Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7 p.m.

Led by Denise Harris

Its park-like setting of gentle hills and mature trees, coupled with beautiful architecture from the 1895-1920 period, make the Indian Road area one of the most beautiful in Toronto. Many are not aware that it is also one of the few areas where there are a significant number of homes built in an Arts and Crafts style. Many of these homes were designed by Toronto architect Eden Smith, who lived on the street himself and tried to establish an artists’ colony here. This walk will focus on the history and architecture of the Arts & Crafts homes designed by Smith and other Toronto architects of the day.

Denise Harris is an amateur historian with special interests in architecture and the Arts and Crafts movement. She has been leading walking tours for over 15 years for Heritage Toronto, Swansea Historical Society and other groups. She is President of the Etobicoke Historical Society. 

As the tour will be limited to 40 participants, please register in advance by calling 416-929-3297. In the event of rain, the tour may be rescheduled to May 26.

Meet on the southwest corner of Bloor Street West and Indian Road

(2 blocks east of Keele subway station)