When: Sunday, May 6, 3:15-4:45 pm
Where: Begin and end at Waterloo’s first public square (King and William, beside Your Neighbourhood Credit Union)
Walk Leaders: Phil Elsworthy and Kae Elgie
Walk leaders Phil Elsworthy and Kae Elgie will look at what’s happening to the Waterloo city core as a consequence — or unintended consequence — of the LRT and the intensification drive. They will pose the question: Is there a reason for Uptown Waterloo to still exist?
Rain or shine!
When: Saturday, May 5, 2-3:15 pm
Where: Begin at THEMUSEUM, end at Speaker’s Corner
Walk Leader: Todd Bowman
One hundred years ago, the Great War ended, an event that greatly impacted the lives of Berliners. Learn about World War One through a wide range of stories and people: those who fought bravely and those who bravely refused to fight; some who volunteered and others forced to enlist; as well as the many women who supported the war on the ‘home front.’ Walk through Berlin’s tumultuous four years of war and engage with some lesser-known people and stories from Kitchener’s past.
When: Friday, May 4, 7-9 pm
Where: Begin and end at Queen’s Square, Idea Exchange
Walk Leader: Cambridge Newcomers
Are you new to Cambridge? Join us as we wander your new home. Meet your neighbours, discover the corners of the community, learn about other newcomers that have settled here in times past.
When: Saturday, May 5, 3:30-5:30 pm
Where: Begin at Soper Park Picnic Shelter, end at the mouth of Mill Creek at the Grand River
Walk Leader: Andrew, Cambridge City Green
We’ll explore the human ecology of a rare cold water watercourse, Mill Creek from Soper Park to its mouth along the Grand River, and how the creek has been altered, destroyed, and renewed for 200 years.
Meet at Soper Park picnic shelter – parking lot/lane closest to tennis club off Dundas (just south of Dundas/Beverly Street intersection). Walk will consist of accessible, flat locations (asphalt walking trails, sidewalks). Distance may be an issue for some (i.e. Soper Park to Grand River and back again).
When: Sunday, May 6, 1-3 pm
Where: Begin and end at City Parking Lot, next to Mill Race Park/LA Frank’s stairway.
Walk Leader: Heather, Cambridge City Green
Enjoy the riverscapes of Galt and learn about how in the age of bellbottoms the City flooded, a massive public works project followed to prevent future floods and protect the downtown.
Meet at City Parking Lot, next to Mill Race Park/LA Franks stairway. Walking route will be on east side of river to Main Street bridge, through Sculpture Garden and riverside trails on west side of river, then cross the Concession Street bridge and head back to the parking lot starting point. Walk is largely accessible along sidewalks and riverfront asphalt trails in downtown Galt.
