Walking in Place
Walking in Place is a podcast series of audio walking tours with a progressive take on Toronto history. Whether you use it as a self-guided tour in person or you’re doing your dishes, learn about Toronto's past and present while listening to the sounds of the city.
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May 26, 2023
Church-Wellesley Village
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 …
Oct. 1, 2022
Short Jaunt: The Eaton Centre
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. -------------------…
Sept. 9, 2022
TIFF & Toronto's Entertainment District
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: Fashio…
Sept. 2, 2022
Exhibition Grounds (The CNE)
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…
Aug. 19, 2022
Short Jaunt: Broadview & Gerrard… and Riverdale Park
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, …
Aug. 5, 2022
The Junction & Junction Triangle
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…
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