A Brief History of Our Church

On the 5th of June, 1921, the first service of the newly established Church of the Transfiguration, conducted by the Reverend Canon Charles Hedley, who had been chaplain to the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion, was held in a tent.  The table used as an altar was draped with a flag that had been used in World War I, and empty shell cases were used as flower vases. The congregation flourished, and a building project was begun.  The older part of the building is constructed of cut stone, with a slate roof. Gradually, stained glass windows, wood paneling and a carving graced the interior.  In 1962 the education wing was added.

Our Green Space

The green space to the west was originally a pointed hill, the highest point of land in the City of Toronto (the old, original city, not the present mega city).  A communications tower was placed on it during World War I.  In the 1920’s, a team of horses and plough guided by Harry Smith leveled the top of the hill. (Harry died in 1997.)  Trees were planted, and some retaining walls installed.  We are glad to offer our grounds for community use and hope that everyone, and children in particular, will take care as they enjoy walking and running up and down the hillside.  A further note: please treat the church property as your own, keeping litter to a minimum, and scooping up after your pets.