Urban Walk: Scarborough History Hike, Birkdale Ravine/Thomson Memorial Park

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01/21/2023 10:15 AM - 2:30 PM

Urban Walk: Scarborough History Hike, Birkdale Ravine/Thomson Memorial Park

  • HikeType Urban Walk
  • HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
  • PaceTypes Moderate
  • TerrainTypes Flat
  • PaidOuting No
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Scarborough Centre RT Station - Meet in the TTC Bus area downstairs by the platform #21 Brimley Southbound to take the bus scheduled to depart at 10:26 AM.
If driving, you may park at the Birkdale Community Centre 1299 Ellesmere Road (south side of Ellesmere west of Brimley) and we will meet you at the doors at about 10:35 AM.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

Join us for a hike through serene Birkdale Ravine after which we will walk on St. Andrews Road, a street that time left behind, with historical buildings including an 1849 church, the sexton's house, and Scarborough's first public library. We'll hike some more, distance depending on the conditions of the day, and return by way of the Scarborough Museum comprised of four heritage buildings moved to Thomson Memorial Park. The fire in the old hearth and hot drinks are welcoming at the end of a Winter's Day hike on the park trails and adjacent heritage neighborhood. Admission to the museum is free