Soundwalking in the Eastside

Soundwalking in the Eastside

A Soundwalk is a group walking and active listening experience along a choreographed route that focuses on a sonic environment through events heard rather than objects seen. It affords opportunities to open the listener’s consciousness, perception and interdependence to the sound and space of that given environment.
In this walk, participants are invited to explore culture, community and kinship from an auditory perspective, listening to the surrounding soundscape of Strathcona and Chinatown through a wide range of physical sounds within an “auditory landscape” as well as the materials that create, alter and destroy them. This approximately 60 minute sojourn will offer a broad, playful exploration of the listener’s interrelationship to civilization, society and the more-than-human, revealing a deeper level of significance of our semantic association to the auditory world around each and every one of us. A group debrief and discussion will follow the walk, allowing participants to share personal experiences and reflections.

Key Details:
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time:6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Meeting Location: Intersection of Union Street and Jackson Avenue (northwest corner)
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Tour Facilitator: Jorma Kujala
What to Bring:
This soundwalk takes place outdoors, so participants should arrive for the walk with comfortable, appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions at hand, as well as sunscreen, water bottle etc.
Accessibility:
The tour covers approximately 3-4 km over 1 - 1.5 hours depending on pace, weather, and discussion.
The route includes a variety of terrain including paved sidewalks, though some areas may be narrow and curb cuts may be inconsistent.
There are no benches or seating along the route.
Public washrooms may be available at end of the walk
The pace of the soundwalk can be adjusted to accommodate the group’s needs.

Photo credit: Jorma Kujala

REFUND POLICY

The refund deadline is July 1, 2026. All refund requests received on or before July 1, 2026 will be honoured. Please note that the Eventbrite processing fee is non-refundable, and we do not have control over this part of the fee. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or refund requests due to extenuating circumstances.

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