Nostalgia of Cambridge Walking Tours: Preston's Architectural Past
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Join McDougall Cottage staff for an engaging walking tour that explores the architecture and businesses that formed the Preston of today.
Offered in conjunction with McDougall Cottage’s newest exhibit, Snapshots in Time: Nostalgia and Memory, this guided walking tour through downtown Preston explores some of the places that reflect the hard work and creativity of generations who built this community and that still hold special meaning for local residents and their families.
The sites we’ll visit not only helped to shape the historic Preston area itself, but also the lives of the people who lived and worked there.
While the people may have changed, the memories of its stories, buildings, and businesses remain.
NOTE: The tours meeting point is the Giant Tiger parking lot on King Street (927 King St E, Cambridge). Tours depart at 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm sharp and run for approximately 90 minutes.
The cost is $15.95+HST (eventbrite fees may apply). Tickets are available for in-person purchase at McDougall Cottage during its hours of operation.
Museum members receive a 10% discount using "MEMCODE"
Museum volunteers receive a 10% discount using "VOLCODE"
Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so register early!
Please Note: This walking tour may include hills, stairs and uneven terrain. Participants should dress for the weather. No washroom facilities available during the tour.
Offered in conjunction with McDougall Cottage’s newest exhibit, Snapshots in Time: Nostalgia and Memory, this guided walking tour through downtown Preston explores some of the places that reflect the hard work and creativity of generations who built this community and that still hold special meaning for local residents and their families.
The sites we’ll visit not only helped to shape the historic Preston area itself, but also the lives of the people who lived and worked there.
While the people may have changed, the memories of its stories, buildings, and businesses remain.
NOTE: The tours meeting point is the Giant Tiger parking lot on King Street (927 King St E, Cambridge). Tours depart at 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm sharp and run for approximately 90 minutes.
The cost is $15.95+HST (eventbrite fees may apply). Tickets are available for in-person purchase at McDougall Cottage during its hours of operation.
Museum members receive a 10% discount using "MEMCODE"
Museum volunteers receive a 10% discount using "VOLCODE"
Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so register early!
Please Note: This walking tour may include hills, stairs and uneven terrain. Participants should dress for the weather. No washroom facilities available during the tour.
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McDougall Cottage Historic Site, 89 Grand Ave. S.,Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
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