A Brief History of Canning Jars in Canada
Schedule
Tue, 09 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
2431 Dundas Street West, Oakville, ON, Canada, Ontario L6M 4J3 | Oakville, ON
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Did you grow up with rows of glass jars in the pantry? Curious about those old “Crown” and “Gem” jars at antique markets? Join us for a fascinating dive into the world of Canadian canning jars!🫙 Learn how these iconic jars helped generations of Canadians preserve their harvests and get through long winters.
From the early days of wax sealed stoneware through to the modern glass Mason “Snap Lid” jars, we’ll explore how food preservation shaped domestic life and created a large industrial footprint to support it.
🎤 Our guest speaker is Tom Holbrook—longtime collector and researcher of Canadian fruit jars. Tom brings a wealth of knowledge, stories, and rare examples from his personal collection.
💬 Have a mystery jar at home? Bring it along!
We’ll have a Q&A session after the talk, and Tom will be happy to take a look at any jars you’d like to share or learn more about.
💡 What you'll learn:
• The rise of home canning in Canada
• Iconic jar styles like the BEAVER, CROWN and GEM.
• Dominion Glass and other Canadian manufacturers
• Today’s revival of home preserving and collecting
Whether you're a collector, a home canner, or just curious about the history of Canada’s domestic jar industry, this is a talk you won’t want to miss!
Come discover how a simple glass jar holds a rich piece of Canada’s past—and maybe a story or two of your own.
#CanadianHistory #CanningJars #FruitJarHistory #VintageKitchen #LocalHeritage #PreservingTraditions #MasonJars #HistoryTalks
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Where is it happening?
2431 Dundas Street West, Oakville, ON, Canada, Ontario L6M 4J3Event Location & Nearby Stays:
