For the community, by the community
Imagine a town square where you can shop artisan markets, practice yoga, enjoy a theatre performance, take a photography class, eat a locally grown dinner with a friend or catch a movie under the stars.
Now imagine that all in your backyard.
THAT IS BOLTON CAMP.
Bolton Camp opened its doors in 1922. For 75 years this magical place was a popular destination for families from low-income areas of Toronto.
Scores of people came to Bolton Camp, to stay in its cozy cabins and revel in its stunning natural beauty. Over the decades, it became a cherished backdrop for childhood memories and family adventures.
Though the camp, over time, fell into disrepair and eventually shut down, the dream of restoring and rejuvenating it lived on. In 2011, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) purchased the property and began developing a plan to re-purpose the site as a community cultural hub: a destination where people will come together to learn, play, create, explore and share in unique experiences.
Community-developed and community-driven, the new Bolton Camp will bring the business sector, not-for-profits, social enterprises and others together to provide youth, artists and entrepreneurs the opportunity to transform this historic landscape into a unique attraction that is fun, interesting and engaging.
Using the architectural bones of the old camp, including the recreation and dining halls, cabins, drama building and arts and crafts building, the new Bolton Camp will make a significant contribution to increasing the employment, economic and cultural vitality of the greater Toronto region.