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Scarborough Historical Museum
1007 Brimley Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
+1 416 338 8807
site: Scarborough Historical Museum
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Located in the Thomson Memorial Park in Bendale, Scarborough's original settlement area, this museum reflects the area's heritage dating back to 1796 when it was a rural community. The Scarborough Historical Museum, consists of four buildings; the original Cornell House, the McCowan Log House, the Hough Carriage Works and the Kennedy Display Annex. Visitors are escorted through the museum by guides. Aside from the museum, Thomson Memorial Park also has picnic areas, a playground, bike paths and a petting zoo. A perfect setting for a day's outing with the kids.

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Lawrence East

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Mo to Fr from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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