ROMWalks
ROMWalks
Discover Toronto with ROMWalks, a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of urban discovery.
Offered each year from May to October, rain or shine, each walk combines the excitement of exploring diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods with the expertise of knowledgeable guides and the adventure of learning. There are many neighbourhoods to explore, each with its own story to tell. Stories that speak to history, people, architecture, arts, and much more.
Free, Plus, and Private Group ROMWalks are available to the general public. Member Exclusive ROMWalks are also available to ROM Members.
ROMWalks are free and require no registration. Simply turn up at a walk’s starting point and look for the ROMWalks umbrella. Free walks are scheduled on Sundays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 6pm.
ROMWalks Plus are small sized group walks designed to introduce newly developed itineraries. Offered on select Sundays at 2pm, the cost is $10 per person and pre-registration is required.
Private Group ROMWalks are perfect for clubs, corporate and community groups, out-of-town visitors, or large gatherings of friends and family. These walks can be scheduled for any available day and time. Cost is $10 per person with a group minimum of $100.
Member Exclusive ROMWalks are free to ROM Members, require registration, and are scheduled on Saturdays. Members are notified by email about upcoming Member Exclusive walk dates and registration details.
About ROMWalks
Organized by ROM’s Department of Museum Volunteers, ROMWalks started in 1980 as an outreach program for the Museum when it was closed for renovations. The program has grown over the years, with dozens of walk itineraries, six months of regularly scheduled free walks, and a growing number of extremely satisfied ROMWalks walkers.
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Explore the tree-lined streets of a prestigious enclave, the suburb of choice for Toronto’s wealthy citizens in the early 1900s. Admire the impressive architecture spanning 150 years.
Located near the banks of the Don River, this charming neighbourhood delivers both a rich history and vibrant present and future. All in a short walk, experience with us Riverside’s stories of architecture, athletics, factories, film making, bees, bakeries, and much more.
Explore history in this heritage community, full of incredible homes dating back to the 1850s, many preserved through restoration, renovation, and community pride.
This walk is provided in English and French.
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.
Discover Toronto’s 4th largest cemetery, its stunning park-like setting, and learn more about the many prominent local citizens who have been laid to rest there.
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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Contact
For FREE ROMWalks
Registration is not required for Free Walks.
For questions, please contact romwalks@rom.on.ca.
For ROMWalks PLUS
416.586.5797
programs@rom.on.ca
For PRIVATE GROUP ROMWalks
For questions, please contact romwalks@rom.on.ca.
For ROM MEMBER Exclusive ROMWalks
416.586.5700
membership@rom.on.ca
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