avenue road
This Weekend's Walks
Agincourt Village and Avenue Road to Rosehill Reservoir
Saturday, August 15 - 1:30pm
Agincourt Village
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.
Leaders: Sharyn Devine, Donald Smith
Start Point: Agincourt School, 29 Lockie Ave, 2 blocks N of Sheppard and Midland. Meet in parking lot.
Finish Point: Across from Agincourt School
Length: Approx. 2 hours
Walk Difficulty: long walk on sidewalks
Focus: historical, architectural, natural
Sunday, August 16 - 1:30pm
Town to Park: Avenue Road to Rosehill Reservoir
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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Marta O'Brien explores apartment architecture
Long before luxurious condos and penthouses, Toronto architects and developers tried to make apartment living appealing through beautiful architecture. Some of the most opulent buildings were erected beginning in the late 1920s along Avenue Road, halfway between Davenport and St. Clair. This article will focus on four of my favourite examples.