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It should be noted that over its long history, the Guard has had the support of many ‘guest animators’ in period costume, particularly from special heritage sections provided by units of the Toronto Garrison Reserve. Noteworthy were the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada with their Confederation-era unit; the Queen’s (York) Rangers; the Royal Regiment of Canada with their 10th Grenadiers Pioneer section; HMCS York with their naval field gun section; the Governor General’s Horse Guards mounted unit; Royal Canadian Artillery; the 48th Highlanders of Canada; and the Toronto Scottish Regiment. Also bringing the past to life on special event days was the recreated King’s Royal Regiment of New York c.1776-84; the recreated 1st Battalion Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada; the 78th Fraser’s Highlanders; the Dufferin Rifles; Upper Canada Rifles and animation staff from Fort George National Historic Site representing the 49th Foot; and staff from Fort Wellington National Historic site clothed as the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment.
OCTOBER
Ghosts of the Garrison
Fri. and Sat. October 17 and 18, 24 and 25, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Tour the grounds of Fort York at night, and hear stories from some ghostly visitors. Great fun for the family…but not too spooky for the younger crowd. Suggested for 5 years of age and up. Hot chocolate and snacks included.
Cost is $10 adult, senior, or youth ($9.43 + gst); $5 child ($4.71 + gst). Pre-registration is required (416-392-6907 ext.100).
Hearth Cooking Class
Sun. October 19, 11 am to 3 pm
Come to the Officers’ Brick Barracks at Fort York National Historic Site and enjoy a day learning to cook in the historic Officers’ Mess Kitchen. Cook over the open hearth fire using authentic tools and equipment. Learn about British cookbooks and food of the early 19th century. Hands on! Recipe package and samples are included.
Cost is $42 ($40 + gst). Space is limited to a maximum of 8 participants, so sign up today. Please call 416-392-6907 ext. 225 for more information or to pre-register.
NOVEMBER
Unveiling of ‘Monument to the War of 1812’
Mon. November 3, 12:30 to 2 pm
Northwest corner of Bathurst and Fleet Streets
Douglas Coupland’s newest sculpture, commissioned as part of the Public Art Program and donated to the City by Malibu Investments Ltd., will be unveiled by Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone
Reception to follow.
Book Launch for HTO: Toronto’s Water from Lake Iroquois to Lost Rivers to Low-flow Toilets
Sun. November 9, 2 to 6 pm
Join us at the Blue Barracks to celebrate this new book edited by Wayne Reeves and Christina Palassio and published by Coach House Books. The collection includes essays by more than thirty authors, many of whom will participate in the launch.
Admission $5 or free if you purchase a copy of the book.
Remembrance Day
Tues. November 11, 10:45 am
Remembrance Day ceremony at the Strachan Avenue Military Burying Ground west of Fort York.
Free admission to the Fort until noon.
Regular admission to Fort York (effective 1 June 2008) is Adult: $8 ($7.62 + GST); Senior (65+): $4 ($3.81 + GST); Youth (13 – 18 yrs.): $4 ($3.81 + GST); Children: $3 ($2.85 + GST)
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