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An independent neighbourhood that was once a city, West Toronto Junction is rediscovering its past as it celebrates one hundred years since its incorporation as the City of West Toronto in 1908. The Junction has always represented a unique marriage of business and the arts and the connection is more vibrant than ever before.

Guided Walking Tours
Sat. Aug 9, Sat. Aug 23, 2:00 pm

Led by Nathan Stroud and Tia Gillespie
Twenty Local Businesses Showing 27 Artists!
Starting at the Railway Platform, Junction Square
(2960 Dundas St. W. at Pacific Ave.)

Be a part of the Art of Democracy in the heart of "Junction City". The Local Option Art Awards is a West Toronto Junction Historical Society initiative with 20 local businesses hosting 27 artists exploring the themes of this storied community. Vote for your favorite works and you may win 'The Spirit of the Junction' sculpture by award-winning artist Reid English.

Groups of 10 or more will be greeted by a Legend of the Junction historical character who will offer a brief, dynamic history of "Junction City". Everyone will receive a copy of the Souvenir Centennial Edition of the WTJHS publication 'The Leader and Recorder' as well as maps and ballots for the local Option Art Awards tour. Enjoy some of the finest culinary arts in Toronto's cultural mosaic in the wonderful café's and restaurants along Dundas St West between Keele St. and Pacific Avenue.

You may choose to purchase a "Junction City" Train and support local artists using pieces of our past to celebrate our future with $4- from the sale of each train going to the WTJHS.

To book a tour please contact the WTJHS Centennial Committee at 416-760-9057. For more information, visit www.wtjhs.ca, or email westjunction@bellnet.ca Please include the words "Local Option Tour" on the subject line. Individuals or smaller groups are welcome to take the tour independently Tuesday to Saturday. Ballots and maps available at all participating businesses. Please see web site for locations.