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Honorary Host - Councillor Frances Nunziata, York South-Weston

Weston still retains a small town atmosphere. Hear about the people who settled here, from the early 1800s on, and created the former town now celebrating the completion of Phase 1 of the Weston Heritage Conservation District.

Yorkville was the first village to be annexed by the City of Toronto, in 1883. Explore the history of this one-time village of breweries and brickyards, which evolved into a ‘bedroom' community and is now an upscale shopping and residential area.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WALK IS NOW CANCELLED
We are planning to reschedule to walk in 2009.

In his novel Consolation, author Michael Redhill imagined the lives of immigrant Jem Hallam in 1850s Toronto and Professor David Hollis in the city of the 1990s. Visit some of the sites from 1856, then travel forward to the present as the author explores our attitudes towards preservation of the past.

Toronto's important roles since its founding in 1793 are reflected in this vibrant downtown neighbourhood - evidence of our military past, Victorian residences, and buildings from the era as a diverse manufacturing centre. See how the area has successfully adapted to 200 years of changes.

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.

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Explore the history and evolution of Fort York, the Garrison Common and the nearby Lake Ontario shoreline from the early British colonial era to the present day. Hear about the origins of the Fort, the fortification of the harbour, and subsequent developments of this vital area. Free admission to Fort York following tour and free parking.

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Besides collecting the usual photographs and documents about the site, the archivist of the Canadian National Exhibition has been the recipient of ghost stories - told to her by Exhibition Place staff. Visit the sites and hear the stories about some of the ghostly events that have been in the making for the last 200 years.

Nestled between High Park and the Humber valley, Swansea's tree canopy and cottage-like housing have enabled it to maintain a country-like atmosphere within the bustling city. Discover the history and geography of the north-east portion of this community.

Explore 800 years of settlement in Scarborough - from a long-lost Iroquoiian village, through 19th century farmhouses to the suburban explosion after W.W. II. After the walk, visit the Harvest Festival at the Scarborough Museum.