Indigenous Paths and Presence Walking Tour

Engage with pre-colonial Indigenous histories in understanding the natural creeks and park systems in the Bathurst and Lawrence area. Explore the contrast between Canada's first largest shopping district, a church from the War of 1812, and the indigenous plants and trees along the way.

This tour will be led by Alan Jamieson (Cayuga, Six Nations of the Grand River). Alan is studying Urban Agriculture at TMU and grew up learning from Native peoples on both sides of the Niagara River. After years of learning to sing, dance, language, and history, the importance of planting and farming became clear to Alan. He believes that concepts such as the Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, along with the United Nations Declaration of Indigenous peoples, can be put into action in a garden, and that working the land is a way of reconnecting to the original ways for all people.

Start Location: West side of Ledbury Street at the intersection of St. Germain Avenue and Ledbury Street.

Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check in. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.

End Location: Barbara Frum Library (20 Covington Road)

Length of Tour: Between 90 minutes and 2 hours

Distance and Terrain: This tour is approximately 2.6 kilometers in distance. There are some unpaved portions of the route that take place in parks and gardens, and a park that is not accessible via a curb cut.

Registration is required for all tours. Please note: you will not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time.

This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the tour guide throughout the tour.

Host or Publisher Heritage Toronto