• Downtown Toronto Art Deco Architecture

    On this walk, the author of the award-winning book Art Deco Architecture in Toronto takes you past such landmark buildings from the late 1920s and 1930s as Eaton’s College Street store, the former Toronto Stock Exchange at King and Bay, and the reconstructed Concourse Building. Along the way, Tim will point out each building’s distinctive…

    Free
  • The Beltline (Eglinton West to Davisville subway stations)

    Meet at Eglinton West subway station for a leisurely stroll to Davisville Station. The history of the Beltline railroad will be discussed and explored through the artifacts and murals that show its former presence. The characteristics of the neighbourhoods we pass through will be discussed, revealing interesting facts about them. Washrooms are not available along…

    Free
  • Downtown Sculptures and Sights

    Sankofa Square

    We will wander around downtown Toronto taking in some sculptures and sights with which may not be familiar. This walk will also explore two parts of the underground PATH system and see how this works as an avenue for fast, safe and climate controlled passage. There are multiple washrooms available in buildings on the walk.…

  • Cedarvale Park Walk

    This walk starts at Eglinton WEST station heading South on generally flat terrain through Cedarvale Park trails to Spadina Avenue (some gentle hills). Leader: Rene Laukat Meet: 11:00 at TTC Eglinton WEST Station. Lunch: 12:30 at Mashu Mashu, 387 Spadina Rd.Tuesday, July 22, 2025Eglinton West subway station11:00am

    Free
  • Don Valley To Taylor Creek Ravine Walk

    Start with coffee at the Brickworks at 11 am. Walk up the Don Valley and through the Taylor Creek Ravine and walk to Main subway station. Leader: Darlene Varaleau Lunch: Len Duckworth Fish & Chips, 2638 Danforth Ave.August 5, 2025Take the 10:30 am shuttle outside Broadview subway to Brickworks11:00am

    Free
  • Downtown Sculptures and Sights

    Sankofa Square

    We will wander around downtown Toronto taking in some sculptures and sights that may not be familiar. This walk will also feature two parts of the underground PATH system and show how this works as an avenue for fast, safe and climate controlled passage. This walk has multiple washrooms available in buildings. Use of stairs…

    Free
  • (CANCELLED) Brickworks to Beltline Walk

    NOTE: this walk has been cancelled.  Start with coffee at the Brickworks at 11 am. Walk from the Brickworks through the Beltline and south on Yonge St. Leader: Darlene Varaleau Lunch: Quail & Firkin at 1055 Yonge St.August 18, 2025Take the 10:30 am shuttle outside Broadview subway to Brickworks11:00am

    Free
  • St. James Town, Cabbagetown & Riverdale to the Danforth

    This walk is a wander through St. James Town to Cabbagetown, Riverdale Park East and the Danforth. We will discuss some of the lesser known history of the area around Riverdale and enjoy the parks. This walk has some public washrooms available in Riverdale Park West, and Withrow Park. Use of stairs is required to…

    Free
  • Humber, South of Bloor

    Old Mill Subway 2672 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    The route proceeds south along the west side of the Humber River, mainly along paved parkland (although there is a short stretch through a residential area), to the shore of Lake Ontario and continues west along the shoreline. Leader: Josie Szczasiuk Lunch: Firkin on Bay, on Marine Parade Drive (indoor/outdoor seating and views of the…

    Free
  • Swansea Walk

    This beautiful area of Toronto became a community in the 1890’s and joined Metro Toronto in 1967. Explorer Etienne Brûlé first set foot here in 1615. A beautiful winding, hilly stroll past many historic homes and parks including a park named in honour of Lucy Maud Montgomery who lived at 210 Riverside Drive from 1935…

    Free
  • Halloween Walk: Murder Most Foul in the Annex!

    Our walk will run north to Dupont and then back to Bloor Street where participants can reconnect with the Spadina subway or go for lunch. Participants will be given a single sentence about an Annex murder and then invited to fabricate a story... before learning the facts of the story. We talk about: The janitor…

    Free
  • Santa Walk

    As the story goes, neighborhood mothers decided it would be fun to surprise their children coming from school with Santa to greet them. We’ll take a walk down “Kringlewood” street in Rosedale and enjoy a neighbourhood taken over by giant inflatable Santas. Leader: Donna Oke Lunch: The Quail, 1055 Yonge St.Monday, December 15, 2025South-east corner,…

    Free