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St. Clair West: Streetcars, Artists’ Colonies and More — SATURDAY, MAY 9 @ 1:30 PM<\/strong>
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\nIn the late 1800s, artist Marmaduke Matthews started an artists’ colony on a wooded hill overlooking Bathurst St. and Davenport Rd. In the fall of 2008, history repeated itself when Artscape launched a new haven for artists nearby, in long-vacant streetcar barns. Explore these two enclaves, as well as some of the other treasures in this St. Clair West neighbourhood.
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LEADER:<\/strong> Councillor Joe Mihevc and Wychwood Heights BIA
\nSTART POINT:<\/strong> Wells Hill Park, 1 block east of Bathurst & St Clair Ave W, near south entrance to St Clair West Subway Station
\nFINISH POINT:<\/strong> Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St, 2 blocks south of St Clair Ave W
\nLENGTH:<\/strong> Approx. 2 to 2 1\/2 hours
\nFOCUS:<\/strong> Historical, architectural
\nDIFFICULTY:<\/strong> Pavement and park grounds, hills, slopes and some rough ground<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Wellington Place Neighbourhood — SUNDAY, MAY 10 @ 1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The diversity of Toronto’s roles since its founding in 1793 are reflected in this vibrant downtown neighbourhood – evidence of our military past, Victorian residences, and buildings from the era as a manufacturing centre. See how the Wellington Place neighbourhood has successfully adapted to 200 years of changes.<\/em><\/p>\n

LEADER:<\/strong> Marta O’Brien
\nSTART POINT:<\/strong> NE corner of Victoria Memorial Square, Wellington St W at Portland St, just east of Bathurst
\nFINISH POINT:<\/strong> Bathurst and Adelaide Streets
\nLENGTH:<\/strong> Approx. 2 hours
\nFOCUS:<\/strong> Architectural, historical
\nDIFFICULTY:<\/strong> Average walk on sidewalks<\/em><\/p>\n

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Spacing is pleased to be the promoting sponsor of the Heritage Toronto walking tours<\/a>. All walks are free, and no reservations are required.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of City of Toronto Archives, Series 71, Item 3253 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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