Jane’s Walk: Junction, Swansea, High Park, and Lambton House

Screenshot: Jane's Walk: Let's Get Walking...

Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs.

Credit: janeswalk.org

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 Swansea
Led 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!

CONTACT 2014 Photography in the Junction: Identity Opening Receptions on Saturday, May 3rd

Poster: Photography in the Junction: May 1-31, 2014
Photo: Gunnelbobbing, 2011 by Phillipa C.
Credit: thejunctionbia.ca + scotiabankcontactphoto.com

CONTACT Photography Festival in The Junction
May 1–31, 2014

Presented by The Junction BIA

The Junction BIA is pleased to present another great year of Photography in the Junction- part of Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

This year you will be able to explore 21 venues and see fine photographic works of 25+ artists.

This is yet again, the highest concentration of photographic venues in the City, for the duration of an internationally acclaimed CONTACT Photography Festival.

CONTACT 2014 Photography Festival in the Junction Opening Receptions
May 3, 6-9 pm

The Junction BIA will kick-off CONTACT Photography Festival with several opening receptions on May 3rd, 2014.

From 6PM – 9 PM you will have a chance to discover several opening receptions along Dundas St. West. between Indian Grove and Quebec Avenue at Keele Street. Furthermore you will have a chance to meet several photographers at participating venues.

Location: Anchored by the intersection of Dundas Street West and Keele Street, the Junction neighbourhood follows Dundas Street West and is an emerging art and design district.

Public Transit:  Easily accessible from Dundas West, Keele, or High Park Metro Stations. Average 15 minute walk (north).

TTC:
-No.30 - from High Park Subway Station
-No.40 - from Dundas West Subway Station
-No.41 - from Keele Subway Station
-No.89 - from Keele Subway Station

Venue and Map: Photography in the Junction: May 1-31, 2014 

★ The Junction Train Platform: 

May 3rd – 6-9 pm Info Booth 

May 23rd – 7-9 pm Audience Choice Awards Venue

Credit: thejunctionbia.ca

Please find more details about all venues and photographers; opening reception, wards night, contests, map and directions on
thejunctionbia.ca: CONTACT Photography Festival in the Junction May 1-31, 2014

Please come and celebrate another great year of Photography in the Junction - part of Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival!

The Junction Will Be Buzzing this Saturday: Contact 2014 Opening Receptions http://t.co/9vOnmJWrEg #contact14 #junctionTO
— The Junction BIA (@junction_bia) April 29, 2014

Jane's Walk: Toronto: Junction of the Canadian Dream

Screenshot: Jane's Walk: Toronto: Junction of the Canadian Dream: Hangin' Out With History
Walk Leader: Neil Ross; Meeting Place: Runnymede Library — May 3, 2014, 2:30 PM
Credit: janeswalk.org: Canada: Toronto: Junction of the Canadian Dream: Hangin' Out With History

2014 Jane’s Walk annual global festival runs May 2nd, 3rd and 4th!

This year the Jane’s Walk turns eight, and there are more then 120 of great walks throughout Toronto. The walks get people to explore their cities and connect with neighbours. As always, Jane’s Walk is FREE and locally led walking tours run rain or shine.
No reservations are needed – JUST SHOW UP! 

Below are links to two Junction walking tours this weekend.

Junction of the Canadian Dream: Hangin' Out With History

Saturday, May 3, 2014 | 2:30 PM

Walk Leader: Neil Ross

Meeting Place: Runnymede Library
The exact meeting point is in the park immediately north of (behind) the Runnymede Library along Glendonwynne Road, Kennedy-Margdon Parkette. The closest transit stop is Runnymede subway station.

Ending Place: Annette Street Library
Participants can catch either the Junction 40 bus to Dundas West or the Keele bus to Keele station, both from Dundas and Keele.

About This Walk
Travel the Junction and learn its place in the heart of Canada.

Experience the coming together of the railways on the meeting point of First Nations trails. Explorers La Salle and Brûlé may well have passed through here, and there is some evidence La Salle actually stopped for a latte . . .

Neil Ross tells you his favourite Canadian stories and his favourite Junction stories in a walk from the Runnymede to Annette Street Libraries. Perfect bookends: Runnymede was designed to reflect a Canadian identity.  Annette Street was envisioned as the cultural centre of an independent city. "After all, we're all immigrants on this bus."
Duration: Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes

About Neil Ross
Neil Ross is the co-author of One Hundred Years at the Junction Shul and of the screenplay Worthy of Such a Country: D'Arcy McGee. As president of the West Toronto Junction Historical Society, his historical walking tours have made NOW Magazine's Editors' Big Three Can't Miss Events -- along with Caribana and professional wrestling. Neil writes the graphic novel series Justice in the Junction: the Life and Times of Josiah Royce.

