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TOURS PROGRAMAPRIL – OCTOBER 2015

Walking, Bike, Bus & Boutique Tours

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WELCOME TO HERITAGE TORONTO’S 2015 NEIGHBOURHOOD TOURS!

This is our 21st year of walking tours and we’re excited to be in our third year of offering bike, bus and boutique tours!

All tours are researched, designed and led by local historians, community groups and professionals.

Heritage Toronto Tours run from the end of April until early October so there’s plenty of time to catch as many of our fun and informative tours as you’d like. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – tours go rain or shine!

Travelling by public transit? For more information on TTC routes, schedules and service, call 416-393-4636 or visit www.ttc.ca.

DONATIONS OF $5+ ENCOURAGEDHeritage Toronto is able to offer tours to you through the considerable time and effort of staff and generous volunteers. Please consider donating five dollars or more on our non-ticket tours to help us cover costs. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.

PRIVATE TOURSHeritage Toronto offers a selection of its tours to private groups. For more information, please call 416-338-0681.

ABOUT HERITAGE TORONTOHeritage Toronto is a charitable arms-length agency of the City of Toronto established in 1949 to promote a greater appreciation for the city’s rich architectural, cultural, archaeological and natural heritage. Through partnerships with local community groups and volunteers, Heritage Toronto provides city-wide programs and services.

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORTJoin Heritage Toronto as a member or make a donation to help support our continuing work to promote our city’s unique heritage. Please use the form at the back of this brochure, visit our website www.heritagetoronto.org, or call 416-338-0684 to become a member or to make a donation.

OTHER PROGRAMS

HERITAGE TORONTO AWARDS & WILLIAM KILBOURN MEMORIAL LECTUREEach October, the Heritage Toronto Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the promotion and conservation of our city’s heritage. Award categories recognize the best in new books, short publications, architecture and craftsmanship, media, and community heritage volunteer efforts. Nominations for the 2015 Awards close on May 15.

The William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture, which is delivered at the Awards event, inspires passion and dedication to city building. Named in memory of William Kilbourn, a politician, writer, and champion of the arts and humanities, the lecture has been delivered on subjects as diverse as the city itself.

Presenting Sponsor

PLAQUES AND MARKERS PROGRAMFor nearly 40 years, Heritage Toronto’s Plaques and Markers Program has officially remembered key people, places and events that have shaped the city we live in today. The program fosters a better understanding of Toronto’s past – and a greater sense of place – in the city’s neighbourhoods and communities. The program accepts applications year-round and holds several public presentations annually.

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Visit www.heritagetoronto.org to find out more about these programs and other special events.

Cover Image: Man diving from 110-foot tower at 1965 international competition on Toronto waterfront. Photo courtesy of Exhibition Place Archives.

TOUR TYPE LEGEND

Walk Boutique Bike Bus Multi-language

Heritage Toronto Awards 2014. Photo credit: Marcus Mitanis

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CITY OF TORONTO WARDS - TOUR MAP GUIDE

WARD 51 Islington Village: An Art Walk

through History....................24

2 Etobicoke: The Great Post-war Suburban Migration .............24

WARD 93 Downsview Park ..................22

WARD 114 Smythe Park: The Evolution of

a Creek Valley.......................23

5 Hurricane Hazel Revisited ...26

6 Before Toronto: An Archaeological Bus Tour Of Our City’s First 13,000 Years .......32

WARD 137 Before Toronto: An

Archaeological Bus Tour Of Our City’s First 13,000 Years .......32

8 Legends in Western Swansea ................13

9 The Forts of Toronto Bike Tour ..............................31

10 James Ellis: Architect of the Junction ..........................16

11 Along the Boardwalk of Humber Bay .........................18

12 Baby Point ............................20

WARD 1413 Along the Boardwalk of

Humber Bay .........................18

WARD 1714 St. Clair West: Earlscourt,

Oakwood & Regal Heights ...13

WARD 1815 Neighbourhood Movie

Theatres ...............................11

16 Beaconsfield Village ............15

WARD 1917 The Boys of Harbord

Collegiate & the Great War ....6

18 Sport Stadiums & Lakeside Leisure: Playing Along the Waterfront ......................10

19 The Forts of Toronto Bike Tour ..............................31

WARD 2020 Korea Town .............................9

21 Sport Stadiums & Lakeside Leisure: Playing Along the Waterfront ......................10

22 Portuguese Toronto ..............13

23 Standard Time to Stem Cells: Landmarks of the Discovery District ................16

24 Madison Avenue ..................27

25 Creating Toronto: The Story of the City in Seven Stops ........29



WARD 2227 The Yellow Creek Ravine: Deer

Park to the Brick Works .......22

WARD 2628 Thorncliffe Park: Canada’s

“Arrival City” ........................21

WARD 2729 Chinatown Then & Now .........9

30 A Window into the Garden District ....................12

31 “True North, Strong & Free”: Canadian Citizenship in Toronto .............................17

