ROMwalks brochure - Royal Ontario Museum

ROMwalks - 2013season
FREE WALKS AT A GLANCE – NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED
Wed May 1 6 pm Jarvis Street
Sun May 5 2 pm Along the Front (Jane’s Walk)
Wed May 8 6 pm Historic Toronto
Sun May 12 2 pm The Grange
Wed May 15 6 pm ROM & Its Neighbours
Sun May 19 2 pm The Annex
Wed May 22 6 pm Cabbagetown
Wed May 29 6 pm Whiskey, Wharf & Windmill
Sun Jun 2 2 pm Jarvis Street
Wed Jun 5 6 pm The Annex
Sun Jun 9 2 pm Sacred Stones & Steeples
Wed Jun 12 6 pm The Grange
Sun Jun 16 2 pm St. James’ Cemetery
Wed Jun 19 6 pm ROM & Its Neighbours
Sun Jun 23 2 pm Whiskey, Wharf & Windmill
Wed Jun 26 6 pm Cabbagetown
Sun Jun 30 2 pm Historic Toronto
Wed Jul 3 6 pm The Annex
Sun Jul 7 2 pm Wychwood Park (P)
Wed Jul 10 6 pm Along The Front
Sun Jul 14 2 pm Sacred Stones & Steeples
Wed Jul 17 6 pm ROM & Its Neighbours (F)
Sun Jul 21 2 pm Historic Toronto
Wed Jul 24 6 pm Jarvis Street
Sun Jul 28 2 pm Necropolis (F)
Wed Jul 31 6 pm The Grange
Sun Aug 4 2 pm Cabbagetown
Wed Aug 7 6 pm The Annex
Sun Aug 11 2 pm Sacred Stones & Steeples
Wed Aug 14 6 pm Whiskey, Wharf & Windmill
Sun Aug 18 2 pm Arts & Entertainment (P)
Wed Aug 21 6 pm ROM & Its Neighbours
Sun Aug 25 2 pm St. James’ Cemetery
Wed Aug 28 6 pm Jarvis Street
Sun Sep 1 2 pm The Grange
Wed Sep 4 6 pm Along The Front
Sun Sep 8 2 pm Necropolis
Wed Sep 11 6 pm Historic Toronto
Sun Sep 15 2 pm Wychwood Park (P)
Sun Sep 22 2 pm Sacred Stones & Steeples
Sun Sep 29 2 pm Whiskey, Wharf & Windmill
Sun Oct 6 2 pm Arts & Entertainment (P)
Sun Oct 13 2 pm Along The Front
Sun Oct 20 2 pm Cabbagetown
(F) - The walk is also done in French
(P) - ROMwalk Plus
RAIN OR SHINE!
ROMwalk Plus - Two different walks will be offered
in the 2013 walking season for a limited number of
participants. The cost is noted in the descriptions below.
Tickets must be reserved in advance. Call 416.586.5799
for information and to reserve tickets.
ROMwalk Plus walks this season:
Arts & Entertainment
Two Sundays at 2:00 pm: August 18 & October 6
Revisit the Entertainment District, rich in the early history of
city expansion and immigration, now a vibrant area filled
with theatres and upscale hotels. This new walk will focus
more on the Arts and Entertainment to be enjoyed here,
with a respectful nod to its historic past. It will include
architecture, the performing arts and Canada’s Walk of
Fame. The spirit of the district is enhanced by the work of
prominent Canadian visual artists. We will look at some
of their works along the route. $10 per person.
Wychwood Park
Two Sundays at 2:00 pm: July 7 & September 15
Come for a walk along winding, wooded streets where
Arts and Crafts style houses skirt the edge of a pond - one
of Toronto’s best kept secrets. Learn about the work of architect
Eden Smith and see the homes of Toronto artists
George and Mary Reid and Gustav and Sylvia Hahn. Visit
the site of the Toll Keeper’s Cottage, the oldest structure
of its kind in Canada. $10 per person.
