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Riverdale Homes and People – SATURDAY, JUNE 13 @ 1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore an old and historically significant neighbourhood and hear stories about life east of the Don River.\u00a0 See a variety of homes–from one of the city’s oldest houses to the home away from home for some, the Don Jail.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Leader<\/strong>: Gerald Whyte, Riverdale Historical Society
\nStart Point<\/strong>: Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street.\u00a0 Meet at the Heritage Toronto plaque, just north of the Riverdale Public Library (370 Broadview Avenue)
\nFinish Point<\/strong>: Broadview and Riverdale Avenue
\nLength<\/strong>: Approx. 1 \u00bd hours
\nWalk Difficulty<\/strong>: walks on sidewalks, some rough ground<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A Symphony of Clay, Stone, Metal and Glass (NEW!) – SUNDAY, JUNE 14 @ 1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The earth has been a treasure house of resources and inspiration for Toronto builders and artists.\u00a0 Explore the many uses of materials in building, decorating and enhancing on this tour in downtown Toronto.<\/em><\/p>\n

Leader<\/strong>: Ed Freeman
\nStart Point<\/strong>: Courtyard south of 205 Yonge Street, just north of Yonge and Queen Streets
\nFinish Point<\/strong>: Bay and Front Streets
\nLength<\/strong>: Approx. 1 \u00bd to 2 hours
\nWalk Difficulty<\/strong>: pavement, average walk on sidewalks<\/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 the Toronto Archives<\/a> (Subseries 41, item 137) <\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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