April 30th, 2009
Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend: North Rosedale and West Toronto Junction
By Shawn Micallef // No Comments
Hidden Treasures in North Rosedale -- SATURDAY, MAY 2 — 1:30 PM
Discover the story-filled history of North Rosedale, a secluded residential neighbourhood in midtown Toronto. The site of a golf course and lacrosse grounds in the late 1800s, the area became home to Lieutenant Governors and other luminaries, living in houses built in a mix of architectural styles.
LEADERS: Kim Moritsugu, Ed Freeman
START POINT: Beaumont Rd and Glen Rd, NE corner
FINISH POINT: Highland Ave and Glen Rd
LENGTH: Approx. 2 1/2 hours
FOCUS: Historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY: Long walk, mostly on pavement
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West Toronto Junction -- SUNDAY, MAY 3 - 1:30 PM
A centre of industry and commerce linked to the Dundas Highway and the junction of several railway lines, this prosperous little town voted to ban the sale of alcohol in 1904. Find out why - and hear other stories of ‘the Junction' - on this tour along Dundas Street West.
LEADERS: Madeleine McDowell and West Toronto Junction
Historical Society
START POINT: NW corner of Runnymede Rd and Dundas St W
FINISH POINT: Keele St and Dundas St W
LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS: Historical, architectural
DIFFICULTY: Walk on sidewalks, some rough ground
Spacing is pleased to be the promoting sponsor of the Heritage Toronto walking tours
Photo courtesy of the West Toronto Junction Historical Societ
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