Author: janeswalkwr

When: Saturday May 2nd, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Meeting Point: M.R. Good Family Trailway parking lot (650 Otterbein Road)

Walk Leader: Scott Clark

Take a stroll with Scott Clark of John MacDonald Architect on an approximately 3 km loop starting and finishing at the M.R. Good Family Trailway parking lot. Along the way, we’ll explore the local network of trails, as well as look at the area’s history and infrastructure, including the planned Ottawa St extension over the Grand River to Breslau. Hiking shoes or boots are recommended, as the route will include a meander through the single track trails of Natchez Woods. Unfortunately, the route is not accessible.

When: Sunday May 3rd, 10:30 – 11 am

Meeting Point: 39 Grand Avenue South, Barnacle Bill’s parking lot, Cambridge

Walk Leader: Judy Welsh

Discover how a neglected vacant plot in downtown Galt becomes a vibrant sculpture garden along the River. Learn about our seven permanent sculptures and plants in the garden.

This walk can be followed by the Galt Horticultural Society/Ferguson Cottage Tour from 11-11:30am which is right next door!

When: Saturday May 2nd, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Meeting Point: Under Zuber angel at cemetery entrance across from 128 Moore Avenue, Kitchener

Walk Leader: Wayne Miedema

A walk through this mid-town cemetery that opened in 1865. A fascinating connection to local history, local street names, and folks both famous and not.

When: Saturday May 2nd, 10:30am – 12:00 pm

Meeting Point: Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St North Waterloo

Walk Leader: Philippe Elsworthy

Bring your camera or smartphone. We will walk around uptown Waterloo, and talk about what and how to photograph whatever we consider important. Rain or shine.

When: Saturday May 2nd, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Meeting Point: St.Andrews Park, Cambridge (Lansdowne Rd S,)

Walk Leader: Michael Krupp

Florence Dickson, granddaughter of the Honorable William Dickson, created the neighborhood of Dickson Hill. Many of Galt’s elites built and owned homes in this neighborhood. This will be a look at those homes and some history of the people who owned them.