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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌊 Reconnecting the City to the Lake walk by O2 Planning and Design + Jane’s Walk Toronto brought people together for a multi-sensory journey.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🌊 Reconnecting the City to the Lake. Join us and O2 Planning and Design for a Waterfront Jane’s Walk. 🗓️ Tuesday, September 1, 4:30–6:30 PM 📍530 Front St W (Front & Portland) Rain or shine, this walk is free and open to all. For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.ca/e/reconnecti...

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Once air quality improves, consider supporting the St. Clair West neighbourhood as it begins to heal after the unimaginable tragedy at Salsa on St. Clair this past weekend. 🙏 #NeighbourhoodStewards. Hillcrest BIA

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Francesca Bouaoun @francescabouaoun.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Sun 3 May, 10AM | Come and find out what makes this park such a special place on the waterfront. @janeswalk.bsky.social #Toronto

Poster for a walk at Trillium Park in Toronto on Sunday 3 May at 10AM. Event description: Let's explore the hidden gems and lesser-known stories of one of Toronto's most picturesque waterfront parks! Meet at Inukshuk Park. Accompanying photos of the Toronto skyline, a beaver, a carved moccasin artwork, a group of people in the park, and a yellow-rumped warbler.

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Women in Urbanism Canada @womenurbanismca.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🚶🏼‍♀️To mark this year's Jane's Walk festival on May 1-3, 2026, we sit down with Jane's Walk Toronto @janeswalk.bsky.social to talk about walking, safety, and what it takes to build cities that hold all of us. Read the blog at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words/wiuc-janes-walk-to.

Walking Together for Feminist Cities: WiUC in Conversation with Jane's Walk Toronto
Interview
Read at www.WomenInUrbanism.ca/words.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

🟣 JANE’S WALK HIGHLIGHT THEME: DIGITAL WALKS Explore Toronto at your own pace through self-guided Jane’s Walks available anytime during the festival. This year features 7 new walks, joining 11 digital walks from previous years. www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/copy-of-digi... #OurStreetsOurStories

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Digital Walks | Jane's Walk Toronto Festival

Explore Jane’s Walk Toronto Festival from anywhere with our digital online walks! Available anytime from May 2-4, 2025, these virtual experiences let you discover city stories and perspectives at your...

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🏛️ JANE’S WALK HIGHLIGHT THEME: HISTORY & PLACES From Toronto’s earliest streets and markets to hidden neighbourhood histories, music scenes, and waterfront stories — these Jane’s Walks explore the people, places, and moments that shaped the city. #OurStreetsOurStories

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🚋 JANE’S WALK HIGHLIGHT: TRANSIT Transit shapes how Toronto grows, who gets connected, what gets funded, and whose communities are transformed along the way. These Jane’s Walks explore cancelled expressways, transit politics and the stories behind how we move through the city. #OurStreetsOurStories

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🗣️ JANE’S WALK HIGHLIGHT: ADVOCACY & POLITICS Across Toronto, communities are organizing, resisting, advocating, and reimagining public space. These Jane’s Walks explore housing justice, disability advocacy, surveillance & grassroots activism, and who gets heard in the city. #OurStreetsOurStories

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🎨 JANE’S WALK HIGHLIGHT THEME: ARTS & CULTURE We’re highlighting 10 community walks connected to arts, culture, nightlife, food, public art, and creative expression across Toronto. Explore the full lineup in the images above. No registration required. #OurStreetsOurStories

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🚲 JANE’S WALK HIGHLIGHT THEME: BIKE LANES / BIKE RIDES We’re highlighting 6 biking-related community walks and rides happening across Jane’s Walk weekend. From advocacy and infrastructure to neighbourhood rides, explore the full lineup in the images above. #OurStreetsOurStories

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🚶 FEATURED JANE’S WALK Brampton’s Kennedy & Clarence First collaboration with Brampton Board of Trade (Festival Sponsor) as we grow Jane’s Walks across the GTA. 🗓 Sat, May 2 ⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM 👤 Vijai Singh & Jaipaul Massey-Singh 📍 Start: Kennedy & Clarence 🏁 End: Kennedy & Steeles

