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Local history explorers

This summer, our Kingsmount-Bell Park heritage walks have turned a few corners and burned a few calories while celebrating our built heritage and families that have left their mark. If you’d like to learn more about our walks, subscribe to our website to receive notifications. Dr. William and Florence Howey arrived on July 1, 1883, andContinueContinue reading “Local history explorers”

August Heritage Walk

Join us Sunday, August 24, 1:30-3:00 pm, as we stroll through the history of the old “General”. In 1944, the Sisters of St. Joseph purchased the Stafford property at 700 Paris Street to respond to the need for additional hospital facilities. The formal opening of Sudbury’s new hospital was celebrated on October 15th, 1950. Seventy-fiveContinueContinue reading “August Heritage Walk”

John St. Park needs a hand

The Sudbury Horticultural Society plants and maintains a beautiful park at the corner of Paris and John Streets. Every Tuesday and Saturday morning (between 10am – 12pm) throughout the summer months, volunteers are encouraged to join in and help continue this community project. For more information, contact Barbara Knuff at (705) 562-5001.

July Heritage Walk

From Aurore Dubois’ copper lode, to the Bell’s mansion, to Ralph Parker’s Spanish colonial home, and the home of NHL Hall of Fame inductee, Shorty Green, the corner of John and Paris is rooted in history. Join us for the third in a series of 2025 Heritage Walks that will introduce you to the people,ContinueContinue reading “July Heritage Walk”

Pollinator Garden gets a sign

The infographic sign for the Pollinator Garden was revealed Saturday June 21st at the York Street Tot Lot. Many thanks to neighbourhood volunteers, Katie Hahn and Christine Caveen, who created and developed the project with contributions from Northern Wildflowers, Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury and Project Impact, and the Kingsmount-Bell Park CAN.

York Street Pollinator Garden gets a sign

Volunteers will unveil the new infographic sign for the Pollinator Garden Saturday June 21st at 10:30 at the York Street Tot Lot. Everyone is welcome. Bring the kids for rock painting and popsicles.