32 The Trees of Queen’s Park ...19

33 Nature in the City: Mud Creek & the Beltline Trail ................21

34 The Yellow Creek Ravine: Deer Park to the Brick Works .......22

35 South Rosedale ....................25

36 Communing with the Spirits? Doubt & Belief in Toronto the Good...............................27

37 Toronto’s First Chinatown: A Step Back in Time .............28

38 Pride Walk: Discovering Toronto’s LGBTQ Heritage ...28


40 Music History on the Yonge St. Strip ......................30

WARD 2841 Corktown................................6

42 Terra Cotta Design in Toronto’s Historic Architecture .............7

43 St. James Town & the Filipino Community ..............8

44 Theatres in Old Toronto .......11

45 “Unladylike”: Ten Women Who Shocked 19th Century Toronto ...........15

46 Cabbagetown’s Medical Heritage.................20

47 St. James Cemetery ..............23

48 West Don Lands: From Manufacturing to Medals ....30

49 Toronto’s Mayors: From Muddy York to Megacity ......27

50 Communing with the Spirits? Doubt & Belief in Toronto the Good...............................27


WARD 2952 The Don Valley: From

Todmorden Mills to Lake Ontario Bike Tour .................31

WARD 3053 Early Jewish Toronto: The Pape

Avenue Cemetery ................12

54 The Don Valley: From Todmorden Mills to Lake Ontario Bike Tour .................31

55 The Danforth ........................19

WARD 3156 Leslieville: Orange & Green .19

WARD 3257 Leslieville: Orange & Green .19

58 The Beach ............................25



60 Milne Hollow ........................14

WARD 3561 Wonderful Warden Woods...18



63 The Thomson Settlement: First Nations Village to Suburban Neighbourhood...26



WARD 4365 Guild Park: Where Art

Meets Nature ........................11

Grey dots indicate bus tour that span multiple wards.

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TOURS BY DATE

Saturday, May 2 – 10:00 AM

ST. JAMES TOWN AND THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY See Asian Heritage Month Tours on page 8

Wednesday, May 6 – 6:30 PM

CHINATOWN THEN AND NOW See Asian Heritage Month Tours on page 9

Saturday, May 9 – 1:30 PM

TERRA COTTA DESIGN IN TORONTO’S HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE Terra cotta, a once-popular clay building product used in design and construction, has long been out of fashion. Fortunately, many fine examples still exist in Toronto. The city’s first skyscrapers, erected in the 19th century and early 20th century, provide the backdrop for this tour.

LEADER: Steve CollieSTART POINT: King and Toronto Streets, 2 blocks E of Yonge St,

across from King Edward Hotel FINISH POINT: Yonge and Queen Streets LENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Architectural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement

TOUR TYPE LEGEND

Walk Boutique Bike Bus Multi-language

Saturday, April 25 – 1:30 PM

CORKTOWN Featuring some of Toronto’s oldest architecture, working-class Corktown was named for the many Irish immigrants who arrived in the 1800s. It was also home to the Gooderham distillery magnates and Black community leaders Thornton and Lucie Blackburn. Explore Corktown and see how its buildings and streetscapes have adapted to new residents and uses while retaining their historical character.

LEADER: Marta O’BrienSTART POINT: Beside St Paul’s Basilica, 83 Power St at Queen St EFINISH POINT: Distillery District W entrance,

Parliament St S of Front St ELENGTH: Approx. 1¾ hours FOCUS: Architectural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement

Sunday, April 26 – 1:30 PM

THE BOYS OF HARBORD COLLEGIATE AND THE GREAT WAR One hundred years after the First World War began, tour the streets around Harbord Collegiate Institute and hear how Torontonians experienced that war. Follow the true stories of five Harbord students as they enlisted, fought in the trenches, and died or returned home. Visit their homes and churches, relive the streets and shops they knew, and reflect on how the war left nothing unchanged.

LEADER: Bruce BeatonSTART POINT: Ed and Anne Mirvish Parkette, outside Bathurst

Subway Station on Bathurst St just N of Bloor St WFINISH POINT: Christie Pits Park, corner of Bloor St W and Christie StLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement

TOURS BY DATE

Unveiling of war memorial at Harbord Collegiate, ca. 1920. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 978

Photo credit: Denise McMullin

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ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH TOURS


CHINATOWN: THEN AND NOW Experience the energy of Toronto’s largest Chinatown as you walk Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street with author Arlene Chan. Hear stories of how the Chinese community faced the challenges of anti-Chinese legislation and discrimination, and learn about the community’s remarkable contributions to Toronto’s economy and cultural vibrancy.

LEADER: Arlene Chan, Chinatown BIAPARTNER: Citizenship and Immigration CanadaSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, culturalDIFFICULTY: Walk on crowded sidewalks


KOREA TOWN Since the 1970s, the stretch of Bloor Street between Bathurst and Christie Streets has been known as Korea Town. Learn about the history, culture and distinctive immigration experience of the Korean community as you walk past the church, community organizations and businesses that have contributed to the transformation of this neighbourhood.

LEADER: Jason Lee, Koreatown BIA PARTNER: Citizenship and Immigration CanadaSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: Cultural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, busy streets

Sunday, May 10 – 1:30 PM

TORONTO’S FIRST CHINATOWN: A STEP BACK IN TIME

NEW

See Boutique Tours on page 28

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with these special walking tours in May. Presented by Heritage Toronto in partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

LIMITED SPACES. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH TOURS. To register visit heritagetoronto.org.

Saturday, May 2 – 10:00 AM

ST. JAMES TOWN AND THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY Learn about the history of the Filipino community in Toronto through stories of culture, family and work. Hear how establishing a life in St. James Town helped this community make their mark in Toronto.

LEADER: Diana RoldanPARTNER: Citizenship and Immigration CanadaSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, culturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, may be some obstructions

due to construction

Photo credit: Denise McMullin

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DOORS OPEN TORONTO WALKING TOURS

Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

THEATRES IN OLD TORONTO Visit sites where theatres once stood, and learn about the buildings – old and new – that now house some of Toronto’s most world-renowned performing arts groups.

