Heritage Hunt Walking Tour
Heritage Hunt
Not sure what to do this "March Break"? Why not take part in the Thornhill Heritage Hunt and discover treasures right here in your own backyard!
Enjoy this family friendly event at your own pace and get some fresh air while maintaining physical distancing.
The Heritage Hunt is a chance for you to learn more about the historically significant sites right here in Thornhill. The hunt consists of identifying 23 architectural details on various buildings and signs you will find as you stroll through the neighbourhood following the Thornhill Heritage Walk.
All details are clearly visible from public areas but don’t forget to look skywards or where your feet touch the ground to spot all the clues. As you and/or your family locate each detail, fill in the address or answer the question on the line on the Answer Sheet corresponding to the alphabetical letter on the photo.
Do remember all clues are visible from public areas so please do not enter any private property.
Download the Heritage Hunt Clues Sheet (to download click the down arrow in the top right corner of the new window).
Find out how you did by checking the Answer Key!
A Walking Tour of Historic Thornhill. The following points of interest will lead you on a self-guided tour through the Heritage District of old Thornhill. Settlement began when Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe advertised lots on Yonge Street, as it stretched northward from Lake Ontario. The name Thornhill did not come into existence until 1829 when Benjamin Thorne, a local merchant, was successful in having a post office established. By then it was the largest milling centre north of York (Toronto). The central core of the original village is a fine example of heritage preservation. We hope you enjoy the Heritage Hunt and this glimpse into Ontario’s past (then Upper Canada).
