Toronto's much loved ferry boat, the Trillium, celebrates her centenary this year! Join Heritage Toronto and author Mike Filey, a champion for the ferry's restoration, for dinner and a cruise of Toronto harbour in honour of the occasion. As we cruise, hear Mr. Filey's stories of the harbour, Toronto Island, and how the ferry was rescued from a watery grave. The harbour will be especially scenic as the Tall Ships will be in port for the Redpath Toronto Waterfront Festival. Since the Trillium is only used for special charters and not in regular Toronto Island ferry service, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a harbour cruise on this historic vessel.
The Trillium was built at the Polson Iron Works at the foot of Sherbourne Street in 1910. She was retired from ferry service in the 1950s and towed to an Island lagoon, where she languished for many years. In the 1970s, at the urging of Mike Filey and others, Metro Toronto Council approved a project to restore the Trillium to service. On May 19, 1976 the the refurbished side-wheeler steamboat was officially welcomed back to active service on Toronto Bay.
For full details, please visit Heritage Toronto's website here.
author:Rebecca - HT
posted:2010-05-19 03:18:54
