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Cheryl Dilisi (l.) and Kelly Nesbitt (r.) are the backbone of the Canteen’s revival as an admired feature at the Fort York National Historic Site. Credit: Antonio de Lima
The gift shop, as it was called, was understaffed in recent years and its potential handicapped. Dusty metal shelves held lacklustre displays of the obligatory plastic soldiers, mugs, postcards, booklets, and candy. All that has changed. After extended vacancies, the key positions responsible for the Canteen were filled by two people who care about the Fort’s history, love what they do, and work well together. Today, the Canteen sparkles with elegant displays that make the most of the 1815 brick building. Kelly Nesbitt,
Cheryl Dilisi (l.) and Kelly Nesbitt (r.) are the backbone of the Canteen’s revival as an admired feature at the Fort York National Historic Site. Credit: Antonio de Lima
War of 1812 and Canadian history, cookery, and military life. The Canteen also features delicious goodies from the Fort’s historic kitchen prepared according to 18th and 19th century recipes. There are crafts made by Native People and good quality games and wooden and brass toys for the kids. Whenever possible the products are Canadian-made.
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