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SUMMARY:Guided Tours at TRM
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the stories of Toronto’s railways with a guided tour! The Toronto Railway Museum Roundhouse Park Tour explores how Toronto’s railways shaped the social landscape of the city since their introduction in the early 1800s. How were Toronto’s oldest communities impacted by the development of the railways? Further\, what stories do our train cars tell? Join us to find out! Tours are in-depth\, guided walking tours that take visitors around the museum grounds and aboard some of the rolling stock on display. Tour length is approximately 30 minutes. \n\n\n\nTour Schedule\n\n\n\nGuided tours will be offered daily beginning on Thursday\, June 15 and run until Sunday\, August 13. Tours run at 12:30 pm\, 2:00 pm\, 3:00 pm\, and 4:00 pm. Tours are included in the price of museum admission and visitors can register to join a tour upon arrival to the museum. \n\n\n\nIf you have any tour questions\, please reach out via email manager@trha.ca or phone (416) 214-9229.
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SUMMARY:July Long Weekend Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Railway Museum is OPEN for Canada Day long weekend 2023. There are many things to do at the Toronto Railway Museum this summer: Explore exhibits in Stall 17 with our audio guide\, test drive the simulator\, take a guided tour of the park\, and ride the Mini Train. \n\nDon’t forget to select a souvenir of your visit at the museum store in Don Station or post a selfie at one of our four railway murals (tag us @TORailwayMuseum).\n\nHours:\nSaturday\, July 1: Open 12:00-5:00pm \nSunday\, July 2: Open 12:00-5:00pm \nMonday\, July 3: Open 12:00-5:00 pm \nTuesday\, July 4: Closed \nWednesday\, July 5: Closed \n  \n  \nRegular hours resume on Thursday\, July 6 \n  \nStall 17 Museum\nThe museum space in Stall 17 is open to visitors on May Long Day weekend. Stop by to enjoy your favourite exhibits or browse our most popular gift shop items. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the museum! Masks are mandatory and museum capacity is limited. \n  \nMini Train\nThe Miniature Train will run from 12:00-5:00pm (weather dependent). To clarify\, each Miniature Train trip will depart with limited riders to accommodate for physical distancing\, and face masks are mandatory on the platform and aboard the train. Tickets go on sale at 11:30am (ET) for the day of; bookmark our Eventbrite page here. \n  \nGuided Tours\nGuided tours are back for the summer at TRM! Sign up for a tour at the museum for a chance to climb aboard some of our rolling stock collection. Tours depart at 12:00pm\, 1:30pm\, 3:00pm\, and 4:00pm unless otherwise posted. Plan your visit.
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SUMMARY:Monument to Chinese Railroad Workers Wreath-Laying Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:2023 marks 100 years since the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada. Join our friends from the Foundation to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada on July 1 at the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial. \nDate and Time\nPay homage to the Chinese pioneers\, railroad workers\, and head tax payers\, and remember the legacy they left behind at 10:30 am on Saturday\, July 1\, 2023 at the Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial.  \nLocated at 4 Blue Jays Way\, the Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial is a 5-minute walk from the Toronto Railway Museum. \nThe Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial\nThe Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial commemorates an important part of history\, and the people who made Canada’s transcontinental railway possible. Join our friends from the Foundation to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada on July 1 at the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial to pay homage to the Chinese pioneers\, railroad workers\, and head tax payers and the legacy they left behind. Learn more about the monument on the TRM blog \nAt the museum\nLearn more about the Chinese workers who worked on building Canada’s transcontinental railway\, the dangerous conditions they faced\, and restrictions on Chinese immigration through The Ties that Bind exhibition\, on display at the museum.  \nAbout FCCRWC\nThe Foundation to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada is a registered charitable organization with a mission to honor and remember the Chinese Railroad Workers who played a vital role in building the first transcontinental railway (the CPR) that connected Canada geographically and politically. Our goals include promoting understanding and awareness of the significant contributions made by Chinese Railroad Workers to Canada’s history\, raising awareness about the unjust Immigration Acts imposed on Chinese pioneers and their families\, establishing scholarships\, and supporting other Canadian charitable organizations that promote Chinese Canadian History. We are dedicated to preserving the legacy of Chinese Railroad Workers and fostering a better understanding of their contributions to Canada’s rich cultural heritage. Learn more on their website \n  \nPhoto by Shaun Merritt
