About
This charming walk takes us just a stone’s throw from the Museum into Yorkville, a market-tollgate village that originated in the early 1830s on what was then the outskirts of Toronto. Though fully absorbed into the city over time, Yorkville has retained a distinct character, the result of navigating decades of change while maintaining its unique identity.
Our walk starts at the Yorkville Library, and continues to local landmarks such as the Firehall, the Heliconian Club, and Yorkville Park, before concluding at the Royal Ontario Museum. Along our route, we’ll see the evidence of Yorkville’s fascinating transformations—from its Victorian beginnings to the vibrant hippie scene of the 1960s, and on to the upscale residential and retail neighbourhood it is today. And remember, parting with a coin or two in Yorkville is not a new phenomenon.
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: Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville Ave.
End: ROM, corner of Bloor and Queen’s Park (100 Queen’s Park)
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Open to public, no registration required.