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Muskoka Cottage Getaway
$1,400

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Spend a two-night stay enjoying one of Ontario's favourite cottage destinations from a comfortable family waterfront cottage on Lake Muskoka, only a few minutes away from the village of Bala. This unique property combines the character of an original pioneer log cabin with a bright, modern addition, creating a relaxed and welcoming place for families and friends to gather.


The cottage comfortably sleeps up to ten guests in five bedrooms (three Queen beds and two Double beds), making it well suited to an extended family, two families holidaying together, or a group of friends. Subject to availability, your hosts are happy to offer flexible arrival and departure times whenever possible, helping you make the most of your stay.


Estimated Fair Market Value: C$3,000


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Custom Vegetarian/Vegan Dinner for Four
$180

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Enjoy a delicious evening at home without the cooking!


The successful bidder will receive a specially prepared four-course vegetarian or vegan dinner for four to six people, delivered to their home in Toronto.


Perfect for an intimate dinner with friends or family, the menu will be developed in consultation with the successful bidder and can be entirely vegetarian or vegan. The date and menu will be mutually agreed upon in advance, allowing the meal to be tailored to the occasion and the season.


Set the table, invite your guests—and let someone else take care of dinner.


Estimated Fair Market Value: $450


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New/Unused Women's History Books
$60

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3 new/unused books in women's history:


1. Susana Miranda & Iacovetta, Cleaning Up: Portuguese Women's Fight for Labour Rights in Toronto (2023)

2. Ian Radforth, Jeannie's Demise: Abortion on Trial in Victorian Toronto (2020) 3. Franca Iacovetta, Before Official Multiculturalism: Women's Pluralism in Toronto 1950s-70s (2022)


Estimated Fair Market Value: $150


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Collection of Six Antique Evening Purses (c. 1910–1935)
$800

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A charming collection of antique and vintage beaded and metal mesh evening purses representing the elegance of the Jazz Age and Art Deco eras. Ideal for collectors, vintage fashion enthusiasts, or display.


White metal mesh evening bag (bottom right)

1920s–30s

Estimated Fair Market Value: $125–225


Blue striped beaded purse (upper right)

1920s

Estimated Fair Market Value: $150–300


Black beaded clutch (top centre)

1920s–30s

Estimated Fair Market Value: $75–150


Pink/rose beaded purse (centre)

1920s

Estimated Fair Market Value: $125–250


Multicoloured figural beaded purse (bottom left)

1910s–20s

Estimated Fair Market Value: $200–400


Silver mesh purse (upper left, damaged)

1920s

Estimated Fair Market Value: $25–75 because of the damage


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Limited Edition Bob Markle Print
$400

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A striking large-format signed limited-edition framed print by one of Canada's most celebrated post-war artists. Professionally framed and ready to hang, this expressive work exemplifies Markle's bold figurative style and makes an exceptional addition to any Canadian art collection.


Robert “Bob” Markle (1936–1990) was an influential Canadian artist of Mohawk ancestry whose energetic, expressive work helped define Toronto’s experimental art scene of the 1960s. Associated with the influential Isaacs Group, he was best known for his bold figurative paintings and drawings, although his wide-ranging practice also encompassed printmaking, sculpture, neon, writing, music and teaching. His work is represented in major public collections, including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the National Gallery of Canada. (Art Gallery of Ontario, Tom Thomson Art Gallery)


Estimated Fair Market Value: C$1,000 (subject to confirmation once the edition is identified).

Private Weekend in Toronto Heritage Home
$960

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Enjoy an unforgettable two-night stay in an exquisitely restored Edwardian residence on Toronto's iconic, tree-lined Palmerston Boulevard - widely regarded as one of the city's most beautiful and historic streets.


The home comfortably accommodates up to ten guests, making it ideal for an extended family gathering, a reunion of friends, a milestone celebration or a memorable Toronto getaway.


Estimated Fair Market Value: C$2,400


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2 Hour Design Consultation - Hudson Kruse Interior Design
$200

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Enjoy an in-depth, 2-hour design session tailored to your space, led by Business Owner and Interior Designer Erica Moore of Hudson Kruse Interior Design.


Valid for one person; appointment subject to availability. Booking required in advance via Hudson Kruse’s studio. Non-transferable after booking; non-refundable. Consultation covers design guidance only; materials, furnishings or construction costs are not included.


Estimated Fair Market Value: $500


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5-Class Pass to Body Positive Fitness (In-Studio or Online)
$80

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Prioritize movement that feels good, empowers your body, and meets you exactly where you are! Win a 5-class package to Body Positive Fitness, valid for either in-studio or live/virtual online classes.


