Hoggs Hollow & Surrounding Area

Hoggs Hollow & Surrounding Area

Discover the captivating history of Hogg’s Hollow in the Yonge & York Mills area along the west branch of the Don River.

By Doors Open Toronto

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May 25 · 11am - May 26 · 3:30pm EDT

Location

Yonge Street & Mill Street

Yonge Street & Mill Street Toronto, ON M4N Canada

About this event

Discover the captivating history of Hogg’s Hollow in the Yonge & York Mills area along the west branch of the Don River. Named after James Hogg, an immigrant to Toronto in 1824, this neighbourhood boasts a rich heritage. Explore the challenges of constructing Yonge St. through the Hollow, learn about North York’s involvement in the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion and visit Toronto’s second-oldest Anglican church. Continuing into the 20th century, the tour stops at the former residence of renowned Canadian artist C. W. Jefferys, highlighting the area's modernization alongside tales of heroism and heartbreak. This tour has been developed by the North York Historical Society.

Accessible: Not fully accessible

Duration: 1 hr (Approx. 2,000 metres)

Where: Intersection of Yonge Street and Mill Street

Location details: Meet in front of the tennis courts

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Doors Open Toronto

Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites for free each year during the last weekend of May. The event provides rare access to spaces not usually open to the public and free access to locations that would otherwise charge an admission fee. Since its inception in 2000, Doors Open Toronto has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique sites and is the largest event of its kind in Canada.

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