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Happy almost Pride!
It’s the perfect time of year to experience the streets of Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village, often called “The Village” or Toronto’s “Gay Village”. This tour is rich with the LGBTQIA2S+ history of both Toronto and Canada, with stories covering former village inhabitants, activists, businesses, and more. Naturally, we also learn a lot about the historic buildings in the village, including some that are under threat.
This episode is a collaboration with Adam Wynne, a community historian and the historian for the Church-Wellesley Neighbourhood Association. He researched and wrote this tour, and sometimes even hosts tours in person! If you’d like to contact Adam about future tours, you can email him at [email protected]. You can also find more of his work at https://www.cwna.ca/ and https://www.acotoronto.ca/tobuilt.php---------------------------------
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: About 2 hours
Accessibility: fairly flat, lots of paved roads and sidewalks BUT can be challenging to get around when busy, especially in the summer
Start: Paul Kane House, 56 Wellesley St E, Toronto
End: The 519, 519 Church St, Toronto---------------------------------
Time stamps for 30-second breaks:10:52🌈26:32🌈32:27🌈42:00🌈45:52🌈49:47🌈53:32
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Let's go to the mall!
This short jaunt touches on the history of the Eaton Centre and the block it sits on, as well as the origins of its namesake. Also, a brief history of the shopping mall as a concept.
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Are you ready to be entertained?!
We’re heading into the Entertainment District: home to the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as a LOT of Toronto history.
We’ll of course talk about the festival, but also: Fashion! Comedy! Dance clubs! Warehouses! And the intersection known as “Education, Legislation, Salvation, and DAMNATION”.As usual, each stop is divided by 30 seconds of ambiance, so you'll feel like you’re there even if you prefer your entertainment on your couch.
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: About an hour
Accessibility: fairly flat, lots of paved roads and sidewalks BUT can be challenging to get around during TIFF's Festival Street if you're not walking
Start: Simcoe and King St. W
End: John St. and King St. W---------------------------------
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Jump Around (License code: WTNPNCG38HR3I0PK)In Da House (License code: 3DINZVDVCP3OC3KJ)Take U Higher (License code: AISKKHVOZSTPVLHD)
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The CNE: where farming and rickety rides meet royalty and wars. Come take a walk through the 140+ year history of the Exhibition Grounds.
As usual, there is lots of ambiance in this episode, so you'll feel like you're at the CNE if you can't go in person this year. There are also directions for exploring the grounds during the CNE as well as the rest of the year.
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: About an hour
Accessibility: fairly flat, lots of paved roads and sidewalks BUT can be challenging to get around during the CNE if you're not walking
Start: Dufferin Gate Loop
Finish: Princes' Gates---------------------------------
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ADDITIONAL READING/LISTENING/WATCHING:
Podcasts:
Fresh Air: "Kidnapped, Then Forced Into The Sideshow: The True Story Of The Muse Brothers"The Secret Life of Canada: "S3: The Indian Pavilion at Expo 67 (Part 1)" "S3: The Indian Pavilion at Expo 67 (Part 2)"Walking in Place :) "Creepy Cabbagetown""Sunnyside"Articles:
"Thornton & Lucie Blackburn's created Toronto's first taxi company" - Global News -
If I were to offer you lumberjack money, cured meats, and a sprawling farm with private river access, what would you say? What if it came with a jail and a murderous tree? Well, I’d still be in. Join me on this short jaunt, and all these things can be yours too (even if only for 12ish minutes).
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ADDITIONAL READING/LISTENING/WATCHING:
Video: “The surprising reason behind Chinatown's aesthetic” - Vox YouTube
Podcasts:
99% Invisible: “Pagodas and Dragon Gates” (similar overview as the Vox video)The Secret Life of Canada: “Chinatown”Articles:
Don Jail - Lost Rivers “The rise and fall of Chinatown: The hidden history of displacement you were never told” - Global News -
What do a diamond, a piano, toxic chemicals, and boxing have in common? This episode! Take a walk with me through the most requested neighbourhood(s) to date.
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: About an hour
Accessibility: fairly flat, lots of paved roads and sidewalks. Includes busy streets and intersections.
Start: Wallace Ave. Pedestrian Bridge
Finish: 288 Annette St.---------------------------------
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Woodbine Beach is one of the most popular public beaches in Toronto, but it wasn't always that way. Come along and learn about the history of this beach and the beautiful nearby park of the same name.
Walk-Along Info:Walk length: 20ish minutes
Accessibility: paved roads, boardwalk, sand, dirt paths, no steps
Start: Woodbine Park (between Lake Shore Blvd E and Queen St E, Coxwell and Northern Dancer)
Finish: Woodbine Beach
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Let's stroll through Old Toronto! We'll talk about the landmarks you know and some you don't. We'll stop at the St. Lawrence Market if you're feeling hungry, and explore some side streets to avoid the crowds. Also: we'll talk about a secret tunnel!
