The Thomson Settlement: First Nations Village to Suburban Neighbourhood

One of the tours offered by Heritage Toronto this year is being led by Scott Woodland of the Scarborough Historical Society. Details are shown below.

The Thomson Settlement: First Nations Village to Suburban Neighbourhood

September 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Explore 800 years of settlement in Scarborough – from a long-lost Iroquoian village, through the community established by the Thomson family to the suburban explosion after the Second World War.

LEADER: Scott Woodland, Scarborough Historical Society
START POINT: Scarborough Museum, Thomson Memorial Park, 1007 Brimley Rd, N of Lawrence Ave E
FINISH POINT: Same as start point
LENGTH: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours
FOCUS: Historical, architectural, natural
DIFFICULTY: Long walk on pavement and road, some slopes and rough ground.

For more information about tours offered by Heritage Toronto visit their website.
https://www.heritagetoronto.org/what-we-do/tours

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