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Union Station and the Railway Lines (NEW!) – SATURDAY, JULY 11 @ 11:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Railway Lands around Union Station have undergone several dramatic transformations since 1853, when the first passenger train steamed out of Toronto. Explore Toronto’s railway heritage, culminating with a ride on the John Street Roundhouse turntable at the Toronto Railway Heritage Centre.<\/em><\/p>\n

Leader<\/strong>: Derek Boles, Toronto Railway Historical Association
\nStart Point<\/strong>: East side of Union Station GO Bus Terminal, Yonge St and The Esplanade
\nFinish Point<\/strong>: The Roundhouse, Rees St and Bremner Blvd
\nLength<\/strong>: Approx. 2 hours
\nWalk Difficulty<\/strong>: some stairs, long walks on sidewalks
\nFocus<\/strong>: historical, architectural<\/p>\n

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The Queen’s Park Stroll – SATURDAY, JULY 11 @ 1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the history of our provincial Legislative Building and the fascinating monuments that surround it. Free 30 minute tours of the interior of the Legislature are also available before and after the tour of the grounds (call 416-325-7500 for details).
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Leader<\/strong>: Legislative Assembly Staff
\nStart Point<\/strong>: Front steps of the Legislative Building, north of Queen’s Park Subway Station
\nFinish Point<\/strong>: East entrance of Legislative Building
\nLength<\/strong>: Approx. 1 \u00bd hours
\nWalk Difficulty<\/strong>: easy walk on pavement and rough park ground
\nFocus<\/strong>: historical, architectural<\/p>\n

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The University of Toronto – Downtown Campus – SUNDAY, JULY 12 @ 11:15 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University of Toronto traces its roots back to King’s College, an Anglican college established in 1827. Explore the early history of Canada’s largest university and the eclectic collection of buildings that help illustrate its past.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Leader<\/strong>: University of Toronto Visitors Centre
\nStart Point<\/strong>: Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre, 25 King’s College Circle (S end of Knox College)
\nFinish Point<\/strong>: St. Michael’s College, Queen’s Park and Wellesley St
\nLength<\/strong>: Approx. 1 \u00bd hours
\nWalk Difficulty<\/strong>: some stairs, average walk
\nFocus<\/strong>: historical, architectural<\/div>\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 from the Toronto Archives (Series 372, Subseries 79, Item 50)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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