TheBulletin.ca Journal of Downtown Toronto
The City of Toronto Historic Sites present several events in the fall that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history.
Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information.
COLBORNE LODGE South end of High Park on Colborne Lodge Drive
Hours: Friday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular Admission: Adults $6.19, Seniors/Youth $3.54, Children $2.65 (plus tax)
Limited free parking clodge@toronto.ca 416-392-6916
High Park Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 5, 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy the harvest in High Park with crafts, music, horse and wagon rides, warm apple cider, roasted potatoes and more. Purchase honey from local beekeeper, Brian Hamlin, art prints from local artist David Crighton and photo cards and calendars from High Park photographer David Allen. Redpath Sugar will be handing out free cookies from their Acts of Sweetness Truck. Members of the Metis Fiddler Quartet will perform and dance mistress Karen Millyard will lead Regency dance workshops for the whole family. Visit the Mackenzie House table for information about their museum programs and the opportunity to print a special Harvest Festival souvenir on the historic proof press! Tours of Colborne Lodge are pay-what-you-can. Free admission to grounds, activity and merchandise fees apply. Cash required for most purchases. Activities take place at the south end of High Park at Colborne Lodge and the Children’s Garden.
FORT YORK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 250 Fort York Blvd.
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regular Admission: Adults $7.96, Seniors/Youth $4.87, Children $3.76 (plus tax)
Children 5 years and under are free. On-site parking available. fortyork@toronto.ca 416-392-6907
Please Note: Fort York will be closed to the general public all day on Saturday, September 27 for a special event supporting Sick Kids Hospital. For details please visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events
Recipe For Victory – A Great War Food Symposium
Sunday, September 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Andrew Robertshaw, noted BBC personality, military culinary historian and author of Feeding Tommy: Battlefield Recipes from The Great War, 24HR Trench and Frontline Cookbook, Battlefield Recipes from the Second World War.
In partnership with the Culinary Historians of Canada, Fort York National Historic Site presents a food symposium that explores the fascinating history of domestic and military food and beverages during The Great War. The day will be filled with panel discussions, Great War-era cooking demos, period displays, a butter-tart tasting with Elizabeth Baird and more. Guest speakers include Dorothy Duncan, Liz Driver, Madeleine Kloske, Jennifer Lyons, Wayne Reeves, David Webb and Bridget Wranich.
$75 (prices include tax). For more information please call 416-392-6907 x225
Pre-registration required. To register please call 416-392-6907 x221.
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
Before Day Break
Saturday, October 4 from 7 p.m. to Sunday, October 5 at 7 a.m.
Join curator Magda Gonzalez-Mora at Fort York as she transforms 43 acres of historic space into a zone of artistic installation and contemplation.
Curatorial Statement:
Before Day Break contemplates a sensitive artistic practice. Evoking the complexity of life itself, artists from diverse regions will offer singular perspectives in an attempt to cover different angles of reality. Through these practices they enable the audience to turn the ordinary into extraordinary artistic memory. Like the pixels in a photograph, human relationships, religion, socio-political and cultural behaviour are among the themes used to present a deeper message that speaks to the universality of the human experience. Motivated to challenge and surprise the viewer’s expectations, this vibrant environment will invite reflection on contemporary history, while juxtaposing it to Canada’s quest for inclusion and plurality. All of this leads to satisfaction of the eye and the intellect. Before Day Break defends and trusts the restorative power of art.
Nuit Blanch is FREE. There will be food vendors on-site through the night.
GIBSON HOUSE MUSEUM 5172 Yonge Street. For access details/ directions during the adjacent construction, please visit our webpage www.toronto.ca/gibsonhouse
Hours: Closed September 1-16. As of September 17: Wednesday to Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Regular admission: Adults $5.48, Seniors/Youth $3.10, Children $2.62 (plus tax)
Limited free parking gibsonhouse@toronto.ca 416-395-7432
The Arts @the Historic Sites presents
Memories of the Future – An Art Installation
Continues until November 9
Explore Memories of the Future, an art installation in Gibson House Museum. Artists have interpreted the museum and Gibson family history using perceptions of the present, memories of the past and possibilities of the future. Interpretive tours of the museum will be offered throughout the duration of the program. Part of Animating Historic Sites: a partnership between Toronto Arts Council and City of Toronto Museums & Heritage Services.