*Cancellation and refund policies in full effect
New For 2013
This year ROMwalks is offering two exclusive walks for members
only on Saturdays. The two walks are:
Citadels of Wealth on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 1 pm. Join
us as we tour the fascinating financial district. Examine the work
of world famous architects such as Mies van der Rohe, I. M. Pei
and Santiago Calatrava. In addition, view interesting sculptures
such as Fenda, Pasture and the Bay Street Joke.
Parkdale on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 1 pm. Tour the
historic Village of Parkdale as we explore this rapidly changing
and diverse neighborhood. Discover gems of 19th and 20th
architecture and vibrant Queen St W.
Although the walks are free, registration is required. Contact
416.586.8097 to register.
Luisa Giacometti,
ROMwalks Committee Chair
Information: 416.586.8097 info@rom.on.ca
LOOK
FOR THE BLUE UMBRELLA!
2013 ROMwalks
FREE WALKS
This year, 40 free walks of 11 neighbourhoods will
be offered. See calendar inside for details and map.
No advance notice needed. Meet at designated spot
just before starting time. Look for the blue umbrella.
PRIVATE GROUP WALKS
Take your club, community group, out-of-town visitors
or your family on a private group ROMwalk.
These can be arranged specifically for your group at
any time. Choose from our full roster of 25 walks.
The cost is $10.00 per person with a minimum of
10 people.
Call 416.586.8097 for more information.
Le Musée royal offre maintenant des balades guidées
en français dans le cadre de son programme
« ROMwalks ». 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.
The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
Bloor St. W. at Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario
Museum Subway stop
416.586.8000 www.rom.on.ca
Photos courtesy of Paul Vaculik
100 Queen’s Park | Toronto, Ontario | M5S 2C6
416.586.5700 | membership@rom.on.ca | www.rom.on.ca
2013season
ROMwalks
Come Walk with Us!
Organized by the volunteers of the Royal Ontario Museum

ROMwalks - 2013season
The Annex
Sun May 19, Wed Jun 5, Wed Jul 3, Wed Aug 7
An introduction to Toronto’s first planned suburb for professional and
upper middle class residents with unique Toronto architecture from the
1800s to the 21st century.
Starting Point: Bedford Road (across from St. George subway entrance)
TTC Access: St. George Station, Bedford Road exit
ROM and its Neighbours
Wed May 15, Wed Jun 19, Wed Jul 17 (F), Wed Aug 21
Join us and discover how Bloor and Queen’s Park transformed from a
quiet upscale residential and collegial community to one of the cultural
hubs of Toronto. Experience the history, architecture and a 21st century
renaissance of three major cultural institutions.
Starting Point: in front of the Bloor Street entrance of the ROM’s Crystal Museum
TTC Access: St. George Station, Bedford Road exit
The Grange
Sun May 12, Wed Jun 12, Wed Jul 31, Sun Sept 1
Learn the story of how the Grange developed from a colonial park
property owned by Toronto’s early elite to become a neighbourhood of
immigrants, workers and professionals with social concerns. The walk
includes a variety of architectural style buildings from the 19th century
Georgian Grange to 21st century dynamic postmodernism of OCAD
and Frank Gehry’s AGO.
Starting Point: Dundas & McCaul Streets (SW corner)
TTC Access: St. Patrick Station
PRIVATE GROUP WALKS AVAILABLE!
Our Private Group Walks are available for all scheduled 2013
ROMwalks but you can also choose from the following list of
our award-winning walks:
Citadels of Wealth
Rosedale I & II
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery I & II
Queen’s Park
Parkdale
Danforth
Yorkville
Heart of Toronto
Entertainment District
Hidden Treasures I & II
Call 416.586.8097 for booking and more information.
SPADINA AVE
walk start / meeting place
ST GEORGE
STATION
UNIVERSITY
OF TORONTO
COLLEGE ST
AGO
McCAUL ST
walk route
QUEEN’S
PARK
SIMCOE ST
AVENUE RD
ST ANDREW
STATION
FRONT ST
UNIVERSITY AVE
MUSEUM
STATION
QUEEN’S PARK
STATION
OSGOODE
STATION
CITY HALL
OSGOODE
STATION
BLOOR ST
BAY ST BAY ST
DUNDAS ST
KING ST
UNION
STATION
YONGE ST YONGE ST
BLOOR/YONGE
STATION
QUEEN
STATION
KING
STATION
Jarvis Street
Wed May 1, Sun Jun 2, Wed Jul 24, Wed Aug 28
Once 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.
