Discover the fascinating history and remarkable art and architecture of some of the city's best-known neighbourhoods. ROMWalks guided tours take place Wednesday and Sundays, from early May through late October. Most ROMWalks are free, with no need to pre-register: simply come to the designated spot and look for the purple umbrella.
All walking tours are organized by the ROM's Department of Museum Volunteers. | | Citadels of Wealth Sunday, May 5; Sunday, June 2; Wednesday, June 26; Wednesday, July 31
Step into Toronto's fascinating financial district and examine the work of world famous architects such as Mies van der Rohe, I. M. Pei and Santiago Calatrava. | | | | Kensington Wednesday, May 8; Sunday, July 14; Wednesday, August 14; Sunday, September 22
Wander through what was once the old Jewish Market, past late Victorian buildings that have undergone considerable change over the years, and onto the campus of the University of Toronto. | | | | | Sacred Stones & Steeples Sunday, May 12; Wednesday, June 12; Sunday, July 21; Wednesday, August 21
Explore the landmark religious buildings along Church and Bond Streets, including the recently restored St. Michael’s Cathedral, and find out what role the church played in the social development of Toronto and Upper Canada. | | | Historic Danforth Sunday, May 19*; Wednesday, July 10; Sunday, August 4*; Wednesday, September 4
Discover the rich history of “The Danforth” with beautiful heritage homes, historical churches, the famous Music Hall and a former Nickelodeon. Hear about an early, influential family, the Playters. | | *This ROMWalk is in French. | | | | Queen's Park Circle Wednesday, May 15; Sunday, June 30; Wednesday, August 7; Sunday, September 8
From the provincial legislature and mansions on Queen's Park Crescent to St. Michael’s and Victoria, discover their stories and their secrets. | | | | | Mt. Pleasant Cemetery I Wednesday, May 22; Wednesday, June 19; Sunday, July 28; Sunday, October 20
Stroll through the beautiful landscape and hear the stories of people who were influential in the growth of Toronto during the Victorian era in one of the city's largest cemeteries. | | | | | Jarvis Street Wednesday, May 29; Sunday, June 23; Wednesday, July 24; Sunday, August 26 Once the most fashionable address in Toronto, a walk down Jarvis Street provides insight into its elegant past and energetic present. | | | | | Rosedale II Wednesday, June 5; Wednesday, July 3; Sunday, August 18; Sunday, October 13 Explore the tree-lined streets of this prestigious enclave, with a special look at the impressive domestic architecture built in a wide variety of styles over 150 years. | | | | | Willowdale & York Cemetery: Farm to City Centre Sunday, June 16*; Wednesday, July 17; Wednesday, August 28*; Sunday, September 29 Discover the transformation of farms from the 18th and 19th centuries into the modern-day city of North York prior to the amalgamation of Toronto. | | | *This ROMWalk is in French. | | With a limited number of participants, ROMWalks Plus are more intimate than a regular ROMWalk. Pre-registration is required: download the brochure (PDF file). | | Looking for something special to do for your club or out-of-town visitors? Consider a private group walk for a memorable experience. Call 416.586.8097 for more information. | | More Walks for ROM Members | | Each season, ROM Members have access to exclusive ROMWalks not offered to the public. With unlimited free admission to galleries and special exhibitions, exclusive previews, discounts, and so much more, this is just another reason to become a Member. | | All images (c) ROM unless otherwise stated. For Citadels of Wealth: The 1937 former Toronto Stock Exchange building nested within the base of the 1992 Ernst & Young Tower. Photo courtesy of nodomain.cc. For Kensington: 1 Spadina Crescent. Photo Credit: Paul Vaculik. For Sacred Stones & Steeples: St. George's Greek Orthodox Church. Photo credit: Paul Vaculik. For Historic Danforth: Carrot Common and Eastminster United Church. Photo credit: Paul Vaculik. For Queen's Park Circle: Greats minds converse statue by William McElcheran. Photo Credit: Paul Vaculik. For Mt. Pleasant Cemetery: Entrance. Photo credit: Paul Vaculik. For Jarvis St.: Community sculpture by Kirk Newman. Photo credit: Paul Vaculik. For Rosedale II: The Studio Building. Photo credit Paul Vaculik. For Willlowdale and York Cemetery: Gibson House Museum. Photo courtesy Paul Vaculik.
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