"In 1820, James Baby purchased 114 acres of land that comprised what later became known as Baby Point. Born in Detroit in 1763 (at the time under the British), Baby’s ancestors had emigrated to Quebec from France as settlers and fur traders in the mid-17th century. The land he purchased had changed hands several times after the initial short lived grant to the Loyalist, John Lawrence. Baby purchased it after he was appointed Inspector General of Upper Canada in 1815 and moved to York (later Toronto) to take up his appointment." (Baby Point Heritage Foundation)
Join us for a FREE, public walking tour that will be a good experience for anyone: whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, and whether you’re a curious local, solo traveler, backpacker, part of a small groups of friends, or a newcomer.
ABOUT
Beginning in front of Golden Gecko Coffee (282 Jane Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3Z2), the interactive tour will be hosted by your guide Alex Rascanu. The tour will focus on Baby Point community's history. The historical tour will conclude at a nerby coffee shop.
WHEN
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes.
WHERE TO MEET
The tour will start in front of Golden Gecko Coffee (282 Jane Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3Z2).
WHERE IT ENDS
This tour will end at a nearby coffee shop, where you can order coffee/tea/brunch and spend some more time speaking and connecting with fellow historical tour participants.
FACILITATOR
Alex Rascanu is a Torontonian, a husband, a father of four, and an avid student of our city's history.
