Discover the unique history of the Junction and learn about efforts to preserve its rich heritage at our upcoming event, “Junction Heritage, Then and Now: Planning to Preserve the Junction.”

Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: St. John’s West Toronto Anglican Church, 288 Humberside Ave (between High Park Ave. and Quebec Ave.)
This event will be held both, in-person and on Zoom.

Why the Junction Matters: Once a separate city before merging with Toronto in 1909, the Junction boasts numerous heritage resources that chronicle its development. The Junction Heritage Conservation District (JHCD) organization is collaborating with the City of Toronto to protect Dundas Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act. This event will shed light on our ongoing initiatives to promote heritage conservation in the area.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to Our Work: Learn about the JHCD’s efforts, including our website and streetscape mapping initiative.
• Heritage Conservation District Study: Discover the current progress towards designating Dundas St. West as a heritage conservation district, supported by City Council funding.

Featured Speakers:

• Marilyn Miller, Chair JHCD Board: A retired heritage planner with experience in the Ontario Ministry of Culture and the City of Toronto, and a resident of the Junction area.
• Charles Hazell, Vice Chair JHCD Board: An architect with a practice on Dundas St. in the Junction, known for developing heritage plans across Toronto.

For more information about the Junction Heritage Conservation District, visit conservejunctionheritage.org.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the community and play a role in preserving the Junction’s unique heritage. We look forward to seeing you there!