Adam Bunch brings the history of Toronto and the rest of Canada to life with engaging storytelling, images and humour. In this presentation, Bunch will cover the Toronto Circus Riot:

The strangest riot in Toronto history broke out in the summer of 1855, sparked by a brawl at a King Street brothel. When some rowdy clowns picked a fight with a battle-hardened crew of firefighters, they would quickly learn they’d made a terrible mistake. The circus performers found themselves facing off against Toronto’s powerful Orange Order in a bloody clash that revealed the fault lines that once violently divided our city.

Event Info:
Date & Time: June 3 at 3:30pm ET
Where: Outdoor Tent C on Harbourfront Centre’s West Lawn
*This event will be followed by a book signing

Please note, there was a change of venue and time for this event. It will now take place on the west lawn at Harbourfront Centre at 3:30pm.

This presentation is part of the free, outdoor events at #MotiveTO, taking place on Harbourfront Centre’s west lawn and open to the general public. No tickets or passes are needed to attend.