on the theme\, the type of research and discussions we are seeking for submission\, and potential round table discussion topics that people can sign up to moderate for\, or submit your own discussion topic for a round table.  \nMore details regarding registration\, accommodations\, conference location\, and more\, are forthcoming\, and we look forward to sharing more and seeing everyone in Toronto in October!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/ontario-archaeological-society-toronto-chapter-symposium-2026-repairing-bridges-collaboration-community-connection/
LOCATION:St. Lawrence Hall\, 157 King Street East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5C 1G9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Archaeological Society":MAILTO:info@ontarioarchaeology.org
GEO:43.6501941;-79.3721366
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UID:10001828-1792836000-1792836000@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Historical Society of Ottawa - Creating UNREST: A Fiction Writer’s Journey into Our Past
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker\nGuest Speaker\nGwen Tuinman\, Author Unrest \nDetails\nA behind-the-scenes look at how Unrest\, set in 1836 Bytown\, grew from historical research into fiction. Gwen will share how primary and secondary sources\, from maps and essays to museum visits\nand walks in the woods\, helped her imagine the people who lived here and the world they inhabited. Gwen will also discuss how her Irish ancestry inspired the story\, the themes that emerged as she wrote\, and how Bytown’s history became the foundation for the novel. \nAdmission is free. All are welcome to attend. \n* Please note the special time & special venue. * \n 
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/historical-society-of-ottawa-unrest/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library\, St-Laurent Branch\, Coté Street 515\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 0Z8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
GEO:45.4362488;-75.6477027
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T174929Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Taste Canada Awards Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Taste Canada is dedicated to celebrating and promoting Canadian culinary authors through our year-round programs. \nOur premier event\, the Taste Canada Awards Soirée\, is the highlight of the fall season. Join us for the biggest night in Canadian cookbooks on Sunday\, October 25\, 2026\, at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. \nAs Canada’s only national\, bilingual cookbook awards\, we will honour the outstanding authors and books named to the 2026 Taste Canada Awards Shortlist and reveal the Gold and Silver winners across the English- and French-language categories. ⁠ \nThe excitement continues as we crown the winners of the Taste Canada Cooks the Books competition\, presented by Canada Beef\, and honour two new inductees into the Taste Canada Hall of Fame\, presented by the Culinary Historians of Canada. \nThe night concludes with an incredible Chefs’ Celebration Reception. Mingle with some of Canada’s top industry professionals and culinary talent while celebrating seasonal ingredients and the vibrant\, innovative and traditional spirit of Canadian cuisine prepared by some of the country’s finest chefs. \nDon’t miss this one-of-a-kind evening. Come celebrate the best in Canadian culinary excellence with us. \nSpace is limited\, so purchase your tickets soon!\nEarly bird prices are in effect until September 30\, 2026. 
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/2026-taste-canada-awards-soiree/
LOCATION:Fairmont Royal York Hotel\, Toronto\, 100 Front St. West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada
GEO:43.6458314;-79.3819623
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20261005T144650Z
CREATED:20261005T144650Z
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UID:10001823-1793129400-1793134800@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society - Free Public Lecture: A Record of Time
DESCRIPTION:Join the Thunder Bay Museum on October 27 for our Free Public Lecture series event\, A Record of Time: Chronicling McVicar Creek Through Art\, with artists Betty Carpick and Julie Cosgrove. \nDiscover how local landscapes\, waterways\, and handmade art materials come together to tell stories about McVicar Creek and our region’s history\, whether you attend in person at the Museum or join us online. \nWe hope you will bring a friend\, your curiosity\, and be part of this engaging evening of art\, conversation\, and local history.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/thunder-bay-historical-museum-society-free-public-lecture-a-record-of-time/
LOCATION:Thunder Bay Museum\, 425 Donald St E.\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, P7E 5V1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Thunder Bay Museum":MAILTO:info@thunderbaymuseum.com
GEO:48.3827596;-89.2446377
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T113000
DTSTAMP:20261005T144841Z
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UID:10001824-1793788200-1793791800@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Oakville Historical Society - Dundurn Castle Tour
DESCRIPTION:The events committee for the Oakville Historical Society is planning a tour of Dundurn Castle (Plains Rd\, Hamilton) on Wednesday Nov 4\, 2026.  It is a morning tour at 10:30 am.  This will be followed by lunch in a near by restaurant. \nIt is a one hour tour and transportation to Dundurn will be arranged individually (or by carpooling with each other). \nCost of the tour is $11.25 per person (does not include lunch). Payment will be collected by Donna on the day of the tour. \nWe are limited to 15 people so it would be on a ‘first come first served’ basis. \nTo sign up for the tour or if you have any questions\, please contact Donna Starkey at donnastarkey20@gmail.com
