School Days in North Toronto

Sat. June 11, 11:00 AM.

One hundred years ago, a school opened to serve the children in the growing Bedford Park subdivision. Twenty-five years later, a new secondary school opened to the west. Celebrate the anniversaries of Bedford Park School and Lawrence Park Collegiate -- and explore the neighbourhoods in between.

START POINT: Front steps of Bedford Park Public School, 81 Ranleigh Ave (3 blocks NE of Yonge St and Lawrence Ave)

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Dogs ARE welcome on this walk.
Bicyclists, please note that the sidewalks are narrow so consider parking your bike along the route. The end point is only about 1 KM from the start point.

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The Mansions of Jarvis Street

Sun. June 26, 1:30 PM.
By the 1880s, Jarvis Street had become one of the most fashionable streets in Toronto. Explore the architecture of these grand homes and hear about some of the prominent Torontonians connected to the street, such as E.J. Lennox, the designer of Old City Hall; the Massey family, owners of the farm equipment empire; and Oliver Mowat, a Father of Confederation.

START POINT: SE corner of Jarvis and Isabella Streets (2 blocks S of Bloor St)

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Dogs ARE welcome on this walk.
Bicyclists, please note that the sidewalks are narrow so consider parking your bike along the route. The end point is only about 1 KM from the start point.

Heritage Toronto description