Irish History Episodes

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 Transcript here Source...

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 W...

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