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GHOST TOUR - 👻 The Ghosts of University of Toronto 🎃 with Dinner!

Sun, Oct 11 · 7:00 PM EDT

Queen's Park Legislative Assembly of Ontario, 1 Queens Park, Toronto, ON, CA

# 🎃 The Ghosts of the University of Toronto 👻

### A 90-Minute Halloween Ghost Walk Through Toronto's Haunted History

L
ooking for something a little different this Halloween season?

Join us for a guided ghost walk through the University of Toronto campus and its eerie surroundings, exploring some of the stories, legends, and strange histories hidden in one of Toronto's oldest neighbourhoods.
This isn't one of our regular walks where we're simply following a trail and enjoying the scenery.

This is a curated storytelling experience.

I've researched the locations, developed the route, and put together the stories specifically for this experience. We'll explore some of the darker corners of the university and surrounding neighbourhoods while uncovering the people, places, and legends that have given them their haunted reputations.

🕯️ Along the way, we'll hear stories about:

• What the Christies — yes, Mr. Christie Cookies — were hiding in their mansion 🍪
• The restless little girl who is never happy 👧
• What might really be lurking inside Queen's Park 👀
• Haunted stories connected to University of Toronto buildings
• The Royal Conservatory of Music
• The Royal Ontario Museum
• And some other stories that are better experienced after dark... 👻

You don't have to believe in ghosts.
You just have to enjoy a good story.

📱 Don't forget to join our WhatsApp Group – CLICK HERE

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## 👻 What We'll Do

We'll spend approximately 90 minutes walking through the University of Toronto campus and surrounding streets, stopping at locations connected to Toronto's haunted history.

Along the way we'll:

• Hear stories about some of Toronto's most intriguing characters and locations
• Explore the darker history of the University of Toronto
• Visit locations associated with ghost stories and local legends
• Learn the history behind some of the buildings around us
• Walk through Queen's Park and the surrounding area
• Finish at the Royal Ontario Museum

We'll remain outside the buildings throughout the experience.
The walking pace will be moderate, with plenty of stops along the way for stories.

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## 🕯️ This Is More Than a Walk

Our regular walks are about getting outside, exploring Toronto, and meeting people.
This one is different.

This is a guided storytelling experience.

The route and stories have been researched and developed specifically for this event, so you're not just following me from one location to another — you're getting a story about the city as we go.
And because it's Halloween season, we'll be doing it after dark. 🎃

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## 🍂 What to Expect

This is an outdoor walking experience, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
We'll be walking for approximately 90 minutes, with regular stops for storytelling.

There is no entry into any buildings, so you won't need to worry about museum admission or other entrance fees.
And while some of the stories are genuinely creepy, this isn't designed to be a horror attraction.

It's Toronto history, local legends, and storytelling with a spooky twist.

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## 🧢 Meetup Details

📍 Meeting Location: In front of the building by the stairs
🫎 Look for me in my Moose Hat!
⏰ Start Time: 7:00 PM sharp
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time. On time is late.
🚶‍♂️ Walking Pace: Moderate
🏁 End Point: Royal Ontario Museum

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## 🎟️ Meetup Fee

$10 cash or e-transfer
📧 mathewmaclean@hotmail.com

This is a curated, guided storytelling experience, rather than one of our regular group walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and developed specifically for this experience.

Food and drinks afterward are optional and are not included in the Meetup fee.

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## 🍻 After the Ghost Walk

We'll finish at the Royal Ontario Museum.

For anyone who wants to keep the evening going, we'll walk about 10 minutes over to the Duke of York for food, drinks, and conversation.

You don't have to come — but everyone is welcome.
Because sometimes the best part of a ghost story is having someone to talk about it with afterward. 👻

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## 🌈 Who Is This For?

This is great for:

• Anyone who loves ghost stories 👻
• History buffs
• People curious about Toronto's darker side
• Fans of Halloween
• Anyone who enjoys storytelling
• People looking for something different to do in the city
• Anyone who wants to meet new people while exploring Toronto

You don't need to believe in ghosts.
Just bring your curiosity.

