The month of May marks the 83th anniversary of Batman’s introduction to the world. The Caped Crusader has been connected to Scotland from his creation up till the present. Batman […]
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The Chefs’ House
The Chefs’ House (215 King Street East) is an innovative concept restaurant that operates in support of the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Program at George Brown College (GBC). The Program […]
Tartan Day and the Declaration of Arbroath
Tartan Day was inspired by Scotland but originated in Canada. The idea can be traced back to a Federation of Scottish Clans meeting that took place in Nova Scotia in […]
Sir Sandford Fleming: A Scottish-Canadian Icon
Sandford Fleming is near the top of the list when it comes to legendary Scottish-Canadians. The prolific surveyor, engineer and inventor was born in Scotland on January 7, 1827. He […]
Auld Lang Syne: A Scottish-Canadian Success Story
The singing of Auld Lang Syne is synonymous with New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world. But how did an old Scottish folk song become so popular? It may surprise […]
Christmas Curling in 1904
The Rennie family enjoyed a sport that was born in Scotland on Christmas Day in 1904. William Rennie was born in a log cabin in Scarborough. He grew up on […]
Society’s 185th Anniversary Recognized in Toronto and Scotland
The St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto has been promoting Scottish culture and supporting local charities since 1836. Our 185th anniversary was celebrated on November 30th with a series of activities. […]
Scottish-Canadian Cultural Survey
We want to hear from you! The St. Andrew’s Society has been promoting Scottish culture and supporting local charities since 1836. We’d like to know what causes and events you […]
The Caledonian
Visitors to the The Caledonian (856 College Street) would be forgiven if they thought they had been transported across the Atlantic. The pub’s Scottish owners opened it in 2008 to […]