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

Meeting Point: Outside Historic City Hall, 46 Dickson Street

Walk Leader: Dan Schmalz

31 stop walking tour of downtown Galt showcasing landmarks and stories of the history of the area. Historic City Hall, Farmers Market, Fire Hall, Churches, Queen’s Square, Pedestrian Bridge and more. Using Historic Downtown Galt Walking Tour I updated in 2018. Includes brochures for attendees.

Bio of me. I am the Information and Archives Analyst for the City of Cambridge as well as life-long Cambridge resident and local historian. Previous done this walk in 2018 and various times since. Walk is normally about 90 minutes. I will be doing this walk as part of my role with the City of Cambridge.

When: Sunday May 3rd, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Meeting Point: Corner of King & William Streets at the Brewmeister Green Park

Walk Leader: Barbara Larke & Edward Scorgie

Waterloo was incorporated as a village in 1857 and as a town in 1876. Where is that historic village or town to be seen now in the City of Waterloo? Join us and together we will see what we can find of early Waterloo . In the meantime, consider where the Waterloo Town Square was originally located and who the Hop King of Waterloo might have been ?

When: Saturday May 2nd, 4 – 5 pm

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: Saturday May 2nd, 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Meeting Point: 466 Queen Street South, Joseph Schneider Haus

Walk Leader: Divya Dhingra

Love historic homes and the stories they tell? Join us for a walk through downtown as we trace the evolution of housing from the 1810s to today. We’ll explore the neighbourhoods surrounding Victoria Park, from 19th-century homes to repurposed industrial buildings, examining a range of architectural styles and creative adaptations along the way.

Led by a local architect, this walk offers a deeper look at design details and how our built environment has changed over time. Come curious, ask questions, share observations, and your stories about this city. Let’s use this walk as a chance to see our city with fresh eyes and connect with one another.

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.