The Scadding Cabin

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Hours:
  • Mid-Aug. to Labour Day, Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm Last admittance to building: 4:45 pm Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm Last admittance to building: 4:45 pm During CNE daily 12-7pm; CHIN picnic 12-4pm
Fees:
  • Donations accepted

John Scadding, Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe's estate manager and clerk, built this historic home in 1794. The one-room log cabin, Toronto's oldest house, contains several pieces of furniture attributed to the Simcoes. Other items on display include a 1795 cradle, a chair from Scarborough's first settler, Mary Thompson and other pre-Confederation furnishings. During the Canadian National Exhibition, costumed interpreters provide information and some demonstrations of spinning, tatting and other domestic arts.

Website: http://www.yorkpioneers.org/cabin.html

Type: Historic Building