Ears on the Street: An Eavesdropping Walk

Living in a city, walking through crowds of strangers every day, it can be easy to forget that each one of those people has a story of their own. On this walk, you’ll be invited to tune in to the voices all around you, picking up fragments of drama, comedy, and everyday life. We’ll spread out, walk through busy places, then reconvene at each stop to talk about what we heard. Bring your favourite “overheard in Toronto” moments — I’ll share a few of my own. We’ll talk about writers who work with found dialogue, issues of privacy in public space, and the art of listening.

Walk Start Location:

Meet on the north side of Queen St West and Simcoe St., just west of University, on the west side of Campbell House Museum.

Walk End Location:

Walk will end at Bellevue Square Park in Kensington Market.