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The Guild Inn
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Description
96 Rooms total
7.2021 - The property is now home to "The Guild Inn Estates". It has a parks, gardens, event space, and "Yuk-Yuk's Comedy Under the Stars". See weblink for more info.
7.2021 - The property is now home to "The Guild Inn Estates". It has a parks, gardens, event space, and "Yuk-Yuk's Comedy Under the Stars". See weblink for more info.
Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished - Land repurposed
Accessibility: Easy - it's gone
Recommendation: forget it
Status: Demolished - Land repurposed
Accessibility: Easy - it's gone
Recommendation: forget it
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Physical Information
Address
Guildwood Ave
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Owner: Toronto Parks and Recreation
Guildwood Ave
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Owner: Toronto Parks and Recreation
Interesting Features
Lots of sculptures, places to look, pool out back, smoking lounge, huge hotel to explore. TBF
Historical Dates
Built: 1914
Closed: 2000
Closed: 2000
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History
The core of the present Guild Inn is 33-bedroom pseudo-Georgian villa, built in 1914 by General Harold Bickford. The property was purchased in 1932 by Rosa Hewetson, heiress to the Hewetson Shoes Company, shortly before her marriage to Herbert Spencer Clark who became president of Hewetson Shoes and Guildwood Developments. The Guild became their home and private museum
In 1978, Spencer Clark sold the Guild property and buildings to the Province of Ontario. Ownership was transferred to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in 1993 and today the grounds are controlled by Metro Toronto Parks and Culture.
As a city park, The Guild is open to all residents of Metro Toronto during daylight hours, seven days per week. It hosts many tours and special events, including a well-attended annual art show. The walks and trails are popular with joggers, birds and birdwatchers haunt the woodlands, and the rose garden with its fresh lake breeze provides a happy escape from the bustle and noise of the modern city of Scarborough around it.
In 1978, Spencer Clark sold the Guild property and buildings to the Province of Ontario. Ownership was transferred to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in 1993 and today the grounds are controlled by Metro Toronto Parks and Culture.
As a city park, The Guild is open to all residents of Metro Toronto during daylight hours, seven days per week. It hosts many tours and special events, including a well-attended annual art show. The walks and trails are popular with joggers, birds and birdwatchers haunt the woodlands, and the rose garden with its fresh lake breeze provides a happy escape from the bustle and noise of the modern city of Scarborough around it.
Media Coverage
http://www.beamccowan.com/place.htm
Nestled high on the Scarborough Bluffs in Ontario Canada is the historic Guild Inn. Surrounded by lush forest, beautiful statues, objects d' art, and a panoramic view of L. Ontario, the Guild was a favourite spot for weddings and other joyous occasions. Movies and t.v programs such as the Skulls, and Relic Hunter have been filmed there. Famous guests include Canadian PM Lester B. Pearson, Burt Reynolds, Kathleen Turner, Christopher Reeve, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Lorne Greene, Kevin Sorbo and many others. Guests enjoyed the tranquil and romantic ambience provide by this charming old hotel. However, few people other than the former staff know of the Guild's past and perhaps current hauntings. The Guild Inn was officially closed to the public in October 2001 and it remains to be announced what will become of the hotel and property. Truly the end of an era in Scarborough.
Nestled high on the Scarborough Bluffs in Ontario Canada is the historic Guild Inn. Surrounded by lush forest, beautiful statues, objects d' art, and a panoramic view of L. Ontario, the Guild was a favourite spot for weddings and other joyous occasions. Movies and t.v programs such as the Skulls, and Relic Hunter have been filmed there. Famous guests include Canadian PM Lester B. Pearson, Burt Reynolds, Kathleen Turner, Christopher Reeve, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Lorne Greene, Kevin Sorbo and many others. Guests enjoyed the tranquil and romantic ambience provide by this charming old hotel. However, few people other than the former staff know of the Guild's past and perhaps current hauntings. The Guild Inn was officially closed to the public in October 2001 and it remains to be announced what will become of the hotel and property. Truly the end of an era in Scarborough.
Future Plans
Complete demolition.
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| Category | Rating |
| Photography | 6 / 10 |
| Coolness | 3 / 10 |
| Content Quality | 9 / 10 |
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It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 7/26/2021 10:22 PM.
Latest Changes
- on Jul 26 21 at 22:22, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Jul 26 21 at 22:22, Emperor Wang made this location public
- on Jul 26 21 at 22:22, Emperor Wang changed the following: Notes for Mods, Street Address, Media Coverage, Future Plans, Description, Web Links
- on Jul 26 21 at 17:59, fr00tCake changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Hazards, Recommendation, Security Measures, Required Equipment, Recommended Equipment, Description, Web Links
- on Mar 3 10 at 0:38, Steed validated this location
- on Mar 2 10 at 16:20, Mr. "D" updated gallery Winter Visit March 2010 By "Big Daddy D"
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