Language: English 

Theme: Architecture and Urban Planning, History and Community.

Accessibility: Stairs or other barriers, Busy sidewalks, Dog-friendly walk, Family-friendly walk.

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WALK DETAILS:

Once Toronto's manufacturing heartland, Liberty Village today is home to thousands of residents, while its historic brick-and-beam factories and warehouses are now home to new creative industries, digital media firms, and innovative non-profit organizations.

Come join us on a tour of the area that will showcase the rich history, public spaces, and dynamic and eclectic businesses of Liberty Village. We'll all discuss where we see our neighborhood going.

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Please register for this walk.

Tour stops will include:
- Toronto Carpet Factory (built in 1899, employing 1000 workers over several buildings)
- Old Central Prison Chapel (built as a Catholic chapel by prison imates in 1877,)
- Liberty Market
- Dufferin Gate
- South Liberty Trail (home to Canada Bread for many decades)

We'll rely heavily on the great online source of Liberty Village's history, available here https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3a13ce09781d424094c496d760a74ef2

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• Walk Start Location: Liberty Village Park - East Liberty Street & Pirandello Street. I'm 6'6" and will wear a bright yellow-orange shirt.
  Walk End Location: East Liberty Street and Lynn Williams Street.