Probus Bolton

   It’s A Small World “The new Little Canada miniature museum depicts Canada’s cities, small towns, mountains and waterfalls, all spectacularly alive with the magic of sound, animation and mechatronics.” It is a major attraction in Toronto (10 Dundas Street E.) which took more than a decade to create, $25 million and the work of dozens of artisans. This will be an inspiring experience that will spark your sense of wonder and connect you to Canada in a whole new way. Seniors $28.00 Scheduled for January 11, 2023   McMichael Gallery Only major public gallery dedicated solely to the art … Read more

Our speaker Ted Baris discussed the Battle for the Atlantic. The meeting was also our anniversary and the mayor presented an award to the club for our successful years. Our treasurer Trevor Hawkes keeping close tabs on our money. .

In our November 2022 meeting, the Bolton and District Probus Club had the pleasure of welcoming Geoff Hayes, a professor of history at the University of Waterloo.  Professor Hayes provided the Club with an engaging presentation on Vimy Ridge, the battle and the myth.  His presentation drew from the book, Vimy Ridge: A Canadian Reassessment. The Laurier Centre for Military, Strategic and Disarmament  Studies describes the book as follows: “On the morning of April 9, 1917, troops of the Canadian Corps under General Julian Byng attacked the formidable German defences of Vimy Ridge. Since then, generations of Canadians have shared a deep … Read more