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The Military Legacy at Guild Park
With Remembrance Day approaching, November is an ideal opportunity to recognize Guild Park's military connection. This posting was prepared in 2025 to delve into this important, yet often overlooked, aspect of this historic site along the Scarborough Bluffs. The story goes back more than a century, predating the 1932 launch of the Guild of All Arts, and the later opening of the original Guild Inn. The Guild Inn: Connecting Art, Service and Remembrance Today's Guild Park & Gar

John P. Mason
Nov 45 min read


Enjoy Guild Park's Bakers & Makers Winter Market, Sat. Nov. 15th
Get ready explore the creativity of local artisans and enjoy an early start to the holiday spirit. The popular Guildwood Bakers & Makers marketplace is back at Guild Park on Saturday, November 15th , from noon to 3 PM . It's a fun-filled afternoon where you, your family and friends can discover a variety of artisan foods, crafts and unique gift items perfect for the upcoming holidays. Looking for a thoughtful gift for a loved one or a special treat for yourself? The Guildwoo

John P. Mason
Nov 43 min read


UPDATE - Oct. 29, 2025 - Guild Park's Future Neighbours - Homes or Businesses?
Scarborough's Deputy Mayor says proposal for new commercial use in City neighbourhoods "premature," calls for deferral The Toronto City Councillor who represents the neighbourhood by Guild Park & Gardens is raising serious concerns about the City's proposed new zoning by-law changes and the negative effects these proposals can have on residential areas across Toronto. Deputy Mayor, Paul Ainslie, the councillor representing Ward 24, which includes Guild Park, states that t he

John P. Mason
Oct 293 min read


A Familiar Sculpture Returns to Guild Park
The monumental bronze sculpture, War Horse , a work by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn a century ago, is back at Guild Park as a gift from the artist's estate. The sculpture is a tribute to the horses used during World War I to move men and munitions across the muddy trenches and battlefields of Europe. Hahn, a renowned Canadian artist and sculptor, brought dynamic realism to the figures he created - either human or animal - in two or three dimensions. Also known as the " Horse'

John P. Mason
Oct 212 min read


Postcards from the Guild
Visit Guild Park tomorrow (Sat. Oct. 17) to check out the free exhibit of vintage postcards from the days of the original Guild Inn. This collection includes dozens of popular postcards sold to and used by guests and visitors at the Guild Inn as early as the 1930s. The images include scenes from the historic Guild of All Arts era - from the outdoor blooming gardens and architecture collection, to the interiors of the inn's grand staircase and dining room. Some postcards show

John P. Mason
Oct 171 min read


Keeping Guild Park Clean
Volunteers recently removed bags of garbage - more than 5,000 pieces of junk and trash - from the waterfront along Guild Park Bags of...

John P. Mason
Oct 71 min read


Bakers & Makers Market Returns to Guild Park, Sat. Oct. 11, Noon to 3 pm
Guildwood’s local marketplace is back this Thanksgiving Saturday at Guild Park! Be sure to visit the local bakers, crafters and all the...

John P. Mason
Oct 61 min read


Community Input Helps Guild Park's Clark Centre Win Design Award
Friends of Guild Park added a strong community voice to the Clark Centre of the Arts’ award-winning submission to the 2025 Toronto Urban...

John P. Mason
Sep 213 min read


Enjoy a Summer Weekend of Events at Guild Park
Summer activities are in full swing at Guild Park & Gardens this weekend. Be sure to visit the park while the sun is bright, there's a...

John P. Mason
Aug 222 min read


Free Summer Concerts Return to Guild Park's Clark Centre Monday evenings in August
Enjoy free live music on three Monday evenings starting Aug. 11. The shows start at 7:00 pm outdoors at the Guild Park's Clark Centre for...

John P. Mason
Jul 291 min read


Festival Fun at Guild Park
Guild Park's big summer arts festival, Guild Alive With Culture, wraps up today (Sunday July 27) with another day full of crafts, food...

John P. Mason
Jul 263 min read


Art, Fun, Food and Unique Finds at the Guild Alive With Culture Festival This Weekend
Guild Park's biggest and most popular weekend arts event - Guild Alive With Culture - is happening this weekend. Be sure to come out for...

John P. Mason
Jul 243 min read


Guild Park's Future Neighbours - Homes or Businesses?
City of Toronto officials are proposing new zoning by-law amendements that allow residential buildings across from Guild Park & Gardens...

John P. Mason
Jul 213 min read


Tonight - Japanese Drummers Perform at Guild Park
The pounding you hear tonight (Thurs. June 10) at Guild Park will come from two sources: the Teiko drummers from Nagata Shachu and your...

John P. Mason
Jul 101 min read


Touring Canada at Guild Park - Sunday June 29
This Sunday afternoon (June 29), just before Canada Day, take a special tour at Guild Park to celebrate the landmarks and Canadians who...

John P. Mason
Jun 261 min read


Guild Park's Greek Theatre officially recognized as part of Toronto's history
The new Heritage Toronto plaque commemorating the landmark Greek Theatre at Guild Park adds this unique marble structure to the City's...

John P. Mason
Jun 82 min read


Celebrating A New Heritage Plaque at Guild Park
A landmark feature at Guild Park is officially recognized this Saturday (June 7) as one of the City of Toronto's heritage attractions....

John P. Mason
Jun 32 min read


Guild Park Tour - Sun. June 1 : The Temple Building & “Dr. O.”
Find out about Toronto's first skyscraper, the Temple Building, and the man responsible for the 10-storey structure on Bay Street. Guild...

John P. Mason
May 311 min read


Weathering Doors Open at Guild Park
Unseasonal May weather didn't dampen the spirits of the more than 200 Doors Open participants who learned why Toronto's Guild Park &...

John P. Mason
May 252 min read


Come and Enjoy Doors Open at Guild Park - Sat May 24 & Sun. May 25
Guild Park's special status as Toronto's "Playground for the Arts" gets highlighted during Doors Open this weekend (May 24 & 25). Guild...

John P. Mason
May 221 min read
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