Party on the Promenade
About this Event
On this walk, we'll explore this lively stretch of College Street known for its nightlife, recreation, and local landmarks, from the West End YMCA to the iconic Matador Club. We'll revel in the area's historic music scene while hearing stories of gathering and change, from its early history and the now-buried Garrison Creek to the Italian, Portuguese, and Latin American immigrants who shaped the neighbourhood.
About the Tour Leader
Claire Jansen-Faught is an educator, academic, and fibre artist. She researched and wrote Heritage Toronto’s State of Heritage Report 2025: From Community Voices to Action. Across her varied work, she likes to investigate the ways that people tend to care for each other and respect one another’s senses of self. She’s also interested in understanding different conceptions of injustice. She loves queer line dancing, three-part harmony, and odd movies. She will begin her doctoral studies in philosophy at the University of Edinburgh in the fall of 2026.
Start Point: Toronto Public Library - College/Shaw Branch (766 College St)
Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 10-15 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 Point: Fred Hamilton Park (155 Roxton Rd)
Length of Tour: Approximately 90 minutes
Distance and Terrain: This tour is approximately 1.5 kilometres in distance and takes place predominantly on paved city sidewalks and streets.
Ticket Price and Registration: This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $10.05 (includes a $2.05 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on our tours. You may not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time. Cash cannot be accepted onsite.
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.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 11.04
