Thistletown Area Park Trail

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Overview

The expansive Thistletown Area parklands are located at the junction of three major tributaries of the Humber River - the West Humber River, Emery Creek, and the North Humber River. The park receives its name from the village which was planned for John Grubb in 1847 around the intersection of Albion Road and Islington Avenue. The property was part of John Grubb's farmlands. Grubb was a promoter of the Albion and the Weston plank toll road companies, an elected member of the Home District Council and a magistrate.

Although originally known as St. Andrew's, Thistletown was renamed in honour of Dr....

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