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The 1882 High Park Shooting: A Forgotten Toronto Tragedy

In July 1882, a shocking confrontation on Grenadier Pond in Toronto’s High Park ended in a tragic shooting — a story that feels unsettlingly familiar today. In this video, we explore the real historical events behind the incident, the people involved, and the tensions that sparked the violence. This case raises difficult questions about responsibility, provocation, and the racial language that appears in the primary sources. Although Mr. Ellis did not pull the trigger, his actions created a situation that escalated toward catastrophe — and his words force us to re-examine who he was in a deeper, more uncomfortable way. This short historical piece connects directly to themes explored in The Gaol Carpenter’s Diary, where fact and fiction are interwoven to bring real 19th-century Toronto stories to life. A fuller version of this event appears in the book, and I’ll be sharing more at the launch. If you’re interested in Toronto history, High Park stories, true crime, or lost tales from the 1800s, this video offers a compelling window into a little-known moment from our city’s past. 0:00 The 1882 Grenadier Pond tragedy 0:22 Why this story feels modern 1:05 What happened on Grenadier Pond 1:40 John Ellis and the escalating conflict 2:20 Racial language in the historical record 2:55 Who was responsible? 3:30 Reconstructing the story in my book 4:00 Invitation to the book launch