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Step back in time as we take a walk through the streets east of the original Town of York, established in 1793 by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe as the capital of Upper Canada. Along the way, we’ll pass some of Toronto’s oldest homes, churches, commercial, and public buildings, and learn more about the city’s original shoreline and the area wharves that once defined it.
Our walk uncovers the lives of poor immigrants—their homes, workplaces, and places of worship—alongside the sites of powerful industry, including the world’s largest distillery, and the remnants of a massive gas plant that powered one of North America’s first street lighting systems. Throughout our journey, we’ll hear stories of notable local figures who built industries, established churches, cared for the needy, championed free education, and even scandalized early York.
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: St. Paul’s Basilica at Queen St. E. and Power St. (83 Power St.)
End: 11 Trinity St. (6 blocks south of Queen and Power)
Media Gallery
Open to public, no registration required.