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ROMWalks 2020 SEASONWALKS AT A GLANCE – FREE WALKS NO RESERVATION NEEDED Sunday walks start at 2:00 pm and Wednesday walks start at 6:00 pm

Sun May 3 Mt Pleasant IWed May 6 Rosedale IISun May 10 Historic Danforth (F)Wed May 13 Queen’s ParkSun May 17 Sacred Stones & SteeplesWed May 20 King Street EastWed May 27 Willowdale (F)Sun May 31 RiverdaleWed Jun 3 Mt Pleasant ISat Jun 6 Jarvis (M)Sun Jun 7 KensingtonWed Jun 10 Historic DanforthSun Jun 14 Queen’s ParkWed Jun 17 Sacred Stones & SteeplesSun Jun 21 Annex West (P)Wed Jun 24 King Street EastSun Jun 28 WillowdaleWed Jul 1 RiverdaleSat Jul 4 Cabbagetown North (M)Sun Jul 5 Monuments in Memory (P)Wed Jul 8 KensingtonSun Jul 12 Rosedale IIWed Jul 15 Queen’s ParkSun Jul 19 Sacred Stones & SteeplesWed Jul 22 Mt Pleasant ISat Jul 25 Whiskey, Wharf & Windmill (M)Sun Jul 26 Historic Danforth (F)Wed Jul 29 Willowdale (F)Sun Aug 2 Monuments in Memory (P)Wed Aug 5 RiverdaleSun Aug 9 King Street EastWed Aug 12 Rosedale IISun Aug 16 Annex West (P)Wed Aug 19 Sacred Stones & SteeplesSat Aug 22 Jarvis (M)Sun Aug 23 Mt Pleasant IWed Aug 26 Historic DanforthSun Aug 30 RiverdaleWed Sept 2 KensingtonSun Sept 6 Monuments in Memory (P)Sat Sept 12 Whiskey, Wharf & Windmill (M)Sun Sept 13 WillowdaleSun Sept 20 King Street EastSun Sept 27 Annex West (P)Sat Oct 3 Cabbagetown North (M)Sun Oct 4 KensingtonSun Oct 11 Queen’s ParkSun Oct 18 Rosedale II

ROMWalks PlusTwo different walks will be offered this season for a limited number of participants.The cost is $10.00 per person. Tickets must be reserved in advance and can be booked online at rom.on.ca/ROMWalks or call 416.586.5797 for information and to reserve tickets.*

Annex WestSUNDAYS, JUNE 21, AUGUST 16, AND SEPTEMBER 27 AT 2:00 PM

Come and explore the Annex neighbourhood west of Spadina. Learn about its people and places including churches, schools, an historic pub, and a fire station – spiced up with an occasional murder.

Monuments in Memory: University Avenue SUNDAYS, JULY 5, AUGUST 2 AND SEPTEMBER 6 AT 2:00 PM

Join us for a tour of the monuments of University Avenue, as we explore the history of remembering. Why are some conflicts and people memorialized in works of public art? Why are so many of them along one street? We will discuss the works themselves, the intentions of the people who dedicated them, and the stories of some of the people they commemorate.

*Cancellation and refund policies in full effect

En 2020, les pROMenades suivantes seront offertes en français. Trouvez le parapluie violet!  

Le Danforth  LES DIMANCHES 10 MAI ET 26 JUILLET- GRATUIT

Un quartier au passé riche : demeures patrimoniales, églises historiques, le viaduc, le Danforth Music Hall historique, etc. ainsi que l'histoire des familles Playter et Scadding. 

Rendez-vous : le petit parc à l’extrémité est (côté nord) du Prince Edward Viaduc TTC : métro Broadview

Willowdale et le cimetière York : du rural à l’urbain  LES MERCREDIS 27 MAI ET 29 JUILLET - GRATUIT

Des fermes des 18e et 19e siècles sont devenues le cœur d’une banlieue vibrante. Voyez aussi le cimetière York.

Rendez-vous : square Mel Lastman, chaises Muskoka rouges TTC : métro North York Centre

Cette année, pour savoir quelles balades seront offertes en français, consultez notre dépliant et prenez note de celles qui sont suivies d'un F.

RAIN OR SHINE!Walks normally last under two hours.INFORMATION: 416.586.8097 romwalks@rom.on.caFOLLOW US: @ROMtoronto #ROMWalks

ROMWalks is organized by the Royal Ontario Museum’s Department of Museum Volunteers to provide support for the Museum. The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Member Exclusive ROMWalks These Member exclusive walks are free for Members, however registration is required. Due to the popularity of these walks, registration will not open until a month prior to the scheduled walk. Watch your email communication for registration dates and register at rom.on.ca/members/events or call 416.586.5700.

Jarvis Street SATURDAYS, JUNE 6 AND AUGUST 22Once the most fashionable address in Toronto, Jarvis Street retains many of its old mansions and churches and has acquired new architectural gems. A walk down this broad street provides insight into its elegant past and energetic present.

Cabbagetown North SATURDAYS, JULY 4 AND OCTOBER 3Explore a heritage community, full of incredible homes and history dating back to the 1850s, brought back to life through restoration, renovation and community pride.

Whiskey, Wharf and Windmill SATURDAYS, JULY 25 AND SEPTEMBER 12

Walking through the Distillery district, discover the commercial, industrial and residential structures built on the borders of the historic town of York that have been adapted over the last 2 centuries.

PRIVATE GROUP WALKS AVAILABLE!Our private group walks are available for all scheduled 2020 ROMWalks, plus these additional walks:

Call 416.586.8097 for booking and more information.

