Author: janeswalkwr

When: Sunday May 4th, 2025, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Meeting Point: 60 King Street East, Kitchener

Walk Leader: Divya Dhingra

Walking through downtown Kitchener, one comes across many curious sites and pieces of public art. Join us on this leisurely walk, where echoes of the past linger in brick and stone. We begin near the site of the city’s first town hall and market, tracing the imprint of early settlers through the streets of old Berlin. Along the way, public art and architecture reveal stories — tales of growth, identity, and transformation etched into the city’s urban fabric.

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!