Etobicoke Creek, Hurricane Hazel, and Marie Curtis Park (NEW FOR 2025)

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** Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:
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Before Long Branch became a village in west Toronto, it was the home of Sam Smith, one of the earliest settlers in the area. His cabin was located near Etobicoke Creek, on land given to him for his service in the Queen's Rangers.

The property was bought by James Eastwood in 1871.

In 1883 Eastwood sold a portion of his land to be developed as a summer resort called Sea Breeze Park. In 1886, the site was renamed Long Branch Park, after the seaside summer resort area of Long Branch, New Jersey. The central north–south street was renamed Long Branch Avenue from the original Sea Breeze Avenue.

But in 1954, disaster struck the area, Hurricane Hazel roared down the Creek obliterating all in its deadly path. Today Etobicoke Creek is one of the hidden jewels of Toronto. Given by nature, this walking trail will surprise, a story of industry and heartache.

This walking tour is for all walking levels. The tour begins and ends at the TTC Long Branch Loop just two blocks east of Marie Curtis Park on Lakeshore Blvd at the end of the Queen/Lakeshore Streetcar line.

This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person!

** Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**