Simcoe Day Event

Come enjoy a historic day of fun! Join Toronto's First Post Office, the York Pioneer Historical Society and the Riverdale Historical Society to commemorate 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, explore the east end on a walking tour, and more!

Attending Authors

• Adam Bunch
• Richard Fiennes-Clinton
• Elizabeth Gillan Muir

Walking Tour Leaders

• Bob Georgiou, Castle Frank and the Scadding Estate
• Patricia Stowe, Riverside Area and the Development of the Scadding Estate

Special Guest

• Adam Waiser, Muddy York Podcast

The event is free admission although registration is encouraged. Sign up for the walking tours will be first come first serve on the day of the event.

Please Note: Some book purchases will be cash only.

Photo Courtesy of Bob Georgiou.