Author: janeswalkwr

When: Saturday May 3rd, 2025, 2:00 – 3:30/4:00 pm

Meeting Point: Schneider Haus National Historic Site, 466 Queen St. S.

Walk Leader: Martin de Groot & Katy Pfeiffer

Two neighbours from Bread & Roses Co-op at Queen and Courtland will host an easygoing exploration of downtown Kitchener’s other “main street,” past, present and future. We’ll gather on the front porch of the oldest house in Sandhills-Ebytown-Berlin-Kitchener and from there move up through a city centre that is currently in dramatic transition. Katy Pfeiffer will offer reflections and recollections from the perspective of someone who grew up in the neighbourhood. Martin de Groot will share thoughts and imaginings related to a hyperlocal civic engagement and appreciation project called “Queen Street: Ours to Discover.” Martin and Katy both tend to move slowly getting around town, taking advantage of rest stops along the way; consequently, the plan is to conduct this walk and talk at a leisurely pace. People of all ages, interests and walking paces are welcome, especially citizens who utilize canes, poles, walkers and transport chairs to enhance their mobility. Participants are encouraged to bring along sketch books, cameras, audio recorders, note pads, smart phones, etc., in the hope that they will be willing to share stories, thoughts, images and impressions as we walk along and over the weeks and months ahead as part of Queen Street: Ours to Discover.

When: Saturday May 3rd, 2025 1:00 – 1:25 pm

Where: Entrance of Ferguson Cottage, 37 Grand Ave, Cambridge 

Walk Leader: Liz Stacey

Galt Horticultural Society (GHS) which operates out of the historic Ferguson Cottage came into being in the 1850’s. The current version was established in 1891 with 186 members. The property was purchased in 1836 by William Ferguson, a blacksmith and farmer at the time. The property remained under the Ferguson name for the next 80 years. The cottage is all that is left of the once Ferguson Farm and is credited as one of the earliest surviving Scottish stone cottages in the City of Cambridge.

Check out the Cambridge Sculpture Garden Tour from 1:30-1:55, followed by McDougall Cottage from 2-2:30 pm

When: Saturday May 3rd, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00am

Meeting Point: Soper Park parking area

Walk Leader: Linda Simpson

Walk Leader: Cambridge City Green volunteers 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 over the past 200 years. The 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). Attendees will be encouraged to participate in this walking conversation.

When: Sunday May 4th, 2025, 1 – 2 pm

Meeting Point: Playground parking lot off Salisbury Ave. in Galt, across from Highland Public School

Walk Leader: Linda Simpson

Cambridge has a new woodlot management plan for Victoria Park – come and enjoy a spring walk, learn about our local forest, and how you can be involved in making it healthier. The walk is not entirely accessible as the majority of the walk will consist of footpaths through the forest with varying accessibility, slopes and surfaces.

Date: Saturday May 3rd, 2025, 1:30 pm – 1:55 pm

Meeting Point: Stairs at Barnacle Bill’s Parking Lot, 47 Grand Ave S, Cambridge

Walk Leader: Judy Welsh

The development of a community park and sculpture garden by volunteers in our community. The Cambridge Sculpture Garden (CSG) enhances and preserves a unique oasis of green space along the Grand River providing free and open access for visitors to experience contemporary sculptures and art, picnicking, walking, biking, or quiet contemplation.

Check out The Galt Horticulture Society Walk from 1:00 – 1:25 pm right before, and the McDougall Cottage Walk from 2:00 – 2:30 pm right after.