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SUMMARY:Historic Places Days 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 8-23 as we discover our rich and diverse history through #HistoricPlacesDays. \nSELFIE CONTEST\n \nThe National Trust for Canada is giving away a total of $2000\, and over $10000 in prizes\, in support of Historic Places Days. Get creative with a selfie or photo taken at the museum\, and post it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #HistoricPlacesDays before July 23 for a chance to win $1\,000 for you and $1\,000 for the tagged historic site (tag us @TORailwayMuseum)! Enter the contest today. \n \nCourtesy of Brooklynn St \n \nCourtesy of oaktreeb on Instagram \n  \nVisit lists\nBuild your dream Historic Places Days itinerary with Visit Lists! Whether you’d like to round-up your favourite local spots\, or make a wish list of must-see sites across Canada\, Visit Lists let you personalize your #HistoricPlacesDays. \nFrom July 1st to 31st\, you create and share your #VisitList online for a chance to win one of fifteen $500 VIA vouchers! It’s simple and easy to do with only a few short steps. To enter\, set up an account on Historic Places Days\, start off your one of a kind #VisitList with a catchy title\, featured image\, and an introduction of at least 100 words to invite online travelers to check out your amazing itinerary. Your #Visitlist should be composed of a minimum of three sites which are registered on the Historic Places Days – Every Place A Story website. \nCheck out two of our past Visit Lists below. \nAll Aboard! Visit List\nFind a railway museum or heritage site near you with this Historic Places Days Visit List\nHop on board and explore these railway heritage sites and museums! From museums and heritage train stations\, to operating steam railways and memorial gardens\, there’s something for everyone on this Visit List. Moreover\, discover the ways Canada’s railway history changed your local area with one of these Historic Places. Above all\, happy exploring! \nIn the Neighbourhood Visit List\nThere’s so much to explore! Here are some of our favourite Historic Sites in the neighbourhood of the Toronto Railway Museum\nFinding yourself in downtown Toronto? Wondering where to explore next? This list is here to guide your plans. While Toronto’s downtown core may look like a jungle of glittering skyscrapers at first\, there are hidden pockets of history everywhere you go! These places are within an approximately hour-long walk\, or a 30 minute transit ride away from the Toronto Railway Museum. \nTHE JOHN STREET ROUNDHOUSE\nThe Toronto Railway Museum is housed within the historic John Street Roundhouse. The best surviving example of a railway roundhouse in Canada\, John Street was build in 1929 to service passenger steam locomotives. Discover the John Street Roundhouse’s story.
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SUMMARY:Museum Store Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Museum Store at TRM is celebrating its one-year anniversary! Thanks to support from the Ontario Trillium Fund\, we were able to reopen the museum store in 2022 after several years of hibernation. \nVisit the museum store on Sunday\, July 30 to celebrate! Browse new gifts and souvenirs\, and shop special anniversary deals!  \nThe museum store has changed a lot over the last year! From the layout and product line-up to behind the scenes infrastructure. We specially want to give a special thanks to all of our local and Canadian vendors who have helped us on our journey thus far. Thank you to: \n\nPuce Creek \nPolar Magnetics Inc. \nCN Boutique \nIntricate Greetings \nJoseph Zhuang/JoeInc. \nToronto Popcorn Company \nStortzToys Inc. \nPlumleaf Press\n\nAnd many more! \n  \nThe museum store is open during museum hours\, Wednesday-Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm\, and located inside the historic Don Station.
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