Working Class Toronto Episodes

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 Sources: https://walkinginplace.libsyn.com/dundas-carlaw-sources-0

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...

It’s December, and I’m trying to get myself to like winter. This month, that means taking “festive” walks. Mostly in areas that look pretty at this time of year, but there are a few stops here and there that are a little bit more on theme. That being said- if you happen to listen to this any other time of year, it should hopefully still be an interesting and fun walk/listen! As always, I am not a historian, and if I get something horrendously wrong please let me know so I don’t continue making ...

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