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/oakville-historical-society-dundurn-castle-tour/
LOCATION:Dundurn Castle\, York Boulevard 610\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8R 3H1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Oakville Historical Society":MAILTO:oureventsOHS@gmail.com
GEO:43.2681787;-79.8846943
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T190000
DTSTAMP:20261005T150634Z
CREATED:20261005T150634Z
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UID:10001829-1794423600-1794423600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Historical Society of Ottawa - Call to Arms: The Fenian Threat
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker\nPhil Gurski\, Author\, Historian & former CSIS Analyst \nDetails\nAmong the earliest threats of invasion to stir concern in our new nation’s capital came between 1866 and 1871 as Irish-American militants launched a series of cross-border raids in an attempt to pressure Britain into granting independence to Ireland. \nJoin Phil Gurski as he explores how the Fenian threat exposed vulnerabilities in our young country and helped shape Canada’s early approach to defence\, security\, and sovereignty. \nThis presentation will take place on Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Registration via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/HSO-11-Nov-2026
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/historical-society-of-ottawa-call-to-arms/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261122T133000
DTSTAMP:20261005T150817Z
CREATED:20261005T150803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T150817Z
UID:10001830-1795354200-1795354200@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Historical Society of Ottawa - Songs of Old Bytown—A Special Sing-Along Event
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the soundtrack of the Bytown era. Join us in sharing the loggers’ songs of life in the shanties\, the Irish canal workers’ ballads\, love songs from the old country and songs of the English\, Scottish and French. Featuring Maura Volante singer\, researcher\, and teacher. \nThese songs are easy to learn—no previous musical experience required. All voices and ages are welcome!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/historical-society-of-ottawa-songs-of-old-bytown-a-special-sing-along-event/
LOCATION:Beechwood Cemetery\, 80 Beechwood Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1L 8A6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
GEO:45.4403271;-75.6749058
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261128T133000
DTSTAMP:20261005T150949Z
CREATED:20261005T150949Z
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UID:10001831-1795872600-1795872600@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Historical Society of Ottawa - Songs of Old Bytown—Exploring History Through Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Lawrence P. O’Brien\, Author\, Swallowing the Muskellunge\nDetails\nCreating a work of historical fiction\, drawn from the Ottawa-Gatineau area’s past\, Lawence O’Brien re-imagines the journey that might have been made here by the Ottawa Valley’s first Black settler\, London Oxford\, and his family. \nThe resulting novel blends action\, adventure… and ventures into the supernatural. \nAdmission is free. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/historical-society-of-ottawa-songs-of-old-bytown-exploring-history-through-fiction/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library\, Main Branch\, 120 Metcalfe St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5M2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
GEO:45.420388;-75.6954878
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T210000
DTSTAMP:20261005T150003Z
CREATED:20261005T150003Z
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UID:10001827-1796067000-1796072400@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Culinary Historians of Canada: Vanilla - The History of an Extraordinary Bean
DESCRIPTION:A fascinating look at the history of the world’s only edible orchid. A history framed by the commodity chain\, and culinary and cultural history. Join us for a presentation by award-winning author and University of Toronto history professor Eric Jennings. \nMonday\, November 30\n7:30 – 9:00 pm EST\non Zoom \nTickets on sale through Eventbrite (click on link)\n$15.00 members & students\n$20.00 CTA members\n$23.50 general admission\n(plus service charge)
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/culinary-historians-of-canada-vanilla-the-history-of-an-extraordinary-bean/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Culinary Historians of Canada":MAILTO:info@culinaryhistorians.ca
GEO:56.130366;-106.346771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T134709Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto Postcard Club's 45th Annual Vintage Postcard Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Like history and old pictures? There will be 1000’s of postcards\, from the 1900s through the ‘chromes’ of modern times\, offered for sale. Well organized in boxes filed by topic and geography\, you’re sure to find something of interest. We’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary too! Hope you can join us!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/toronto-postcard-clubs-45th-annual-vintage-postcard-show-and-sale/
LOCATION:Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre\, Sakura Way 6\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 1Z5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Postcard Club":MAILTO:info@torontopostcardclub.com
GEO:43.7262644;-79.3350572
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