Cemeteries Episodes

June 24, 2022

RE-RELEASE: St.Lawrence/Old Toronto

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 sidewal...
Oct. 30, 2021

Rosedale & St. James Town

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 Sources: https://walkinginplace.libsyn.com/rosedale-st-james-town-sources
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Dec. 10, 2020

Davisville & Mount Pleasant

Today’s tour is more about the stops than the neighbourhood. We’ll be starting in Davisville, then walking through Mount Pleasant Cemetery, and finishing in the Moore Park neighbourhood. Walk-Along Info: Start: Corner of Yonge and Davisville Ave. Finish: Inglewood Dr. Est. walk length: 40ish minutes Sources: https://walkinginplace.libsyn.com/death-art-and-giant-santas-sources *In this episode I recommended the "The Smell of the Poppy" episode of the "On Drugs" podcast- that's also a good ep...
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Nov. 26, 2020

Creepy Cabbagetown

This episode could have been sooo long, Cabbagetown is a pretty creepy place. Listen to hear my top picks. Walk-Along Info: Start: Corner of Carlton and Sherbourne Finish: Necropolis Cemetery Estimated walk time: 60-90 min without dawdling For sources, go to: https://walkinginplace.libsyn.com/creepy-cabbagetown