You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule.
Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates.
👤 Organizer: Mathew

Questions? Post on the event wall or email:
📧 torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com

Come for the ghosts. 👻
Stay for the stories.
Leave with a new connection — and maybe a new friend. 🖤

🍁 The Fall Colours of Brickworks (Thanksgiving Walk) 🍂

Mon, Oct 12 · 12:00 PM EDT

McDonald's, 11 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON, CA

🍁 The Fall Colours of Brickworks (Thanksgiving Walk) 🍂

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a scenic fall walk through Toronto’s ravines as we make our way to Evergreen Brick Works. Along the way, enjoy the crisp autumn air, brilliant fall colours, and a peaceful escape from the city.

We’ll spend about 30 minutes exploring the Brick Works, taking in its history, trails, and unique setting before heading back through Mount Pleasant Cemetery — one of Toronto’s largest and oldest cemeteries, with plenty of history and beautiful seasonal scenery.
For those who’d like to keep the day going, we’ll finish with a cozy Thanksgiving lunch at Swiss Chalet.

Their seasonal special is expected to be around $18.29 plus tax and tip and includes stuffing, cranberry sauce, your choice of side, a roll, and a slice of pie — a pretty good way to finish a Thanksgiving walk! 🦃🥧

📱 Don't forget to join our WhatsApp Group – CLICK HERE

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### Meetup Details

📍 Meetup Location: I will be standing outside of ST. CLAIR SUBWAT STATION right beside the McDonald wearing my Moose Hat. 🦌
🕛 Meetup Time: 12:00pm
I will only wait 5 minutes.
💲 Meetup Fee: $5 cash 💵 or e-transfer 📲 to mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
📍 Ending Spot: Swiss Chalet, a few blocks from the station.

Planning to join us for lunch? Please let me know so I can give Swiss Chalet a rough estimate of how many people to expect. They don’t take reservations, but I’d like to give them an approximate number so they can be prepared for our group.

🍁 Please note: Swiss Chalet is a continuation of this event, not a separate event for anyone joining us for the walk. If you are attending the Brick Works walk and joining us for lunch at Swiss Chalet, you only pay the $5 Meetup fee once.
If you are only joining us at Swiss Chalet and are not attending the walk, please sign up for the separate Swiss Chalet event. The $5 Meetup fee applies to that event.

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### What to Bring

• Water
• Good walking shoes 👟
• A jacket or extra layer — fall weather can change quickly
• Your camera or phone if you want to capture the colours! 📸

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### More About the Brick Works 🧱

From 1889 through the 1980s, the Don Valley Brick Works was one of Canada’s leading brickyards. In the 1990s, the former quarry was restored by the City of Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, transforming the site into the natural and cultural destination we know today.
Opened to the public in 1996, Evergreen Brick Works now combines history, nature, wildlife, and trails in the heart of Toronto’s ravine system. In autumn, the surrounding landscape comes alive with reds, oranges, and golds, making it one of the city's great places to enjoy the fall colours.

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✨ Not sure yet? You can just show up on the day!
⚠️ Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel. Please watch for updates before heading out.

👤 Organized by Mathew.
For questions, post on the Meetup wall or email torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com

🦃✨ Thanksgiving @ Swiss Chalet ✨🍂

Mon, Oct 12 · 3:00 PM EDT

1560 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, CA

🦃✨ Thanksgiving @ Swiss Chalet ✨🍂

Okay, so it’s chicken and not turkey — but it comes with all the trimmings of a Thanksgiving feast! 🎉
Join me on Thanksgiving for a cozy meal at Swiss Chalet. You can order whatever you like from the menu, or opt for their Festive Special (starting at $18.29 + tax & tip, subject to change as we get closer).

🍗 Quarter Chicken (dark meat, upgrade to white meat for +$2.00)
🥔 Choice of side
🥖 White or multigrain roll
🍎 Stuffing & cranberry sauce
🥧 A slice of pie (sometimes selections run out, so first come, first serve!)
Everyone is responsible for their own meal.