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(P) – ROMWalks Plus(M) – Members’ Only Walk (F) – This walk is available in French

About the ROMAnnexAlong the FrontArts & EntertainmentCitadels of WealthHeart of Toronto Necropolis

ParkdaleRosedale I St. James CemeteryHistoric TorontoWaterfrontWychwoodYorkville

Photo by Paul Vaculik

LOOKFOR THE PURPLE UMBRELLA!

40 Years of ROMWalks This year, 36 free walks in 9 neighbourhoods will be offered. No advance notice needed. Meet at designated spot just before starting time and look for the purple umbrella.

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Historic Danforth SUN MAY 10 (F), WED JUN 10, SUN JUL 26(F), WED AUG 26Discover the rich history of “The Danforth” which includes beautiful heritage homes, historical churches, the famous Music Hall and a former Nickelodeon. Hear about an early, influential family, the Playters.

STARTING POINT: NW corner of Danforth and Cambridge Avenues (one block west of Broadview) END POINT: Broadview at Wolfrey Ave (three blocks south of Danforth) TTC ACCESS: Broadview Station on Line 2

Kensington SUN JUN 7, WED JUL 8, WED SEP 2, SUN OCT 4

Join us as we wander through what was once the old Jewish Market, past late Victorian buildings that have undergone considerable change over the years, and onto the campus of the University of Toronto. Memories of times past mix with the modern life of condos, restaurants and music.

STARTING POINT: SW corner of Dundas Street West and Denison Avenue. END POINT: College and BellevueTTC ACCESS: Spadina or Bathurst streetcar, Dundas West Street stop

Rosedale II WED MAY 6, SUN JUL 12, WED AUG 12, SUN OCT 18

Explore the tree-lined streets of this prestigious enclave, the suburb of choice for Toronto’s wealthy citizens in the early 1900s. We’ll view a National Historic Site and admire impressive domestic architecture built in a wide variety of styles over 150 years.

STARTING POINT: Park Road at Bloor Street East END POINT: NW corner of Chestnut Park and Roxborough St. E (1 block north of Rosedale Subway station) TTC ACCESS: Bloor/Yonge Subway Stop

Willowdale and York Cemetery – Farm to City Centre WED MAY 27(F), SUN JUN 28, WED JUL 29 (F), SUN SEP 13

Discover the transformation of the early farms of the 18th and 19th century into the centre of the city of North York prior to the amalgamation of Toronto. We will also explore the tranquility, history and residents of York Cemetery just steps from the busy traffic and towering building of Yonge Street in the former North York.

STARTING & END POINT: Mel Lastman Square at Red Muskoka Chairs on the NE corner close to Yonge Street. TTC ACCESS: North York City Centre Subway Stop

Queen’s Park Circle WED MAY 13, SUN JUN 14, WED JUL 15, SUN OCT 11The provincial legislature, the mansions on Queen’s Park Crescent, St. Michael’s University, Victoria University. Learn their stories and their secrets, while seeing some new and interesting Toronto architecture.

STARTING POINT: In front of the legislative buildings (Look for the purple umbrella) END POINT: Charles Street and Queen's ParkTTC ACCESS: Queen’s Park subway stop and streetcar stop on the 506 College Street line

Sacred Stones & Steeples SUN MAY 17, WED JUN 17, SUN JUL 19, WED AUG 19While exploring the landmark religious buildings along Church and Bond Streets, including the recently restored St. Michael’s Cathedral, learn about the role of the church in the social development of the city and Upper Canada.

STARTING POINT: Northeast corner of Church & King Streets END POINT: Gould and Bond Street TTC ACCESS: King St. subway stop or the 504 streetcar

King Street East: Newspapers and Newsmakers WED MAY 20, WED JUN 24, SUN AUG 9, SUN SEP 20 Join us in exploring the characters who have shaped Toronto’s history along its first main street, and the colourful history of the newspapers that have headquartered their operations there from the 1820’s to the present day.

STARTING POINT: Corner of King St. East and Berkeley St. (one block West of Parliament)END POINT: Corner of King St. East and Victoria St. (one block from King St. subway stop)TTC ACCESS: 504 Streetcar to Parliament and King St. stop, or Bus #65 Parliament from Castle Frank subway stop to King Street

Mt Pleasant I SUN MAY 3, WED JUN 3, WED JUL 22, SUN AUG 23

In one of Toronto’s largest cemeteries, we will stroll through the beautiful treed landscape and hear the stories of people who were influential in the growth of Toronto during the Victorian era. We will learn about mourning customs, memorial styles and the meaning of symbols found on the monuments and mausoleums.

STARTING & END POINT: Yonge Street entrance (north of St. Clair) TTC ACCESS: St. Clair Subway Stop

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ROMWalks Plus info: 416.586.5797 | Group Walks info: 416.586.8097 | Transit info: 416.393.4636 or visit ttc.caSunday walks start at 2:00 pm, and Wednesday walks start at 6:00 pm. All walks are free unless otherwise specified, and are normally under 2 hours. RAIN or SHINE!

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PRIVATE GROUP WALKSTake your club, community group, out-of-town visitors or your family on a private ROMWalk. These can be arranged specifically for your group at any time. Choose from our full roster of over 25 walks. The cost is $10.00 per person with a minimum of 10 people.

Riverdale SUN MAY 31, WED JUL 1, WED AUG 5 & SUN AUG 30 Join us on a tour through Riverdale whose history includes indigenous settlement, brickmakers, jailbreakers, medical facilities, a park and a Russian royal. Discover how this east end area has evolved over two centuries and continues to reflect the changing demographics of the city.

STARTING POINT: West side of Broadview Ave. just North of Withrow Ave. END POINT: NW corner of Broadview Ave. and Gerrard St. E.TTC ACCESS: 504B King Streetcar or 505 Dundas Bus to Withrow Ave. stop.