Sun, Apr 26
|Outside of Shoppers Drug Mart
Harrow’s Historic Downtown
Take a stroll through the heart of Harrow’s historic main street with the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society. This walk follows King Street, between the BME Cemetery – site of the original Munger’s Corners – to the oldest surviving built heritage in Harrow's commercial district.
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2026, 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Outside of Shoppers Drug Mart, 69 King St E, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
About the event
Harrow’s Historic Downtown
Sunday, April 26, 2026: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Hosts: Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS)
Contact hosts: heirsont@gmail.com
Take a stroll through the heart of Harrow’s historic main street with the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS). This year’s Jane’s Walk follows King Street, between the BME Cemetery – and site of the original Munger’s Corners at Walnut Street – to the oldest surviving built heritage in Harrow’s commercial district.
The walk begins outside Shoppers Drug Mart - 69 King St E, across from Shine, the former site of the Haro Theatre, in Harrow. Walkers will travel to Walnut Street to learn about the historic BME Cemetery. The route moves to the north side of King Street, heads west past the Harrow Municipal Building, continues to just beyond the Oddfellow’s Hall.
Along the way, participants will learn about some of Harrow’s oldest commercial buildings, including the Oddfellows Hall, Aldrich/Fox Building, Richardson Block, Clark & Co. Building, McAffee/Madill Building, and the Heaton Building before returning to the starting point. After the Jane’s Walk, participants are encouraged to enjoy the charming eateries in historic downtown Harrow.
About the host:
HEIRS is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing the study of local and genealogical history in the original Township of Colchester—now the Town of Essex—with a particular emphasis on Harrow and Colchester South.
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Outside of Shopper’s Drug Mart (69 King St. E.) at the benches
Harrow, ON
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Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 1.5 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways, minimal hills
Wheelchair friendly: step-free route with curb cuts and wide path
Baby stroller friendly: paved paths and no stairs
Rest opportunities: there are benches/seats along the route
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at business within 1 block (ex. Tim Horton's)
Where can attendees park?
Free parking lot at the starting/ending location
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
Free parking lot within 1-2 blocks
Are dogs welcome?
Dog friendly: participants can bring leashed dogs