Trent Valley Archives Offering New Walking Tour Through Jackson Park

Trent Valley Archives (TVA) is offering a new hour and a half walking tour through Peterborough’s Jackson Park on Thursday, June 15.

photo courtesy of trent valley archives.

Jackson Park began as an industrial site before it became a public park in the 1890’s. Later the site of an amusement park and a spot to show outdoor films, the park then became a camp for children with alternative needs in the 1960’s when the City took over the park.

Led by noted historian Karen Carter-Edwards, the tour will explore the fascinating history of this wonderful Peterborough landmark. Participants can discover where the gamblers den, Devil’s gap and famous beach were located.

The tour meets in the upper parking lot through the main gates off Monaghan Road and will commence at 2 p.m.. It will run rain or shine, so TVA asks that participants dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

The cost is $20 per person and registration/payment in advance is required. Tickets are available on the website by reserving with Heather at 705-745-4404, or by email.

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Stuff to Do in Peterborough This Weekend

Friday

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student 

Chasing Darkness at Market Hall, 8 p.m., $18 adult/$12 Students or Seniors

Saturday

Jane's Walk - Jackson Park Walking Tour, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

YWCA Freedom Walk, Nicholl's Oval, 10 a.m. 

Peterborough Wellness Expo, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission $5

Peterborough Memorial Centre presents Charley Pride, 3 p.m. Tickets $66.50-76.50

Jane's Walk - Downtown Brick Work, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student

Chasing Darkness at Market Hall, 8 p.m., $18 adult/$12 Students or Seniors

Peterborough Roller Derby Fundraiser - Raise Hell, The Red Dog, Tickets $10/in advance, $12/at the door [Related Link]

Sunday

MOTHER'S DAY!

Jane's Walk - Peterborough: A River Runs Through It, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Our Space Benefit, Trentwinds International Centre, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tickets $10 or 2 for $15

Jane's Walk - A Walk Through the Auburn, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 2 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student

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