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TOURS PROGRAM
APRIL – OCTOBER 2015
Walking, Bike, Bus & Boutique Tours
DONATIONS
ENCOURAGED:
$5+
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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+ ENCOURAGED
Heritage 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 TOURS
Heritage Toronto offers a selection of its tours to private groups.
For more information, please call 416-338-0681.
TOUR TYPE LEGEND
Walk
Boutique
Bike
Bus
Multi-language
Heritage Toronto Awards 2014. Photo credit: Marcus Mitanis
OTHER PROGRAMS
HERITAGE TORONTO AWARDS &
WILLIAM KILBOURN MEMORIAL LECTURE
Each 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
ABOUT HERITAGE TORONTO
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Toronto established in 1949 to promote a greater appreciation for the
city’s rich architectural, cultural, archaeological and natural heritage.
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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 –
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Cover Image: Man diving from 110-foot tower at 1965 international competition on Toronto
waterfront. Photo courtesy of Exhibition Place Archives.
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1 Islington Village: An Art Walk
through History....................24
2 Etobicoke: The Great Post-war
Suburban Migration..............24
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3 Downsview Park...................22
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4 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
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7 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
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13 Along the Boardwalk of
Humber Bay..........................18
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14 St. Clair West: Earlscourt,
Oakwood & Regal Heights....13
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15 Neighbourhood Movie
Theatres................................11
16 Beaconsfield Village.............15
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17 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
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20 Korea Town..............................9
21 Sport Stadiums & Lakeside
Leisure: Playing Along
the Waterfront.......................10
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TOUR MAP GUIDE
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
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26 Before Toronto: An
Archaeological Bus Tour Of Our
City’s First 13,000 Years........32
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27 The Yellow Creek Ravine: Deer
Park to the Brick Works........22
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28 Thorncliffe Park: Canada’s
“Arrival City”.........................21
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29 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
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Park to the Brick Works........22
South Rosedale.....................25
Communing with the Spirits?
Doubt & Belief in Toronto
the Good...............................27
Toronto’s First Chinatown:
A Step Back in Time..............28
Pride Walk: Discovering
Toronto’s LGBTQ Heritage....28
Creating Toronto: The Story of
the City in Seven Stops.........29
Music History on the
Yonge St. Strip.......................30
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41 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
51 Creating Toronto: The Story of
the City in Seven Stops.........29
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52 The Don Valley: From
Todmorden Mills to Lake
Ontario Bike Tour..................31
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53 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
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56 Leslieville: Orange & Green..19
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57 Leslieville: Orange & Green..19
58 The Beach.............................25
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59 Before Toronto: An
Archaeological Bus Tour Of Our
City’s First 13,000 Years........32
60 Milne Hollow.........................14
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61 Wonderful Warden Woods...18
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62 Before Toronto: An
Archaeological Bus Tour Of Our
City’s First 13,000 Years........32
63 The Thomson Settlement:
First Nations Village to
Suburban Neighbourhood...26
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64 Before Toronto: An
Archaeological Bus Tour Of Our
City’s First 13,000 Years........32
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65 Guild Park: Where Art
Meets Nature.........................11
Grey dots indicate
bus tour that span
multiple wards.
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TOURS BY DATE
TOURS BY DATE
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’Brien
START POINT: Beside St Paul’s Basilica, 83 Power St at Queen St E
FINISH POINT:Distillery District W entrance,
Parliament St S of Front St E
LENGTH:
Approx. 1¾ hours
FOCUS:
Architectural, historical
DIFFICULTY:
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 Beaton
START POINT:Ed and Anne Mirvish Parkette, outside Bathurst
Subway Station on Bathurst St just N of Bloor St W
FINISH POINT: Christie Pits Park, corner of Bloor St W and Christie St
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement
Unveiling of war memorial at Harbord Collegiate, ca. 1920.
City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 978
Photo credit: Denise McMullin
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 Collie
START 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 hours
FOCUS:
Architectural, historical
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement
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ASIAN HERITAGE
MONTH TOURS
ASIAN HERITAGE
MONTH TOURS
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with these
special walking tours in May. Presented by
Heritage Toronto in partnership with Citizenship
and Immigration Canada.
Wednesday, May 6 – 6:30 PM
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.
