Book Launch: In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sandford Fleming by John Boyko
Sunday, June 7, 2026
2-4 pm
Join us in celebrating the life of Sir Sandford Fleming with the launch of John Boyko’s new book In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sandford Fleming on June 7 from 2-4 pm at Hutchison House Museum.
John has written editorials for newspapers across the country, writes for the online Canadian Encyclopedia, and has spoken across Canada and on radio and television addressing his books and current political affairs. He is a retired educator and administrator, has served on and chaired many boards, and is currently Selwyn Township’s Lakefield Ward Councilor.
John has written nine books addressing Canadian history and politics including the national bestseller Blood and Daring: How Canada Fought the American Civil War and Forged a Nation, that was shortlisted for a Governor General’s award. He will be addressing his new book: In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sir Sandford Fleming in the historic Keeping Room. Born in Scotland, Fleming settled in Peterborough, enjoyed his first success with a map of the city, and married a Peterborough woman before launching a career that would see him build the country and change the world.
Admission is by donation. Copies of the book will be available for sale by the author and bookshop. Light refreshments will be available. For more information please contact the museum office at 705-743-9710 or .
