Date: June 3, 2012
Location: SW corner of Eglinton Park
Take another look at the neighbourhood around Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, home of some of the stirring events during the Rebellion of 1837! Visit the sites of John Montgomerys country house and his infamous tavern, used by the rebels as their headquarters. Hear stories of the Rebellion era and the rise of the village of North Toronto later in the century. LEADER: Doug Campbell START POINT: SW corner of Eglinton Park, Eglinton Ave W and Oriole Parkway FINISH POINT: Yonge St at Montgomery Ave, 3 blocks N of Eglinton Ave LENGTH: Approx. 2 hours FOCUS: Historical DIFFICULTY: Walk on sidewalks, parkland, some hills and slopes For more information on walks visit the Heritage Toronto Website
Eglinton: Montgomery and the Rebellion of 1837
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