Join Jane’s Walk Ottawa-Gatineau on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 to stroll and learn about history, celebrate culture, and connect with community. Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by the late urbanist, activist, and journalist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world on the first weekend of May. These walking tours encourage people to share stories about their communities, discover unseen aspects of their city, and use walking as a way to connect with neighbours. Advance registration is required. For details and to register, please visit www.janeswalkottawa.ca/en/walks/current.
Walks in Ward 13:
- Steven Boyle will lead a walk focusing on "Overbrook bridges" on May 3 starting at 12 pm, starting near the Adàwe Crossing. The talk will be delivered in French. Learn more here: www.janeswalkottawa.ca/en/walks/janes-walk-ottawa-gatineau-2025/22008
- Glenn Clark will lead a guided tour of "Overbrook Highlights" on May 3 starting at 10 am at North River Road and Wright Street. This discussion will be in English. Details: www.janeswalkottawa.ca/en/walks/janes-walk-ottawa-gatineau-2025/22015
- John Savage will lead the "Kettle Island Bridge walking tour and advocacy discussion" on May 3 starting at 1:30 pm at the front entrance of the NCC River House. This discussion will be in English. More info here: www.janeswalkottawa.ca/en/walks/janes-walk-ottawa-gatineau-2025/22010
- Corrie Rabbe will lead an "edible and medicinal plant walk" on May 4 starting at 1 pm. Meet at the Adàwe Crossing on the east side. This talk will be delivered in English. Details: www.janeswalkottawa.ca/en/walks/janes-walk-ottawa-gatineau-2025/22001
- Diane Cuillerier will lead a walking tour of the Carson Grove neighbourhood on May 4 beginning at 1:30 pm starting at Dr. John Hopps Park at 300 Den Haag Drive. This talk will be delivered in English and French. Details: www.janeswalkottawa.ca/en/walks/janes-walk-ottawa-gatineau-2025/22007
- Elizabeth Heatherington will give a guided tour of the "Diplomatic Residences in the Village of Rockcliffe Park" on May 4 starting at 1 pm starting at the Rockcliffe Library, 380 Springfield Road. This tour will be delivered in English. Details: www.janeswalkottawa.ca/en/walks/janes-walk-ottawa-gatineau-2025/22014
- John Savage will guide a walk focusing on "Reclaiming our Indigenous History and Stories: The Rockcliffe Park Canoe Portage" on May 4 at 2 pm starting at the Rockcliffe Park Pavilion. This discussion will be in English. Details: www.janeswalkottawa.ca/en/walks/janes-walk-ottawa-gatineau-2025/22023
