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Sunday, August 4

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Learn the story of how the Grange developed from a colonial park property owned by Toronto’s early elite to become a neighbourhood of immigrants, workers, and professionals with social concerns.

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Wednesday, August 7

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Explore the Annex neighbourhood west of Spadina, including churches, schools – and even the occasional murder.

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Sunday, August 11

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Explore the 4th largest cemetery in the city. Founded in 1892, it includes graves of prominent local sports figures, reporters, politicians, and war heroes.

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Wednesday, August 14

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

See the magnificent 19th century sacred buildings, crafted by the finest architects, that reveal the importance of religion in the city.

This walk will also be provided in French.

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Saturday, August 17

Waterfront Trail © Paul Vaculik.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Exclusively for ROM Members.  Registration begins July 16.

Stroll along Queens Quay and learn about the evolution of Toronto’s waterfront from its industrial and commercial origins. Explore the area's history, art, and architecture and its recent revitalization as a popular city destination.

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Sunday, August 18

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

In one of Toronto’s largest cemeteries, stroll through the beautiful, treed landscape. Hear stories of influential people from Toronto’s Victorian-era boom.

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Wednesday, August 21

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Along Toronto’s first main street, explore the historical characters who shaped the city and the colourful stories of the newspapers headquartered there from the 1820s until now.

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Wednesday, August 28

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Enjoy a crash course in Canadian history from the early 19th century to today in the stories – some controversial – of public memorials on the grounds of Queen’s Park.

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Sunday, September 1

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Riverdale’s history includes Indigenous settlements, brickmakers, jailbreakers, medical facilities, a park, and even a Russian royal. Explore the area’s evolution, reflecting the changing city.

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Wednesday, September 4

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn the story of how the Grange developed from a colonial park property owned by Toronto’s early elite to become a neighbourhood of immigrants, workers, and professionals with social concerns.

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