Disclaimer: The Monarch Park Community Trust is a fictional organisation created for illustrative and educational purposes. Any resemblance to real organisations, persons, or events is entirely coincidental. This website was built as a demonstration project.
Building Community Through Arts, Culture & Heritage
Serving the East York neighbourhood since 2010
The Monarch Park Community Trust is a registered Canadian non-profit dedicated to enriching the cultural life of East York, Toronto. Through arts education, community programming, and heritage preservation initiatives, we work to strengthen the bonds that make our neighbourhood a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and create.
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Upcoming Events
🎨 Spring Arts Fair — May 11–12, 2024
Join us at Stan Wadlow Park for our annual Spring Arts Fair featuring local artists, live performances, and hands-on workshops for all ages. Free admission. Rain or shine!
📚 East York Heritage Walking Tour — May 25, 2024
Explore the rich history of East York with our volunteer-led walking tour. Meet at the corner of Coxwell and Mortimer. Registration required. $5 suggested donation.
🎶 Community Concert Series: Opening Night — June 1, 2024
Kick off the summer concert series at Dieppe Park with The Monarch Park Collective. Bring a blanket and a picnic! Free for MPCT members, $10 suggested donation for non-members.
Latest News
MPCT Receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant
We are thrilled to announce that the Monarch Park Community Trust has received a $75,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to support our Heritage Voices oral history project. Read more →
2024 Spring Arts Fair Vendor Applications Open
Calling all local artists and artisans! Vendor applications for the 2024 Spring Arts Fair are now being accepted. Deadline: March 15, 2024. Apply here →
Summer Program Registration Now Open
Registration for our 2024 summer arts education programs is now open. Spaces fill up quickly — don’t miss out! Programs available for youth ages 6–17 and adults. Learn more →
Our Impact
| 12,000+ Community members served annually |
350+ Programs and events per year |
200+ Active volunteers |
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There are many ways to support the Monarch Park Community Trust. Whether you volunteer your time, become a member, or make a charitable donation, your contribution helps us continue to serve the East York community.
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The Monarch Park Community Trust is a registered Canadian charity. BN: 12345 6789 RR0001
We acknowledge that we operate on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples.