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Culture Days will return September 20 – October 13, 2024.
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A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Thornhill
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History & heritage Library Museum Self-guided TourDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Vaughan and Markham, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Take a stroll through the beautiful Heritage District of Old Thornhill. This self-guided walk will take between 60-90 minutes to complete and take you through the Village where you will visit 13 points of interest exploring the history of Thornhill. You will learn the tragic fate of the town's namesake, enjoy the gardens of J.E.H. MacDonald a founder of the Group of Seven that painted the infamous Tangled Garden, and visit the most charming street in the community, Colborne Street don't forget to drop by to visit the Heritage Gardens of the Village Library.
Links
- A Walking Tour of HIstoric Thornhill thornhillhistoric.org
- Become a Member thornhillhistoric.org
- Thornhill Historical Society thornhillhistoric.org
Organizer
Thornhill Historical Society
The Thornhill Historical Society leads the preservation of Thornhill's built, cultural, documentary, and natural heritage for the benefit of our community, through focused advocacy, events, and educational programming.
Contact
Thornhill Historical Society