watch this space for new
activities, or just come be on Saturdays to have a tour of the cottage, or say
Hi.
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PHOTO EVENT: Our Photo Event 2022.... the pictures are
in!
Thank you for all who participated in the Photo event the fall of
2022.
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Here are a few comments that we've received about the
walks we hold in the warmer months. Thank you to our enthusiastic participants for your
positive attitudes and hardy constitutions!
"There is nothing better than a
Tollkeeper's walk to meet new friends; get exercise and fresh air; and be astounded at
the history and vibrancy of our neighbourhoods. Join us!"
D.V.
"Yes, Yes Yes....the walks are an important contribution to
our understanding of the history of our communities and school kids and our local MPP Jill
Andrews and Myseum (our city history museum) should all be involved in these walks as it
takes the local history of your neighborhood out of the boring classroom and into real
life!" A.R.
"Take a relaxing walk with one of the well-informed
guides from the Tollkeeper’s Cottage and learn some fun, interesting, quirky things you
never, ever suspected about some Toronto neighbourhoods."
S.F.
"The walks are a great way to learn about local history, and see
parts of a neighbourhood you might walk through every day and not notice. They're lots
of fun and a great thing to bring someone to." P.H. |
ACKNOWLEDGING AN IMPORTANT EVENT OR
REMEMBERING A LOVED ONE'S PASSING?
For every donation of this kind, we would be happy to send a
postcard of the Albert Cox painting of the Cottage, a copy of which is hanging in our
educational room. We will give the recipient your name and the fact that you have made a
donation to memorialize the event or passing. It's a way to direct your thoughts and
funds to an appreciation of Toronto's built heritage! Of course, we have appreciated
those generous and stalwart friends of the Cottage who have included the Cottage in their
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RECONSTITUTING NATURAL MATERIALS FOR RE-USE: Here is Mical,
busy at work hammering in a rebar. She is making a "hugel mound" on the north east side of the
property. The design was originally pioneered by Sepp Holzer and involves developing what is effectively a
raised bed, filled with rotten wood and materials that would otherwise go to waste to create a hi
Our membership year is now January to December. Your membership fee of $20 individual or
$35. per family will get you one whole year of membership, voting at the Annual Meeting in March or April,
and an opportunity to run for the Board of Directors. Any questions, please email us at tollkeeperscottage@gmail.com.
Email tollkeeperscottage@gmail.com
We have some new and updated Slideshows on the site!! (Thanks to all ).. You can
find them here