The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood takes seriously its role as the neighbourhood where Toronto officially began (as the Town of York) and will be honouring the area’s Indigenous and multicultural history during the annual Canada Day Festival on July 1st, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. in St. James Park (120 King St. E.).
 
“The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood is one of Toronto’s most culturally diverse communities and is home to some of the most iconic locations in the city. From the historic St. Lawrence Market and St. Lawrence Hall, to one of the world’s leading examples of livable and accessible urban communities along The Esplanade, to Canada’s First Parliament – this is the corner of Toronto steeped in history and popular with everyone. On July 1st – Canada Day - we will celebrate our welcoming community with a wonderful presentation of music, dance and special guests. We invite the media and fans of this great neighbourhood to join us,” said SLNA President, Stewart Linton.

Special Guests

As part of our opening greetings, we look forward to welcomimg our local political representatives which include: Ward 13 Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 10 Councillor Ausma Malik, Spadina-Fort York MP Chris Glover, Toronto Centre MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam, Toronto Centre MP Marci Ien and Spadina-Fort York MP Kevin Vuong.

Music and Storytelling at the Michael Comstock Pavilion in St. James Park

In addition to face painting and hula hooping for the young and young at heart, the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association has put together an engaging lineup of entertainers for the July 1st celebration:

·        Kunle - Acoustic Guitarist
·        Wayne Neon and the Amazing Tubular Trio
·        Ilsaiah Cade & Family - Indigenous Dance
·        Adam Bunch - Heritage Talk & Walk
·        Alan Cohen Jazz Trio featuring Tracey Gallant 

We are grateful for the kind support of this event provided by: Heritage Canada/Patrimoine canadien, EMBLEM, Old Town Toronto, The Friends of St. James Park, Toronto’s First Post Office, and Berkeley Castle. A special note of thanks is extended to the many volunteers who have helped to put this event together. 

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From everyone's favourite REmarket event June 12 and 13 to a Heritage Toronto Walking Tour of Where Toronto began (the St. Lawrence) on June 15th...to music in St. James Park on Thursday evenings, and National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations on June 21st - our St. Lawrence Neighbourhood is a beautiful and joyful place to be this summer! 

Don't forget about our premier SLNA event of the year - the July 1st St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Canada Day Celebration. We will all gather at St. James Park for live music, games for the children and beautiful picnic spots that you can enjoy! See you the newsletter for details and we'll see you there!

From Heritage Toronto (sponsored by the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association):

Walk through the history of Toronto as we explore the hidden gems of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, once the old Town of York. Learn how remnants from the early city connect to today’s bustling metropolis.

This tour will be led by an Emerging Historian.

Cost and Registration: This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $9.85 (includes a $1.85 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on Heritage Toronto tours. You may not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time through the Heritage Toronto website.

Mark your calendars for Friday, June 21st to join Jamii's 6th Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations! The event will take place in David Crombie Park, located at the corner of Esplanade and Princess St, from 6 pm to 8 pm.
This celebration brings a rich array of activities to our neighbourhood:

• Taste Indigenous Food: Savour traditional bannock and bearpaws!
• Dance Performance by Tribal Vision Dance: Enjoy a dance performance, by Tribal Vision Dance, that brings Indigenous traditions to life.
• Indigenous Marketplace: Check out the marketplace featuring Indigenous vendors with stunning beadwork, paintings, and other crafts.

Additionally, there will be a photo exhibition unveiling by emerging photographer Maddy King and a showcase of paintings by emerging artist Amberlee King, both from Pikangikum First Nation. They are visiting Toronto for this occasion, and their works offer a glimpse into the beauty of their community.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate and learn more about Indigenous culture and peoples!

WHEN | Friday, June 21st, 2024, 6 pm to 8 pm
WHERE | David Crombie Park, Esplanade & Princess St
ADMISSION: FREE
MORE INFO: https://www.jamii.ca/outdoor-events/davidcrombiepark-june2024-1