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The 21st annual self-guided walking tour highlights over 25 private gardens in Riverdale. The gardens of Riverdale are as diverse as the residents. You'll see everything from tranquil, flowering Japanese-type gardens to English cottage-style gardens featuring a riot of colours and shapes - and everything in between. Many of the gardens are small, so full advantage is taken of every bit of space.

If you're looking for motivation, inspiration and a great day with (or without) the family, order your tickets now, as this event has sold out in previous years.

Date: Sat., June 14 and Sun., June 15, 2008
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One Day Pass:
Public $40 / TBG Members $35
(tickets are limited, advance purchase recommended)
includes: Comprehensive Garden Guide; access to over 20 beautiful private gardens; and complimentary shuttle service throughout the day.

More information: 416-397-1341

Register Online:
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Presale orders can be placed by phone or at shopTBG.

ABOUT RIVERDALE:
The settlement of Riverdale, or Riverside as it was originally called, began in 1796 with the first grants of land east of the Don River. It was the intention of Governor John Graves Simcoe that these grants would lead to the establishment of farming to supply the needs of the new village of York and for many years there were market gardens along Logan Avenue.

One of the first settlers east of the Don River was John Scadding, 1754-1824, the manager of Governor Simcoe’s estate in England. Scadding was granted the land betweenthe Don River and Mill Road (Broadview Ave.). His log cabin now stands on the grounds of the CNE. Riverdale grew in step with better transportation. In 1888 the Toronto City Railway established a streetcar line along Broadviewand in 1919, construction began on the Prince Edward Viaduct connecting the Danforth to Bloor St. The village of Riverdale joined the City of Toronto as St. Matthew’s Wardin 1884.

Riverdale’s houses run from turn-of-the-century Victorians to modern light-filled residences of recent vintage. The private gardens of Riverdale are as varied as the architecture. Many gardens are small, so full advantage is taken of every bit of space, vertical as well as horizontal. Frequently, lawns are replaced by closely-planted, colourful borders. The inventiveness and splendor of Riverdale’s gardens reflects the ambience of the neighbourhood itself.