Starting Point: Bloor & Church Streets
TTC Access: Bloor/Yonge Station
CARLTON ST
GERRARD ST
QUEEN ST
WELLESLEY ST
PARLIAMENT ST
STOP
SPRUCE ST >
CASTLE FRANK
STATION
ST JAMES’
CEMETERY
TRINITY ST
STOP
All walks are free unless otherwise specified.
Walks normally last under two hours.
All Sunday walks start at 2:00 pm.
All Wednesday walks start at 6:00 pm RAIN or SHINE!
ROMwalks Plus info: call 416.586.5799 | Group Walks info: call 416.586.8097 | Transit info: call the TTC at 416.393.4636 or visit ttc.ca
CHURCH ST
JARVIS ST
FRONT ST
PARLIAMENT ST
TRINITY ST
St. James’ Cemetery
Sun Jun 16, Sun Aug 25
Hear about the scandals, triumphs and tribulations of the rich and powerful
citizens of the Town of York and Toronto. Learn about those dearly
departed who had an impact on our city, province and country.
Starting Point: St. James’ Cemetery entrance on Parliament Street, north of Wellesley
TTC Access: Castle Frank Station
Cabbagetown
Wed May 22, Wed Jun 26, Sun Aug 4, Sun Oct 20
A heritage community, full of incredible homes and history dating back
to the 1850s, brought back to life through restoration, renovation and
community pride.
Starting Point: northeast corner of Parliament & Spruce Streets
TTC Access: 506 Carlton/College Streetcar to Parliament Street stop
Necropolis
Sun July 28 (F), Sun Sept 8
Visit Toronto’s oldest non-denominational burying ground to hear the
stories of Father of Confederation George Brown; rebels William Lyon
McKenize, Samuel Lount and Peter Matthews; and dinosaur hunter Joseph
Burr Tyrell.
Starting Point: Cemetery Entrance - 200 Winchester Street at Sumach
TTC Access: Castle Frank Station
Sacred Stones & Steeples
Sun Jun 9, Sun Jul 14, Sun Aug 11, Sun Sept 22
While exploring the landmark religious buildings of Toronto learn about
the social development of the city and the role of the church during the
War of 1812.
Starting Point: northeast corner of Church & King Streets
TTC Access: King Station
Historic Toronto
Wed May 8, Sun Jun 30, Sun Jul 21, Wed Sept 11
Discover the beginnings of Toronto by walking the historic boundaries
of the Town of York. Learn about the people and the institutions that
helped develop the city. This year there are added highlights from the
War of 1812.
Starting Point: On Adelaide, east of George St. In front of the Post Office
TTC Access: 504 King Streetcar to Jarvis Street stop
Whiskey, Wharf and Windmill
Wed May 29, Sun Jun 23, Wed Aug 14, Sun Sept 29
Walking through the Distillery District we will encounter a variety of
structures built outside of the boundaries of the historic Town of York
which have been adapted for use today. This year there are added highlights
from the War of 1812.
Starting Point: King & Trinity Streets
TTC Access: 504 King Streetcar to Trinity Street stop
Along The Front
Sun May 5, Wed Jul 10, Wed Sept 4, Sun Oct 13
The Town of York had a bustling market at Front & Yonge Sts. Front Street
is punctuated by the elegant Flatiron Building, the Bank of Montreal’s
Head Office building (which is now the Hockey Hall of Fame) and spacious
theatres dotted the street’s south side. A breathtaking Galleria was
a recent infill addition. Finally view the handsome Union Station and the
venerable Royal York Hotel.
Starting Point: Front & Jarvis Streets
TTC Access: 504 King Streetcar to Jarvis Street stop