Heritage APRIL-JULY 2011 FREE WALKING TOURS Walks Sunday, June 5 – 1:30 PM SOUTH ROSEDALE Cavalry Train, CNE Camp between 1914 and 1918 (, Fonds 1244, Item 777J) This prestigious neighbourhood was named after the estate of FINISH POINT: Same as start point Sheriff William Botsford Jarvis and his wife Mary Powell, Sunday, June 26 – 1:30 PM Saturday, July 9 – 1:30 PM LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 hours FREE members of Toronto’s early-19th-century elite. Set amongst FOCUS: Historical, architectural, natural THE MANSIONS OF JARVIS STREET SMYTHE PARK: THE EVOLUTION wooded ravines, the area developed slowly due to its isolation NEW from the city and to various economic downturns. As a result, it DIFFICULTY: Long walk on pavement, hills and slopes By the 1880s, Jarvis Street had become one of the most OF A CREEK VALLEY boasts buildings representing a variety of 19th and 20th century fashionable streets in Toronto. Explore the architecture of Explore a section of Black Creek, a part of the architectural styles. Sunday, June 19 – 11:00 AM these grand homes and hear about some of the prominent watershed with pockets of wetlands, meadows and oak savannah. Torontonians connected to the street, such as E.J. Lennox, WALKING LEADERS: Janet Langdon and Elaine Campbell (in English); THE DANFORTH Hear stories of the explorers who passed this way, how the use Danièle Caloz, La Société d’histoire de Toronto the designer of ; the Massey family, owners of of the valley has changed through the years, of Olympic gold and (in French) The “Danforth” used to pass through open fi elds and market the farm equipment empire; and Oliver Mowat, a Father why race-car driver Mario Andretti visited the area in the 1960s. of Confederation. START POINT: Lawn in front of Rosedale Subway Station, gardens. Today we fi nd an interesting mix of structures and sites: LEADER: Madeleine McDowell E side of Yonge St from the home of William Peyton Hubbard, the fi rst African-Cana- LEADERS: David Parry, Janet Langdon START POINT: Jane St and Alliance Ave FINISH POINT: Ancroft Pl (near Sherbourne and Bloor Streets) dian member of , to the Music Hall Theatre. START POINT: SE corner of Jarvis and Isabella Streets TOURS (between St Clair Ave W and Eglinton Ave) LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours LEADER: Stephanie Thomas (2 blocks S of Bloor St) FINISH POINT: Same as start point FOCUS: Architectural, historical START POINT: City Adult Learning Centre, 1 Danforth Ave (south FINISH POINT: , Jarvis and Carlton Streets LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours APRIL-JULY 2011 DIFFICULTY: Long walk on sidewalks, some slopes side of Danforth, next to Prince Edward ) LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours FOCUS: Natural, historical west of Broadview Subway Station FOCUS: Architectural, historical DIFFICULTY: Park paths, rough ground, hills, footbridge Saturday, June 11 – 11:00 AM FINISH POINT: Danforth and Gough Avenues, just west of Pape Ave DIFFICULTY: Average walk on sidewalks NEW LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours Sunday, July 10 – 1:30 PM SCHOOL DAYS IN FOCUS: Historical, architectural Friday, July 1 – 10:30 AM DIFFICULTY: Long walk on pavement One hundred years ago, a school opened to serve the children DAY in the growing Bedford Park subdivision. Twenty-fi ve years later, WREATH LAYING CEREMONY In the 1800s, the area around Albion Road and Islington Ave was a new secondary school opened to the west. Celebrate the Thursday, June 23 – 7:00 PM the site of a farming village called Thistletown. Discover the anniversaries of Bedford Park School and Lawrence Park Join The Foundation to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad gems of an earlier time – 19th century farm buildings, early-20th- Collegiate – and explore the neighbourhoods in between. Workers in Canada and Heritage Toronto as we pay homage to century country homes, the fi rst public park in and LEADER: Janet Langdon Explore the history of the grounds that are now home to the the 17,000 Chinese pioneers who helped build the transcontinen- Toronto’s last working farm – that lie hidden amongst the START POINT: Front steps of Bedford Park Public School, Canadian National Exhibition. Once forested and the site of a tal railroad, and honour the over 4,000 Chinese who lost their suburbs and strip malls of North Etobicoke. 