Walk Description: A 2 HOUR STROLL beginning with the award winning ISABEL BADER CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (2007-2014); up the hill to ST. HELEN’S COMPLEX (circa 1838) a Federal Heritage Site in appalling condition; around to THE IRREPRESSIBLY BUBBLING TETT CENTRE FOR CREATIVITY AND LEARNING (renovated 2015). 200 years of history beginning with Morton’s Brewery (circa 1835) reputed to be the largest brewery in North America; original stone work, wood, and buildings have been incorporated into today’s Tett and Isabel.
Love, wars, murder(s), larceny, bankruptcy have impacted this property which now plays host to the performing arts, Queen’s film and drama schools, a ballet school, potters, weavers, artists, lapidarists, and offers many rental opportunities. We end at the licensed Juniper Café, a perfect spot for a baked treat and refreshing drink on their patio overlooking Lake Ontario.
Meeting Place: Meet at the front door of The Isabel
Terrain: Wear sturdy shoes as walk is uphill on broken pavement, lots of stairs (also elevators).
Tour Leaders and Organizers: Tour coordinator Brandon Elderhorst. Guides are from the Isabel and Tett Centres.