FREE
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:
PARTNER:
START/FINISH POINTS: LENGTH:
FOCUS:
DIFFICULTY:
Arlene Chan, Chinatown BIA
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Provided upon registration
Approx. 1 ½ hours
Historical, cultural
Walk on crowded sidewalks
LEADER:
Diana Roldan
PARTNER:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Historical, cultural
DIFFICULTY:Flat pavement, may be some obstructions
due to construction
Wednesday, May 13 – 6:30 PM
Photo credit: Denise McMullin
LEADER:
PARTNER:
START/FINISH POINTS:
LENGTH:
FOCUS:
DIFFICULTY:
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.
Jason Lee, Koreatown BIA
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Provided upon registration
Approx. 2 hours
Cultural, historical
Flat pavement, busy streets
Sunday, May 10 – 1:30 PM
TORONTO’S FIRST CHINATOWN:
A STEP BACK IN TIME
See Boutique Tours on page 28
NEW
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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 registration
LENGTH: Approx. 1 hour
FOCUS: Historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY: Cobblestones, sidewalks, uneven ground
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit toronto.ca/doorsopen
Photo credit: Marcus Mitanis
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
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:
START/FINISH POINTS:
LENGTH:
FOCUS:
DIFFICULTY: Heritage Toronto
Provided upon registration
Approx. 1 hour
Historical, architectural
Flat pavement
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit toronto.ca/doorsopen
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 NEW
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.
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: Heritage Toronto
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY: Sidewalks, stairs, grass, uneven ground
LEADERS:Friends of Guild Park & Gardens and
Heritage Toronto
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural, natural
DIFFICULTY:Uneven ground, grassy areas and slopes,
gravel pathways. No drinking water available
in the Park, so please bring your own.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit toronto.ca/doorsopen
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit toronto.ca/doorsopen
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.
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TOURS BY DATE
Saturday, May 30 – 1:30 PM
A WINDOW INTO THE
GARDEN DISTRICT
Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 AM
NEW
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:
START POINT:
FINISH POINT:
LENGTH:
FOCUS:
DIFFICULTY:
Sophie Knowles
SW corner of Shuter and Jarvis Streets
Dundas and George Streets
Approx. 1 ½ hours
Architectural, historical, urban planning
Flat pavement
Sunday, May 31 – 11:00 AM
LEGENDS IN WESTERN SWANSEA Sunday, May 31 – 1:30 PM
NEW
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 point
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY:
Rough ground, slopes
MUSIC HISTORY ON THE
YONGE STREET STRIP
See Boutique Tours on page 30
LEADERS:
Portuguese Canadian History Project
START POINT:Bellevue Square, NE corner of Denison Sq and
Augusta Ave
FINISH POINT:Trinity Bellwoods Park, Montrose Ave and
Dundas St W
LENGTH:
Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement, busy narrow streets
Sunday, June 7 – 1:30 PM
See Boutique Tours on page 30
Wednesday, June 3 – 6:30 PM
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.
Online companion available at tinyurl.com/portuguesehistory.
