Discover the Don

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The paths are clear at Joel Weeks Park - a Riverside neighbourhood park north west of Queen and Broadview that provides a mix of relaxing and active spaces with ties to the nearby Don River. #TOparks

TRCA regulates development near floodplains, ravines, and other natural hazard areas to help protect people and property. We are updating our mapping to better reflect these regulated areas. The draft maps are available for review and comment until Jan 31. trca.ca/regulation-map…

Here is the area of Earl Bales Park from a 1915 Plan of West Branch Don River Valley via @TorontoArchives. Note the contours. The full map is incredible: gencat4.eloquent-systems.com/webcat/request…

A neighbourhood profile of Richvale, Richmond Hill, initially developed surrounding the Upper East Don into a self-contained farming community in the 1920s and 1930s bit.ly/2CmNzHK

Jan 10, 1883: the Grand Trunk Railway opens a second track between Union Station and Don station. This was the original 1856 GTR Don Station, not the one preserved in Roundhouse Park today. It was located just to the west of the Don River. 1/3

Number 6 on the list of competitive mountain biking trails in Canada: the trail from Leaside Bridge to ET Seton Park in the Lower Don bit.ly/2QScwzY

Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre is now open! Check out the City of Toronto website for info on rentals and lessons bit.ly/2FtlEK6

DYK? Lambton House is the last remaining in situ building from the 19th century milling era on the Humber River. Come see for yourself on January 10th and check out their annual lecture and newest exhibit “What’s Up With the Humber?” #CelebrateTheHumber

"It consists of a salvaged pine beam, which spans 16 feet and acts as the seat, that is suspended from a found steel gantry." Check out the 3 new public art installations along the Lower Don! bit.ly/2QsEPoE via @torontodotcom

Have you heard of The Don River Valley Historical Mapping Project? This interactive map allows a look through time into one of Toronto's important waterways! #TOhistory buff.ly/2QP8HRf

Curling on the Don River, Toronto., 1836.

Overgrown rails near the Don River -looking south to the Riverdale pedestrian bridge. #DonValley

Was your new years resolution to take up a new winter sport? How about skating? While the Don River is no longer a safe option, check out the different rinks in the City here: ow.ly/HVq430mLRt9 Photo: William James, 1912: ow.ly/TprN30mLRCa