When Moore Park was annexed to the City in 1912, it was a sparsely populated country retreat used by Torontonians seeking fresh air on the escarpment. Real estate developers could see its potential and in two decades, it evolved from fields and woodland to a fully developed suburb.

By the 1880s, Jarvis Street had become one of the most fashionable streets in Toronto. We'll explore the architecture of these grand homes and hear about some of the prominent Torontonians connected to the street, such as E.J. Lennox, the designer of Old City Hall; the Massey family, owners of the farm equipment empire; and Oliver Mowat, a Father of Confederation.

On May 16, 1853, the first passenger train steamed out of Toronto from a wooden depot located close to the eastern entrance of the present Union Station. Over the course of the next century, the railways were to have a profound impact on the city. This walk explores the railways' influence on downtown Toronto, with an emphasis on the Railway Lands and the old CPR John Street roundhouse.

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Winding, tree-lined Indian Road began as an Aboriginal trail. Today this street and nearby Indian Grove boast fine examples of both Edwardian Classical and Arts & Crafts architecture, the latter thanks primarily to Toronto architect Eden Smith, who designed homes for himself and others as part of his plan to develop an artists' colony here.

Terra cotta, a once-popular clay building product used in design and construction, has long been out of fashion. Fortunately, many fine examples still exist in Toronto. Toronto's first skyscrapers, erected in the 19th century and early 20th century, provide the backdrop for this tour.

This prestigious neighbourhood was named after the estate of Sheriff William Botsford Jarvis and his wife Mary Powell, members of Toronto's early 19th century elite. Set amongst wooded ravines, the area developed slowly due to its isolation from the city and to various economic downturns. As a result, it boasts buildings representing a variety of 19th and 20th century architectural styles.