81 Ranleigh Ave (3 blocks NE of Yonge St and French fur-trading fort, they became a War of 1812 battleground lives during its construction. LEADER: Joanna Twitchin TD Canada Trust Lawrence Ave) before hosting agricultural fairs and modern trade shows. LOCATION: Chinese Railroad Workers Monument, North START POINT: Thistletown Multi-Service Centre, 925 Albion Rd, FINISH POINT: Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, LEADERS: Steve Collie and Exhibition Place Archives Linear Park, W of (Skydome), Albion Rd and Riverdale Dr 125 Chatsworth Dr START POINT: Dufferin Gate, Dufferin St, S of E of Spadina Ave, S of Front St FINISH POINT: Anga’s Farm and Nursery, 89 Bankfi eld Dr, is proud to support the LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 hours FINISH POINT: Princes’ Gate, near Strachan Ave N of Albion Rd and Bankfi eld Dr FOCUS: Historical, architectural, natural LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours Friday, July 1 – 1:00 PM LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours 2011 Heritage Toronto DIFFICULTY: Walk on pavement with some slopes and FOCUS: Historical, architectural FOCUS: Historical, architectural busy streets DIFFICULTY: Pavement, park grounds : 200 YEARS OF DIFFICULTY: Sidewalks, several hills Walks. LAKEFRONT DEVELOPMENT Saturday, June 18 – 10:00 AM Saturday, June 25 – 10:00 AM Explore the evolution and history of Fort York and the nearby We’re working together with ST. CLAIR WEST: , WEST TORONTO JUNCTION Lake shoreline from the early British colonial era COMING IN JUNE Heritage Toronto to make a difference OAKWOOD AND REGAL HEIGHTS to the present day. Free admission to Historic Fort York and A centre of industry and commerce linked to the Dundas free parking. WATCH FOR THE BROCHURE DESCRIBING www.heritagetoronto.org Highway and of several railway lines, this prosperous in our communities. Trace the history of this vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood LEADER: René Malagón, Historic Fort York little town voted to ban the sale of alcohol in 1904. Find out OUR JULY TO SEPTEMBER WALKS with stops at old aboriginal trails and encampments, sites of START POINT: Main (west) entrance of Historic Fort York, why – and hear other stories of “the Junction” – on this tour Program Sponsors pioneer settlements and country estates, and buildings and 100 Garrison Rd just N of Fort York Blvd. For more information, visit www.heritagetoronto.org along West. services created during the development boom of the early Meet beside the canteen (gift shop). 1900s. Includes a tour of the restored murals at Dufferin/St. Clair or call 416 338-3886. LEADERS: West Toronto Junction Historical Society FINISH POINT: Inside Fort York Branch, . START POINT: NW corner of Runnymede Rd and Dundas St W LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 hours LEADER: Barbara Myrvold, Toronto Public Library FINISH POINT: Keele St and Dundas St W FOCUS: Historical, natural, architectural START POINT: Dufferin/St Clair Library, 1625 Dufferin St, fi rst LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours DIFFICULTY: Stairs, hills and some rough ground block S of St Clair Ave W. Meet in Reading FOCUS: Historical, architectural FPO Garden, on S side of the library. DIFFICULTY: Walk on sidewalks, some rough ground Cover photo: Jarvis Street ca. 1893 (City of Toronto Archives, Series 376, File 1, Item 23) Heritage MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION APRIL-JULY 2011 Toronto Saturday, May 14 – 1:30 PM FREE WALKING TOURS Inquiries Please complete, fax or mail to: PARC PARK T: 416.338.1338 Heritage Toronto Walks [email protected] Historic St. Lawrence Hall Thursday, April 28 – 7:00 PM NEW Explore the history of Downsview and its transformation from a Or join online at 157 East, 3rd Floor military base into one of Canada’s unique urban parks. Learn www.heritagetoronto.org Toronto, ON M5C 1G9 HOW THE RAILWAYS SHAPED TORONTO about the natural features of the Park and visit some of the F: 416.392.1772 historic buildings that have been refurbished for modern use. Illustrated Lecture LEADER: staff WELCOME On May 16, 1853 the fi rst passenger train steamed out of Toronto START POINT: Discovery Centre, 35 Carl Hall Rd, Downsview Yes I would like to be a Heritage from a wooden depot that was located just east of present-day Park. Look for the green circular sign above . Over the next century, the railways had a profound the door. Toronto Member at the level indicated below: Welcome to the 17th year of Heritage Toronto’s free impact on the geography of Toronto and helped transform the FINISH POINT: Same as start point Renewal New Member neighbourhood walking tours. city into the commercial centre of