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The Social History of Hintonburg

The Social History of Hintonburg
The Carleton Tavern/ La taverne Carleton, rue Armstrong St
The Carleton Tavern/ La taverne Carleton, rue Armstrong St

Cette promenade a également lieu en français.


Come discover the heart of Hintonburg on a tour with the History and Heritage Committee of the Hintonburg Community Association. Learn some social history through the built fabric of one of the City's most walkable and eclectic neighbourhoods.

This walk begins at the century-old Parkdale Market, across from a former industrial complex and a neighbourhood tavern that is planned for redevelopment. Featured will be several heritage properties in Hintonburg, three health-care institutions, commercial/residential properties as well as a church, a school, and a former Chinese laundry. Throughout, you will learn about the evolution of Hintonburg from farmland to industrial area to streetcar suburb and from a stand-alone village to the vibrant urban neighbourhood it is today.

Location
Route
We'll meet at the north end of Parkdale Market on Armstrong Street. From there we'll walk west on Armstrong, visit some smaller streets and walk up to Wellington. Then we will turn left (east) along Wellington St. West, continuing to Fairmont Ave. We'll walk a few doors south on Fairmont to No. 7, where the walk will end.
About the walk leader
Heather is a member of the History and Heritage Committee of the Hintonburg Community Association.
Lauren is a member of the History and Heritage Committee of the Hintonburg Community Association.

Guides:

Heather Thomson and Lauren Rollit

When:
Date:Sat May 2, 2026
Time:10:00 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Language: English
Where:
Start: Parkdale Market, at Armstrong St.
End:Fairmont Ave. south of Wellington
Area:Hintonburg
Distance:1.5 kms
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Accessibility:

The walk will follow city sidewalks, some with inclines.

Walker Sign-up

This walk requires you to sign up to attend or join a waitlist if walk is full. Please submit your email and the number of walkers that will be attending with you below.

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Gallery
The Carleton Tavern/ La taverne Carleton, rue Armstrong St The Iona Mansions is a three-storey, mixed use brick building located at the corner of Wellington St W. & Carruthers Ave. The former Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre/ L'ancien centre Bethany Hope de l'Armée du Salut (Hintonburg). St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church/L'église catholique romaine St. François d'Assise
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