Cabbagetown People and The Royal Alexandra Theatre and Its Neighbourhood
Please join us for our two weekend walks:
Since its beginnings in the 1830s as an immigrant reception neighbourhood, Cabbagetown has been home to an amazing group of personalities. Hear the stories of some of those that have been active in the arts and sciences, politics, business, architecture and social movements.
Leaders: Cabbagetown Preservation Association
Start Point: NE corner of Parliament and Winchester Streets
Finish Point: Parliament St and Lancaster Ave
Length: Approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours
Walk Difficulty: park grounds and average walk on sidewalks
The Royal Alexandra Theatre, anchor of the Theatre District, celebrated its 100th birthday in 2007. Hear the story of the theatre and explore the multi-layered history of the surrounding neighbourhood.
Leaders: Janet Langdon, Christyna Prokipchuk
Start Point: Simcoe Park, just west of Front and Simcoe Streets, near the CBC Broadcast Centre
Finish Point: Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St W
Length: Approx. 1 ½ - 2 hours
Walk Difficulty: Average walk on sidewalks