Canada. See rare images and LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 hours animations that illustrate how the railways formed and altered FOCUS: Natural, historical, architectural Have you ever wondered about the story behind that old building ______Student $30 Toronto’s built and natural landscape over the last century and a DIFFICULTY: Long walk on pavement, some rough on the corner, how that stretch of creek valley became a park, or ______Individual $55 half. And discover the role that St. Lawrence Hall played in ground, hills whether someone famous once lived in your neighbourhood? railway history! ______Dual/Family $70 Whether you’re interested in learning more about Toronto’s For a map of the site and transit information, SPEAKER: Derek Boles, Toronto Railway Historical Associa- architecture, exploring our natural heritage or hearing stories of visit www.downsviewpark.ca or call 416-952-2222. ______Senior (60 yrs+) $30 tion, author of Toronto’s Railway Heritage the diverse residents who came before, we’ve got a Heritage LOCATION: St. Lawrence Hall, 3rd Floor – Great Hall ______Non-Resident $45 Toronto Walk for you! British immigrants standing on the ‘ of sighs’ crossing from the second Union Sunday, May 15 – 1:30 PM Group of women in , 1913 157 King St E at Jarvis St Station to Simcoe St., ca. 1911 (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 102) (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 381A) $ ______Donation enclosed to support Heritage Toronto The Walks are researched, designed and led by local historians, AGINCOURT VILLAGE (Income Tax Receipts are issued for donations $10 or more.) community groups and professionals, who volunteer their time Saturday, April 30 – 1:30 PM $ ______Total Enclosed Discover the Edwardian buildings and streetscapes and the and energy. Covering all areas of the city, our walk leaders bring Please call for information on Association Membership MADISON AVENUE Saturday, May 7 – 1:30 PM natural heritage of Agincourt Village, a commercial and Saturday, June 4 – 1:30 PM Toronto’s past to life. HIDDEN TREASURES IN NORTH ROSEDALE transportation hub in the early 20th century when this part of THE HOWARDS OF HIGH PARK I prefer my donation to be anonymous Explore the grandeur of the ‘Annex,’ a late-19th-century northern Scarborough was ‘out in the country’! subdivision known for its Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival Discover the story-fi lled history of North Rosedale, a secluded Explore the lives of John Howard, one of the fi rst architects to NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED architectural styles. Hear about entrepreneur Simeon Janes’ LEADERS: Sharyn Devine, Donald Smith residential neighbourhood in midtown Toronto. The site of a golf START POINT: Agincourt Jr Public School, 29 Lockie Ave, come to York (1832) and the founder of High Park, and his wife NAME TO APPEAR ON MEMBERSHIP CARD original plans for the area, as well as some of the people who course and lacrosse grounds in the late 1800s, the area became Jemima, on this stroll round the gardens of Colborne Lodge The Heritage Toronto Walks program runs from April until have lived on Madison Ave. Join us afterwards for a visit to the 2 blocks N of Sheppard and Midland. Meet in home to Lieutenant Governors and other luminaries, living in parking lot. and vicinity. September. We publish the schedule in a brochure and a nearby City of Toronto Archives, where we can see records about houses built in a mix of architectural styles. SECOND NAME (DUAL/FAMILY MEMBERS) summer/fall brochure. We recommend you wear comfortable the development of the ‘Annex’ and enjoy the exhibit “A New FINISH POINT: Across from Agincourt School LEADER: Catherine Raven, Colborne Lodge Museum shoes, bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. We hold Lease on Life: Rental Housing in 20th century Toronto.” LEADERS: Kim Moritsugu, Ed Freeman LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours START POINT: Colborne Lodge, Colborne Lodge Dr, north of START POINT: NE corner of Beaumont Rd and Glen Rd. FOCUS: Historical, architectural, natural The Queensway. Meet at Lodge entrance sign by our walks rain or shine! LEADER: Ed Freeman ADDRESS Contact TTC for details about #75 Sherbourne DIFFICULTY: Long walk on sidewalks the parking lot. START POINT: NW corner of Bloor St W and Madison Ave ABOUT HERITAGE TORONTO or #82 Rosedale buses. FINISH POINT: Park Superintendent’s Cottage, about 5 minutes FINISH POINT: City of Toronto Archives, 255 Spadina Rd, FINISH POINT: Highland Ave and Glen Rd walk south of The Grenadier Restaurant, Heritage Toronto is a charitable organization that works with the N of Dupont Subway Station Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE LENGTH: Approx. 