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🚶 FEATURED JANE’S WALK with DESIGNwith Meet Us By The Fountain 🗓 Sat, May 2 ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM 👤 Jennifer An, Ranee Lee Explore the mall as a “third space” and how design, access, and private control shape everyday use. 📍 Start & End: CF Toronto Eaton Centre (fountain, inside the mall)

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Jane’s Walk Festival possible. hashtag #OurStreetsOurStories wouldn’t happen without the support of our partners: Platinum City of Toronto, STACKT, School of Cities, University of Toronto, Defy Gravity

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

🚲 FEATURED JANE’S WALK with @uoftcities.bsky.social For the Love of Raccoons Ride 🗓 Sun, May 3 ⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM 👤 @lanrickbennett.bsky.social A city-wide ride exploring Toronto through its most unlikely mascot—the raccoon.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

FEATURED JANE’S WALK with University of Toronto School of Cities ((Festival Sponsor) Navigating Toronto’s PATH 🗓 Sun, May 3 ⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM 👤 Rotem Mashkov 📍 Start: Nathan Phillips Square (Queen St W & University Ave; near Osgoode Station) 🏁 End: Union Station (Front St & Yonge St)

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

🚶‍♀️ FEATURED JANE’S WALK — with UnitedWay Toronto 📍 Thorncliffe Park & Flemingdon Park 🗓️ May 2 | ⏰ 10:00–11:45 AM 👤 Lanrick Bennett Jr. @lanrickbennett.bsky.social Explore how community spaces, transit, and local leadership shape everyday life. #OurStreetsOurStories

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

#OurStreetsOurStories 🗓️ Walk submissions due April 27 (MIDNIGHT) - FINAL DEADLINE The festival returns May 1–3. There’s still time to be part of it. Lead a walk or join one. 📍 Toronto 🔗 Link in bio to submit or explore #JanesWalk #Toronto #JaneJacobs #Urbanism

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

116 walks. One city. Jane’s Walk Festival 2026 is here. Friday, May 1 — 19 walks Saturday, May 2 — 53 walks Sunday, May 3 — 44 walks From neighbourhood stories to city-building conversations, this year’s lineup covers it all. #OurStreetsOurStories #JanesWalk

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Jane’s Walks are free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. Explore neighbourhoods, share stories, and see the city differently. Open to everyone. Conversation over presentation. No hate or exclusion. #OurStreetsOurStories #JanesWalk

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Walk submissions are still open — deadline extended to April 27. This year’s concept: the foot-loop — a continuous path connecting places, people, and stories across the city. The city isn’t linear. Neither are our walks. There’s still time to create yours. #janeswalkto #OurStreetsOurStories

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Introducing Jane’s Walk Club Merch Limited drop. Available at the Festival Launch Party Walk It Back Tee — $35 Vintage baseball-inspired graphic City Blocks Edition Tee — $30 Graphic collage of city life Oversized, boxy fit* City Blocks Edition Tote — $20 Durable, everyday carry

Jane’s Walk Club merch featuring two oversized graphic t-shirts and a tote bag on a colorful background

White City Blocks Edition oversized t-shirt with colorful graphic design

Black Walk It Back oversized t-shirt with vintage baseball-style graphic

City Blocks Edition tote bag with multicolour graphic design on a neutral canvas bag

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

If you're looking for some #EastEndLove during @janeswalk.bsky.social check out these picks on May 3rd h/t @waterfrontoronto.bsky.social More info here: www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/walks #OurStreetsOurStories

Listening to water stories at Biidaasige Park

Treva Legassie

Sunday, May 3

11:00:00 AM

Water, Industry and Restoration in the Don Valley

Floyd Ruskin. John Wilson and Dr. Jennifer Bonnell

Sunday, May 3

10:00:00 AM

The Making of Biidaasige Park

Danny Brown

Sunday, May 3

10:00:00 AM

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🚶 Jane’s Walk Festival returns May 1–3 🗣️ Turn your neighbourhood story into a walk ⏳ Deadline: April 20 🔗 janeswalkfestivalto.com/submit-a-walk #OurStreetsOurStories

Illustrated Jane’s Walk Toronto poster with bold white text reading “Hey! Walk submissions are open! Toronto.” A cartoon person holds a “Start” flag beside a winding path with city imagery, a bird flying above, and a deadline of April 20th shown at the bottom.

