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SUMMARY:SHS Monthly Meeting: Bloor West Village BIA History
DESCRIPTION:The fall season will kick-off with a presentation by Angela Macdonald (and possibly others!) on the history of the Bloor West Village BIA. As many know\, ours was the first of its kind and\, as such\, forged a path which many business communities have chosen to follow–both across Toronto and abroad. \nWe are very much looking forward to hearing about how businesses along Bloor came together and what those early moments were like. \nSave the date and stay tuned for more details!
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/shs-monthly-meeting-bloor-west-village-bia-history/
LOCATION:Swansea Town Hall\, 95 Lavinia Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6S 3H9\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260520T114445
CREATED:20260318T172948Z
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SUMMARY:Centennial Events: Open House at Swansea Town Hall!!
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share that the Swansea Community Centre (Town Hall) is looking forward to hosting an open house on June the 13th. The Historical Society will be present as well\, where visitors can come see our archives and celebrate our heritage. \nSave the date! \nMore details will be shared here in the weeks to come\, but more can also be found on the centre’s website: https://www.swanseatownhall.ca/programs/swansea-centennial-year/
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/centennial-events-open-house-at-swansea-town-hall/
LOCATION:Swansea Town Hall\, 95 Lavinia Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6S 3H9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114445
CREATED:20260312T185346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T225448Z
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SUMMARY:SHS Monthly Meeting: Tour of Swansea School
DESCRIPTION:Swansea Public School (SPS) has played a prominent role in our community since it first opened in 1891. Beyond educating our children\, it has been a gathering place for local resident meetings and functions\, including site of the first Village Council Meetings. Today\, it is a popular recreational hub for the community. The building has undergone many additions and changes over the past 135 years\, as it as adapted to a growing population and changing needs. \nFor our monthly meeting in May\, we will be led on a tour of SPS by former teacher and author of the school’s history\, Chris Higgins. We have had the pleasure of having Chris be our speaker a few times now in the society\, one of which was on his book Brick by Brick: Swansea Public School\, 1890 to Present. Stay tuned for details on how to register for the tour!
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/shs-monthly-meeting-tour-of-swansea-school/
LOCATION:Swansea Public School\, 207 Windermere Ave\, Toronto\, ON M6S 3J9\, toronto\, Ontario\, M6S3J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SHS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114445
CREATED:20260312T190018Z
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SUMMARY:Centennial Walking Tour of Swansea!
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Janes’ Walk Program\, the Swansea Historical Society will be leading a walk to visit historically significant sites in the east and north part of the community on the first Saturday of May. \nMore detail to follow!
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/centennial-walking-tour-of-swansea/
LOCATION:Swansea Town Hall\, 95 Lavinia Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6S 3H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114445
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SUMMARY:SHS Monthly Meeting: (1) Swansea Memorial Library & (2) Life in Swansea\, 1925.
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Swansea Historical Society; it will be a special session with two presentations: \n(1) Speaker Lydia Pyluk – Swansea Memorial Library. This Library began in 1919\, located in Swansea Public School\, as a memorial to the Swansea residents who served overseas in First World War. Lydia is a Librarian with the Toronto Public Library working at both the Runnymede and Swansea Memorial branches. She has responsibility for the local history section of the Runnymede Branch. \n(2) Speaker TBC – Life in Swansea in 1925. This presentation is based on the recollections of John Richards who was the father of one of our members. John lived an active life\, living in three different homes as he grew up in Swansea and attended Swansea Public School. \nOnce again\, the meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format so that participants can attend in-person at the Swansea Town Hall or connect on-line using the Zoom tool. \nTopic: Swansea Historical Society’s Zoom Meeting\nTime: Apr 1\, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88485239616?pwd=3pK2ElYrFQKAejOnTPb9IIsHxgOXtA.1 \nMeeting ID: 884 8523 9616\nPasscode: 316783
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/shs-monthly-meeting-1-swansea-memorial-library-2-life-in-swansea-1925/
LOCATION:Swansea Town Hall\, 95 Lavinia Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6S 3H9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114445
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SUMMARY:SHS Monthly Meeting: 40-Year Anniversary of the Swansea Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:As the Society marks its 40-year anniversay\, former SHS President Bob Roden will guide us through the evolution of the Society as it has developed over this period. \nBob has never lived in Swansea\, but he became a dedicated “Swanseaite-by-Marriage” in 1985\, when he tied the knot with his lovely wife\, Susan. Since then\, he has been actively involved with SHS\, serving for many years as Auditor\, then Membership Coordinator\, and most recently as President between 2012 and 2025\, while Susan also served on the Board of Directors as Refreshment Convenor for 10 plus years. His involvement in local history started with a chance visit to Montgomery’s Inn in 1980\, which led to his joining the Etobicoke Historical Society and serving terms as EHS Vice-President\, President\, and Secretary. For many years\, Bob and Susan have been very active members of six local historical societies. Bob has given illustrated talks at the Swansea Historical Society and various venues across the GTA. We hope you can join us on March 4\, when he will cover some of the highlights of the past 40 years. \nMembers will be encouraged to share their memories! \nOnce again\, the meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format so that participants can attend in-person at the Swansea Town Hall or connect on-line using the Zoom tool. \nTime: Feb 4\, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83616175224?pwd=9rVKwIYENqac3dcWfR8oob6jL0dG77.1 \nMeeting ID: 836 1617 5224\nPasscode: 723169