Screenshot: Jane's Walk: Toronto: A Crash Course on the Junction
Walk Leader: Leah Cooke; Meeting Place: Keele and Dundas — May 3, 2014, 5:00 PM
Credit: janeswalk.org: Canada: Toronto: A Crash Course on the Junction

A Crash Course on the Junction

Saturday, May 3, 2014 | 5:30 PM

Walk Leader: Leah Cooke, Junction BIA Staff

Meeting Place: Keele and Dundas
(SW Corner) at the benches beside the bus stop.

Ending Place: Indie Ale House Brewing Co.
We will be ending the walk at a licensed brewery, so those wishing to partake in this stop will need to be 19+ with valid ID.

About This Walk
On this walk, we will explore the historic Junction’s main commercial strip on Dundas Street West.

We will discover businesses that exemplify what the Junction is best known for: reclamation, design, art, innovative food and beer.  An overview of the area’s history will be discussed, and interesting buildings/shops will be pointed out while we go.  Come with questions about the area and we'll do our best to answer them!

As a bonus, CONTACT photography festival opening receptions will be happening in the area from 6-9 pm on the same night, so you can turn this into an evening outing in the Junction.

Duration: Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes

About Leah Cooke
As a current Urban Planning graduate student, lifelong Junction resident and former Junction BIA intern, I'm excited to lead this walk in my area.

About Junction BIA Staff
Junction Business Improvement Area Staff - fan and advocate of the Junction neighbourhood, passionate about all the hidden gems and fantastic stories each retail building in the Junction holds.

Screenshot: Jane's Walk Toronto 2014: Ward 13 Parkdale-High Park (9)  
Credit: janeswalk.org: Canada: Toronto walks: Ward 13 Parkdale-High Park

In fact, at least a dozen other Jane's walks are coming to our neighbourhood of wards 13 and 14, Parkdale-High Park in Toronto this weekend.

Check it out #janeswalk:

• Twilight Labyrinth Walk in High Park — May 2, 6:30 PM
• Walk as workout! — May 2, 7:00 PM and May 3, 10:00 AM
• Bloor West Village - A century of development, heritage and community — May 3, 10:00 AM and May 4, 10:00 AM
• The Centre for Opportunities, Respect, and Empowerment presents! The Culture of Parkdale: Past, Present, and Future — May 3, 10:00 AM
• Belly Full: A History of Hunger Resistance in Parkdale (Bob Rose) — May 3, 10:30 AM
• Jane and Annette, Friends Forever (Madeleine McDowell) — May 3, 12:00 PM
• The World of Labyrinth Walkers: High Park on World Labyrinth Day — May 3, 12:00 PM
• Ghost River (Juliet Palmer, Diana Tso , Gib Goodfellow) — May 3, 1:00 PM
• Visions of Parkdale Past and Future, In the Balance ( Alec Keefer) — May 3, 1:00 PM
• Junction of the Canadian Dream: Hangin' Out With History (Neil Ross) — May 3, 2:30 PM
• A Crash Course on the Junction (Leah Cooke, Junction BIA Staff) — May 3, 5:00 PM
• Swansea, Past and Present (Swansea Historical Society, leaders) — May 3, 6:30 PM
• Celluloid and Popcorn: The history of Cinema on Roncesvalles (Keith Denning, Scott Worsley) — May 4, 1:30 PM
• Walking with Refugees in the West Bend (Romero House) — May 4, 2:00 PM

For more information visit: http://www.janeswalk.org/index.php/canada/toronto/

EVERY CITY HAS A STORY
On Friday May 2nd - Sunday May 4th 2014
Join the Jane's Walk Festival to Learn about Yours!

Make a Jane's Walk Happen in the Junction: Lead a Tour

Tour Guide Invitation: Lead A Jane Jacobs Walking Tour:

Third Annual Jane’s Walk in Toronto: May 2 & 3, 2009
Credit: maytree.com

"Jane’s Walk is not a tourism initiative, it’s a chance to go deeper in neighbourhoods you don’t know, or want to know better."
Tips For Tour Guides
compiled by Jane Farrow with contributions from Tim Groves, Heather McLean and Leigh Thorpe

LEAD A JANE JACOBS WALKING TOUR
3RD ANNUAL JANE’S WALK IN TORONTO
MAY 2 & 3 2009

Jane’s Walk is the street-level celebration of Jane Jacobs legacy. The Centre for City Ecology sponsors this event across North America which combines the simple act of walking with personal observations, urban history and local lore as a means of knitting people together into strong and resourceful communities. Over 6,000 people explored over 140 neighbourhoods across Canada during last year’s Jane’s Walk.

We are inviting you to lead a tour in an area where you live, work or play. It simply involves planning a route, thinking through the stories, places and people you want to talk about, then walking participants through it – you decide what’s important. If you like, you could share the guiding duties with a few other resourceful friends or colleagues....

Jane’s Walk is an exceptional opportunity for Torontonians to discover their city – both places they think they know well and places they want to explore. We hope you’ll join us in offering an insider’s take on your city’s vibrant and fascinating neighbourhoods.

