Episodes

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

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 Sources: https://walkinginplace.libsyn.com/sunnyside-sources

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

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 Sources: https://walkinginplace.libsyn.com/yorkville-sources

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 Sources: https://walkinginplace.libsyn.com/st-patrick-sources

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 Sources: https://wal...

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...

Welcome to season 2! This is the first episode of 2021, and we’ll be walking around the St.Lawrence/Old Toronto area. There’s a reason this area is promoted to tourists, and trust me, it’s worth a visit. 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. Sources: https://walkinginplace.libsyn.com/st-l...