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Hidden Treasures in North Rosedale — SATURDAY, MAY 2 — 1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Discover the story-filled history of North Rosedale, a secluded residential neighbourhood in midtown Toronto. The site of a golf course and lacrosse grounds in the late 1800s, the area became home to Lieutenant Governors and other luminaries, living in houses built in a mix of architectural styles. <\/em><\/p>\n

LEADERS:<\/strong> Kim Moritsugu, Ed Freeman
\nSTART POINT:<\/strong> Beaumont Rd and Glen Rd, NE corner
\nFINISH POINT:<\/strong> Highland Ave and Glen Rd
\nLENGTH:<\/strong> Approx. 2 1\/2 hours
\nFOCUS: <\/strong>Historical, architectural
\nDIFFICULTY:<\/strong> Long walk, mostly on pavement <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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West Toronto Junction — SUNDAY, MAY 3 – 1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

A centre of industry and commerce linked to the Dundas Highway and the junction of several railway lines, this prosperous little town voted to ban the sale of alcohol in 1904. Find out why – and hear other stories of \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcthe Junction’ – on this tour along Dundas Street West. <\/em><\/p>\n

LEADERS: <\/strong>Madeleine McDowell and West Toronto Junction
\nHistorical Society
\nSTART POINT:<\/strong> NW corner of Runnymede Rd and Dundas St W
\nFINISH POINT:<\/strong> Keele St and Dundas St W
\nLENGTH:<\/strong> Approx. 2 hours
\nFOCUS:<\/strong> Historical, architectural
\nDIFFICULTY:<\/strong> Walk on sidewalks, some rough ground<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Spacing is pleased to be the promoting sponsor of the Heritage Toronto walking tours<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of the West Toronto Junction Historical Societ <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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