2 to 2 1/2 hours Colborne Lodge Dr citizens of Toronto to advocate for, preserve and promote our LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours FOCUS: Historical, architectural 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours city’s rich heritage. Through partnerships with local community FOCUS: Architectural, natural, historical DIFFICULTY: Long walk, mostly on pavement, some slopes FOCUS: Historical, architectural, natural E-MAIL ADDRESS (for e-newsletter) groups and volunteers, Heritage Toronto works to heighten DIFFICULTY: Average walk on sidewalks awareness of our shared history through city-wide programs Toronto-Dominion Centre, 54th Floor DIFFICULTY: Rough park ground, stairs (down), and hills such as free neighbourhood walking tours, an annual heritage Sunday, May 8 – 10:00 AM Sunday, May 1 – 1:30 PM Join Heritage Toronto, TD Bank Group and Cadillac Fairview for DAY PHONE awards program, a heritage plaques and markers program, OLD TOWN Saturday, June 4 – 1:30 PM lectures and exhibits. TERRA COTTA DESIGN IN TORONTO’S an escorted tour of the TD boardrooms, one of Canada’s best preserved 1960s corporate interiors, and gain a new appreciation CABBAGETOWN PEOPLE: HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE This fascinating area is where Toronto developed beyond a NEW DATE OF BIRTH D D / M M / Y Y INTERESTED IN SHOWING YOUR SUPPORT? military post, beginning in the early 1800s. Some of our most of . Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, MORE STORIES this International Style tower set a standard for urban develop- (To qualify for Senior rate please provide your date of birth) Consider becoming a member of Heritage Toronto or making a Terra cotta, a once-popular clay building product used in design remarkable buildings are here, including Canada’s oldest ment in Toronto. Discover the exquisite architectural details of Since its beginnings in the 1830s as an immigrant reception donation in support of the Heritage Toronto Walks program, and construction, has long been out of fashion. Fortunately, bank building and the Flatiron Building. Condominiums have PAYMENT OPTIONS the boardroom, see some of TD Bank Group’s art collection and neighbourhood, Cabbagetown has been home to an amazing using the form attached to this brochure or through our many fi ne examples still exist in Toronto. Toronto’s fi rst skyscrap- recently joined quaint shops, restored warehouses, and group of personalities. Hear new stories about some of those explore the skyscrapers. Cheque (payable to Heritage Toronto) MasterCard VISA website. For more information, visit www.heritagetoronto.org ers, erected in the 19th century and early 20th century, provide Toronto’s Anglican cathedral. who lived in Cabbagetown. or telephone 416 338-0684. the backdrop for this tour. LOCATION: Toronto-Dominion Centre, 66 Wellington St W. LEADER: Marta O’Brien LEADERS: Cabbagetown Preservation Association LEADER: Steve Collie Located in the block bounded by King, START POINT: St James Park, King St E and Church St, START POINT: NE corner of Parliament and Winchester Streets CARD NUMBER EXPIRY MM/YY For weekly updates about the walks, call the Heritage Toronto START POINT: King and Toronto Streets, 2 blocks E of Yonge St, Wellington, Bay and York Streets. just E of the fountain FINISH POINT: Parliament and Amelia Streets Information Line at 416 338-3886. across from King Edward Hotel DOORS OPEN TORONTO is a celebration of the City’s built FINISH POINT: Berczy Park, Front St E and Scott St, LENGTH: Approx. 1 1/2 to 2 hours FINISH POINT: Yonge and Queen Streets heritage. Visit buildings not normally open to the public – W of the Flatiron Building FOCUS: Historical NAME ON CARD TRAVELLING BY PUBLIC TRANSIT? LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours 1 absolutely free! Doors Open is a signature program of the LENGTH: Approx. 1 /2 hours DIFFICULTY: Average walk on pavement For information on TTC routes, schedules and service, FOCUS: Architectural, historical FOCUS: Architectural, historical City of Toronto Culture Division. For more information, call 416 393-4636 or visit www.ttc.ca. DIFFICULTY: Long walk on sidewalks DIFFICULTY: Walk on pavement, park grounds visit www.toronto.ca/doorsopen. More walks on reverse... SIGNATURE Charitable Registration No.: 11926 6609 RR 0001