📋 Full menu: Swiss Chalet Menu

### 🍁 Coming from the Brick Works Walk?

This is the lunch-only event. If you’re already joining me for the Thanksgiving walk at the Brick Works, you do not need to sign up for this event or pay another $5 Meetup fee. The lunch is a continuation of the walk.
If you’re only joining us for lunch, this is the event you should sign up for. The $5 Meetup fee applies.

📱 Don't forget to join our WhatsApp Group – CLICK HERE

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### Meetup Details

📍 Location: Swiss Chalet at Yonge & St. Clair — northwest side of Yonge, just a block north of St. Clair.
🕛 Meetup Spot: I’ll meet you outside wearing my Moose Hat 🦌. Please don’t go inside until I arrive so we can all sit together.
💲 Meetup Fee: $5 cash 💵 or e-transfer 📲 to mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
🕑 Length: About 2 hours, but you’re welcome to leave anytime.

### ⚠️ A Quick Note About Seating

Swiss Chalet does not take reservations, so I’ll give the restaurant a rough estimate of how many people to expect. Please let me know if you’re planning to join us so I can give them the best number possible.

Please don’t call the restaurant — they won’t know anything about this event. Message Mathew directly with any questions.

✨ Not sure yet? You can just show up on the day!
⚠️ Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel — please keep an eye out for updates.

👤 Organized by Mathew. For questions, post on the wall or email torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com

🧠💡❓Trivia Night @ Gatherings Restobar

Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM EDT

Gatherings Restobar, 49 St Clair Ave West,, Toronto, ON, CA

## 🧠🎉 Trivia Night @ Gatherings Restobar 🍻

Think fast, laugh hard, and make new friends!
We’ll be meeting at Gatherings Restobar, near Yonge–St. Clair Station This venue is not wheelchair accessible.

### 🕖 About the Event

Trivia start s at 7:30 PM and runs until around 10:30 PM.
ask for Colleen’s group when you arrive!

Expect a lively mix of pop culture, history, music, sports, and random fun questions, and great food! 🧩💬

### 💸 Cost & Policy

Everyone must spend at least $10 (plus tax & tip) at the pub.

NEW POLICY:

• 🆕 First-timers must send a $5 deposit by e-transfer to tommills@rogers.com and message Colleen right away on this page or the sign-up page.
• 💌 There will be a $1 reminder charge if you don’t send the deposit promptly.
• 👥 You may bring 1 guest, but please e-transfer $10 in advance. You’ll be refunded once your guest arrives.

### 🧠 Why You’ll Love It

Trivia night isn’t just about questions — it’s about connection, laughter, and teamwork. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, it’s always a great time!

📱 Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group – CLICK HERE!

### ⚠️ Notes

• Please don’t just “show up” without RSVPing — seating is limited, and teams need to be balanced.
• Occasionally, the organizer may need to rearrange teams if one is too stacked (e.g., all the sports or music experts together!).
• Sometimes things happen — events can be canceled or adjusted, so keep an eye out for updates.

📩 Questions?
Contact Colleen, your organizer, by posting on the event page.

(unfortunately, this venue is not wheelchair accessible.) trivia starts at 7:30p.m., but we meet at 7p.m. - ask the staff for colleen's tables. everyone MUST spend at least $10 (plus tax and tip) on food/drinks. 1ST TIMERS MUST E-TRANSFER A $5 DEPOSIT TO tommills@rogers.com, AND INFORM COLLEEN ON THIS PAGE, THE SIGN UP PAGE, OR PERSONAL MSG. PAGE, AS SOON AS YOU SIGN UP. you will be refunded in cash if/when you show up. ANYONE BRINGING 1 GUEST MUST E-TRANSFER A $10 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FOR THEIR GUEST. IT CAUSES ME EXTRA STRESS & WORK WHEN 1ST TIMERS DON'T SEND THEIR E-DEPOSITS AS REQUESTED, SO IF I NEED TO REMIND ANYONE TO DO THIS RIGHT AWAY, THEY WILL BE CHARGED $1 FOR EACH REMINDER.