Walking with Anna Jameson Tour
Take an interactive walk to 1830s Toronto in the footsteps of nineteenth-century author Anna Jameson.
Date
June 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
About the Tour
Take a walk in 1830s Toronto in the footsteps of nineteenth-century author Anna Jameson. Learn about the buildings and people she experienced on her visit to Toronto in 1837, from stories of Irish newcomers to the site of Toronto’s first hospital. As we meander among the high rises, we will learn the origins of the street names and get a sense of what the area used to look like, back in Anna’s time.
Audience participation during the telling of Anna’s life story is encouraged! Please note, if you are lively, you may be chosen to play the groom, an English earl, or other small part. No acting experience or fancy accent needed. Be ready for some fun!
This tour will be led by Heritage Toronto volunteer Meghan Edmonds. Meghan Edmonds is a social worker with the City of Toronto. She is a co-founder of the Sunnnyside Historical Society, a group passionate about preserving architectural heritage and showcasing local history. Meghan has a background in improv and enjoys writing historical skits that help to bring alive the past and make people laugh. Audience participation is what makes her tours a little different from most others. She is allergic to lecturing people, and believes the best way to remember history is to re-enact it!
Alternate dates
This tour will also take place on Sunday, July 14 at 11am.
Cost and Registration
This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $9.85 (includes a $1.85 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on our tours. You may not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time through our website.
Further Information
This tour runs rain or shine and lasts approximately 60 minutes. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and consider bringing sunscreen and water to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.
This tour covers approximately 1 kilometer in distance, and takes place mostly on city sidewalks. Please be aware there are some grade changes on the route.
This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the live tour guide throughout the tour.
If you share our passion for accessible and inclusive heritage programming, we invite you to make a donation while on the tour to help fund one of our next walks. Staff can accept donations via credit or debit card onsite, and gifts of $20+ will receive a charitable tax receipt. Cash donations will not be accepted.
If you have any questions prior to the tour, please contact us at [email protected]
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