LEADER: Theatre Museum Canada and Heritage Toronto

START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 hourFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Cobblestones, sidewalks, uneven ground

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit toronto.ca/doorsopen

Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM

NEIGHBOURHOOD MOVIE THEATRES In decades past, almost every neighbourhood had a movie theatre. The ‘nabes’ saw their heyday in the 1940s, but declined in popularity over the next three decades. Visit the sites of some of these theatres and hear stories of many more on this walk along Bloor Street West.

LEADER: Heritage TorontoSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 hourFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement


Sunday, May 24 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM

GUILD PARK: WHERE ART MEETS NATURE Explore the grounds of this former estate and arts centre in Scarborough. Hear stories of the Guild of All Arts, its founders and resident artists, and learn about the outdoor sculptures and architectural artifacts from Toronto buildings that grace its gardens.

LEADERS: Friends of Guild Park & Gardens and Heritage Toronto

START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, architectural, natural DIFFICULTY: Uneven ground, grassy areas and slopes,

gravel pathways. No drinking water available in the Park, so please bring your own.


These outdoor tours are presented by Heritage Toronto in partnership with Doors Open Toronto. The Doors Open Toronto walking tours are sponsored by the University of Toronto and, in honour of the PanAm/Parapan Am Games, highlight the 2015 Doors Open theme of “Sport, Leisure and Recreation”.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

SPORT STADIUMS AND LAKESIDE LEISURE: PLAYING ALONG THE WATERFRONT

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Sports and recreation have been an essential part of Toronto’s central waterfront throughout its history, since the days when Aboriginal peoples used Toronto Island as a place of relaxation. Hear stories of how Torontonians have used the area for sports and leisure, from the 19th-century exploits of champion rower Ned Hanlan in the harbour to the modern facilities of today.

LEADERS: Heritage TorontoSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical DIFFICULTY: Sidewalks, stairs, grass, uneven ground


Doors Open Toronto is a celebration of the City’s built heritage. Visit buildings not normally open to the public – absolutely free!

Doors Open is a signature program of the City of Toronto’s Cultural Services. For more information, visit toronto.ca/doorsopen.

Photo credit: Marcus Mitanis

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TOURS BY DATE

Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 AM

PORTUGUESE TORONTO Since the early 1950s, Portuguese immigrant families have made contributions to Toronto’s labour, political, cultural and urban landscapes. Celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month as we explore the landmarks of home, work, play and worship – both past and present – as “Little Portugal” moves west from Kensington Market along Dundas Street.

LEADERS: Portuguese Canadian History ProjectSTART POINT: Bellevue Square, NE corner of Denison Sq and

Augusta Ave FINISH POINT: Trinity Bellwoods Park, Montrose Ave and

Dundas St WLENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, busy narrow streets

Online companion available at tinyurl.com/portuguesehistory.

Sunday, June 7 – 1:30 PM

LEGENDS IN WESTERN SWANSEA NEW

The history of western Swansea is full of legends — but how much of it is true? From Étienne Brûlé to Robert Home Smith to Lucy Maud Montgomery to Alex Ling, we’ll explore what we know—and don’t know—about this history-infused neighbourhood.

LEADERS: Swansea Historical SocietySTART POINT: Alex Ling Fountain, NW corner of

Bloor St W and Jane StFINISH POINT: South Kingsway, just N of The QueenswayLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Hills, rough ground, pavement


ST. CLAIR WEST: EARLSCOURT, OAKWOOD AND REGAL HEIGHTS Trace the history of this vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood through its old Aboriginal trails and encampments, sites of pioneer settlements and country estates, and buildings and services created during the development boom of the early 1900s. Includes a tour of the restored murals at Dufferin/St. Clair Branch, Toronto Public Library.

LEADER: Barbara Myrvold, Toronto Public LibrarySTART POINT: Dufferin/St Clair Library, 1625 Dufferin St, first block

S of St Clair Ave W. Meet in Reading Garden, on S side of the library.

FINISH POINT: Same as start pointLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, architectural, naturalDIFFICULTY: Long walk on pavement, hills and slopes

Saturday, May 30 – 1:30 PM

A WINDOW INTO THE GARDEN DISTRICT

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In the late 1800s, Sherbourne and Jarvis were fashionable streets lined with grand homes. Explore part of this neighbourhood, now known as the Garden District, and hear about past and present efforts to conserve the rich architecture of the area.

LEADER: Sophie KnowlesSTART POINT: SW corner of Shuter and Jarvis StreetsFINISH POINT: Dundas and George StreetsLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Architectural, historical, urban planningDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement

Sunday, May 31 – 11:00 AM

MUSIC HISTORY ON THE YONGE STREET STRIP See Boutique Tours on page 30


EARLY JEWISH TORONTO: THE PAPE AVENUE CEMETERY

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Explore Toronto’s oldest Jewish cemetery, established in 1849. Through visits to the graves of some of the earliest Jewish residents, learn about the beginnings of the community in Toronto as well as the traditions and symbolism of Jewish burials.

LEADER: Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre

START POINT: Pape Avenue Cemetery, 311 Pape Ave E just S of Gerrard St. Meet at W entrance to cemetery.

