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Garden of Ruins

8/12/2012

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There was an article in Thursday's Travel section of the paper entitled "Hidden Gems Nearby", and the main photo was of a gorgeous ruin at "the Guild" park in Scarborough. The article said there were more than 60 ruins scattered through the gardens overlooking the bluffs. So we went to check it out today - after all it might be a good spot for doll photography in the future. I didn't bring any dolls, but just went to have a look. How totally cool!  Just fifteen minutes away, and I never even knew this place existed! 
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Lorraine
8/12/2012 05:57:06 am

What a super spot for doll photos! When you consider the other seasons as well as summer, the possibilities must be endless. Just hope it isn't overrun by tourists...

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Martha
8/12/2012 07:12:36 am

That's what I was thinking too. The park is free, and I expect it's open all year, although I don't know if pathways get cleared of snow. I guess I'm going to find out.

I doubt it's very busy. Today is a Sunday, right after the Toronto paper published the article about it, and it wasn't busy at all. Except there was a "theatre in the Park" being set up at the main ruin - which has definite doll photography possibilities - but I didn't want to take any photos today with the sets and people "ruining the ruins".

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Julia
8/12/2012 02:39:31 pm

It's gorgeous! What a wonderful place!
It's strange enough for this beautiful place to be not fulled with many people...
Waiting for your new dolls photo! it's a perfect background!

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Charie Wilson
8/13/2012 12:44:03 am

What a amzing spot I did not now of it eather can you send me the info on how to get their I would love to go see it to.
Hugs Charie

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Martha
8/13/2012 02:43:49 am

Sure! We took Old Kingston Road to Morningside, but if you are unfamiliar with that exit, then the easiest is to take the 401 to Morningside, and take it all the way down to the lake where it ends on Guildwood Parkway. Turn right and after a few kilometers (past a high school) there's a dense woody area on the left. Skip the first two chain-link gates (which may or may not be open), but continue to the main entrance which has a big stone gate and sign. The main ruins gardens are at the back behind the fenced off crumbling old Guild Inn, although there are interesting things all over the property.

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Mary Ann link
8/15/2012 06:01:44 am

I never knew this existed. I had heard of the Guild Inn as I used to live in Scarborough many years ago. I must go and check it out:)

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Lnita
12/2/2012 05:14:09 am

qué lugar más bonito, es precioso!!!!

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