Body Positive Fitness offers inclusive, welcoming, and judgment-free workouts designed for all body types, fitness levels, and abilities. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or simply enjoy a supportive community atmosphere, these classes focus on joy and self-care rather than rigid metrics.


Note: Redemption details and expiration date provided to the winning bidder upon checkout.


Estimated Fair Market Value: $200


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2 Personal Training Sessions (In-Studio or Online)
$104

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Elevate your fitness journey with a customized, empowering training experience! Win two 1-on-1 personal training sessions with Body Positive Fitness, tailored entirely to your unique goals, movement style, and comfort level. Whether you prefer the convenience of training online from home or the immersive experience of an in-studio session, you will receive dedicated guidance designed to help you feel strong, capable, and supported.


Body Positive Fitness offers inclusive, welcoming, and judgment-free workouts designed for all body types, fitness levels, and abilities. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or simply enjoy a supportive community atmosphere, these classes focus on joy and self-care rather than rigid metrics.


Note: Redemption details and expiration date provided to the winning bidder upon checkout.


Estimated Fair Market Value: $260


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Canadian Women Artists: Five Artists, Six Publications
$80

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A fascinating collection celebrating some of Canada's most significant women artists and their distinctive contributions to contemporary Canadian art.


The collection includes publications on Gathie Falk, Betty Goodwin, Jamelie Hassan and Sandra Meigs, including two early catalogues devoted to Hassan's work. Together, they offer an engaging window into several decades of Canadian art—from Falk's imaginative treatment of everyday life and Goodwin's deeply expressive work to Hassan's politically engaged practice and Meigs' distinctive visual storytelling.

Includes:

  • Gathie Falk — Vancouver Art Gallery, 2000
  • The Prints of Betty Goodwin — National Gallery of Canada, 2002
  • Jamelie Hassan, Inscription — Dunlop Art Gallery, 1990
  • Jamelie Hassan, Material Knowledge: A Moral Crisis — London Regional Art Gallery, 1984
  • Sandra Meigs, Dummies — Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver, 1996

Estimated Fair Market Value: $200


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Women, Art & Social Change
$60

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A particularly fitting collection for Rise Up's 10th Anniversary, bringing together four publications that explore women's art, feminist history, political engagement and social change.


At its heart is the National Gallery of Canada's 1975 publication, Some Canadian Women Artists—itself a fascinating document from an important period in the history of Canada's women's movement. It is joined by the politically engaged photography of Carole Condé and Karl Beveridge, a study of the extraordinary German artist Käthe Kollwitz, whose powerful work confronted war, poverty and social injustice, and Anthea Callen's exploration of the often-overlooked women artists of the Arts and Crafts Movement.


A thoughtful collection for anyone interested in the intersections of art, feminism, labour, politics and social justice.


Includes:

  • Some Canadian Women Artists — National Gallery of Canada, 1975
  • Carole Condé & Karl Beveridge, Political Landscapes — Toronto Photographers Workshop, 1998
  • Mina C. Klein & H. Arthur Klein, Käthe Kollwitz: Life in Art — Schocken Books, 1975
  • Anthea Callen, Women Artists of the Arts & Crafts Movement — Pantheon Books, 1979

Estimated Fair Market Value: $150


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Photography, Art & Place: Annie Leibovitz and Marlene Create
$35

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Two very different books united by the power of photography and visual storytelling.


Annie Leibovitz's Photographs: 1970–1990 surveys two remarkable decades in the career of one of the world's best-known photographers, capturing many of the people and personalities who helped define contemporary culture.


Marlene Creates' wonderfully titled Brickle, Nish and Knobbly: A Newfoundland Treasury of Terms for Ice and Snow takes us somewhere entirely different. The acclaimed Newfoundland-based environmental artist explores the extraordinary vocabulary developed to describe the landscape, ice and snow of Newfoundland—a delightful meeting of art, language, place and cultural memory.


An unusual pairing and a wonderful addition to the library of anyone interested in photography, contemporary art and the ways artists document the world around us.


Includes:

  • Annie Leibovitz, Photographs: 1970–1990 — Harper Perennial, 1991
  • Marlene Creates, Brickle, Nish and Knobbly: A Newfoundland Treasury of Terms for Ice and Snow — Boulder Publications, 2015

Estimated Fair Market Value: $85


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The Autumn Unwind Bundle
$62

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Wrap yourself in ultimate autumn comfort with the Fall Reading Gift Bag, a thoughtfully curated collection designed for slow, restful afternoons.


Unwind by brewing a warm, fragrant cup of tea, while setting the mood as the inviting fragrance of the Francis Candle Co. Fresh Linen candle fills the room, or elevate your relaxation with a restorative soak using Bridlewood Soaps Eucalyptus and Mint Bath Salts.


