When: Sunday May 4th, 2025, 2:30 – 4:00pm
Meeting Point: Queen’s Square Cannon
Walk Leader: Michael Krupp
A review of the many productions filmed in Galt and the locations used. This will also involve how editing and props are used to transform the space into a different city and personal memories of some of the events.
When: Saturday May 3rd, 2025 10:00 – 11:30am
Meeting Point:Under the Zuber angel across from 128 Moore Avenue, Kitchener
Walk Leader: Wayne Miedema
This midtown cemetery opened in 1865. Within the cemetery, there are stories of some of the movers, shakers, and influencers of the past 150 years.
When: Saturday, May 3rd 2025, 1:00 – 2:15 pm
Meeting Point: UW School of Pharmacy, Victoria and King
Walk Leader: Todd Bowman
On the 5-year anniversary of the Covid pandemic, relive recent history through Kitchener’s pandemic experience of 1918. Learn about the Spanish Flu’s arrival in Kitchener and its rapid spread through the city. See the virus’ impact on citizens, health care workers and local officials, hearing stories of tragedy, bravery and resilience in a time of crisis.
When: Saturday May 3rd, 2025, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Meeting Point: Corner of William and Regina Streets, in front of Waterloo City Hall
Walk Leader: Amy Ross
This Accessibility Tour will offer participants the unique opportunity to join residents with disabilities on a tour of local spaces to gain an understanding of real-time barriers in Waterloo. This opportunity will require participants to be actively moving or walking the entire duration outdoors. For further information about this learning experience, please contact amy.ross@waterloo.ca
Most Jane’s Walks are “rain or shine” — but not this one. Mobility devices don’t always work well if they get wet. This walk will be cancelled if it rains.
Check this website Saturday morning May 3 to make sure the walk is ON!
When: Saturday May 3rd, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Meeting Point: Lakeside Park (south lookout / parking lot on Greenbrook Drive)
Walk Leader: Scott Clark
Take a stroll with Scott Clark of John MacDonald Architect on an approximately 4 km loop starting and finishing at Lakeside Park’s south lookout. Along the way, we’ll look at how improved connections and amenities could be implemented at Lakeside, Mausser, Meinzinger and Concordia Parks to form an expansive urban park for all. Hiking shoes or boots are recommended, as the route will include a meander through the woods. Unfortunately, the route is not accessible.
