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Magda Marches On

JK to Grade 2 / 1.5 hours / $3.98+HST per student

This hands-on program uses puppetry and storytelling to explore the activities of daily life in an 1840s inn. Discover the Inn with Magda, the Montgomery’s eccentric cat, and help cook with the baking in the open-hearth kitchen.
Curriculum subject: Language
Topic: Oral Communications; Relationship, Rules & Responsibilities

A Cat’s Christmas in Etobicoke

JK to Grade 2 / 1.5 hours / $3.98+HST per student

Explore the Inn with Magda, the Montgomery’s curious cat, and discover how life was lived in Etobicoke’s early days. Puppetry and storytelling bring the stories alive, and students help with the Christmas baking in the historic kitchen.
Curriculum subjects: Language, Holiday Season Programming
Topics: Oral Communications; Relationship, Traditions & Celebrations

Christmas at the Inn

Grades 1 to 8 / 1.5 hours / $3.98+HST per student

To celebrate the season, discover holiday traditions and wintertime activities which have made the Inn a centre for family and community life. Enjoy the decorations, and help with the Christmas baking in the open-hearth kitchen.
Curriculum subjects: Social Studies, History, Holiday Season Programming
Topic: Early Settlements in Upper Canada, British North America, Traditions & Celebrations

Set Sail

Grade 3 / 1.5 hours / $3.98+HST per student

Inspired by a story by Catherine Parr Trail, follow the adventures of a young emigrant as he sets sail for a new life in Upper Canada. Explore the arrival experience, and help with the baking in the open-hearth kitchen. (This program can be combined with “Time Travelling at the Inn” for a full-day experience.)
Curriculum subject: Social Studies
Topics: Early Settlements in Upper Canada; Oral Communications

Time Travelling at the Inn

Grade 3 / 1.5 hours / $3.98+HST per student

Guided by a mysterious servant, students use clues to piece together a story about the choices and challenges faced by many early immigrants. Drama is used to explore various reasons for immigration, and students help with the chores in an open-hearth kitchen. (This program can be combined with “Set Sail” for a full-day experience.)
Curriculum subject: Social Studies
Topics: Early Settlements in Upper Canada, Oral Communications

Travellers All

ESL / 1.5 hours / $3.98+HST per student

Experience the Inn as a place of shelter and hospitality, where early immigrants shared their stories of travel and settlement, much as we still do today. Explore the Inn as it looked in its heyday, and cook in the historic kitchen, comparing culinary traditions, techniques and tastes. Vocabulary lists available.
Curriculum subject: ESL
Topic: Diversity in Urban and Rural Communities

Concoct, Cavort & Carouse

Grades 3 and 7, ESL / 2 hours / $5.31+HST per student

In this spirited program, history comes alive as students concoct a traditional beverage in the historic kitchen, learn a country dance in the assembly room, and enjoy their own (non-alcoholic) drink in the tavern. A fun way to experience what life was like for the Montgomery’s and their guests.
Curriculum subjects: Social Studies, History , ESL
Topics: Early Settlements In Upper Canada, British North America, Drama and Dance

The Singing of Birds

Grades 6 to 8 / full-day / $10.62+HST per student

This unique theatre-in-education program explores the joys and struggles of two young immigrants of different cultural backgrounds – Rose, a servant who has fled the Irish famine, and Clara, newly arrived on the Underground Railroad. Follow the drama as they find friendship and hope in a new land. Created by renowned educator Dr Warwick Dobson, this engaging full-day program is offered seasonally. Don’t miss it!
Curriculum subjects: Social Studies, History, Arts (including Visual Arts)
Topics: British North America, Drama and Dance, Visual Arts, Oral Communications

For Young People

Programs for Young People

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March Break at the Inn

MARCH – Register early for this four-day afternoon program featuring traditional cooking, games, storytelling and crafts.

Gingerbread House Workshop

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER – Let master baker Monika Paradi guide you in making a gingerbread house to take home – for kids of all ages.

Kids in the Kitchen

DECEMBER – Drop off the kids for this half-day program focusing on Christmastime cooking, decorations and traditions.

Traditional Tavern Games

Great for birthday parties!
Length: 2 Hours
Age: 6 – 12 years
Montgomery’s Inn provided employment and amusement for the people of 19th century rural Etobicoke which still can be experienced firsthand. Following a tour of Mr. Montgomery’s Inn, participants will play a variety of authentic 19th century tavern games in the barroom including ring the nail, shove ha’penny and table-top skittles. Once they’ve worked up an appetite, they will bake their very own pizzas in our restored bake oven!
Fee: $150+HST for up to 12 children / extra children $15+HST each, to a maximum of 15. Two adults can accompany the group free of charge.
Room Rental: $50
Availability: This party program is available on weekends all year round, and room rentals are also available weekday mornings from May to September.

For Adults & Seniors

Programs for Adults & Seniors

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Write Your Memoirs Workshop Series

SEPTEMBER to DECEMBER 2011 – Fall Series – 10 Wednesdays
JANUARY to MARCH 2012 – Winter Series – 10 Wednesdays
Join workshop leader Gayle Dzis and write your life story in a supportive group setting. Beginners and experienced writers welcome.

“Into the Garden” Workshop Series

FEBRUARY to MAY – Learn more about gardening at this monthly workshop series presented by the Etobicoke Master Gardeners.

Food Heritage Workshop Series

FEBRUARY – Roll up your sleeves for these hands-on workshops highlighting our cooking and baking traditions.

Islington Village Walking Tour

APRIL to OCTOBER – Book your group for an illustrated talk, followed by a guided tour of Islington Village and its heritage murals.

Cookie Decorating Workshop

NOVEMBER – Join master baker Monika Paradi and learn to design and decorate Christmas cookies like a pro.

Seniors’ Tea & Tour

YEAR-ROUND – Book your group for a guided tour of the historic Inn, followed by tea and treats in the Tearoom.

Community Outreach

Community Outreach

We come to you with entertaining programs for groups.

Music from the Inn

Talented musicians perform toe-tapping music on period instruments:

  • traditional British and Irish music for fiddle and flute
  • regimental marching tunes for fife and drum
  • dance tunes for fiddle and bellows-style bagpipes

Heritage Talks

A knowledgeable speaker presents illustrated talks on local history:

  • the story of Montgomery’s Inn
  • historic Dundas Street West from Humber River to Six Points
  • Richview Cemetery and its community

Community Art Workshops

A community arts facilitator leads workshops geared to special needs:

  • community mapmaking
  • working with words and images
  • stories of families and food