CORRECTION: I mispronounced Samuel Ringgold Ward's name in this episode, saying "Wald" instead of "Ward".
Originally released February 3, 2021.Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: About an hour
Accessibility: fairly flat, lots of paved roads and sidewalks, no steps
Start: St. James Park, at the corner of Adelaide and Jarvis
Finish: the Omni King Edward Hotel, at Toronto St. and King St. E.
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit
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Sunnyside is a fun place to be in 2022, but you should have seen it a hundred years ago! We're talking rollercoasters, boat burnings, dance halls, swimming (of course) and so much more. Come along for a walk on the beach- don't forget your sunscreen.
This episode was originally released on Sept 1, 2021.
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: about an hour without stops
Walkability: flat, boardwalk
Start: Intersection of King St. W., Queen St. W., Roncesvalles Ave.
Finish: Palace Pier Park
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit
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The Upper Canada Rebellion was a huge moment in Toronto history, and The Montgomery Tavern is an important part of that story. Where the building once stood is now a historic post office turned grocery store/condo building, but it's worth a visit! Listen to learn why.
Address: 2388 Yonge St., about 2 blocks north of Eglinton
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You might, like I used to, think of the Harbourfront as a cold, cement, condo neighbourhood. Ok, that last part is true, but there is so more much life, warmth, and nature (!) than you might expect. Let me show you the parts of the Harbourfront you can't see from Queen's Quay W, and learn some of Toronto's waterfront history while we're at it.
Walk info:
Walk length: 2 hours with the stops
Walkability: flat, ramps available
First stop: Sugar Beach
Last stop: Ireland Park
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit.
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Announcing the first Short Jaunt of the season: Allan Gardens!
Allan Gardens is Toronto's oldest park and the location of a very cool conservatory that has been free since it opened in 1858. Much like the plants inside, the conservatory has taken many shapes and forms over its lifetime. Listen to learn more!
Walk info:
Walk length: ~30 min in the conservatory
Walkability: flat, no stairs, ramps available
Address: 160 Gerrard St E
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit.
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Not only is this walk absolutely BURSTING will beautiful houses, it's also ghosts, class war, and some of the best places to see fall foliage without leaving the city.
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: ~1 hour
Walkability: mostly flat, no stairs, some busy streets
Start: 467-469 Jarvis St.
Finish: St. James Cemetery
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit.
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Summer’s not over yet! Sunnyside is a fun place to be in 2021, but MAN, you should’ve seen it in 1922. Take a stroll down the boardwalk with me and let’s think about all that it was… and what has replaced it.
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: 45ish min
Walkability: flat, boardwalk
Start: Intersection of King St. W., Queen St. W., Roncesvalles Ave.
Finish: Palace Pier Park
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit
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Let’s take a walk down Carlaw! We’re gonna talk about factories, maraschino cherries, TRAINS, tragic deaths, unions, WAR and so much more. Taking a little break but will be back with new episodes soon.
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: 30ish min
Walkability: flat, sidewalks
Start: Overpass at Gerrard St. E. & Carlaw Ave.
Finish: John Chang Neighbourhood Park
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit
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We're back! Let's explore Yorkville, today known as being very expensive and fancy, but historically pretty grounded in the working class- and hippies.
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: 45ish min
Walkability: flat, sidewalks
Start: Hazelton and Scollard
Finish: Yonge and Davenport
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit
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Happy day after St. Patrick’s Day! It may be a day late but, trust me, this episode is a pot of gold. Too cheesy? Oh well. This episode explores the area bound by University Ave., Queen St. W., Dundas St. W., and Beverley St.
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: 45-60 min
Walkability: flat, sidewalks
Start: St. Patrick Subway Station
Finish: the AGO
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit
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Ahoy maties? On this week’s episode, we explore the Toronto Port Lands where you can find old abandoned factories and tree graveyards, as well as nature trails and beach views. This walk is mostly safe and cozy on the Martin Goodman Trail, but if you’ve got a taste for danger, it’s got that too (if you so choose). Full steam ahead!
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: 1 hourish
Walkability: flat but muddy, some industrial roads
Start: Outer Harbour Lookout
Finish: Polson Pier
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit
Includes sound from Zapsplat.com
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Corktown is more than a park and condos, as I have learned. This area tells the story of the early poor and working class immigrant populations of Toronto (shout out to the Irish and Macedonian communities). We also learn about the underground railroad, unmarked graves (of humans and, technically, pigs) and talk about making the city beautiful and functional without sneakily demolishing heritage buildings. Oh, and there’s magic! And beer! And puppies!
Walk-Along Info:
Walk length: 45ish min
Walkability: fairly flat, smooth roads, not crowded, some jaywalking
Start: Eastern Ave. and Sackville St.
Finish: Eastern Ave. and Rolling Mills Rd.
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Theme music by Lukus Benoit
Featuring the song "Crazy" by Patrick Patrikios
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