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Lieutenant-Governor’s New Year’s Levee Sat. January 1, noon to 2:00 pm See invitation on page 7 above.
(Credit: Henrieta Haniskova for the Institute for Canadian Citizenship)
Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball à la française: The Impact of French Style on Georgian Life Sat. January 22, 1 to 10:30 pm Afternoon Dance Workshops, Presentation by Peter Twist, Cheesetasting, Elegant Georgian inspired Buffet Supper and Evening Ball with Live Musicians. Costumes Welcome. Pre-registration required (416) 392-6907 ext. 221 Come for the whole day ($97.35+tax/person) or attend only the Afternoon Workshop and Presentation ($23.81+tax), the Cheesetasting ($22.12+tax), or the Supper and Ball ($65+tax)
Fort York Food Fight: Chef Competition Sat. January 29, 1 to 6 pm The afternoon starts with a food tour of Fort York to give guests an understanding of diet during the early days of Toronto, followed by one of two workshops: Eat Green Through the Seasons and Growing Food Indoors. The finale showcases a chef competition like no other. In preparation for the Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812, two of Toronto’s top chefs, Ted Corrado and Scott Vivian, will create and prepare recipes incorporating a secret 1812-era ingredient that would have been available in the Town of York and ingredients that are
Fort York Food Fight: Chef Competition Sat. January 29, 1 to 6 pm The afternoon starts with a food tour of Fort York to give guests an understanding of diet during the early days of Toronto, followed by one of two workshops: Eat Green Through the Seasons and Growing Food Indoors. The finale showcases a chef competition like no other. In preparation for the Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812, two of Toronto’s top chefs, Ted Corrado and Scott Vivian, will create and prepare recipes incorporating a secret 1812-era ingredient that would have been available in the Town of York and ingredients that are
Fife and Drum is a quarterly publication of the Friends of Fort York and Garrison Common Editor Emeritus Stephen Otto Editor Patricia Fleming Designer Ted Smolak (Arena Design) Circulation Elizabeth Quance
organic and grown within 100 miles of the fort. The winning chef will be crowned Fort York Food Fight Champion and receive a $2500 grand prize. Cost $30 including tax Tickets available by phone (416) 392-6907 ext. 221 FEBRUARY
Family Day Mon. February 21, 10 am to 3 pm Drop in for a tour of the fort, kids’ activities, and a cup of old-fashioned hot chocolate from the historic kitchen. Regular admission
Family Day Mon. February 21, 10 am to 3 pm Drop in for a tour of the fort, kids’ activities, and a cup of old-fashioned hot chocolate from the historic kitchen. Regular admission
Mad for Marmalade, Crazy for Citron! In partnership with the Culinary Historians of Ontario. Sat. February 19, 10 am to 3:30 pm Marmalade workshops, lunch, and guest speaker. Also, a marmalade marketplace and tours of the fort. Pre-registration required (416) 392-6907 ext. 221 Cost to be determined in January
MARCH
March through Time Mon. to Fri. March 14 to18, 10 am to 3 pm daily Bring the kids down to the fort during March Break for some fun-filled activities. Children can dress up, try cooking in the kitchen, or drill like an 1812 soldier. There are lots of timed and ongoing activities to make this a fun and educational day for the whole family. Recommended for ages 3-12. No registration required Regular admission
MARCH
March through Time Mon. to Fri. March 14 to18, 10 am to 3 pm daily Bring the kids down to the fort during March Break for some fun-filled activities. Children can dress up, try cooking in the kitchen, or drill like an 1812 soldier. There are lots of timed and ongoing activities to make this a fun and educational day for the whole family. Recommended for ages 3-12. No registration required Regular admission
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