Join us for a look back at life in the Lake Section in the early 1930s with guest Pierre Morin, the Grandson of Delphis and Margaret Morin. Pierre’s Grandfather was the builder and owner of the Nickel Range Hotel, and the stately home on McNaughton Terrace, later known as the Silverman residence. Plus, learn theContinueContinue reading “Reminder: November Heritage Walk”
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November Heritage Walk
Join us for a look back at life in the Lake Section in the early 1930s with guest Pierre Morin, the Grandson of Delphis and Margaret Morin. Pierre’s Grandfather was the builder and owner of the Nickel Range Hotel, and the stately home on McNaughton Terrace, later known as the Silverman residence. Delphis Morin standing ContinueContinue reading “November Heritage Walk”
Walk-the-Bell-Gift
Kingsmount-Bell Park residents are invited to join the Rainbow Routes Hike Club for a special walk through Bell Park, Saturday, November 2 at 1:30 pm. The Bells left us with a special gift of land to be used only for parks and recreation purposes. Join us as we explore the Bell gift and learn moreContinueContinue reading “Walk-the-Bell-Gift”
Reminder – October Heritage Walk
This Sunday we will step outside of the Kingsmount-Bell Park boundaries to remember some of the prominent Sudburians and former residents who are resting at the Eyre Street Cemetery, Regent and Lorne. We’ll also pass the homes where Toronto Maple Leaf’s Tim Horton and Eddie Shack spent part of their youth. Tim Horton (January 12,ContinueContinue reading “Reminder – October Heritage Walk”
October Heritage Walk
Join us for our October Heritage Walk as we remember the people, places and events that helped shape our neighbourhoods. Moses Gatchell and his brother Thomas purchased nearly 200 acres west of the cemetery in 1903. This Sunday we will step outside of our Kingsmount-Bell Park boundaries to remember some of the prominent Sudburians andContinueContinue reading “October Heritage Walk”
Creek Stories
Join us for our September Kingsmount-Bell Park heritage walk as we remember the people, places and events that helped shape our neighbourhoods. This Sunday we will explore the Kingsmount section of Junction Creek. Prior to the arrival of European settlers Junction Creek (Nibi Nikwejiwong) was an important “water highway” for area First Nations people. ForContinueContinue reading “Creek Stories”