The log cabin is tucked in behind the famous Guild Inn sculpture park. Plan to spend a couple hours here to fully appreciate the property.
The cabin is the Oldest building in Scarborough. It was built in 1795 by Augustus Jones who was commissioned by John Graves Simcoe to survey Scarborough.
From Ontario Heritage Properties Database:
Property Name: Osterhaut log cabin
Street Address: 191 Guildwood Parkway
Municipality: Scarborough
County or Regional Municipality: Metro Toronto
Date of Ontario Heritage Act Designation: 2/23/1977
Construction Date: 1850 (Estimated)
Website: (
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Building Type: Residential Building
Protection Designator: Ontario Heritage Act designation - Part 4