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This Weekend's Walks

August 13, 2009 - 12:35pm
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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.

The Scarborough Archives - 1894

Original Photo: 

Scarborough Archives, formerly the W.J.Morrish Store and residence, built 1890 and opened January 1891. Picture taken July 1894.

Later photo taken after restoration work in 2007.

After Photo: 

Scarborough Centennial Celebrations - 1896

Original Photo: 

Scarborough Centennial celebrations on Thomson farm, June, 1896. The site is now Thomson Memorial Park.

Text submitted by Rick Schofield