This is the official Irving Layton website maintained by his Estate.
~ CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS ~
March 12, 2012, marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Canada's greatest poets.
Canadians from Cape Breton to Vancouver Island were celebrating Irving Layton.
Never before in Canadian history has this country united to honour the life and work of one of its poets.
A/V materials from the various celebrations are being archived to this website. Please stay tuned...
For information about Centenary Events that took place, CLICK HERE
Photo by Sam Tata, Circa 1960
Irving Layton passed away on January 4th, 2006. He was 93.
Listen to Audio from the Toronto Harbourfront Memorial Tribute
Watch Max Layton, Irving's eldest son, read "The Swimmer"
The dedication ceremony of Irving Layton Ave., in Montreal, Quebec, took place on Sunday, May 6, 2007.