FINISH POINT: Same as start pointLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Rough ground, slopes

Wednesday, June 3 – 6:30 PM


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Wednesday, June 17 – 6:30 PM



THE DON VALLEY: FROM TODMORDEN MILLS TO LAKE ONTARIO BICYCLE TOUR See Bicycle Tours on page 31

Saturday, June 20 – 1:30 PM

“UNLADYLIKE”: TEN WOMEN WHO SHOCKED 19TH CENTURY TORONTO

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In the 19th century, “unladylike” was a strong insult, indeed. Hear the stories of ten women who, in their various ways, pushed the social boundaries of 1800s Toronto, through the pursuit of careers, love and independence.

LEADERS: Mackenzie House museumSTART POINT: SW corner of York and Front StreetsFINISH POINT: Mackenzie House, 82 Bond StreetLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Flat sidewalks, some grass and slopes


BEACONSFIELD VILLAGE In the early 1880s, the developers of Beaconsfield Village created a middle-class community that was inspired by the ‘streetcar suburbs’ common in the United States. We’ll examine the role of developers, architects and builders in creating this unusual Victorian community.

LEADER: Jon HarstoneSTART POINT: 1153 Queen St W at Beaconsfield Ave,

S side of street across from Drake Hotel FINISH POINT: Queen St W and Dovercourt Rd LENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement


PRIDE WALK: DISCOVERING TORONTO’S LGBTQ HERITAGE See Boutique Tours on page 28


BEFORE TORONTO: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL BUS TOUR OF OUR CITY’S FIRST 13,000 YEARS See Bus Tour on page 32


MILNE HOLLOW A walk through the ravine of Milne Hollow reveals the layers of industrialization and re-naturalization efforts that have shaped its landscape over several decades. Explore this green space and discover the impacts of railways and expressways, flooding and invasive species that have challenged Milne Hollow’s natural identity through Toronto’s history.

LEADER: Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF)

START POINT: Charles Sauriol Conservation Area, 1 Old Lawrence Ave. Meet at picnic tables by parking lot at the end of Old Lawrence Ave (Lawrence Ave E and Don Valley Pkwy)

FINISH POINT: Same as starting pointLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Natural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, rough ground, pedestrian

bridge and tunnels

Music historian and tour leader Nicholas Jennings. Photo credit: Marcus Mitanis

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Celebrate Canada with a walking tour exploring the history of Canadian Citizenship. Presented by Heritage Toronto in partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Wednesday, July 1 – 1:30 PM (in English) Wednesday, July 8 – 6:30 PM (in French)

“TRUE NORTH, STRONG AND FREE”: CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP IN TORONTO

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This tour will showcase major sites and symbols related to the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship. University Avenue, a grand boulevard of ceremonial character, is home to many of Toronto’s landmark civic buildings, as well as statues and war memorials. Informed by the Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship study guide, this tour will focus on our democratic system of government, justice, human rights, volunteerism and the defense of Canada. The tour will feature engaging histories about key symbols of Canadian identity and notable figures that shaped our country.

LEADER: Heritage TorontoSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Cultural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement

LIMITED SPACES. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org

TOURS BY DATE

Thursday, June 25 – 6:30 PM



THE FORTS OF TORONTO BICYCLE TOUR See Bicycle Tours on page 31

Saturday, June 27 – 1:30 PM

STANDARD TIME TO STEM CELLS: LANDMARKS OF THE DISCOVERY DISTRICT

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Explore Toronto’s scientific heritage on this walk from the University of Toronto to the Discovery District and “Hospital Row”. Hear about local discoveries and innovations, the people behind them, and the links to the Royal Canadian Institute for Science, Canada’s oldest scientific society.

LEADER: Royal Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Science (RCI)

START POINT: Stewart Observatory/Student Union Office, 12 Hart House Circle - University of Toronto St. George Campus (across from Hart House, NW of Queen’s Park Circle W and Wellesley St W)

FINISH POINT: Elizabeth and Elm StreetsLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, 12 stairs


JAMES ELLIS: ARCHITECT OF THE JUNCTION James Ellis was the premier architect of Toronto Junction. His work defined the railway town: its schools, houses of worship, homes and civic buildings. Discover the work of this remarkable architect, reflecting the social fabric of the Junction, as we visit buildings he designed, knew, and frequented.

LEADERS: West Toronto Junction Historical SocietySTART POINT: SW corner of Keele St and Dundas St WFINISH POINT: Junction Shul, Congregation Knesseth Israel,

56 Maria StLENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, some slopes, 6 stairs at last stop

FREE TOURS

CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP WALKING TOURS

Aerial view of University Avenue, 1929. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1224, Item 10090

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TOURS BY DATE

Saturday, July 11 – 1:30 PM

THE TREES OF QUEEN’S PARK There are a wide variety of mature, interesting trees on the grounds of the Ontario Legislature and in the city park to the north. Hear about some of the most compelling trees in this oasis – from giant oaks that are likely over 250 years old, to white pines commemorating our provincial tree – and how they help tell the story of these historic grounds.

LEADER: Todd IrvineSTART POINT: NE corner of College and University Avenues,

on the grass just N of the Queen’s Park Subway Station entrance

FINISH POINT: War monument at the N end of Queen’s Park LENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Natural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Rough ground, park paths and grass

Sunday, July 12 – 11:00 AM

THE DANFORTH “The Danforth” used to pass through open fields and market gardens. Today we find an interesting mix of structures and sites: from the home of William Peyton Hubbard, the first Black member of Toronto City Council, to the Music Hall Theatre.

