http://www.torontopedia.ca/James_GardensRecent Changes of the page "James Gardens" on Torontopedia!.en-us http://www.torontopedia.ca/James_Gardens2007-08-24 08:18:21HimySyedadded brief description of the Gardens. <div id="content" class="wikipage content"> Differences for James Gardens<p><strong></strong></p><table> <tr> <td> <span> Deletions are marked with - . </span> </td> <td> <span> Additions are marked with +. </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Line 4: </td> <td> Line 4: </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span>- ||-||</span> </td> <td> <span>+ ||Four hectares||</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Line 14: </td> <td> Line 14: </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> <span>+ '''James Gardens''' is located in ["Etobicoke"]. The four hectares of this park is very formal. The ponds here are fed by a spring and are crossed over by ["rustic bridges"]. Colourful ["flower gardens"] add to the visual appeal of the park. You can watch traditional ["lawn bowling"], or hike along wooded ["trails"]. In winter you can go ["cross-country skiing"].<br> + <br> + '''Four Seasons'''<br> + <br> + With its rustic woodland ["trails" trail] following the west bank of the ["Humber River"], James Gardens is among the most inspiring city parks. The terraced stone pathways, colourful ["flower"] gardens and spring-fed pools all make for an enchanting milieu. ["Fred James"] first purchased the land in 1908. He then spent four decades transforming the property surrounding his own ["Red Gables Estate"] and adjacent coach house, making the site open to the public.<br> + <br> + '''Beyond Green Space'''<br> + <br> + There are few other places in Toronto where the distinct qualities of each of the four seasons can be observed with such clarity. James Gardens also offers a number of features as charming as its landscapes. While newly weds can obtain permits to have their photos taken, ["lawn bowling"] is available to those who sign up for a memberships. The park is also open to casual cross-country skiers in wintertime, but ["bicycles"] are forbidden along the park’s paths.<br> + <br> + '''Neighbourhood'''<br> + <br> + James Gardens is a focal point of ["Humber Valley Village"] in ["Etobicoke"], a middle-class family oriented ["neighbourhood"]. Residents take great pride in the strolling space of James Gardens, feeding the birds and helping to keep the woods tidy. The result is a space that is cherished by neighbours. Visitors come from around the city and province. The park remains true to the legacy of ["Fred James"], who wanted to share his grounds with everyone.<br> + </span> </td> </tr> </table> </div> http://www.torontopedia.ca/James_Gardens2007-08-24 07:52:14HimySyedseed <div id="content" class="wikipage content"> Differences for James Gardens<p><strong></strong></p><table> <tr> <td> <span> Deletions are marked with - . </span> </td> <td> <span> Additions are marked with +. </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Line 1: </td> <td> Line 1: </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> <span>+ ||&lt;bgcolor='#E0E0FF'&gt;'''Garden Location'''||<br> + ||[[Address(Edenbridge Drive east off Royal York Road)]]||<br> + ||&lt;bgcolor='#E0E0FF'&gt;'''Size'''||<br> + ||-||<br> + ||&lt;bgcolor='#E0E0FF'&gt;'''Features'''||<br> + ||&amp;#149; Former Estate gardens||<br> + ||&amp;#149; feature spring-fed pools||<br> + ||&amp;#149; and rare trees.||<br> + ||&lt;bgcolor='#E0E0FF'&gt;'''Hours of Operation'''||<br> + ||Dawn to dusk every day, year round||<br> + ||&lt;bgcolor='#E0E0FF'&gt;'''Events'''||<br> + ||&amp;#149; seasonal displays||<br> + <br> + http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/jamesgdns.htm<br> + <br> + ''Also see ["Parks"] for info on other local parks''<br> + <br> + [[Include(PhotoRequest)]]</span> </td> </tr> </table> </div>