Bill Schneider, one of the senior product designers at Rapido Trains Inc., will discuss how today’s model trains are researched, developed, and produced. Topics will include archival research, model mold production, decoration and assembly, as well as the role electronics play in today’s models. Rapido Trains, a Canadian company based in Markham, has been producing...

Guest Speaker Lynn Gehl Ph.D, Anishinaabe Algonquin Advocate, Academic, Author & Artist Wendy Jocko Sgt. CD (Ret’d),  Former Chief of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Canadian Forces Veteran Details Wendy Jocko’s uncle and four great uncles served in WWI and her father and five uncles served in WWII. Wendy served for 23 years, including tours of...

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. All lectures are free to attend, and open to all! Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom...

Guest Speaker Phil Gurski, Author, Historian & former CSIS Analyst Details Among 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. Join Phil Gurski as he explores how...

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. Monday, November 30 7:30 - 9:00 pm EST on Zoom Tickets on sale through Eventbrite...