Susan Bronson and others
Discover the rich history of Western Mile End (between Hutchison Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard), including the 19th-century agricultural and industrial exhibition grounds and early 20th-century rowhousing, mixed-use buildings and places or worship, as well as the many personalities and cultural communities who helped to shape this unique urban vernacular landscape over time.
Date and time:
Saturday 12 June 2010, 10:00-12:30 p.m., rain or shine
Departure point:
Southeast corner of Park Avenue and Mount Royal Avenue (80, 97 or 11 bus, métro Mont-Royal)
End point:
Corner of Park Avenue and Bernard Street
Language:
English (see details of French tour on Sunday 13 June here)
Cost:
$12 per person
Reservations:
Not necessary
* Mile End Memories is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the heritage, history and culture of the Mile End neighbourhood. The 2010 Program of Activities is here.