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This pre-Remembrance Day tour highlights Guild Park's military legacy. The walk also celebrates the return of the imposing sculpture, War Horse by Emanuel Hahn. The bronze artwork commemorates the draught horses of the First World War. This special 80-minute tour explains Guild Park's remarkable links to Vimy Ridge and to a pair of top secret projects that helped win WWII.
Ideal for people looking for a new perspective on Canada's military contributions - based on the experiences of the artists, veterans and people associated with historic Guild Park & Gardens.
Guild Park is located at 201 Guildwood Pkwy., Toronto, along the Scarborough Bluffs. Plenty of free parking on-site. From the TTC's Kennedy station, the Morningside Bus (Route 116) stops directly at Guild Park's front gates.
The tour starts by Guild Park's Sculptor's Cabin, close to the flagpole near the park's entrance (watch for signs and banners). This is an outdoor walk near Lake Ontario, so please wear weather-appropriate clothing. The tour takes place rain or shine.
The event is organized by Friends of Guild Park, the award-winning, not-for-profit organization that brings activities and improvements to the 88-acre park.
Cost: The tour is free for Friends of Guild Park members, $15 for others. Proceeds support Guild Park activities and improvements. Membership info and details at https://www.friendsofguildpark.com/become-a-member
Friends of Guild Park is funded by its members and park supporters. Its mission is for this historic site to be a sustainable and spectacular destination that welcomes the world. Since 2013, the work of Friends of Guild Park has been recognized by the National Trust for Canada, Heritage Toronto and all three levels of government.
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