Walking in Place

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

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Theme music by Lukus Benoit. 
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Announcing the first Short Jaunt of the season: Allan Gardens!

Allan Gardens is Toronto's oldest park and the location of a very cool conservatory that has been free since it opened in 1858. Much like the plants inside, the conservatory has taken many shapes and forms over its lifetime. Listen to learn more!

Walk info:
Walk length: ~30 min in the conservatory
Walkability: flat, no stairs, ramps available
Address: 160 Gerrard St E 

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Theme music by Lukus Benoit. 
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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 

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Theme music by Lukus Benoit. 
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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   

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Theme music by Lukus Benoit 
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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

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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 

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Theme music by Lukus Benoit 
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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

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Theme music by Lukus Benoit 
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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

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Sources
Theme music by Lukus Benoit
Includes sound from Zapsplat.com
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