November 1
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11:00 am
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12:30 pm
About Runnymede’s history: The name Runnymede originates with the estate of John Scarlett, an early land owner in the area. (If we go further back in history, we notice that Runnymede, England was the site of the sealing of the Magna Carta, the ‘Great Charter of Freedoms’. Sealed in 1215 by King John, the Magna Carta aimed to bring England’s sovereigns under the rule of law and was the foundation for the country’s legal system.) John Scarlett owned land in the area as early as 1817, and he gave the name Runnymede to his house on Dundas Street. In 1856, Scarlett’s holdings bounded by Jane, St. Clair, Clendenan and Annette were purchased by Marcus Rossin, who sub-divided the lands as the Runnymede Estate.
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 St John’s Pantry (431 St Johns Rd, York, ON M6S 2L1), the interactive tour will be hosted by your guide Alex Rășcanu. The tour will focus on Runnymede’s history. The historical tour will conclude at a nearby coffee shop.
WHEN
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes.
WHERE TO MEET
The tour will start in front of St John’s Pantry (431 St Johns Rd, York, ON M6S 2L1).
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.
