First Walking Tour (house tour) - 1974
First named "Geranium Walk" - later the "Geranium Heritage House Tour" - because homes open to tour goers are marked with red geraniums. Tickets includes a keepsake booklet including descriptions of the streetscapes, a map of the tour route, as well as explanations of the exterior and the interiors of the homes on display. Afternoon refreshments are offered at a public building included in the Tour.
Geranium Heritage House Tours have been held every year (with the exception of the pandemic years), each in a different historic neighbourhood, on the first Sunday in June attracting a sell-out attendance of 500+ visitors.
The Tours have encouraged people to appreciate London's architectural heritage, provide publicity for the branch, as well as being a flagship fundraiser.
FEATURED TOURS Click on cover to download guidebook.
Please respect the privacy of the property owners, and enjoy your self-guided tour from the sidewalks.
PAST TOUR GUIDEBOOKS
Limited paper copies of GHHT booklets from some past years are available for sale. The cost is $5.00 no HST, cash only. If you're interested, please email info@acolondon.ca indicating the year of the booklet you wish to purchase. After we check to confirm availability, we will arrange for delivery and payment (residents of Middlesex County only).