The Arts @the Historic Sites presents
Memories of the Future – An Exclusive Artist-led Tour
Thursday, September 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
Join us during Pay What You Wish Thursday Night for an exclusive artist-led tour of Memories of the Future, an art installation at Gibson House Museum. Hear about the inspiration behind the artist’s pieces and discover different perspectives on the site’s history, as the Gibson story is re-interpreted through artworks. Admission is pay what you wish. Part of Animating Historic Sites: a partnership between Toronto Arts Council and City of Toronto Museums & Heritage Services. Admission is pay what you wish.
Memories of the Future – A Walking Tour – Part of Culture Days
Saturday, September 27, 2 p.m.
Join Memories of the Future artist Robert Hengeveld as he leads you on a journey through North York. Discover the community through an artists’ lens and learn how stories are shaped by our perspectives. After the tour take part in a guided tour of Memories of the Future in Gibson House Museum and form your own perspectives on the Gibson family and North York Story. Part of Animating Historic Sites: a partnership between Toronto Arts Council and City of Toronto Museums & Heritage Services.
The walking tour is FREE. To visit the museum, admission is pay what you wish.
Keeping you in Stitches – Part of Culture Days
Sunday, September 28, 2 to 4 p.m.
Join us for the seasonal launch of Keeping you in Stitches, a relaxing afternoon of knitting and crocheting. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Bring your own projects from home or try out one of our fun patterns and add something to our #yarnbomb. Extra needles, hooks, corkers, and yarn for practice will be available. It is FREE to participate, however, donations are welcome.
MACKENZIE HOUSE 82 Bond Street
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Regular Admission: Adults $6.19, Seniors/Youth $3.54, Children: $2.65 (plus tax)
Children (4 and under): Free.
machouse@toronto.ca 416-392-6915
Toronto’s Great War Attic
Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m.
Bring your WWI stories and treasures to participate in Toronto’s Great War Attic.
This “pop-up” museum-style event, happening at many historic sites and other venues, documents your family stories and heirlooms to upload them to the Canadian Encyclopedia website. The special section of the website pays tribute to the sacrifices made during the Great War on the battle front and at home. Toronto’s Great War Attic will create a legacy for Torontonians for generations to come. This program is a joint initiative created by City of Toronto Museums & Heritage Services, Historica Canada York University’s History Department and the Multicultural Historical Society of Ontario.
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
Toronto – City of Dreams
Saturday, October 4 from 7 p.m. to Sunday, October 5 at 7 a.m.
Mackenzie House is pleased to host the installation Toronto-City of Dreams.
At the Harvest Festival at Colborne Lodge
Sunday, October 5, 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Visit the Mackenzie House table for information about our museum programs- and the opportunity to print a special Harvest Festival souvenir on our historic proof press!
MONTGOMERY’S INN 4709 Dundas Street West at Islington Avenue
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 1 to 5 p.m., Closed Mondays & Holidays.
Tearoom Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
Regular Admission: Adults $5.71, Seniors/Youth $2.86, Children $1.90 (plus tax)
Free parking montinn@toronto.ca 416-394-8113
Montgomery’s Inn Farmers Market
Every Wednesday from, 2 to 6 pm.
Buy direct form local farmers and food artisans. Organic fruit and vegetables, cheese, bread and prepared foods as well as ethically raised meat, honey and more! Free.
Thirsty Thursday Tavern Night
Thursday, September 25, 7 to 10 p.m.
The last Thursday of every month is Thirsty Thursday at the Inn. Enjoy a glass of beer, wine, or a Thomas Montgomery specialty in our restored 1847 barroom! Montgomery’s Inn’s Irish stew, fresh baked bread and live traditional music. Admission is free! Cash ba. $5 for a bowl of stew, while supplies last.
Early Music Fair – Part of Culture Days
Saturday, September 27, 1 to 4 p.m.
In partnership with the Toronto Early Music Centre.
Join us for the annual Toronto Early Music Fair Saturday September 27, 1:00 until 4:00 at Montgomery’s Inn. Concerts and demonstrations of music before 1800. Free as part of Culture Days!
