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When the community of Leslieville joined the City of York in 1884, it provided old Toronto with fresh food from market gardens, bricks from the clayworks operations, and thousands of trees from namesake George Leslie’s nursery to shade the city’s ever-growing streets and parks.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of old Leslieville on June 20, and help us pay tribute to a neighbourhood that has maintained a unique community spirit and local charm to this day.

What you can expect:

A walking tour featuring stories about the history of Leslieville
A plaque and tree planting dedicated to George Leslie, the community's namesake and provider of many of Toronto's present-day trees
A main stage packed with entertainment, including Juno-nominated, Green Toronto winner Chris McKhool
Kids' crafts and activities
Native plant sale and fresh, organic food from local farmers and vendors
A wide array of "green" goods and local arts and crafts
Educational displays from environmental groups
Opportunities to learn about enironmental initiatives, native gardeningand the urban agriculture movement
Local or organic menu items at neighbourhood restaurants