In 2010, Heritage Toronto is celebrating its 16th year of free historic walking tours. Held most weekends throughout May to October, Heritage Toronto Walks are a great way for residents and visitors alike to discover the people, places, events and stories of Toronto. New walks that are part of the schedule this year include St. Clair West: Earlscourt, Oakwood and Regal Heights and The Village of Humber Bay, with more to come in the July to October schedule, which will be available in June.Heritage Toronto Walks is a true community project. The tours are researched, designed and led by local historians, groups and professionals from across the city, who volunteer their time and energy. Walks are free and no reservations are required in order to attend.
This years April to July schedule includes tours of:
Saturday, May 8 St. Clair West: Earlscourt, Oakwood and Regal Heights
Sunday, May 9 West Toronto Junction
Saturday, May 15 Along the Boardwalk of Humber Bay
Sunday, May 16 Agincourt Village
Sunday, May 16 Atop the Davenport Hill in the 1920s
Saturday, June 5 South Rosedale
Sunday, June 6 Eglinton: From Woodland to Yonge and Eligible
Sunday, June 6 Parc Downsview Park
Saturday, June 12 Exploring Rural Willow Dale
Sunday, June 13 Beaconsfield Village
Saturday, June 19 The Village of Humber Bay
Sunday, June 20 Campus and Cosmos: Astronomy in Toronto
Saturday, June 26 Leslieville
Sunday, June 27 Atop the Davenport Hill in the 1920s
Thursday, July 1 Fort York: 200 Years of Lakefront Development
Saturday, July 3 Fringe Festival Sites
Sunday, July 4 Historic Moore Park
Saturday, July 10 The Township of York
Sunday, July 11 Torontos Railway Heritage
Saturday, July 17 The Queens Park Stroll
Sunday, July 18 The Splendour That Was Sherbourne Street
For full descriptions of Heritage Toronto Walks, please visit www.heritagetoronto.org or call the Heritage Toronto Information Line at 416 338-3886. The Heritage Toronto Walks Program is generously supported by TD Canada Trust.
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