Purple illustrated graphic showing a hand holding a “2026” flag and a laptop displaying the Jane’s Walk website. A winding path with a small animal and a sign reading “Our Streets,” with the website URL janeswalkfestivalTO.com at the bottom.

Blue illustrated poster with a winding path, a sign reading “Our Stories,” and a streetcar moving along the path. Bold white text reads “Submissions deadline April 20th” with the hashtag #OurStreetsOurStories below.

Green illustrated poster showing a looping path forming a location pin shape and the CN Tower. Bold white text reads “Festival returns May 1–3” with the website janeswalkfestivalTO.com at the bottom.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Hey Toronto 👋 Join us for our In-Person Walkshop as we kick off this year’s Jane’s Walk season and start shaping ideas for hashtag#OurStreetsOurStories. @scarborougharts 📍 Scarborough Civic Centre 🗓 April 11 ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM www.eventbrite.ca/e/janes-walk...

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Hey Toronto 👋 Join us for our In-Person Walkshop as we kick off this year’s Jane’s Walk season and start shaping ideas for hashtag#OurStreetsOurStories. @scarborougharts 📍 Scarborough Civic Centre 🗓 April 2nd ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM www.eventbrite.ca/e/janes-walk...

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

2026 - Digital Walkshop Info; 🗓️ April 2 ⏰ 6:30PM – 7:30PM 🔗 RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1985783900... 🗓️ April 8 ⏰ 6:30PM – 7:30PM 🔗 RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1985784330... In-person walkshop dates coming soon. #Janeswalk #janejacobs #OurStreetsOurStories

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Jane's Walk Toronto In-Person Walkshop!

Join us for a fun and interactive walkshop in Scarborough led by Jane's Walk, where we'll explore the city together in person!

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Calling all Walkthusiasts 😉 — we’re back. 2026 Jane’s Walk Festival returns to Toronto May 1–3, and we’re gearing up for a big year. We’re expecting 150+ walks across the city, a launch party, and a full weekend of exploring Toronto together.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Decades after Jane Jacobs wrote about the importance of everyday street life, urban research continues to support her insights. Studies on familiar strangers show that simply recognizing the same people in public spaces helps build comfort, trust, and a sense of belonging.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Wishing our Jane’s Walk community happy holidays and a wonderful New Year 2026. 🧡 Thank you for being part of this journey and for your support throughout the 2025 Festival and the year. Here’s to more walks, stories, and caring conversations that strengthen our cities. 🎊

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Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce that starting in 2026, the Edmonton Heritage Council will be the new organizing partner for Jane's Walk YEG. Watch for updates in January about next year's walks, including info sessions to help you get involved.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Jane's Walk was featured in the Learning From What Works initiative led by @uoftcities.bsky.social and the Canadian Urban Institute

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

A simple idea powers Jane’s Walk: People coming together to share stories about the places they call home.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Jane Jacobs reminded us that presence matters. ✨ The simple act of walking, participating, and connecting with neighbours is what shapes thriving communities. Trust and Community take time. 🌿 #CommunityTrust #PublicSpaces #JaneJacobs #JanesWalkFestival #SafeNeighborhoods

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Thank you, Ontario Association of Landscape Architects, for featuring a Jane’s Walk story! Words by Wesley Reibeling 🙌 🔗https://www.oala.ca/ground-published-issues

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

To me, Jane's Walk is ___________? Help us fill in the blank! There are no wrong answers. Jane's Walk Toronto, plazaPOPS, De.Siertos Andantes, Kerjajalan From Jane's Walk.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

These quotes from our walk leaders, gathered by our 2025 Festival Organizers, capture the heart of what Jane’s Walk is all about: stories, connection, and community. 💬 Got a memory that’s stayed with you? Share it with us! Submissions open until Nov 30.Using this link: form.typeform.com/to/C52ZILep

