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.
Discover the Edwardian buildings and streetscapes and the natural heritage of Agincourt Village, a commercial and transportation hub in the early 20th century when this part of northern Scarborough was 'out in the country'!
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.