LEADER: Stephanie ThomasSTART POINT: City Adult Learning Centre, 1 Danforth Ave

(S side of Danforth, next to Prince Edward Viaduct) W of Broadview Subway Station

FINISH POINT: Carlaw Ave Parkette, just W of Pape Subway StationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hoursFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, 1 small hill

Sunday, July 12 – 1:00 PM

LESLIEVILLE: ORANGE AND GREEN NEW

Leslieville is a neighbourhood with a history of strong Irish Catholic and Orange Order cultural ties. Discover the churches, pubs, cottages and other sites that serve as a reminder of the area’s 19th- and early 20th- century heritage.

LEADER: Joanne Doucette, Leslieville Historical SocietySTART POINT: Queen Street East Presbyterian Church,

947 Queen St E at Carlaw AveFINISH POINT: Maple Cottage, 62 Laing St (near Queen and Leslie Streets)LENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement

Wednesday, July 15 – 6:30 PM



ALONG THE BOARDWALK OF HUMBER BAY Now lined with quiet parks and recreation facilities, the waterfront around Humber Bay was once home to dance halls, Sunnyside Amusement Area, and a wooden boardwalk where the annual “Easter Parade” was held. Hear about this area’s fascinating past on this walk along the shore east of the Humber River.

LEADER: Swansea Historical SocietySTART POINT: Small park on E side of Palais Royale,

1601 Lake Shore Blvd W, across Gardiner Expressway pedestrian bridge from Roncesvalles Ave

FINISH POINT Lake Shore Blvd W and Humber RiverLENGTH: Approx. 2 to 2 ½ hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Long walk on pavement and boardwalk,

some rough ground


WONDERFUL WARDEN WOODS Explore Warden Woods, a park along Taylor Massey Creek, one of the main tributaries of the Don River. This ravine park is home to mature forest, abundant bird life, towering glacial sand deposits and the location where the creek originally flowed into Lake Iroquois. It also faces numerous environmental stewardship challenges.

LEADER: Andrew McCammon, Taylor Massey ProjectSTART POINT: NW gateway entrance to Warden Woods Park

(SW corner of St Clair Ave E and Warden Ave, opposite Warden Subway Station)

FINISH POINT: Main Warden Woods parking lot (near Pharmacy Ave and Danforth Ave, short walk to Victoria Park Subway Station)

LENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Natural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Paved or gravel trails, slopes, stairs/wheelchair ramp


“TRUE NORTH, STRONG AND FREE”: CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP IN TORONTO

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Presented in French. See Citizenship Tours on page 17

Thursday, July 9 – 6:30 PM

CREATING TORONTO: THE STORY OF THE CITY IN SEVEN STOPS See Boutique Tours on page 29

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TOURS BY DATE


THORNCLIFFE PARK: CANADA’S “ARRIVAL CITY”

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Begun in the 1950s, the high-rise suburb of Thorncliffe Park now houses over 30,000 people who have come here from all over the world; it’s no surprise that journalist Doug Saunders named it Canada’s “Arrival City”. Discover the history and current vibe of Thorncliffe Park, from the era of Aboriginal farmers through European settlers and post-war development to the present day Tower Neighbourhood renewal.

LEADERS: Geoff Kettel, North York Community Preservation Panel and Sabina Ali, Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee

START POINT: Outside Jenner Jean-Marie Community Centre/Thorncliffe Park Library, 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr

FINISH POINT: Same as start pointLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement


NATURE IN THE CITY: MUD CREEK AND THE BELTLINE TRAIL In years past, Mud Creek once flowed through the Don Valley Brick Works on its way to the Don River. Discover the remnants of the creek, as well as other signs of nature in the city on this hike north from the Brick Works through Moore Park Ravine, part of Rosedale, and Chorley Park.

LEADER: Evergreen Brick Works START POINT: Evergreen Brick Works,

550 Bayview Ave near Pottery Rd. Meet in the Young Welcome Centre.

FINISH POINT: Same as start pointLENGTH: Approx. 2 hours FOCUS: Natural, historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Long hike on unpaved trails, rough ground, stairs,

1 steep downward hill

For information about Evergreen and the shuttle service from the Brick Works to Broadview Subway Station, visit http://www.evergreen.ca/get-involved/evergreen-brick-works






CREATING TORONTO: THE STORY OF THE CITY IN SEVEN STOPS Presented in English or Spanish. See Boutique Tours on page 29


CABBAGETOWN’S MEDICAL HERITAGE Known today for its lovingly maintained Victorian homes, Cabbagetown harbours a wealth of Toronto heritage. From the site of the first medical school that specifically taught women to the prominent physicians who lived in the neighbourhood, hear stories of the sites and personalities that figured in our city’s early medical history.

LEADERS: Cabbagetown Preservation Association START POINT: Parliament and Spruce Streets

(1 block S of Carlton St)FINISH POINT: Gates of Necropolis cemetery, 200 Winchester St

(about 4 blocks E of Parliament St)LENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hoursFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, some rough ground




BABY POINT Baby Point has a multi-layered history that began long before developer Robert Home Smith started building a garden suburb there in 1912. Explore the neighbourhood named after the estate of James Baby, an early French settler, and discover some of Toronto’s First Nations and French history, as well as the architecture and geography of the area.

LEADERS: La Société d’histoire de Toronto. Tours will be presented in English and French.

START POINT: Jane St and Baby Point Rd/Annette StFINISH POINT: Same as start pointLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hoursFOCUS: Historical, natural, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Slopes, some rough ground,

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Thursday, August 13 – 6:30 PM


Saturday, August 15 – 1:30 PM

SMYTHE PARK: THE EVOLUTION OF A CREEK VALLEY Explore a section of Black Creek, a part of the Humber River watershed, with pockets of wetlands, meadows and oak savannah. Hear stories of Olympic gold, of the explorers who passed this way, how the use of the valley has changed through the years, and why race-car driver Mario Andretti visited the area in the 1960s.

