Riverside’s History & Sports Heritage Walk
Riverside is best known for heritage buildings, award-winning restaurants, and the street that inspired the internationally renowned Degrassi TV series, Riverside’s attraction also lies in its artisans and community builders of many sorts. However Riverside has a rich sports history that often gets overlooked.
Rolling back the hands of time, we uncover the history and anecdotes on the times past and diversity of sports that Riverside is famous for. Notoriously engaging, and a real historical aficionado Walk Leader Ron Fletcher will not only share with us the unique sporting heritage of Riverside, but also the personal and unknown historical anecdotes that Riverside is peppered with.
Did you know that…
- Riverside famously houses one of the world’s largest trophies, and it is for a sport that would surprise you? Join this walk to find out what it was for.
- Riverside was also home to Toronto’s first baseball field – Sunlight Park. Guess how it got its name?
- This side of the Don River is the location of one of the only curling clubs in Toronto? Get a sneak peak of The Royal Canadian Curling Club.
- Cycling is making a comeback in Toronto, but Riverside was a historical hotspot with one of the area’s most legendary buildings being the sport’s former clubhouse!
Ron Fletcher with one of the World’s largest trophies
Historical location of Sunlight Park
The Royal Canadian Bicycle Club
Special preview of “Riverdale East of the Don”
Plus, be treated to some surprising anniversaries for a Mainstay business that has been in the neighbourhood for 50 years; get a sneak peak of Elizabeth Muir’s new book Riverdale East of the Don (before the official launch!), Celebrate the launch of Riverside’s New Sport’s Heritage mural… And there will be cake!
Walk Leader Ron Fletcher, is an author, former Riverside BIA Chair, and Riverside historical aficionado
This walk starts at 12pm at the Queen & Saulter Library (765 Queen Street East)
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Riverside is proud to be a TO2015 IGNITE community partner.
Riverside WalkFEST is supported by Ontario Ignite
