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    • Events
    • Photo Gallery
    • Tours
    • Videos
    • Applewood Almanacs
Historic venue for small wedding ceremonies
  • Home
  • Weddings
  • Membership and Donations
  • History
  • Meetings
  • Parties/Special Occasions
  • Events
  • Photo Gallery
  • Tours
  • Videos
  • Applewood Almanacs
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What Is Applewood?

A PART OF CANADIAN HISTORY

Applewood is the birthplace of  James Shaver Woodsworth who  was an exemplary Member of Parliament and social reformer.  This charming 1850's farm house was saved to preserve his legacy and is a fine example of early Canadian architecture.

Applewood is a beautiful Victorian homestead perfect for small and intimate weddings


Applewood is available to rent  for small business meetings and intimate gatherings,  

Please note that catering is not provided by the Homestead.

SPECIAL EVENTS RETURN IN 2022 !!!

Applewood is part of  Doors Open Toronto and host to community band concerts  in the summer months.  

Join us for our Spring Plant Sale and 

Christmas Craft Sale.  All are welcome. 

 Details under the MORE tab.


Volunteers Welcome

Preserving History

Would you like to support the preservation of Applewood Shaver House?  Start by considering a Membership in the James Shaver Woodsworth Homestead Foundation.  For only $25.00 per year (tax deductible!), you'll receive our periodic newsletter, "The Almanac", and the pleasure of joining other history-minded members to shape our future at the Annual General Meeting.  Just click the "More" tab at the top of this page and fill out the downloadable membership form.


Do you seek more ways to become involved in Applewood?  Read on!

Volunteer Garden Planner/Coordinator

You have an interest in seeing our award-winning perennial beds flourish and ideally live in the vicinity of west Etobicoke or Mississauga.  A major part of Applewood's appeal is the beauty of the gardens around the house as the setting for wedding and family photographs.  Dropping by once or twice a week to see what needs attention would help greatly.  Spring planning and fall close down are part of the annual cycle of Applewood's grounds.

Volunteer Gardening Assistants

Does your green thumb crave the satisfaction of a real down-to-earth experience?  Do you enjoy making things grow, as Thalassa Cruso used to say on PBS?  If you live near central-west Etobicoke and can come by once or twice a month, we'll provide the guidance and tools to express yourself in green.  The garden coordinator needs helpers and our flower beds need you too!

Join Applewood's Board of Directors

If you're already a member of the JSWH Foundation,and are looking to be more involved in the operation and future of Applewood.  You have an interest in historic buildings, combined with a desire to work with others in the goal of preserving this circa 1850 home.  The Applewood Board meets once a month for a two hour meeting but there are also 6 community events per year that we organize at the Homestead.  Many hands make light work!


Call us at 416-622-4124 or e-mail us at:   jswoods@bellnet.ca  to inquire about getting involved.

Contact Us

Applewood Shaver House

450 The West Mall, Toronto, ON M9C 1E9

(416) 622-4124

Office Hours

The office is open Monday - Friday for limited hours, generally 

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Call ahead

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