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Power and Rebellion: An Anniversary Walk

WHEN: Saturday August 11, 2012 WHERE: Inside the gates of the St. James Cemetery (Parliament Street, north of Wellesley Street, east side) TIME: 1:30 pm 2012 not only marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, it is also the 175th anniversary of the Rebellion of 1837. Come hear the story of the Rebellion like you’ve never heard it before by standing by the grave of many of the main actors on both sides of the conflict. This walk will take you to both Cabbagetown cemeteries: first the St. James Cemetery and then the Necropolis. Both cemeteries are only a …

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ROM Walks starting May 1, 2011

The Royal Ontario Museums are starting their walks this year on May 1, 2011 and Cabbagetown is on their roster on May 4, 2011. Following is a link to their annual walk tours below. The walks started back in 1980 and have steadily grown ever since.  There is usually a charge of $10 per walk which is well worth it’s admission.  Following are some that I will be attending and would love to see you there for: May 4, 2011 – 6 PM – Cabbagetown May 15, 2011 – 2 PM – Jarvis Street August 3, 2011 – Necropolis Want …

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