Established in 1942, St. George Macedono-Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church is one of the three Macedono-Bulgarian Orthodox churches in Toronto. This church serves the sizable community of the Bulgarian immigrants who gather here during the prayer services and their native festivals. Cultural events like classical concerts, plays and comedy shows brings the church alive with activities, thus involving the young and amateur talents. Call ahead to know about their opening hours and more.
If one wishes to know more about the cultural heritage and prominent personalities of Ukraine, then the Ukrainian Canadian Research and Documentation Center is the best place to visit. This voluntary organization conducts events, lectures and other activities on a regular basis. For details, check website.
Soldiers Tower is a Gothic Revival bell tower and clock at the University of Toronto constructed in memory of the members of the university who lost their lives in the World Wars. The tower is 143 feet (43.6 meters) tall and has a carillon of 51 bells. The structure has 12 window panels of stained glass and 8 small ones dedicated to students who lost their lives. The museum within the tower showcases medals, photographs and several other memorabilia. The Memorial Room has a stone-carved memorial for each of the carillon of bells.
The oldest Canadian Islamic centre in Toronto, the Jami Mosque building was purchased in 1969, which was formerly housed a church. Converted into a mosque, it has a beautiful architecture, that is reminiscent of the bygone era. Located at Boustead Avenue, in the High Park neighborhood, it still conducts prayers on a routine basis. In addition to prayer services and jummah, the mosque also offers Arabic classes for Muslim women. Have a look at their website to know more.
Established in 1982, the Carlos Bulosan Theatre is a Filipino-Canadian professional theater that was named after the famous novelist Carlos Bulosan. The artists at this theater strive to reflect the political and social problems faced by the Filipino community through their acts. A lot of workshops and programs are conducted by the theater to involve people who are interested in this art of expression. Regular plays are held at the theater to entertain and enlighten the audience. For tickets and booking related information please check their website.