{"id":122,"date":"2025-03-02T09:10:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T14:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.tollkeeperscottage.ca\/?p=122"},"modified":"2026-03-09T19:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T00:37:27","slug":"__trashed-2__trashed-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.tollkeeperscottage.ca\/index.php\/__trashed-2__trashed-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Your Visit for Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

the Tollkeeper\u2019s Cottage Museum
750 Davenport Road at Bathurst Street
The Community History Project will accommodate school groups <\/a>on any weekday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mrs. Tollkeeper demonstrates a popular 19th century game for a visiting class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children will enjoy a guided tour of the Museum with a focus on children\u2019s lives in the 1800\u2019s. They will be introduced to a variety of chores and popular 19th c games. Choose to dye with natural plant materials or \u201cchurn\u201d butter to eat on bread. Plan to spend approximately 2 hours. For a full day itinerary combine a visit to the Tollkeeper\u2019s Cottage with a visit to the City of Toronto Archives nearby.

To book a date contact Marilyn at tollkeeperscottage@gmail.com
Cost $6 per child
.Here are some brochures to help plan your class or group visit<\/a>
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Plan your Visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the Tollkeeper\u2019s Cottage Museum
750 Davenport Road at Bathurst Street
Open Saturdays 11-<\/strong>5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kyle enjoys a cup of tea on Victoria Day at the Tollkeeper\u2019s Cottage. See What\u2019s On for special events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cost<\/strong>
Admission is by donation. We accept cash and e-transfer. Our Museum is run entirely by volunteers, independently of the City. Your donations are key to maintaining this rare historic building.

Getting There<\/strong>
Bathurst bus #7 from St. Clair West Station drops you off at our door as does <\/p>\n\n\n\n

bus #127 from Dupont Station
Dedicated bike lanes run past the Museum from Avenue Road to Christie Street. There are bike rings on the sidewalk and a Bike Share station within sight.
Parking on Davenport Road is limited but free.

Email address<\/strong>
tollkeeperscottage@gmail.com<\/a>

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Nearby<\/strong>
Wychwood Farmer\u2019s Market 13 Benson Ave. Saturdays 8-1
Wychwood Barns Park playground

Wychwood Park neighbourhood with Heritage Conservation designation
Purchase a self guided walking tour leaflet of Wychwood Park and<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Plan to spend 1\/2 hour to an hour or more entertained by an interpreter. Children and adults are intrigued to see how Torontonians lived without electricity and plumbing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n



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