À propos
The Riverside ROMWalk charts the ups and downs of this fascinating neighbourhood over 200 years. Beginning at River Street and Queen St. East, proceed east over the Don River via the Queen Street Viaduct, and learn about the 19th century “improvements” to the Don waterway and adjacent railway development.
Visit a former factory, a neighbourhood park with several artworks by Indigenous artists. Learn about the changes over time – from Riverside’s rural beginnings to its growth in the 1880s, through depression downturns, and slum clearance in the 1950s – to its recent landscape sporting contemporary condominiums woven in with a renewed appreciation and restoration of its heritage buildings.
Throughout the walk, hear fascinating stories of Riverside’s sports history, meeting halls, marmalade industry, social services past and present, railways, and much more.
Location
Walks are under 2 hours and take place rain or shine
Walks start and end at convenient meeting locations - look for the ROMWalks blue umbrella
Start: Parkette bounded by King St. E., Queen St. E., and River St. / North side of King St. E. (across from 599 King St. E.)
End: Queen St. E. at Jimmy Simpson Park (near 870 Queen St. E.)
Media Gallery
Open to public, no registration required.