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Get ready for the Future Forward Fair on Tuesday, August 27th, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the John McKenzie House, 34 Parkview Ave, North York, ON M2N 3Y2! Enjoy a vibrant showcase of local youth artisans, plus free face painting and caricatures. It’s a fantastic chance for young entrepreneurs to spotlight their businesses... |
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For those of you who never seem to have time to visit area historical presentations aka museums and historical societies, but have an interest in local history, legends and genealogy, this year’s Heritage Complex theme is for YOU! We have invited history focused groups from the Kinmount area. It is guaranteed to be the most... |
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Join us for an immersive tour of Little Jamaica’s music history on Eglinton Ave. W., from Dufferin St. to Marlee Ave. Discover the rich reggae music heritage of this Caribbean cultural hub. Learn about the reggae music icons from Little Jamaica and explore local shops, restaurants, vibrant street art and more. Click to reserve your... |
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Guest Speaker Peter McBride, President, Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society Presented in partnership with the Bytown Fire Brigade, an Ottawa-based non-profit historical society founded in 1983 with the mission of collecting, preserving, restoring and displaying artifacts and apparatus that tell the history of firefighting in Ottawa and across Canada. Chief McBride, our guest speaker, is... |
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Landscape of the Nations 360 degrees Speaker Michele-Elise Burnett, President of Kakekalanicks, an Indigenous Arts and Consultancy Company, co- founded Landscape of Nations 360 degrees, a national Indigenous education and tourism initiative. The Landscape of Nations is a public artwork installation in Queenston Heights Park. Six nations and native allies played a pivotal role in...
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It's our 5th Annual Victorian Harvest Tea at Hillary House National Historic Site! Happening on Saturday, September 14th, choose between two seatings. Join us on our stunning grounds this Fall season, rain or shine, to enjoy an afternoon tea that includes sandwiches, scones, and desserts. Wander around our historic house museum after tea service and...
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Topic: UNDERSTANDING AFRICAN CANADIAN HISTORY THROUGH THE LENS OF EMANCIPATION DAY: 190 YEARS AND COUNTING When: Monday, September 16th, at 07:30 pm What: This year marks the 190th Emancipation Day. The occasion recognizes the legal abolition of slavery in most of the British empire, including Canada, where the last remains of enslavement were nearing the... |
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Come grab a bite at family friendly Beerded Dog. There will be local history books for sale with author drop ins. $5 from every Burger and $3 from every beer will be donated to HEIRS. |
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This event includes a self-guided tour of the special exhibit "Cooking Up History: Celebrating 30 years of The Culinary Historians of Canada" and features two talks by librarian Melissa McAfee and food historian, Dr. Rebecca Beausaert. First, a presentation from special collections librarian Melissa McAfee discussing the University's historic cookbook collection and providing tips on... |
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On Sunday September 22nd, join us for the first edition of Culture Quest, a 3-stop brewery experience in Guelph. Culture Quest is more than just a brewery tour. It's an afternoon of discovery, designed to welcome the community to Guelph's rich and diverse craft beer scene, and craft beer in general. With fresh beer at...
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Guided by speaker Ted Barris, meet the Canadians who helped secure victory in this WWII life-and-death struggle at The Battle of Britain. In his 22nd book of non-fiction, Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour, Ted Barris has assembled unknown stories of Canadian airmen, ground crew, engineers, aeronautical designers, medical officers and civilians,... |
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A presentation about the Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial will take place at the Lakefield Historical Society meeting on Thursday, September 26 th at 7:30pm at the Lakefield Legion. The public is welcome to attend. The Peter Robinson Emigration of 1825 was a landmark initiative that brought nearly 2,000 Irish settlers... |
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You are invited to an enchanting Regency-era gala! Dance the night away with graceful waltzes, tangos, and foxtrots led by expert instructors from the Fergus-Elora Academy of Dance. Embrace the spirit of the era in your finest Regency attire and enjoy refreshments as you fill out your historic dance card for the evening. Event Highlights:... |
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As in past years, this FREE guided walking tour will retrace a portion of Simcoe's 1793 expedition up the Toronto Carrying Place portage route. As in past years, Part 1 of the tour will start at 9:30 am at the Rousseau plaque (8 South Kingsway, beside the Petro Canada station), heading north, mainly along Riverside... Brian McDougall, Peoples' History Walking Tours of Ottawa, Adjunct Professor, Carleton University It was a century ago this month that “les Allumettières” (match workers) of E.B. Eddy staged the first strike by women workers in Quebec history. Three decades earlier, 2500 unionized sawmill workers had walked out in the largest strike to-date in Canadian history. ... |
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From Sacred Site to Industrial Wasteland: Colonialism and Class Struggle in the Chaudière District - Walking Tour Brian McDougall of Peoples’ History Walking Tours is offering this special walking tour to complement his HSO presentation Striking Moments of Solidarity in the Chaudière District. Starting point: The tour starts from northeast corner of the intersection of... Fossils to Factories, Our Enduring Relationship with the Humber River Sunday, September 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Mallaby Park - 2394 Weston Road (NW corner of St. Phillips and Weston Road) The walk is free but donations are always welcome For further information contact: 416-761-7648 -or- weston.on.hs@gmail.com |
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The Weston Historical Society invites you to attend our first general meeting for 2024-2025 on Wednesday the 2nd of October. Our topic is entitled: “HURRICANE HAZEL – 70 YEARS REMEMBERED” The event will be held at Central King’s Seniors Residence, 7:30 p.m. 15 King Street. There will be an audio visual presentation by Cherri Hurst... |
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Step back in time and explore the rich history of Bolton's Heritage District on this engaging walking tour. Over the course of 90 minutes, you'll be guided through the charming streets of Bolton's Village core, where every corner tells a story of the town's vibrant past. As you stroll through the heart of Bolton, the...
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Enjoy an engaging guided walking tour through this charming historic village nestled along the banks of the Grand River. Meet villagers and learn about village life long ago through stories and folklore. Stops at built heritage landmarks, offer opportunities to appreciate architectural features and practices of days gone by. The tour ends where it began...
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Join us for some old fashioned fall fun: Crafts and activities Homemade baking and preserves "Pioneer Pics" old time photo booth with pioneer costumes and props Plus more! We will have lots going on at our two downtown locations: The Oakville Historical Society offices at 110 King St, Oakville plus The Thomas House pioneer home at... Inaugural presentation of a French-language series of conferences Guest Speaker: Hugues Théorêt , Author of La Patente l'Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, le dernier bastion du Canada français Like the Irish Catholics, with the Knights of Columbus, and the English Protestants, with their Masonic Lodges and the Orange Order, French Canada had its own secret society: the... |
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Enjoy a fun-filled celebration of apples and the harvest season with Applefest at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! The Museum’s sweetest and most popular event returns to the historic village on Sunday, October 6 from 10 am to 4 pm. Tour the village by horse-drawn wagon and enjoy the sights, tastes and aromas of autumn and...
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The WCMA is pleased to present “RePlay,” a new art exhibition featuring Connections Fibre Artists, running October 5 - March 6, that celebrates the magic of play. Nostalgia meets artistic innovation in this unique show as the artists reinterpret beloved childhood toys and games as thought-provoking works of art. Established in 1999, Connections Fibre Artists... Pas besoin de Gym, Une exploration topographique du quartier de Casa Loma UIDE : Nathalie Prézeau, auteure de Toronto Urban Strolls… for girlfriends Départ : 13h30, à la mezzanine du Loblaws St Clair Avenue (396 St. Clair Ave W, à côté de la station de métro St. Clair West) Arrivée: Loblaws St Clair Avenue Plus... |
