Walking in Place
Walking in Place is a podcast series of audio walking tours with a progressive take on Toronto history. Whether you use it as a self-guided tour in person or you’re doing your dishes, learn about Toronto's past and present while listening to the sounds of the city. Learn more at https://www.walkinginplace.tours/
2023 UPDATE: The podcast is on somewhat of a hiatus. This feed may be updated here and there, as well as possibly the Instagram and Tiktok if you want some Walking in Place in bite-size form.
Podcasting since 2020 • 27 episodes
Walking in Place
Latest Episodes
Church-Wellesley Village
Happy almost Pride! It’s the perfect time of year to experience the streets of Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village, often called “The Village” or Toronto’s “Gay Village”. This tour is rich with the LGBTQIA2S+ history of both Toronto a...
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Short Jaunt: The Eaton Centre
Let's go to the mall!This short jaunt touches on the history of the Eaton Centre and the block it sits on, as well as the origins of its namesake. Also, a brief history of the shopping mall as a concept. ------------------------...
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Season 3
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11:15
TIFF & Toronto's Entertainment District
Are you ready to be entertained?! We’re heading into the Entertainment District: home to the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as a LOT of Toronto history. We’ll of course talk about the festival, but also: F...
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Season 3
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42:52
Exhibition Grounds (The CNE)
The CNE: where farming and rickety rides meet royalty and wars. Come take a walk through the 140+ year history of the Exhibition Grounds. As usual, there is lots of ambiance in this episode, so you'll feel like you're at the CNE if you ...
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Season 3
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46:16
Short Jaunt: Broadview & Gerrard… and Riverdale Park
If I were to offer you lumberjack money, cured meats, and a sprawling farm with private river access, what would you say? What if it came with a jail and a murderous tree? Well, I’d still be in. Join me on this short jaunt, and all these things...
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Season 3
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11:52