Historic Deer Park (NEW ROUTE)

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Over the last year we have celebrated many milestones, including our 1000th tour on November 20! With over 212 historic routes to explore we have many more milestones and adventures upcoming. Toronto History Walks is now a membership/subscription site and the fee is $10.00 per year which keeps each and every tour tip based with a minimum price of $10.00. Please see the discussion boards for details on the membership itself. If you are a Facebook fan we have the official Hidden Paths! Toronto History Walks Group site with everything Toronto. We have an exciting Spring season planned with many new tours and routes. Glad you have decided to join us. Have a look at https://www.facebook.com/groups/428294078308736

In 1837, the Heath family purchased 40 acres on the northwest corner of Yonge and St. Clair and named it Deer Park. The neighbourhood included a racetrack, a school, and a hotel. Hotel guests could feed deer that roamed the land. The property was subdivided in 1846 and was sold off by 1874.

In 1891, Upper Canada College moved from its downtown Toronto location to Deer Park, and in 1931, De La Salle College followed to settle on the estate 'Oaklands' that was purchased and built by Senator John Macdonald. Oaklands forms part of the southern boundary of Deer Park.

This walk is for all fitness levels. The meeting place for our walking adventure is just outside the Deer Park Library at 40 St. Clair Avenue East. We will return to the starting point after the walk which is adjacent to the TTC St. Clair Station.

This tour is tip based with membership with a suggested price of $10.00!