Farewell fundraiser to be held for iconic ‘Leslieville dollhouse’ [Video]

The iconic “Leslieville dollhouse” is being given a final sendoff this Sunday as its new owners endeavour to clear the hundreds of dolls, toys, teddy bears, and signs from its front yard and porch.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., everyone is welcome to stop by, snap a photo, and take home a keepsake from the unique dwelling at 37 Bertmount Ave.

Bradley Sutherland and his partner recently purchased the semi-detached, three-bedroom house near Queen Street East and Jones Avenue and plan to renovate it. But first, they said they need to remove the trinkets.

“We wanted to make sure people have an opportunity to come out to say goodbye … to honour the previous owner’s goal of (bringing) joy and fun,” he said, adding that the farewell event also dubs as a fundraiser for MLSE’s Change the Game campaign, which raises funds and awareness to address systemic barriers preventing …