Date of the Walk: SATURDAY, JUNE 20 – 10:00 AM
Leslieville: In the mid 1800s, gardener George Leslie began a plant nursery business near the shores of Ashbridges Bay. Hear about his contribution to Toronto’s forest and gardens as well as stories of some of the other residents and businesses of this one-time postal village.
LEADER: Joanne Doucette
START POINT: Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St E, just west of Woodfield Rd
FINISH POINT: Leslie Grove Park, Queen St E at Jones Ave
LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS: Historical, architectural, natural
DIFFICULTY: Pavement, park grounds, one long slope
After the tour, join Heritage Toronto and local residents at Leslie Grove Park at 12 noon for a Heritage Toronto plaque presentation in celebration of George Leslie.
Date of Walk: SUNDAY, JUNE 21 – 1:30 PM
Campus and Cosmos: Astronomy in Toronto
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s development of the telescope and the International Year of Astronomy with this tour exploring Toronto’s astronomical heritage. Hear about the people and organizations who have contributed to the development of astronomy in Toronto, an international centre
for astronomical research and education, on this stroll around the University of Toronto area.
LEADER: John Percy, University of Toronto
START POINT: Bloor St W and Devonshire Place (near Varsity Stadium)
FINISH POINT: St George St and Russell Ave, 1 block north of College St
LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours
FOCUS: Natural, historical
DIFFICULTY: Average walk on lawn, pavement, some rough ground