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Share Your Jane’s Walk Story with us! We’re writing a book about Jane’s Walk, and we’d love for you to be part of it. 💛 👉 Submit your story by November 30, 2025: form.typeform.com/to/C52ZILep Or email/voice record to: contact@janeswalk.net

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Jane’s Walk began in Toronto in 2007 as a grassroots tribute to Jane Jacobs — the legendary urbanist who championed people-first, community-led cities. 🌆🚶‍♀️ Today, it's a global movement in 500+ cities — but Toronto remains its heart. ❤️ #JanesWalk #WalkWithUs

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Walks kick-off today! 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏿🚶🏼‍♂️ With 150+ walks across the city, this is the biggest Jane’s Walk in Toronto’s history — and you're part of it. From stories of hidden histories to bold ideas for the future, these community-led walking conversations bring people together!

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Susan Johnston @joycuriosity.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Café Wim was one of my favourite places when I first moved to Ottawa, so I was delighted to find references in works by Colin McAdam and Andre Alexis. Join me next weekend @janeswalk.bsky.social #Ottawa to find out more #WriteOttwa

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Kanchan @kayehm.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I'll be co-leading a #BikeTO @janeswalk.bsky.social in Etobicoke this Saturday morning. Come to the suburbs and learn about cycling & pedestrian infrastructure design, traffic signals, accessibility, equity & more Bring questions. We will have stickers. www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/saturday-may...

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Francesca Bouaoun @francescabouaoun.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Full walk list for this weekend is here! www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/walks There’s one in beautiful Trillium Park on Saturday morning 🍃

Poster board titled “What’s one thing you would do to make your city better?” Post-its include safer, have wider sidewalks, more washrooms, more community gardens, better TTC.

Poster board titled “Leave a sticky note with the thing you love most about your city or neighbourhood” Post-its include: parks, TTC, strip malls, the library, nature, bike lanes.

Poster board titled “What’s one thing you would like to change about the city” Post-its include: safer transit, less expensive, affordable housing, no megaspa at Ontario place.

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Save OSC @saveosc.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

We're excited to be part of Jane's Walk Toronto 2025! Saturday, May 3rd, 2 pm to 4 pm Start Location: Don Mills & Eglinton, SW corner More info on Eventbrite: eventbrite.ca/e/save-ontar... Original artwork by @janeswalk.bsky.social

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Looking forward to @jbwicz.bsky.social’s @janeswalk.bsky.social session on May 3rd Meet Toronto’s new island: Ookwemin Minising (formerly Villiers) www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/saturday-may...

A map of Toronto with multiple JanesWalkTO sessions across the City

Meet Toronto's new island: Ookwemin
Minising (formerly
Villiers)
Meet on the new Cherry Street bridge across the Keating Channel (just south of Lake Shore Boulevard). Join us from 2:30pm onwards to enjoy music by Mosquito Bar.
City of Toronto staff: Parks & Recreation - Danny Brown; City Planning - Sonja Vangjeli / Julie Bogdanowicz (Urban Design); Fred Martin (Waterfront Secretariat and the Indigenous Affairs Office); and David Stonehouse (Waterfront Secretariat). Waterfront Toronto staff: Shannon Baker
Walk End:
Join us for more music followed by social gathering and wrap-up at the Keating Channel Pub.

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Save OSC @saveosc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

🚶‍♀️✨ This is your official Jane’s Walk Toronto 2025 Festival Schedule! From panels and film screenings to over 140+ community walks — this city is moving, and we’re inviting you to walk with us. 📍April 26 – May 4, 2025

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

#WalkWithUs as we explore the questions shaping public life today. 🚧 Disrupting Public Space — a live podcast recording featuring voices across planning, design, and activism. We’re talking access, grief, belonging—and how public spaces are shaped, contested, and reclaimed.

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Jane’s Walk @janeswalk.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

🚨 Walk Submissions Extended! 📅 New Deadline: April 24 Got a story, idea, or route you love? Now’s your chance to lead a walk at #JanesWalkTO — May 2–4! 📝 All walks are free, community-led, and open to all. 👉 Submit here: www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/submit-a-walk @janeswalk #WalkWithUs

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