MUSIC HISTORY ON THE
YONGE STREET STRIP
EARLY JEWISH TORONTO:
THE PAPE AVENUE CEMETERY PORTUGUESE TORONTO
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 Society
START POINT:Alex Ling Fountain, NW corner of
Bloor St W and Jane St
FINISH POINT: South Kingsway, just N of The Queensway
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY:
Hills, rough ground, pavement
Saturday, June 13 – 10:00 AM
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 Library
START 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 point
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural, natural
DIFFICULTY:
Long walk on pavement, hills and slopes
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TOURS BY DATE
Wednesday, June 17 – 6:30 PM
MUSIC HISTORY ON THE
YONGE STREET STRIP
See Boutique Tours on page 30
Saturday, June 20 – 10:30 AM
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
Music historian and tour leader Nicholas Jennings. Photo credit: Marcus Mitanis
Saturday, June 13 – 10:00 AM
BEFORE TORONTO:
AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL BUS TOUR
OF OUR CITY’S FIRST 13,000 YEARS
NEW
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 museum
START POINT: SW corner of York and Front Streets
FINISH POINT: Mackenzie House, 82 Bond Street
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY:
Flat sidewalks, some grass and slopes
See Bus Tour on page 32
Sunday, June 14 – 1:30 PM
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 point
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Natural, historical
DIFFICULTY:Flat pavement, rough ground, pedestrian
bridge and tunnels
Sunday, June 21 – 1:30 PM
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 Harstone
START 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 hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement
Sunday, June 21 – 1:30 PM
PRIDE WALK: DISCOVERING
TORONTO’S LGBTQ HERITAGE
See Boutique Tours on page 28
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CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP
WALKING TOURS
TOURS BY DATE
FREE
TOURS
Thursday, June 25 – 6:30 PM
PRIDE WALK: DISCOVERING
TORONTO’S LGBTQ HERITAGE
See Boutique Tours on page 28
Saturday, June 27 – 11:00 AM
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
NEW
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 Streets
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement, 12 stairs
Sunday, June 28 – 1:30 PM
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 Society
START POINT: SW corner of Keele St and Dundas St W
FINISH POINT:Junction Shul, Congregation Knesseth Israel,
56 Maria St
LENGTH:
Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY:Flat pavement, some slopes, 6 stairs at last stop
Aerial view of University Avenue, 1929. City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1224, Item 10090
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
NEW
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 Toronto
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Cultural, historical
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement
LIMITED SPACES. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
To register visit heritagetoronto.org
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TOURS BY DATE
Saturday, July 4 – 1:30 PM
Saturday, July 11 – 1:30 PM
ALONG THE BOARDWALK
OF HUMBER BAY
THE TREES OF QUEEN’S PARK
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 Society
START 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 River
LENGTH:
Approx. 2 to 2 ½ hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY: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 Project
START 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 hours
FOCUS:
Natural, historical
DIFFICULTY:
Paved or gravel trails, slopes, stairs/wheelchair ramp
Sunday, July 12 – 11:00 AM
“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 Thomas
START 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 Station
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY:
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.
Wednesday, July 8 – 6:30 PM
NEW
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
LEADER:
Todd Irvine
START 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 hours
FOCUS:
Natural, historical
DIFFICULTY:
Rough ground, park paths and grass
THE DANFORTH
Sunday, July 5 – 10:30 AM
“TRUE NORTH, STRONG
AND FREE”: CANADIAN
CITIZENSHIP IN TORONTO
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:
Joanne Doucette, Leslieville Historical Society
START POINT:Queen Street East Presbyterian Church,
947 Queen St E at Carlaw Ave
FINISH POINT:Maple Cottage, 62 Laing St (near Queen and Leslie Streets)
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement
Wednesday, July 15 – 6:30 PM
MUSIC HISTORY ON THE
YONGE STREET STRIP
See Boutique Tours on page 30
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TOURS BY DATE
Thursday, July 16 – 6:30 PM
Saturday, July 25 – 1:30 PM
CREATING TORONTO: THE STORY
OF THE CITY IN SEVEN STOPS
THORNCLIFFE PARK:
CANADA’S “ARRIVAL CITY”
Presented in English or Spanish. See Boutique Tours on page 29
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.
Saturday, July 18 – 1:30 PM
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 hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement, some rough ground
Sunday, July 19 – 1:30 PM
PRIDE WALK: DISCOVERING
TORONTO’S LGBTQ HERITAGE
See Boutique Tours on page 28
Sunday, July 19 – 2:00 PM
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 St
FINISH POINT: Same as start point
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours
FOCUS:
Historical, natural, architectural
DIFFICULTY:Slopes, some rough ground,
2 long sets of stairs going down
NEW
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 point
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement
Sunday, July 26 – 10:30 AM
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 point
LENGTH:
Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS:
Natural, historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY: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
Wednesday, July 29 – 6:30 PM
MUSIC HISTORY ON
THE YONGE STREET STRIP
See Boutique Tours on page 30
Thursday, July 23 – 6:30 PM
Thursday, July 30 – 6:30 PM
CREATING TORONTO: THE STORY
OF THE CITY IN SEVEN STOPS
CREATING TORONTO: THE STORY
OF THE CITY IN SEVEN STOPS
Presented in English or Spanish. See Boutique Tours on page 29
See Boutique Tours on page 29
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TOURS BY DATE
Wednesday, August 5 – 6:30 PM
Thursday, August 13 – 6:30 PM
MUSIC HISTORY ON THE
YONGE STREET STRIP
CREATING TORONTO: THE STORY
OF THE CITY IN SEVEN STOPS
See Boutique Tours on page 30
Presented in English or Spanish. See Boutique Tours on page 29
Thursday, August 6 – 6:30 PM
Saturday, August 15 – 1:30 PM
CREATING TORONTO: THE STORY
OF THE CITY IN SEVEN STOPS
SMYTHE PARK: THE EVOLUTION
OF A CREEK VALLEY
See Boutique Tours on page 29
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.