Dive into compelling storytelling with two captivating reads—Emily Austin’s witty and relatable Is This a Cry for Help? and Téa Mutonji’s evocative My Person. Capture your thoughts, favorite quotes, or autumn plans in the beautifully crafted Open Sea Notepad, and carry your cozy seasonal essentials wherever you go in the stylish, reusable tote bag.


It’s the ultimate autumnal sanctuary, neatly packed into one perfect gift.


Includes:

  • Cup of Metta Velvet Earl Grey tea
  • Cup of Metta Serene Orchard tea
  • Francis Candle Co. Fresh Linen candle
  • Bridlewood Soaps Eucalyptus and Mint Bath Salts
  • Open Sea Notepad
  • Book: Is This a Cry for Help? By Emily Austin
  • Book: My Person by Téa Mutonji
  • Tote bag

Estimated Fair Market Value: $155


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Golf for Three at the Historic Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto
$200

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Enjoy a memorable round of golf at the Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto—North America’s only remaining private golf club established by women for women.


Founded in 1924 by Canadian golf champion Ada Mackenzie, this beautiful and historic Thornhill course was designed by legendary Canadian golf architect Stanley Thompson. Its welcoming atmosphere, mature landscape and thoughtfully designed course make it a very special place to play.


This exclusive experience includes:

  • One round of golf for three people
  • Golf carts for the threesome
  • A club member joining the group as the fourth player

A wonderful opportunity for three golf enthusiasts to experience one of the GTA’s most distinctive private clubs. Valid during the 2027 Golf Season. Advanced arrangements are required, and the tee time is subject to availability.


Estimated Fair Market Value: $500

Buy It Now: $750


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Framed Print by Diana Meredith
$100

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An early digital piece by artist Diana Meredith. Beyond its technical significance as an early digital piece, the content carries a deliberate socio-political purpose: directly challenging and dismantling Islamophobic stereotypes that framed Muslim individuals—and particularly Muslim women—as technologically inept or disconnected from modern innovation.


Diana Meredith (1954-2018) was a Toronto-based independent artist, writer, and critical thinker known for her multi-layered visual works and exploration of complex personal and social themes.

Framing & Presentation

  • 18”x24” print. 
  • Matting: Encased in a wide, textured white mat board that creates visual breathing room and focuses attention on the central figure.
  • Frame: Secured in a sleek, dark wooden frame (black or dark mahogany), providing a strong geometric boundary that highlights the art's clean digital finish.

Estimated Fair Market Value: $200


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Day of Discovery: 4 Admission Tickets to the ROM
$48

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Experience Canada’s largest and most comprehensive museum with this pass for four (4) complimentary admission tickets to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)! Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the ROM offers a world-class journey through art, culture, and nature.


Whether you're coming face-to-face with prehistoric giants in the Dinosaur Galleries, or marveling at ancient Egyptian artifacts and world-renowned art collections, there is something to inspire visitors of all ages.

Package Includes:

  • 4 General Admission Tickets to the Royal Ontario Museum.
  • Access to world-class permanent galleries spanning natural history and global cultures.

Terms & Conditions:

  • Valid for general admission during regular operating hours. Terms and conditions are available online.
  • Ticket cannot be resold, exchanged or refunded. 
  • Special timed-entry exhibitions or add-on experiences may require an additional fee upon redemption.

Estimated Fair Market Value: $120


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Lifestyle Photography Session
$160

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Estimated Fair Market Value: $400

Banksy Print
$50

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The Judy Rebick Collection: Sunset
$135

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A special collection of artworks from the personal collection of Judy Rebick, one of Canada's best-known feminist activists, authors and journalists. Acquired and enjoyed by Judy over the years, these works are being donated from her collection in support of Rise Up Feminist Digital Archive and the preservation of Canada's feminist history.


SUNSET

By: Glenna Rebick


A vibrant contemporary landscape in glowing shades of crimson, rose, orange and gold. This atmospheric work captures the intensity of the sky at sunset in a bold, almost abstract composition.

Framed | Approx. 20.5" × 12"


Estimated Fair Market Value: $350


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The Judy Rebick Collection: Mrs. Cornelius
$100

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A special collection of artworks from the personal collection of Judy Rebick, one of Canada's best-known feminist activists, authors and journalists. Acquired and enjoyed by Judy over the years, these works are being donated from her collection in support of Rise Up Feminist Digital Archive and the preservation of Canada's feminist history.


MRS. CORNELIUS

Artist attribution unconfirmed


A compelling and sensitively rendered portrait of Mrs. Cornelius, distinguished by its expressive face and subtle use of colour. The work has an intimate, contemplative quality and is beautifully presented in a substantial frame.


Framed | Approx. 24.5" × 30"


Estimated Fair Market Value: $300


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