LEADER: Madeleine McDowellSTART POINT: Smythe Park entrance, Jane St (W side) at Alliance Ave

(between St Clair Ave W and Eglinton Ave)FINISH POINT: Same as start point LENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: Natural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Park paths, hills, footbridge, some rough ground

Sunday, August 16 – 1:30 PM

ST. JAMES CEMETERY Explore St. James Cemetery which opened in 1844, the second burying ground for St. James Anglican Cathedral. Visit the final resting place of famous Canadians such as John Robarts, former premier of Ontario, and Peter Gzowski, CBC Radio host, as well as soldiers who served during the First World War.

LEADERS: Cabbagetown Preservation AssociationSTART POINT: St James Cemetery, 635 Parliament St

(between Bloor St E and Wellesley St) Meet just inside the main gate on Parliament St

FINISH POINT: Same as start pointLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hoursFOCUS: Historical, architectural, naturalDIFFICULTY: Grass, paved pathways

Wednesday, August 19 – 6:30 PM




Wednesday, August 5 – 6:30 PM





DOWNSVIEW PARK Explore the history of Downsview and its transformation from a military base into a unique urban park. Learn about the natural features of the Park and connect with Toronto’s urban wilderness.

LEADERS: Downsview Park START POINT: 70 Canuck Ave, located in Downsview Park SE of

Sheppard Ave W and Keele St intersectionFINISH POINT: Same as start pointLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Natural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Sidewalk and park terrain, some hills and rough ground

For a map of the Park and transit directions, visit http://www.downsviewpark.ca/

Sunday, August 9 – 10:30 AM

THE YELLOW CREEK RAVINE: DEER PARK TO THE BRICK WORKS

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Follow one of the lost rivers of Toronto – Yellow Creek – from St. Clair Avenue down to the Don Valley Brick Works. Learn about native and invasive species, and about the importance of Toronto’s river valleys.

LEADER: Evergreen Brick Works START POINT: St Clair Subway Station (S exit),

15 St Clair Ave E just E of Yonge StFINISH POINT: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview AveLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Natural, historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Long hike on woodland trails and streets, slopes,

stairs; paths may be rough and muddy

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Wednesday, September 9 – 6:30 PM


Saturday, September 12 – 10:30 AM

THE DON VALLEY: FROM TODMORDEN MILLS TO LAKE ONTARIO BICYCLE TOUR See Bicycle Tours on page 31

Saturday, September 12 1:00 PM – KEW WILLIAMS HOUSE PLAQUE PRESENTATION

1:30 PM – THE BEACH WALK BEGINSJoin Heritage Toronto, Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation, and the Kew Cottage Advisory Committee for a plaque presentation commemorating the history of the Kew Williams House in Kew Gardens Park, 30 Lee Ave.

THE BEACH The Beach is known for its special character - a neighbourhood connected to Lake Ontario. Explore some of the sites along Queen Street East and the lake that highlight important Beach personalities, institutions and landmarks which have contributed to its rich history.

LEADER: Barbara Myrvold, Toronto Public LibrarySTART POINT: Kew Williams House in Kew Gardens Park,

30 Lee Ave S of Queen St EFINISH POINT: Beaches Branch, Toronto Public Library,

2161 Queen St E LENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Some stairs, slopes and rough ground

Sunday, September 13 – 1:30 PM

SOUTH ROSEDALE This prestigious neighbourhood was named after the estate of Sheriff William Botsford Jarvis and his wife Mary Powell, members of Toronto’s early-19th-century elite. Set amongst wooded ravines, the area developed slowly due to its isolation from the city and to various economic downturns. As a result, it boasts buildings representing a variety of 19th and 20th century architectural styles.

LEADERS: Janet Langdon (in English); Danièle Caloz, La Société d’histoire de Toronto (in French)

START POINT: Lawn in front of Rosedale Subway Station, E side of Yonge St at Crescent Rd

FINISH POINT: Ancroft Pl (near Sherbourne and Bloor Streets)LENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: Architectural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Long walk on sidewalks, some slopes


ETOBICOKE: THE GREAT POST-WAR SUBURBAN MIGRATION

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As the demand for housing grew following the end of the Second World War, many families bought their first homes in new suburbs outside of Toronto. Explore the architecture and history of one of Etobicoke’s post-war developments, as well as the institutions that served the community as it changed from rural to suburban.

LEADER: Don WaterfallSTART POINT: Royal York Rd and Bloor St

(near Royal York Subway Station) FINISH POINT: Same as start pointLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, architectural, naturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement


WEST DON LANDS: FROM MANUFACTURING TO MEDALS

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ISLINGTON VILLAGE: AN ART WALK THROUGH HISTORY Walk through the old Village of Islington to witness its history in 25 outdoor murals, each one depicting a photograph from the village’s past. These award-winning murals by artist John Kuna help to tell 200 years’ worth of stories of the people who built this vibrant community in the heart of Etobicoke.

LEADERS: Denise Harris, Etobicoke Historical Society, and Evelyn Clarke, Village of Islington BIA

START POINT: Montgomery’s Inn Museum, 4709 Dundas St W at Islington Ave. Meet at E side of building.

