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Agincourt Village (NEW!) – SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover Agincourt Village, an early 20th century transportation and commercial hub, that has survived among the suburbs built after World War II in northern Scarborough.<\/em><\/p>\n

Leader<\/strong>: Sharyn Devine, Donald Smith
\nStart Point<\/strong>: Agincourt School, 29 Lockie Ave, 2 blocks N of Sheppard and Midland. Meet in parking lot.
\nFinish Point<\/strong>: Across from Agincourt School
\nLength<\/strong>: Approx. 2 hours
\nWalk Difficulty<\/strong>: long walk on sidewalks
\nFocus<\/strong>: historical, architectural, natural<\/p>\n

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Town to Park: Avenue Road to Rosehill Reservoir – SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 @ 1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walk St. Clair Avenue, originally the north border of what was “Concession II from the Bay.” Learn about the land formations of the area and see a variety of monuments, statues and architectural styles.
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Leader<\/strong>: Ed Freeman
\nStart Point<\/strong>: Glen Gould Parkette, NW corner of Avenue Rd and St Clair Ave
\nFinish Point<\/strong>: St Clair Subway Station, Pleasant Blvd entrance
\nLength<\/strong>: Approx. 2 hours
\nWalk Difficulty<\/strong>: some slopes, mostly pavement
\nFocus<\/strong>: historical, architectural, natural<\/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 from the Toronto Archives<\/a> (Fonds 1568, File 1568, Item 517n)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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