Simcoe Day in Toronto 2025

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Join Toronto's First Post Office, the York Pioneer & Historical Society and the Riverdale Historical Society to mark 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 creators, explore the east end on a historical walking tour, and more!

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Attending Authors

• Adam Bunch

• Richard Fiennes-Clinton

• Elizabeth Gillan Muir
   

Walking Tour Leaders

• Bob Georgiou, "From Scadding to Simcoe: A History & Geography"

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This walking tour centres on three early Toronto settler families: the Simcoes, Scaddings, and Playters. From the Scadding Estate, we will jaunt up Broadview, Danforth, and Bloor to Castle Frank while discussing their histories and legacies.

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• Patricia Stowe, "Scadding’s Lot 15, from early to present day"

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John Scadding received a land grant of approximately 250 acres just east of the Don known as Lot 15. We will learn about some of the varied purposes this land has served over the last 200+ years.

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Special Guests

• The Pronoic Collective brought to you by the Old Town BIA

• Adam Waiser, Muddy York Podcast

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The event is free admission although registration is encouraged! Use the QR code in the image above or the following Eventbrite link! Registration for walking tours will be first come first serve on the day of the event!

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​Please Note: Some book purchases will be cash only.

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See you there!

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