Saturday, August 8 – 1:30 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 intersection
FINISH POINT: Same as start point
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Natural, historical
DIFFICULTY: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 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.
Sunday, August 9 – 10:30 AM
THE YELLOW CREEK RAVINE:
DEER PARK TO THE BRICK WORKS
LEADER:
Madeleine McDowell
START 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 hours
FOCUS:
Natural, historical
DIFFICULTY:
Park paths, hills, footbridge, some rough ground
NEW
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 St
FINISH POINT: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Natural, historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY:Long hike on woodland trails and streets, slopes,
stairs; paths may be rough and muddy
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
LEADERS:
Cabbagetown Preservation Association
START 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 point
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural, natural
DIFFICULTY:
Grass, paved pathways
Wednesday, August 19 – 6:30 PM
MUSIC HISTORY ON THE
YONGE STREET STRIP
See Boutique Tours on page 30
Thursday, August 20 – 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
Saturday, August 22 – 1:30 PM
ETOBICOKE: THE GREAT POST-WAR
SUBURBAN MIGRATION
Wednesday, September 9 – 6:30 PM
NEW
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 Waterfall
START POINT:Royal York Rd and Bloor St
(near Royal York Subway Station)
FINISH POINT: Same as start point
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural, natural
DIFFICULTY: Flat pavement
THE DON VALLEY: FROM TODMORDEN
MILLS TO LAKE ONTARIO BICYCLE TOUR
1:00 PM – K
EW WILLIAMS HOUSE PLAQUE PRESENTATION
1:30 PM – THE BEACH WALK BEGINS
NEW
Join 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
See Boutique Tours on page 30
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.
Saturday, August 29 – 1:30 PM
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 Rd
LENGTH:
Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS:
Historical, cultural, architectural
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement
Sunday, August 30 – 1:30 PM
See Boutique Tours on page 30
Saturday, September 12 – 10:30 AM
Saturday, September 12
Sunday, August 23 – 1:30 PM
WEST DON LANDS:
FROM MANUFACTURING
TO MEDALS
See Boutique Tours on page 30
See Bicycle Tours on page 31
WEST DON LANDS:
FROM MANUFACTURING
TO MEDALS
MUSIC HISTORY ON THE
YONGE STREET STRIP
NEW
LEADER: Barbara Myrvold, Toronto Public Library
START POINT:Kew Williams House in Kew Gardens Park,
30 Lee Ave S of Queen St E
FINISH POINT:Beaches Branch, Toronto Public Library,
2161 Queen St E
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY:
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 hours
FOCUS:
Architectural, historical
DIFFICULTY:
Long walk on sidewalks, some slopes
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TOURS BY DATE
Saturday, September 19 – 1:30 PM
Sunday, September 27 – 2:00 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 Society
START POINT:Little Avenue Memorial Park, 22 Little Ave; enter park
off Weston Rd or Lawrence Ave W
FINISH POINT: Scarlett Rd and Kingdom St
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Natural, historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement, some rough ground and slopes
THE THOMSON SETTLEMENT:
FIRST NATIONS VILLAGE TO
SUBURBAN NEIGHBOURHOOD
LEADERS:Frank Nicholson (in English); Gilles Huot,
La Société d’histoire de Toronto (in French)
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH:
Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement, 15 stairs, noisy streets
MADISON AVENUE
LEADER:
Scott Woodland, Scarborough Historical Society
START POINT:Scarborough Museum, Thomson Memorial Park,
1007 Brimley Rd, N of Lawrence Ave E FINISH POINT: Same as start point
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours
FOCUS:
Historical, architectural, natural
DIFFICULTY:Long walk on pavement and road, some slopes and
rough ground
Saturday, September 26 – 1:30 PM
Photo credit: Heritage Toronto
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.