FINISH POINT: Dundas St W and Dunbloor RdLENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: Historical, cultural, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement



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Sunday, September 27 – 2:00 PMTORONTO’S MAYORS FROM MUDDY YORK TO MEGACITY

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Toronto has come a long way since 1834 when the Town of York was incorporated as a city. Explore the city’s history through the careers of some of the men and women who have served as the chief magistrate – from the creation of our first bylaws to the amalgamation of six municipalities into a megacity in 1998.

LEADERS: Frank Nicholson (in English); Gilles Huot, La Société d’histoire de Toronto (in French)

START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, 15 stairs, noisy streets

LIMITED SPACES. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register, visit heritagetoronto.org

Saturday, October 3 – 1:30 PM

MADISON AVENUE Explore the grandeur of The Annex, a late-19th-century subdivision known for its Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival architectural styles. Hear about entrepreneur Simeon Janes’ original plans for the area, as well as stories of some of the people who have lived on Toronto’s Madison Avenue.

LEADER: Ed Freeman START POINT: NW corner of Bloor St W and Madison Ave FINISH POINT: City of Toronto Archives, 255 Spadina Rd,

N of Dupont Subway StationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hoursFOCUS: Architectural, historical, natural DIFFICULTY: Flat pavement

Sunday, October 4 – 1:30 PM

COMMUNING WITH THE SPIRITS? DOUBT AND BELIEF IN TORONTO THE GOOD Even in Toronto the Good, there were those who communed with the spirits by unorthodox means. Travel back one hundred years to a Toronto fascinated by photographs of “ghosts,” the mysterious powers of “radiopathy” emanating from a Bay Street office, and popular performances of mediums at Massey Hall. Stand on the steps of the courts to hear about the people and court trials that sought to uncover and discredit them all.

LEADER: Janet LangdonSTART POINT: NE corner of King St E and Church StFINISH POINT: Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St

just south of Dundas St ELENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, culturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, some stairs, crowded sidewalks

Saturday, September 19 – 1:30 PM

HURRICANE HAZEL REVISITED Travel back in time to 1954 and hear how the storm of the century affected the landscape and residents of Weston. Visit some of the sites that were affected by the overflowing Humber River; from the bridge and homes that washed away to the little church that became a temporary morgue.

LEADERS: Weston Historical SocietySTART POINT: Little Avenue Memorial Park, 22 Little Ave; enter park

off Weston Rd or Lawrence Ave WFINISH POINT: Scarlett Rd and Kingdom StLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Natural, historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, some rough ground and slopes

Sunday, September 20 – 1:30 PM

THE THOMSON SETTLEMENT: FIRST NATIONS VILLAGE TO SUBURBAN NEIGHBOURHOOD Explore 800 years of settlement in Scarborough – from a long-lost Iroquoian village, through the community established by the Thomson family to the suburban explosion after the Second World War.

LEADER: Scott Woodland, Scarborough Historical SocietySTART POINT: Scarborough Museum, Thomson Memorial Park,

1007 Brimley Rd, N of Lawrence Ave E FINISH POINT: Same as start pointLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hoursFOCUS: Historical, architectural, naturalDIFFICULTY: Long walk on pavement and road, some slopes and

rough ground

Saturday, September 26 – 1:30 PM


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BOUTIQUE WALKING TOURS

Thursdays – 6:30 PM July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20(Tour also available in Spanish – July 16, July 23, August 13)

CREATING TORONTO: THE STORY OF THE CITY IN SEVEN STOPS In seven brief stops at some of the city’s most celebrated sites, this tour will give you a “big picture” overview of Toronto’s history. You’ll be introduced to key moments that have shaped our city, from the trails still evident today which were created by indigenous people during our first 10,000 years, to the rise of Toronto’s Financial District, to the story of stunning home-grown scientific breakthroughs that have shaped our modern world.

LEADERS: Heritage Toronto LENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Long walk on pavement, some steps COST: $20.00 / person

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org

Jueves – 6:30pm 16 y 23 de Julio y 13 de Agosto

LA CREACION DE TORONTO: LA HISTORIA DE LA CIUDAD EN SIETE PARADAS Este tour ofrece una visión general de la historia de Toronto a través de siete de los lugares más destacados de la ciudad. Durante el tour se presentarán varios momentos claves de su historia: desde los primeros caminos utilizados por la poblacion indígena hace más de 10.000 años, todavía evidentes, hasta el desarrollo del distrito financiero de Toronto, y la historia de los enormes discubrimentos científicos que crearon nuestro mundo moderno.

GUÍAS: Heritage Toronto DURACIÓN: Aprox. 1h 30minPUNTO DE ENCUENTRO Y FINAL: Proporcionado después de inscribirseTEMÁTICA: Histórico, ArquitectónicoDIFICULTAD: Paseo sobre superficie pavimentada, algunas

escalerasPRECIO: $20.00 por persona

INSCRIPCIÓN PREVIA NECESARIA. Para registrarse visite heritagetoronto.orgA tener en cuenta: El registro online en la web de Heritage Toronto se realiza en inglés

Heritage Toronto offers boutique walking tours, ideal for those who prefer to join a small group for a more intimate tour experience. Learn about the city’s music history, discover its first Chinatown or explore Toronto’s queer heritage on one of our boutique walks.

LIMITED SPACES. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.To register visit heritagetoronto.orgDetails about Start and Finish locations will be provided upon registration.


TORONTO’S FIRST CHINATOWN: A STEP BACK IN TIME

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Travel down memory lane with author Arlene Chan to the former landmarks, restaurants, and organizations in the City Hall neighbour-hood that were the backbone of the Chinese community until the 1970s. Discover where Canadian skating champion Elvis Stojko studied martial arts, how Chinese restaurants attracted visitors, and which one actor E.G. Robinson rated as the best restaurant.

