Green Gentrification in Regent Park Walking Tour
Using a social justice lens, this walk examines the politics of nature in the city.
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269 Gerrard St E
269 Gerrard Street East Toronto, ON M5A 2G1 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
This walks explores the changing face of Regent Park - from blighted slum to desirable neighbourhood. It examines how nature is used to both improve the area and to displace poor residents. Using a social justice lens, this walk examines the politics of nature in the city.
Start Location: Parliament Street Library (269 Gerrard Street East)
Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check in. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.
End Location: Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester Street)
Length of Tour: Approximately 60 minutes
Distance and Terrain: This tour is approximately 1.6 kilometers in distance. There are some unpaved portions of the route that take place in parks.
Registration is required for all tours. Please note: you will not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time.
This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the tour guide throughout the tour.
Frequently asked questions
If you are taking public transportation, the closest TTC stop is the Parliament Street at Gerrard Street East stop on the #506 streetcar. For those driving, there is a Green P parking lot located at 51 Aberdeen Avenue.
If you're running late for a tour and the tour has already left the starting location, look for the Heritage Toronto flag and group around the start location. You can also call us at (647) 542-3450.
Tours run rain or shine, so feel free to bring your umbrella or other rain gear. We will contact you if a tour is cancelled.
After the tour, you will receive a post-tour survey through an Eventbrite email. Please feel free to fill out the survey and give us feedback about your tour experience!
We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and considering bringing sunscreen and water to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.
As a walking tour, there are limited opportunities to sit throughout the tour and participants will be standing/walking for the majority of the tour, although there may be benches and ledges along the way! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about accessibility.