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AFTER THE TORONTO ISLAND PARISH WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1875 BISHOP ARTHUR SWEATMAN WAS THE PRIME MOVER IN THE BUILDING OF THIS ANGLICAN CHURCH. DESIGNED BY ARTHUR R. DENISON, ARCHITECT, THE EARLY ENGLISH GOTHIC STYLE FRAME CHURCH WAS OPENED AT THE CORNER…

The province’s first sailing association, the Toronto Boat Club, was formed in 1852 and two years later became the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Dedicated to the promotion of yachting and naval interests, it initiated competitions which stimulated…

During the 19th century, as the use of sailing vessels shifted from trade and defence to recreation, many yacht clubs appeared on Toronto’s waterfront. The second of these, Queen City Yacht Club (QCYC), was originally located on a wharf between…

In 1897, Toronto’s professional baseball club moved to the new Hanlan’s Point Stadium – part of the larger Hanlan’s Point Amusement Park on this site. Baseball and lacrosse joined other attractions here, including hotels, thrilling amusement rides,…

One of Canada’s greatest oarsmen, Edward Hanlan was born in Toronto. As a child he took up rowing when his family settled in this vicinity, now named Hanlan’s Point. Although standing only 5 feet 8 ¾ inches and rarely heavier than 150 pounds, he…