As part of the annual Jane’s Walk festival, Walk Toronto led a Jane’s Walk on Sunday, May 7, 2023 through the Old Town (aka St. Lawrence) neighbourhood of Toronto, looking at pedestrian issues and infrastructure along with revealing some local history and hidden gems. The walk was in part to help mark Walk Toronto’s 10th anniverary — we began in 2013!
The walk was led by Walk Toronto steering committee members Doug Vallery, who works in the Old Town neighbourhood, and Dylan Reid, with a contribution from Lee Scott. Although the weather turned to heavy rain, we were pleased to still get a turnout of around 20 people.
We talked about the infrastructure and amenities that affect the safety and the joy of walking in the city, including accessibility, sidewalk design, intersections, flexible streets, and more – with an added sprinkling of history about this storied area.
The walk began and Berczy Park and ended in front of Meridien Hall, with visits to Courthouse Square, St. James Park, and Market Lane Park along the way.
