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Saturday, August 17
Exclusively for ROM Members. Registration begins July 16.
Stroll along Queens Quay and learn about the evolution of Toronto’s waterfront from its industrial and commercial origins. Explore the area's history, art, and architecture and its recent revitalization as a popular city destination.
Sunday, August 18
In one of Toronto’s largest cemeteries, stroll through the beautiful, treed landscape. Hear stories of influential people from Toronto’s Victorian-era boom.
Wednesday, August 21
Along Toronto’s first main street, explore the historical characters who shaped the city and the colourful stories of the newspapers headquartered there from the 1820s until now.
Friday, August 23
Sunday, August 25
All in a short walk, the Riverside neighbourhood will fascinate you with stories of architecture, athletics, factories, film making, bees, bakeries, Metrolinx and more.
Wednesday, August 28
Enjoy a crash course in Canadian history from the early 19th century to today in the stories – some controversial – of public memorials on the grounds of Queen’s Park.
Sunday, September 1
Riverdale’s history includes Indigenous settlements, brickmakers, jailbreakers, medical facilities, a park, and even a Russian royal. Explore the area’s evolution, reflecting the changing city.
Wednesday, September 4
Learn the story of how the Grange developed from a colonial park property owned by Toronto’s early elite to become a neighbourhood of immigrants, workers, and professionals with social concerns.
Sunday, September 8
Explore the 4th largest cemetery in the city. Founded in 1892, it includes graves of prominent local sports figures, reporters, politicians, and war heroes.
Saturday, September 14
Worskhop is for an Adult Audience. This workshop is for participants ages 18+.
Dive into the science of meteorites in a hands-on workshop that takes you on a journey through meteorite and planetary geology. Explore meteorite origins in the solar system, the different types, and their impact on the future of science and our understanding of Earth’s place in the universe.