Sun. August 26, 2012 11 AM.
The Royal Alexandra Theatre,
anchor of the Theatre District, celebrates its 105th birthday on August 26th.
Hear the story of the theatre and explore the multi-layered history of
the surrounding neighbourhood.
Start Point: Simcoe Park, just E of the CBC Broadcast Centre and across from the Toronto Convention Centre (Front St W)
Map
This walk is FREE. No reservations required. Just show up at the start point.
Dogs and children 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 2 blocks from the
start point.
Official description at Heritage Toronto.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Simcoe Day weekend hike
Sunday, August 5 - 2 PM - Rosedale and its Creeks
An afternoon ramble for the Toronto Field Naturalists. Some history, some nature. I have family ties to Rosedale and spent time there as a kid.
TYPE OF WALK: Heritage
MEET AT: Rosedale Station (outside)
BRING: binoculars
DURATION: 2-3 hours.
END: Sherbourne Station (Not circular)
DIFFICULTY: Steep hills
View map
TFN guidelines ask that walkers do not bring pets, particularly dogs.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
An afternoon ramble for the Toronto Field Naturalists. Some history, some nature. I have family ties to Rosedale and spent time there as a kid.
TYPE OF WALK: Heritage
MEET AT: Rosedale Station (outside)
BRING: binoculars
DURATION: 2-3 hours.
END: Sherbourne Station (Not circular)
DIFFICULTY: Steep hills
View map
TFN guidelines ask that walkers do not bring pets, particularly dogs.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Toronto's Fire Halls and Great Fires, a Jane's Walk
Saturday, May 5, 2012
4:30 PM
Free
Part of Jane's Walk Weekend, 2012
From the moment the first buildings were constructed and new settlers began heating their food and lighting candles inside, the threat of fire was always present. To fight those fires, citizens were recruited, equipment was fashioned, laws were written and halls were built to hold the equipment. To this day, the placement, design and activities of Toronto's firehalls have become drawing cards in every neighbourhood they're found. Come and hear the story of the early halls and the roles they played in Toronto's fire history.
Stops include:
* Site of 1st and 2nd Parliament Buildings that burned down
* Berkeley Street Firehall
* Firehall #333 (formerly #5)
* Site where Great Fire of 1849 started
* Lombard Street Firehall
* Site of York's first fire hall
* Court House Square
* Site of Bay Street Firehall
* Site where Great Fire of 1904 started
Meet at the southwest corner of Parliament St. and Front St. E. (Map) Outdoor only. Not a circular route.
4:30 PM
Free
Part of Jane's Walk Weekend, 2012
From the moment the first buildings were constructed and new settlers began heating their food and lighting candles inside, the threat of fire was always present. To fight those fires, citizens were recruited, equipment was fashioned, laws were written and halls were built to hold the equipment. To this day, the placement, design and activities of Toronto's firehalls have become drawing cards in every neighbourhood they're found. Come and hear the story of the early halls and the roles they played in Toronto's fire history.
Stops include:
* Site of 1st and 2nd Parliament Buildings that burned down
* Berkeley Street Firehall
* Firehall #333 (formerly #5)
* Site where Great Fire of 1849 started
* Lombard Street Firehall
* Site of York's first fire hall
* Court House Square
* Site of Bay Street Firehall
* Site where Great Fire of 1904 started
Meet at the southwest corner of Parliament St. and Front St. E. (Map) Outdoor only. Not a circular route.
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