It Takes a Village Walking Tour

Discover the stories of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community — from advocacy fuelled by the Bathhouse Raids and the AIDS epidemic, to the belonging and celebration found at the City Park Apartments, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and St. Charles Tavern. Learn about efforts to strengthen the Church-Wellesley Village today and build the community for the future.

This tour was developed and will be led by Erin Verdon. Erin is a former Emerging Historian with Heritage Toronto and has been involved in museum and heritage work for the past ten years. Currently, she works as a Conservation Educator where she helps communities connect with their local natural heritage.

Start Point: Barbara Hall Park (519 Church Street)

Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check in. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.

End Point: City Park Co-Operative Apartments (51 Alexander Street)

Length of Tour: Approximately 90 minutes

Distance and Terrain: Approximately 2 kilometres, mostly on city sidewalks and some non-paved urban parks.

Ticket Price 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.

This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the tour guide throughout the tour.

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