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Where, oh where, is the Scadding Cabin on the CNE grounds? Through the Rose Garden and behind the Fort Rouillé Monument and, er, past the giant inflatable Godzilla.
Where, oh where, is the Scadding Cabin on the CNE grounds? Through the Rose Garden and behind the Fort Rouillé Monument and, er, past the giant inflatable Godzilla.

Scadding Cabin

Despite perfectly adequate signage, finding the Scadding Cabin on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) was a little extra challenging this year because of, er, Godzilla.

Scadding Cabin Sign

Nevertheless, once found, it was great to see Toronto’s Oldest House, built in 1794, looking so well and attracting so much interest.

Scadding Cabin Exterior

This Heritage Toronto plaque outside explains the story.

Scadding Cabin Plaque

Members of the York Pioneer and Historical Society volunteer at the cabin every year on the Doors Open Toronto weekend in May and at the CNE in August/September, to welcome visitors. Some dressed in period costume, they all endure the heat of late summer as they educate the public about local history. More power to them.

What does it look like inside? Google Maps helpfully provides an interior 360° view! My favourite artifact is the hand-cranked apple peeler you’ll see clamped to the edge of the kitchen table, which I saw demonstrated a few years ago. The two authentic spinning wheels – still in operation – are also quite interesting.

Scadding Cabin is museum no. 32 in my #100museums challenge (see 100 Museums Challenge).