Fret Not Ukulele Night
Thursday, October 2, 7 to 9 p.m.
On the first Thursday of every month, join us for a fun evening of music and song as Doctor of Music, Chris Wilson guides us through ukulele instruction with new and old tunes. Perfect for all skill levels. Bring your own ukulele, some spares available but they go fast! $15 per person includes tax.
SCARBOROUGH MUSEUM 1007 Brimley Road, just north of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park
Hours: Tuesdays, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wed to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular admission is pay-what-you-can. shm@toronto.ca 416-338-8807
September Weekends – 12 to 4 p.m.
Check out these fun activities at the museum! Experience life in early Scarborough, sample traditional autumn baked treats, and maybe take a nice stroll through beautiful Thomson Memorial Park. Kids make a craft and take part in a Scavenger Hunt! Admission is Pay What You Can.
October Weekends – 12 to 4 p.m.
Come on in and celebrate World Food Day this October at Scarborough Museum! Sample hot apple cider and scrumptious pumpkin muffins. Bring in your favourite recipes and swap it with popular museum favourites! Admission is Pay What You Can.
SPADINA MUSEUM 285 Spadina Road
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12 to 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.
Regular admission: Adults $7.96, Seniors/Youth (13-18 yrs.) $5.75, Children (6-12 yrs.) $4.87 (plus tax), Children (5 and under) Free. Paid parking next door at Casa Loma
416-392-6910 spadina@toronto.ca
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
Elemental
Saturday, October 4 at 7 p.m. to Sunday, October 5 at 7 a.m.
Check out this all-night, outdoor exhibition of installation art by artists from the Art Science Collective Canada. The theme, Elemental, will bring the Spadina grounds to life.
TODMORDEN MILLS HERITAGE SITE
Bottom of Pottery Road, East of Bayview Avenue, West of Broadview Avenue
Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Regular Admission: Adults $5.31, Seniors/Youth $2.65, Children 6 to12 $1.77 (plus tax)
Children 5 and under free. Free parking todmorden@toronto.ca 416-396-2819
The Arts @the Historic Sites
Voices in the Valley – A play presented by Words in Motion
Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. continuing until September 28
Added: A Saturday performance on September 27
This moveable, powerful play is about three people who lived in the Don Valley through three different centuries. Time and place conspire to bring together Elizabeth Simcoe, William Helliwell and Charles Sauriol. With comedy and pathos, Voices in the Valley leads audiences towards an understanding of how the past and the present create our future through constantly evolving relationships between built space and nature. Part of Animating Historic Sites: a partnership between Toronto Arts Council and City of Toronto Museums & Heritage Services.
Toronto’s Great War Attic
Sunday, October 5, 1:30 p.m.
Bring your WWI stories and treasures to participate in Toronto’s Great War Attic.
This “pop-up” museum-style event, happening at many historic sites and other venues, documents your family stories and heirlooms to upload them to the Canadian Encyclopedia website. The special section of the website pays tribute to the sacrifices made during the Great War on the battle front and at home. Toronto’s Great War Attic will create a legacy for Torontonians for generations to come. This program is a joint initiative created by City of Toronto Museums & Heritage Services, Historica Canada York University’s History Department and the Multicultural Historical Society of Ontario.
HISTORIC ZION SCHOOLHOUSE 1091 Finch Avenue East, just east of Leslie. Limited accessible parking in the rear. Street parking in the area. Zionschool@toronto.ca
416-395-7435
Toronto’s Great War Attic and WWI Recruitment Drive
Saturday, September 27, 1:30 p.m.
Bring your WWI stories and treasures to participate in Toronto’s Great War Attic.
This “pop-up” museum-style event, happening at many historic sites and other venues, documents your family stories and heirlooms to upload them to the Canadian Encyclopedia website. The special section of the website pays tribute to the sacrifices made during the Great War on the battle front and at home. Toronto’s Great War Attic will create a legacy for Torontonians for generations to come.T his program is a joint initiative created by City of Toronto Museums & Heritage Services, Historica Canada York University’s History Department and the Multicultural Historical Society of Ontario. At Zion Schoolhouse’s event, learn how the war affected residents in North York. Make a wartime craft with your family and participate in recruitment demonstrations with costumed interpreters, creating an authentic 1914 experience.
