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Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs.
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Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs.
Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.
Walks take place on May 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2018.
Here are some walks that take place in the West End of Toronto!
Jane's Walk: Literary Swansea
Literary SwanseaLed by Swansea Historical Society
SATURDAY, MAY 5
10:00am – 12:00pm
Alex Ling Fountain, NW corner of Bloor and Jane across from Jane subway station
A variety of authors and poets have called Swansea home. We’ll pass sites of significance to their lives or their writings and pause to read from the works of Lucy Maud Montgomery, Bernice Thurman Hunter, Raymond Souster, and more. This Walk will end at Swansea Town Hall.
More info: facebook.com: events: Jane's Walk: Literary Swansea
Jane's Walk: The Pulse of the Junction; Our Stories
The Pulse of the Junction; Our Stories
Led by Eugenia Evans & Tuli Parubets
SATURDAY, MAY 5
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Meet at the northwest corner of Dundas and Pacific in front of the mural
We will showcase the various murals, architecture, diverse cultures, breweries and businesses while talking about the history of the railroad and its role in the development of the Junction. We will highlight the past, talk about the present and explore its future. We will end on the north side of Dundas in front of Malta Park.
More info: facebook.com: events: Jane's Walk: The Pulse of the Junction; Our Stories
Walk as Workout
Led by Lee Scott/WoW Power Walking
SATURDAY, MAY 5 3:30 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 6 9:45 AM
Meet at the first parking lot on the left after entering Humber Bay Park west via Humber Bay Park Road West. Look for Lee by the public washrooms. She’ll be wearing a brightly coloured vest.
Join international fitness presenter, power walker and Toronto citizen, Lee Scott, as she takes you on a fun and informative walk. Research shows that cardiovascular, bone, and brain health improve when we exercise. Learn how rethinking your daily walk can improve posture, strength, heart health, and happiness. Let’s talk about how you can make that happen outside in our beautiful city. We’ll take our walk along the shores of Lake Ontario for a real mood boost and appreciation of Toronto’s waterfront trail. The Walk will end at our start position in the parking lot.
More info: facebook.com: events: Jane's Walk: Walk as Workout
Jane's Walk: Sculpture Hill – High Park in 1967
Sculpture Hill – High Park in 1967
Led by Bianca Lakoseljac, Swansea Historical Society
SUNDAY, MAY 6 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
SE corner, Bloor Street and High Park Avenue
Few places provide as much personal inspiration in Toronto as High Park. Did you know that in 1967 an Art Symposium was held within the park as a Centennial Project and added ten sculptures to Sculpture Hill? We’ll explore the artistic and literary significance of High Park including Sculpture Hill with author Bianca Lakoseljac, who has featured High Park prominently in her work, and the Swansea Historical Society. This Walk will end at Sculpture Hill in High Park.
More info: facebook.com: events: Jane's Walk: Sculpture Hill – High Park in 1967
Jane's Walk: Aggie’s Wildflower Walk
Aggie’s Wildflower Walk
Led by Madeleine McDowell
SUNDAY, MAY 13 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas Street
Explore the woods and river flats of Lambton Mills through the eyes of the 19th century. The area was a favourite spot of artist Agnes Dunbar Moodie, daughter of pioneer writer Susanna Moodie. Perhaps Agnes used the flowers here as models for her paintings, published in an 1867 book called Canadian Wild Flowers. Hear stories of ‘Aggie’ and the history of this area while we look for the wildflowers that inspired her. Return to the Lambton House for refreshments.
More info: facebook.com: events: Jane's Walk: Aggie’s Wildflower Walk
Here is Jane's Walk Toronto Walk Listings
Mark your calendars for May 4-6, and 13!
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