LEADER: Arlene ChanSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: HistoricalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavementCOST: $20.00 / person


Saturday, June 21 – 1:30 PM Thursday, June 25 – 6:30 PM Sunday, July 19 – 1:30 PM

PRIDE WALK: DISCOVERING TORONTO’S LGBTQ HERITAGE For much of the past 70 years, Yonge Street has led a secret life: it was home to the bars, clubs and baths that constituted what mainstream society thought of as “the twilight world of the homosexual.” Join archivists and historians from the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) on a walk through Toronto’s queer past and follow the footsteps of activists who struggled to find a public space they could call their own.

LEADER: Canadian Lesbian and Gay ArchivesSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Flat pavementCOST: $20.00 / person


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BICYCLE TOURS

Hop on your bike and join our knowledgeable guides on a leisurely ride through Toronto history, focusing this year, on our two major rivers. Heritage Toronto is happy to partner with the Community Bicycle Network to deliver these tours! Bring your own bicycle, or rent one from the Community Bicycle Network for $25/day + tax.

LIMITED SPACES. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.orgDetails about Start and Finish locations will be provided upon registration.

Saturday, June 20 – 10:30 AM (Rain Date: Sunday, June 21 – 10:30 AM)

Saturday, September 12 – 10:30 AM (Rain Date: Sunday, September 13 – 10:30 AM)

THE DON VALLEY: FROM TODMORDEN MILLS TO LAKE ONTARIO BICYCLE TOUR Join Jennifer Bonnell, a historian of the Don Valley, to explore the rich human and natural history of one of Toronto’s great rivers. Hear the stories of its uses by Aboriginal peoples, the industrial development of the river that led to its straightening in the 1890s, and its history as a place of refuge for the homeless.

LEADER: Jennifer BonnellPARTNER: Community Bicycle NetworkSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: Natural, historicalDIFFICULTY: Cycling in a group over hills, rough ground,

trails, crossing busy roadsCOST: $20.00. Bicycle rental extra.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org.

Saturday, June 27 – 11:00 AM (Rain Date: Sunday, June 28 – 11:00 AM)

THE FORTS OF TORONTO BICYCLE TOUR

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The Carrying Place Trail along the Humber River was an important trade and military route, used for many generations by Aboriginal peoples, and French and British traders and explorers. Wrap up Bike Month with a ride down the Humber Valley from Dundas Street West to Lake Ontario, with stops at the sites of a Seneca village, French trading posts and a British military fort.

LEADER: David Juliusson, Fort York National Historic SitePARTNER: Community Bicycle NetworkSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 2 hoursFOCUS: Historical, naturalDIFFICULTY: Busy roads, hills, slopes, rough ground, trails,

flat pavementCOST: Pay-what-you-can donations of $5+ encouraged

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org.

Sunday, May 31 – 11:00 AM

Wednesdays – 6:30 PM June 3, June 17, July 15, July 29, August 5, August 19, September 9

MUSIC HISTORY ON THE YONGE STREET STRIP Discover the music history of Toronto’s Yonge Street, beginning in the 1950s. Visit the sites of famous clubs like The Colonial, Friar, and Le Coq D’Or, and concert venues such as Massey Hall and the Eaton Auditorium. Hear stories about Oscar Peterson, Ronnie Hawkins, Glenn Gould and many more. Note: This is an exterior tour only.

LEADER: Nicholas JenningsSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Cultural, historical, architectural DIFFICULTY: Flat pavement, busy streetCOST: Free! The cost of this tour is generously

covered by the businesses in the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Association


TOUR SPONSOR:

Sunday, August 23 – 1:30 PM Sunday, August 30 – 1:30 PM Saturday, September 26 – 1:30 PM


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The area around the mouth of the Don River has undergone several transformations since the days when Aboriginal people fished and hunted in the marshes there. Hear about the area’s industrial past, its role hosting the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games athletes and its future as a new mixed-use neighbourhood – the Canary District – with a park designed to keep downtown Toronto from flooding!

LEADER: Heritage TorontoSTART/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hoursFOCUS: Historical, natural, architecturalDIFFICULTY: Pavement, parkland, some stairs COST: Free! The cost of this tour is generously

covered by the Canary District.


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BUS TOUR

Explore Toronto’s heritage - from the comfort of a bus! Get on board for a ride with our expert tour guide. You’ll hear stories you will want to tell everyone about!

LIMITED SPACES. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.To register visit heritagetoronto.org. Details about Start and Finish locations will be provided upon registration.


BEFORE TORONTO: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL BUS TOUR OF OUR CITY’S FIRST 13,000 YEARS Ride a chartered bus with archaeologist Dr. Ronald F. Williamson and discover Toronto’s rich Aboriginal history through visits to some of our city’s most significant pre-contact sites and past archaeological digs. Take this rare opportunity to stand where Aboriginal villages once flourished, hundreds of years before contact with Europeans, and come to understand the city’s complex pre-colonial past.

LEADER: Dr. Ronald F. Williamson, Chief Archaeologist and Managing Partner of Archaeological Services Inc.

START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registrationLENGTH: Approx. 7 hours FOCUS: Historical, archaeological, naturalDIFFICULTY: Steep steps to board bus, disembarking at all

stops, walking on hills and rough ground COST: $80.00 General Public $70.00 Heritage Toronto Members

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more information and to register visit heritagetoronto.org.

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