Celebrate Canada Day where Toronto began - in Old Town Toronto, St. James Park. Residents bring your picnic lunch and chair to enjoy the fabulous live music and activities for the young and young at heart! See details via link in bio.
APPRECIATION | Our neighbourhood is a gem. The Esplanade has something truly special, and Esplanadians (those who live, work, study, play, or pass by the community) enjoy every bit of it!
Today, May 22nd, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of the day when The Esplanade project became public in 1974, and the City announced expropriation of the land, the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples.
While The Esplanade was first all water (Lake Ontario came all the way up to Front St), then reclaimed land, it became railroad tracks and an industrial zone not desirable for living.
However, in the 1970s, under the leadership of former City of Toronto Mayor David Crombie, The Esplanade neighbourhood was purposefully developed with a pioneering vision of urban planning centered around people from socially and economically diverse backgrounds. Our community’s development embraced cultural, multigenerational, and socio-economic differences while prioritizing universal design for accessibility. The Esplanade is Jamii’s home.
Let’s celebrate our home on this special day! What do you like the most about our neighbourhood?
Just what you’ve been waiting for - the opportunity to clear out of your home items that can be donated or directed to recycling all in one place - at the 9th REmarket event happening Jan. 24 and 25 at 125 The Esplanade (in the tent). More details on our website at the link in our Instagram bio. #stlawrenceneighbourhood#torontolife#cityliving@slnaremarket@oldtowntoronto@stlawrencemarket
So here is what’s happening in Toronto’s St. Lawrence neighbourhood this Friday and Saturday and all are welcome: local arts organization @jamiiesplanade is presenting a theatrical shadow puppetry show about the history of The Esplanade from Indigenous times to recent years in David Crombie Park, Friday & Saturday, 6pm & 7pm on both days. Each performance will run for 30 minutes, dress warmly - hot chocolate will be provided!
Cost: FREE |
Who: ALL AGES
WHEN | Friday Dec 8 & Saturday Dec 9 @ 6pm and 7pm (each show for 30 minutes)
WHERE | David Crombie Park (The Esplanade & Berkeley St)
Mario and Luigi say Happy Halloween!! Come with your little Trick or Treators to the St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre for treats! @jamiiesplanade @#slna
TONIGHT: FLAMENCO ON THE ESPLANADE
All Ages | Free
WHEN | Fri & Sat, September 29 & 30 at 7pm & 8pm
WHERE | David Crombie Park (The Esplanade & Berkeley St)
On Sept 29th and 30th, @jamiiesplanade , in collaboration with FabCollab and artistic director Tamar Ilana, will transform David Crombie Park as a stage for a powerful flamenco experience.
Join and enjoy flamenco music, dance and singing by artists and surprise guests from the community!
More info: https://www.jamii.ca/what-s-on/flamenco-on-the-esplanade
It is no secret that the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood is much loved by those of us living here and the thousands who visit each week. What is less known are some of unique buildings and courtyards dotted throughout the neighbourhood. In this post we direct the spotlight on beautiful Berkeley Castle - the local business and events property that served as the location for this year’s annual WAYO Children’s Festival produced by @jamiiesplanade
The 4th Annual WAYO Children’s Festival begins today! Produced by our local arts organization @jamiiesplanade this popular and magical event featuring various artists and performances located throughout Berkeley Castle is a must “experience” event for the family. August 9 - 13, 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, 6:30 pm at 250 The Esplanade. No fee to attend but space is limited so please register at www.Jamii.ca/register
Starting this Tuesday, July 4th, Nia Dance with Martha Randall is back for the @stjamesparkto Free Fitness Classes in St. James Park! Starts at 6 pm. Come a bit early to register. Meet at the pavilion. #torontolife#citylivivg#stlawrenceneighbourhood
Happy Canada Day everyone! 🇨🇦Indigenous storytelling, Irish music, African music, Ukrainian dancers and a Jazz Trio entertained us - MPPs @kristynwongtam@chrisglovermpp , and Councillors @ausmalik and @chrismoiseto showed their support for our Canada Day Festival and Picnic in St. James Park by attending and speaking at this year’s event! Thanks to SLNA Board member Toby Tenenbaum for leading this year’s Canada Day Event Committee and all the dedicated volunteers. We are especially thankful to our sponsors @oldtowntoronto /St. Lawrence Market BIA, Berkeley Castle, BMO, Heritage Canada/ Patrimoine canadien and @stjamesparkto ❤️
