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The third annual DOORS OPEN TORONTO is only 5 and half weeks away and we have
over 100 buildings confirmed. This year we are holding a few warm-up events
on the weekends leading up to the big DOORS OPEN TORONTO celebration on May 25
and May 26. I am pleased to present 4 special tours developed specially for the
DOORS OPEN TORONTO project. Hope to see you there.
Gothic Toronto - A Walking Tour
Sunday, May 5 - 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Gothic was the leading architectural style in western Europe between the 12th
and 15th centuries. Strangely, it became the style of choice for much of 19th
century Toronto. Tour leader, Peter Coffman, will discuss why our forebearers
worked so hard to recreate medieval England in Victorian Toronto. Meet in front
of the main entrance of University College, in the centre of the St. George
Campus University of Toronto. Rain or shine. Moderate difficulty. Wheelchair
accessible. Free.
Don Valley Communities: Todmorden and Doncaster - A Walking Tour
Saturday, May 11 - 10 am to Noon
Discover the early history of the Doncaster and Todmorden villages, from
Simcoe's arrival and the establishment of the mills, to the Taylor's
pre-eminence in the area. Includes historical anecdotes, geological information
on the Don Valley and Brickworks, as well as architectural features. Meet one
block west of the Broadview subway station, on the southside of Bloor Street in
the parkette by the viaduct. Rain or shine. Moderate difficulty. Tickets: $2,
includes admission to Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum. For more information
call 416-396-2819.
From Glaciers to Condos: 9,000 Years of Toronto's Shoreline
A Walking Tour of the Fort York Neighbourhood
Sunday, May 12 - 2 to 3:30 pm
Explore the evolution and history of the Fort York Garrison Reserve, the Niagara
neighbourhood, and the changing Toronto shoreline from the glacial era to the
present day. Learn about the origins of Fort York, the fortification of the
harbour, local railway & road building, and the subsequent industrial and
recreational history of this vital waterfront area. Discover the surprising
blend of past and present in the landscape surrounding the fort. Meet at Fort
York's Canteen, main entrance, at the end of Garrison Road, which runs off Fleet
Street. Rain or shine. Moderate difficulty. Free. Participants will enjoy
complimentary admission to the fort following the tour. Free parking.
Mike Filey's Favourite Buildings - An Illustrated Talk
Tuesday, May 14 - 7 pm
Popular Toronto author and journalist Mike Filey takes you on a slide
illustrated tour of some of his favourite DOORS OPEN sites. Mike's insider's
view of the city's architectural treasures are sure to enhance your enjoyment of
the forthcoming DOORS OPEN TORONTO event. The talk will take place at Enoch
Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity Street, located at King Street East and
Parliament Street. Free parking is available in Power Street parking lots, just
north of King Street and east of Parliament. Tickets available at the door.
General Admission $10. Seniors $8.
Please pass this information on to anyone you think may be interested and keep
checking the Doors Open Toronto website, www.doorsopen.org for the latest
updates. You will soon be able to order John Sewell's book, called Doors Open
Toronto: Illuminating the City's Great Spaces from the website. All proceeds
will go towards supporting the Doors Open Toronto project.
Karen Black
Manager, Museums and Heritage Services
City of Toronto Culture Division更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
The third annual DOORS OPEN TORONTO is only 5 and half weeks away and we have
over 100 buildings confirmed. This year we are holding a few warm-up events
on the weekends leading up to the big DOORS OPEN TORONTO celebration on May 25
and May 26. I am pleased to present 4 special tours developed specially for the
DOORS OPEN TORONTO project. Hope to see you there.
Gothic Toronto - A Walking Tour
Sunday, May 5 - 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Gothic was the leading architectural style in western Europe between the 12th
and 15th centuries. Strangely, it became the style of choice for much of 19th
century Toronto. Tour leader, Peter Coffman, will discuss why our forebearers
worked so hard to recreate medieval England in Victorian Toronto. Meet in front
of the main entrance of University College, in the centre of the St. George
Campus University of Toronto. Rain or shine. Moderate difficulty. Wheelchair
accessible. Free.
Don Valley Communities: Todmorden and Doncaster - A Walking Tour
Saturday, May 11 - 10 am to Noon
Discover the early history of the Doncaster and Todmorden villages, from
Simcoe's arrival and the establishment of the mills, to the Taylor's
pre-eminence in the area. Includes historical anecdotes, geological information
on the Don Valley and Brickworks, as well as architectural features. Meet one
block west of the Broadview subway station, on the southside of Bloor Street in
the parkette by the viaduct. Rain or shine. Moderate difficulty. Tickets: $2,
includes admission to Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum. For more information
call 416-396-2819.
From Glaciers to Condos: 9,000 Years of Toronto's Shoreline
A Walking Tour of the Fort York Neighbourhood
Sunday, May 12 - 2 to 3:30 pm
Explore the evolution and history of the Fort York Garrison Reserve, the Niagara
neighbourhood, and the changing Toronto shoreline from the glacial era to the
present day. Learn about the origins of Fort York, the fortification of the
harbour, local railway & road building, and the subsequent industrial and
recreational history of this vital waterfront area. Discover the surprising
blend of past and present in the landscape surrounding the fort. Meet at Fort
York's Canteen, main entrance, at the end of Garrison Road, which runs off Fleet
Street. Rain or shine. Moderate difficulty. Free. Participants will enjoy
complimentary admission to the fort following the tour. Free parking.
Mike Filey's Favourite Buildings - An Illustrated Talk
Tuesday, May 14 - 7 pm
Popular Toronto author and journalist Mike Filey takes you on a slide
illustrated tour of some of his favourite DOORS OPEN sites. Mike's insider's
view of the city's architectural treasures are sure to enhance your enjoyment of
the forthcoming DOORS OPEN TORONTO event. The talk will take place at Enoch
Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity Street, located at King Street East and
Parliament Street. Free parking is available in Power Street parking lots, just
north of King Street and east of Parliament. Tickets available at the door.
General Admission $10. Seniors $8.
Please pass this information on to anyone you think may be interested and keep
checking the Doors Open Toronto website, www.doorsopen.org for the latest
updates. You will soon be able to order John Sewell's book, called Doors Open
Toronto: Illuminating the City's Great Spaces from the website. All proceeds
will go towards supporting the Doors Open Toronto project.
Karen Black
Manager, Museums and Heritage Services
City of Toronto Culture Division更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net