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/bob-roden-40-year-anniversary-of-the-swansea-historical-society/
LOCATION:Swansea Town Hall\, 95 Lavinia Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6S 3H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SHS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171007T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171007T163000
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SUMMARY:Annual Governor Simcoe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Annual Governor Simcoe Walk\, 9:30 am and 1:00 pm A walking tour in western Swansea\, presented by the Swansea Historical Society in costume\, following the route of Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe’s 1793 expedition up the Carrying Place portage route. Governor Simcoe will be portrayed by SHS President Bob Roden. Part 1 will start at 9:30 am from the Rousseau site\, 8 South Kingsway (north of the Queensway and south of the Petro Canada station)\, finishing at Bloor Street. After a short break for lunch\, the group will reassemble at 1pm at the Alex Ling Fountain (north-west corner of Bloor and Jane) and continue north.
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/annual-governor-simcoe-walk/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171004T194000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114445
CREATED:20170912T222415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T222415Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker: Jack Gibney and the Sunnyside Historical Society – “The Heyday\, Demise\, and Future of Sunnyside”
DESCRIPTION:Following our SHS Annual General Meeting & Elections at 7:30 pm\, we welcome Swansea Town Hall Speaker: Jack Gibney and the Sunnyside Historical Society on “The Heyday\, Demise\, and Future of Sunnyside”. Through historical photographs\, humorous skits\, and dramatizations\, a troupe from the Sunnyside H.S. will give a presentation covering noteworthy events from various time periods\, as well as the unique architecture of the Sunnyside area of Toronto. [Please note that this is a change from the date originally announced for the Sunnyside presentation]. \nThe Society holds its monthly meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the Rousseau Room at Swansea Town Hall on the first Wednesday of October\, November\, December\, February\, March\, April\, and May\, with a short business meeting followed by a guest speaker\, light refreshments and time to reminisce. Our Annual Walk is always held on the first Saturday in June.
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/speaker-jack-gibney-and-the-sunnyside-historical-society-the-heyday-demise-and-future-of-sunnyside/
LOCATION:Swansea Town Hall\, 95 Lavinia Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6S 3H9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171004T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171004T194000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114445
CREATED:20170912T221710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T221710Z
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SUMMARY:SHS Annual General Meeting & Elections
DESCRIPTION:SHS Annual General Meeting & Elections\, 7:30 pm.
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/shs-annual-general-meeting-elections/
LOCATION:Swansea Town Hall\, 95 Lavinia Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6S 3H9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170914T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114445
CREATED:20170912T222908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T222912Z
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SUMMARY:Trevor Parkins-Scriberras with “The History of the Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Street Railways
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 14\, 2017 Heritage Talk 7:30 pm\, Lambton House (4066 Old Dundas St)\nTrevor Parkins-Scriberras talks on “The History of the Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Street Railways.” www.lambtonhouse.org
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/trevor-parkins-scriberras-with-the-history-of-the-toronto-transit-commission-and-toronto-street-railways/
LOCATION:Lambton House\, 4066 Old Dundas Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6S 2R6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114445
CREATED:20170519T003558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T003558Z
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SUMMARY:Swansea Historical Society Annual Walk
DESCRIPTION:Historic walking tour of eastern Swansea\, presented by the Swansea Historical Society and Heritage Toronto.  Explore the eastern part of the former village of Swansea\, once an isolated area and summer escape from Toronto.  Learn about the distinct history of this piece of “country in the city\,” including stories of how Catfish Pond got its name\, why Swansea resisted annexation to Toronto\, and why—despite not being under prohibition—you couldn’t get a drink south of Bloor until the 1990s.  Start Point:  Runnymede Library (2178 Bloor Street West)  End Point:  The Queensway and Ellis Avenue.  Cost:  $10 donation suggested
URL:https://swanseahistoricalsociety.ca/event/swansea-historical-society-annual-walk/
LOCATION:Runnymede Library\, 2178 Bloor St. West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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