Jane Farrow, Executive Director, CCE & Jane’s Walk
director@janeswalk.net 416-642-5779 www.janeswalk.net

For more information, download the Tour Guide Invitation or the Partnership Outline document.

See a few photos of last year's Walk in the Junction's "West Bend"

Jane’s Walk in the Toronto Junction's "West Bend" with Duncan Farnan, May 3, 2008"

Photos @ artjunction.blogspot.com

link:
Jane’s Walk in the Junction's "West Bend"
By Hilary Bell, West Bend resident
May 16, 2008

Jane’s Walk in the Junction's "West Bend"

Jane’s Walk in the Toronto Junction's "West Bend" with Duncan Farnan, May 3, 2008"

Photos @ artjunction.blogspot.com

Notes & Impressions:

On Saturday, May 3, 2008, a dozen or so “flâneurs” strolled the neighbourhood tucked into the sweeping north-west curve of the CPR line north of Bloor Street West. Beginning at the elegant 1920s Lawn Bowling Clubhouse in Baird Park, named for the late mayor of West Toronto Junction, we made our way to Keele and Dundas, the still-bustling heart of the Junction. Those present shared tales of the Junction’s glory days as a railway town, its theatre district, its long "dry" years and its present resurgence as a tight-knit creative hub. We marveled at the array of religious offerings from the mainstream Victorian edifices to the Tibetan Buddhist temple (formerly the Heintzman Piano Company’s showroom), to the Hindu and African Pentecostal storefronts.
Later, we walked the undulating, leafy neighbourhood streets with their eclectic mix of Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian architecture (sometimes all on a single house!), infilled here and there with bungalows from the 40s and the odd six-plex from the 50s built on filled ravine sites. From street to street, the different building styles tell a story of the great and small, of merchants and industrialists, builders and professionals, labourers and factory workers. A builder’s house from the early 20th century showed vernacular architecture at its most innovative – a small frame house covered completely with surplus decorative terracotta.
A detour or two into the spacious laneways opened a world hidden away where song sparrows called from mature trees and along the railway line, trilliums and mayapples were emerging into the spring rain.
See you next year!

2008 © Hilary Bell, West Bend resident
info@thewestbend.ca

YouTube Video: Jane's Walk 2010: The Barrel Roof House, Abbott Street, Toronto, May 1, 2010 

"This unusual house dates from about 1970. It is a good example of the sometimes ingenious approach taken to infill construction. It is tucked in beside a laneway on a tiny property with a side-built carriage house. Even though it is quite unusual in design, it fits nicely into the street. Duncan Farnan, of the Toronto Westbend Community Association, talks about it while guiding one of the 2010 Jane's Walks.

The street features a couple of the last original oaks in the West Bend, examples of the Black Oak Savannah ecology of High Park. The dip in the street results from an underground stream. 

At the start of the tape, some people are talking about a ghost, but I believe that was in connection with a different property. 

http://thewestbend.ca/ "

Uploaded by motoronna on May 6, 2010

permanent link:
Jane’s Walk in the Junction's "West Bend"
http://artjunction.blogspot.com/2008/05/janes-walk-in-junctions-west-bend.html

Get out, Walk, and Discover Your West Bend - Junction Hood

Digital Collage: Toronto Jane's Walk2008
Credit: The Centre for City Ecology (CCE)

West Bend - Junction

Time: 9:45 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
Meeting Location: Lawn Bowling Club - Baird Park (Keele Street and Humberside Avenue)

Guides by: Duncan Farnan
The West Bend is one of the original neighbourhoods of the former City of West Toronto Junction, which this year celebrates its Centennial. Ecologically the area is an extension of High Park's Carolinian Forest and historically it is part of the Junction's commercial and industrial strip. The West Bend is one Toronto's lesser known neighbourhoods but extremely rich in social and visual history - the site of the first TTC route, 19th and 20th c. vernacular architecture, the Riwoche Tibetan Buddhist Temple as well as turn-of-the-century Edwardian and Victorian houses.

Come explore the various Indian Roads, flourishing laneways and the famous Girls (Edna, Wanda, Annette Street...) that form the interior of this scrabby little enclave north of Bloor, east of Keele and beside the great curve of Dundas Street West and the CPR-CNR Main lines.

The walk will be lead by Duncan Farnan, resident and independent curator and art dealer with specialty interest in unknown, unsigned and lost art. Strenuous conversation encouraged.

Credit: The Center for City Ecology: Jane's Walk

links:
The West Bend Community Association (TWBCA), Toronto, Ontario
http://www.thewestbend.ca
Centre for City Ecology: Jane's Walk
http://janeswalk.net/
Riwoche Tibetan Buddhist Temple - Toronto
http://www.riwoche.com/
Junction City - The City of West Toronto Celebrates 100 Years
http://thejunctioncity.com/

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