War of 1812 Re-enactment on Streetsville island

This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, So Streetsville had a free re-enactment.

Streetsville Trinity Cemetery

     So many villagers and visitors roaming Streetsville, this early Spring. We are breaking many temperature records over the March Break week. Patio life and St.Patty's celebrations are happening on Main street.

       In 1843, Streetsville's Trinity Anglican Cemetery was started along with the Church. It was burned in an arson fire in April of 1998, and demolished. A new church was built on the same plot and opened September 9, 2000. It now nicely overlooks Vic Johnston and the Credit River.

     Timothy Street's grave stone is among the group. He and his wife had 12 children, 5 of which predeceased them. (33, 29, 26, 20, 18 years of age.) Must have been deadly to live back then!

Streetsville Ceilidh 2011

Streetsville Ceilidh was celebrated at Vic Johnson's Arena this September. Funds were raised through a silent auction for streetsville hockey, and local organizations. A signed Crosby jersery was just one of the many items auctioned off.  The enteritainment, Syxmyth, Marshall Dane, Fiddlestiix provided music for the evening. However by far the young Irish dancers were the best entertainment.  They were far to fast for my camera to capture an image. Mayor Hazel MacCallion was there to give a speech and she danced the night away.

Streetsville Ceilidh

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Vic Johnston Community Centre Streetsville is having a party. We'll celebrate the event with a Streetsville‘Ceilidh’ (Kay-lee) is a Gaelic word for a ‘Village Party’. Come on out and bring your friends for dinner, music and a silent auction.

Vic Johnston Community Center

Vic Johnston's was the place I first learned to skate and swim. I think I got up to a maroon swim badge and played a few games of hockey. After the resent renovations, I think Vic Johnston looks great the pool is to re-open by June 2011. In the winter the hill here is awesome for tobogganing, I am sure that many kids have gone home crying after a ride on the steep slope. In the summer the Bread and Honey festival is held here and makes a great place to spend a little pocket money. You can also check out the Streetsville salmon run and have a BBQ on the island park. It’s also available for community rentals. 905-826-3011 or e-mail info@vicjohnston.ca.