Walking in Place Ashley McDonough

Happy almost Pride! It’s the perfect time of year to experience the streets of Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village, often called “The Village” or Toronto’s “Gay Village”. This tour is rich with the LGBTQIA2S+ history of both Toronto and Canada, with stories covering former village inhabitants, activists, businesses, and more. Naturally, we also learn a lot about the historic buildings in the village, including some that are under threat. This episode is a collaboration with Adam Wynne, a commu...

Let's go to the mall!This short jaunt touches on the history of the Eaton Centre and the block it sits on, as well as the origins of its namesake. Also, a brief history of the shopping mall as a concept. ---------------------------------Thank you Lukus Benoit for the theme song!---------------------------------SUPPORT THE SHOW:Follow on Insta @walkinginplacepod, Tiktok @walkinginplacepod, Twitter @PlaceWalking, and Facebook Become a patron!The podcast was featured in the Top 10 His...

Are you ready to be entertained?! We’re heading into the Entertainment District: home to the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as a LOT of Toronto history. We’ll of course talk about the festival, but also: Fashion! Comedy! Dance clubs! Warehouses! And the intersection known as “Education, Legislation, Salvation, and DAMNATION”. As usual, each stop is divided by 30 seconds of ambiance, so you'll feel like you’re there even if you prefer your entertainment on yo...

The CNE: where farming and rickety rides meet royalty and wars. Come take a walk through the 140+ year history of the Exhibition Grounds. As usual, there is lots of ambiance in this episode, so you'll feel like you're at the CNE if you can't go in person this year. There are also directions for exploring the grounds during the CNE as well as the rest of the year. Walk-Along Info:Walk length: About an hourAccessibility: fairly flat, lots of paved roads and sidewalks BUT can be challenging to g...

If I were to offer you lumberjack money, cured meats, and a sprawling farm with private river access, what would you say? What if it came with a jail and a murderous tree? Well, I’d still be in. Join me on this short jaunt, and all these things can be yours too (even if only for 12ish minutes).---------------------------------EPISODE SOURCESTRANSCRIPT---------------------------------SUPPORT THE SHOW:Follow on Insta @walkinginplacepod, Tiktok @walkinginplacepod, Twitter @PlaceWalking, an...

What do a diamond, a piano, toxic chemicals, and boxing have in common? This episode! Take a walk with me through the most requested neighbourhood(s) to date. Walk-Along Info:Walk length: About an hourAccessibility: fairly flat, lots of paved roads and sidewalks. Includes busy streets and intersections. Start: Wallace Ave. Pedestrian Bridge Finish: 288 Annette St. ---------------------------------SourcesTranscript ---------------------------------SUPPORT THE SHOW:Follow on...