Saturday, October 3 – 1:30 PM
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.
See Boutique Tours on page 30
NEW
LIMITED SPACES. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
To register, visit heritagetoronto.org
Sunday, September 20 – 1:30 PM
WEST DON LANDS:
FROM MANUFACTURING
TO MEDALS
TORONTO’S MAYORS FROM
MUDDY YORK TO MEGACITY
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 Station
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours
FOCUS:
Architectural, historical, natural
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement
Sunday, October 4 – 1:30 PM
NEW
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 Langdon
START POINT: NE corner of King St E and Church St
FINISH POINT:Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St
just south of Dundas St E
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS: Historical, cultural
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement, some stairs, crowded sidewalks
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BOUTIQUE
WALKING TOURS
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.org
Details about Start and Finish locations will be provided upon registration.
Sunday, May 10 – 1:30 PM
TORONTO’S FIRST CHINATOWN:
A STEP BACK IN TIME
NEW
Travel down memory lane with author Arlene Chan to the former
landmarks, restaurants, and organizations in the City Hall neighbourhood 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 Chan
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:Historical
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement
COST:
$20.00 / person
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org
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:
START/FINISH POINTS: LENGTH:
FOCUS:
DIFFICULTY:
COST:
Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives
Provided upon registration
Approx. 1 ½ hours
Historical, architectural
Flat pavement
$20.00 / person
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org
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:
LENGTH:
START/FINISH POINTS: FOCUS:
DIFFICULTY:
COST:
Heritage Toronto
Approx. 1 ½ hours
Provided upon registration
Historical, architectural
Long walk on pavement, some steps
$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 30min
PUNTO DE
ENCUENTRO Y FINAL: Proporcionado después de inscribirse
TEMÁTICA:
Histórico, Arquitectónico
DIFICULTAD:Paseo sobre superficie pavimentada, algunas
escaleras
PRECIO:
$20.00 por persona
INSCRIPCIÓN PREVIA NECESARIA.
Para registrarse visite heritagetoronto.org
A tener en cuenta: El registro online en la web de Heritage Toronto se
realiza en inglés
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BOUTIQUE
WALKING TOURS
BICYCLE TOURS
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 Jennings
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Cultural, historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY:
Flat pavement, busy street
COST:Free! The cost of this tour is generously
covered by the businesses in the Downtown
Yonge Business Improvement Association
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org
TOUR SPONSOR:
Sunday, August 23 – 1:30 PM
Sunday, August 30 – 1:30 PM
Saturday, September 26 – 1:30 PM
NEW
LEADER:
Heritage Toronto
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH:
Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:
Historical, natural, architectural
DIFFICULTY:
Pavement, parkland, some stairs
COST:Free! The cost of this tour is generously
covered by the Canary District.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org
canarydistrict.com
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.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org.
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!
TOUR SPONSOR:
LIMITED SPACES. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
To register visit heritagetoronto.org
Details about Start and Finish locations will be provided upon registration.
LEADER:
Jennifer Bonnell
PARTNER:
Community Bicycle Network
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH:
Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS:
Natural, historical
DIFFICULTY:Cycling in a group over hills, rough ground,
trails, crossing busy roads
COST:
$20.00. Bicycle rental extra.
www.downtownyonge.com
WEST DON LANDS:
FROM MANUFACTURING
TO MEDALS
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.
Saturday, June 27 – 11:00 AM
(Rain Date: Sunday, June 28 – 11:00 AM)
THE FORTS OF TORONTO
BICYCLE TOUR NEW
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 Site
PARTNER:
Community Bicycle Network
START/FINISH POINTS: Provided upon registration
LENGTH:
Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS: Historical, natural
DIFFICULTY:Busy roads, hills, slopes, rough ground, trails,
flat pavement
COST:Pay-what-you-can donations of $5+ encouraged
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register visit heritagetoronto.org.
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BUS TOUR
Behind These Doors
Photo credit: Anthony Sladden
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.
Saturday, June 13 – 10:00 AM
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 registration
LENGTH: Approx. 7 hours
FOCUS:
Historical, archaeological, natural
DIFFICULTY: 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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but you’ll be getting some great benefits too! Visit our website at
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