This downtown walking tour led by local historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock will paint a picture of what Peterborough looked like in Peter Robinson’s day, which he referred to as “The Depot” in 1825. The tour will end in the aptly named Peter Robinson Room at Princess Gardens for refreshments.

On Friday, August 1, the tour will also include a stop in Millennium Park to attend the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club’s unveiling of a commemorative plaque in honour of the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Peter Robinson Irish emigrants to our region, in combination with the 50th anniversary of the PCIC.

Tickets to both tours cost $20 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase tickets to the tour on August 1: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peter-robinsons-peterborough-walking-tour-tickets-1291580404759?aff=oddtdtcreator and here to purchase tickets to the tour on August 8: www.eventbrite.ca/e/peter-robinsons-peterborough-walking-tour-tickets-1297553319909?aff=oddtdtcreator Both tours are selling out quickly and will only be run twice this year, so we recommend you purchase your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.

NOTE: The tour will run rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather. The tour route is on relatively flat ground but requires some walking and standing for long periods of time, so it may not be appropriate for everyone.