Southeast Rosedale - Castle Frank to Glen Road

Sunday, June 16 – 1:30 PM
NEW!!

Much of southeast Rosedale was once part of a neighbourhood laid out by Edgar Jarvis in the 1870s. Learn about the homes and notable sites in Edgar's Rosedale.


I'm very excited to add for 2013 the pocket of Rosedale that features homes atop the Don Valley bluff. We'll get as far north as the Glen Road (automobile) bridge and end at the Glen Road footbridge. Heritage Toronto hasn't covered this part of the neighbourhood in over a decade and it's long overdue for a revisit.

START POINT:          Castle Frank Subway Station, Bloor St E between Parliament St and Bayview Ave.  Meet on lawn on the north side of station. No reservations required. Just show up at the start point.

FINISH POINT:          Glen Rd footbridge (Near E entrance of Sherbourne Station)

LENGTH:                    Approx. 1 ½ hours
FOCUS:                      Architectural, historical
DIFFICULTY:              Average walk on sidewalks, some small slopes

This year we're asking everyone to pay what you can with a suggestion of $5/walk.

http://heritagetoronto.org/event/southeast-rosedale-castle-frank-to-glen-road/

The Royal Alexandra Theatre and its neighbourhood

Sun. August 25, 11 AM.

The Royal Alexandra Theatre,
anchor of the Theatre District, celebrates its 106th birthday on August 26th.
 Hear the story of the theatre and explore the multi-layered history of
the surrounding neighbourhood.

With developments slated for "Restaurant Row" on the south side of King, west of John St, and for "Mirvish Way" on the north side, east of John, catch this walk NOW, while the heritage buildings still stand. It breaks my heart that so many 19th and Edwardian structures are slated for partial or total demolition.

Tour Start Point: Simcoe Park, just E of the CBC Broadcast Centre and across from the Toronto Convention Centre (Front St W)

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This year we're asking everyone to pay what you can with a suggestion of $5/walk. 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.

The full brochure for 2013 is here:
http://heritagetoronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/HT_TourBrochureelectronics.pdf

The Splendour That Was Sherbourne Street

Sun. May 12, 11:00 AM.

In the 1880s, Sherbourne Street was one of the most fashionable streets in Toronto. Glimpses of its noble past survive in its architecture*, grand homes built for wealthy businessmen, and imposing churches.

Again for Heritage Toronto, I'm co-leading this with Dave Parry, a professional tour guide. We're talking about Sherbourne's history and the changes it's seen.

START POINT: Church yard in front of Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Sherbourne St., just south of Sherbourne subway station.

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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.

This year we're asking everyone to pay what you can with a suggestion of $5/walk.

More details are on the Heritage Toronto website:
http://heritagetoronto.org/programs/tours/walks/ 

Scroll half-way down to see the description.

The full brochure is here:
http://heritagetoronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/HT_TourBrochureelectronics.pdf

School Days by the Ravines of North Toronto

Sun. May 5, 10:30 AM.

For over one hundred years, North Toronto kids have been educated beside, in and because of the ravines cutting through the neighbourhood. Come and hear the histories of the schools along the Burke Brook Ravine system and experiences of kids who cut through those ravines for school.

The tour will combine some documented histories, anecdotes gathered from alumni and some lost rivers knowledge.

START POINT: SW corner of Lawrence Ave W. and Chatsworth Drive (North parking lot of Lawrence Park Collegiate

Look for this to find us: Multi-coloured, oversized top-hat.

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End Location: Entrance to Lawrence TTC station, a 12 minute walk back to the start point.

Public Transit Directions: From Lawrence station (Yonge line), take the 52 west to Elm Rd, From Lawrence W stn (Spadina line), take the 52 east to Chatsworth Dr.

Accessibility:

• Curbs or steps (not wheelchair accessible)
• Uneven terrain
• Steep / arduous
• Dogs welcome
• We will descend into a ravine that's not wheelchair/walker accessible.

Parking Availability: Some parking on sidestreets around school.

Jane's Walk description