The Toronto Book of Love

The Toronto Book of Love

Join us on February 7th for a special Valentine's presentation that will share the stories of historical romance in early Toronto!

By The Town of York Historical Society & Toronto's First Post Office

Date and time

Fri, Feb 7, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST

Location

Toronto's First Post Office

260 Adelaide Street East Toronto, ON M5A 1N1 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join local author and historian, Adam Bunch as he presents his acclaimed publication, "The Toronto Book of Love" and explore Toronto's history through true tales of romance, marriage, passion, heartache, lust, and the scandalous love affairs of the early city. Learn how Toronto has been shaped by crushes, jealousies, and flirtations as told by the author himself. Spots are strictly limited and pre-registration is required.


"Adam Bunch is a modern storyteller, captivating audiences with Canadian history through a variety of innovative platforms. He presents his stories with approachable, informal language while grounding them in meticulous research and respect for the subject matter. His work demystifies history, allowing his own curiosity and passion to shine through and inspiring others to explore the diverse stories of their country and communities." ~ CanadasHistory.ca


About the Author:

Adam Bunch is the author of The Toronto Book of the Dead and The Toronto Book of Love, the host of the Canadiana documentary series, and the creator of the Toronto History Weekly newsletter. He teaches history at George Brown College and his writing has appeared in The Toronto Star, Spacing Magazine and The Huffington Post among other places. His work popularizing Canadian history was recognized with an honourable mention for a Governor General's Award in 2012. For more information visit http://adambunch.com or https://www.torontodreamsproject.com/

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