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NEW EVENT - 👻🌙 The Ghosts of Cabbagetown

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:30 PM EDT

Allen Gardens Conservatory, 19 Horticultural Ave, Toronto, ON, CA

# 👻🌙 The Ghosts of Cabbagetown

### A 90-Minute Evening Ghost Walk Through One of Toronto’s Most Historic Neighbourhoods

Cabbagetown has beautiful Victorian houses, quiet streets, old cemeteries, and a history that goes back generations.
It also has ghosts.

Join me for a 90-minute evening walking tour through Cabbagetown, where we'll explore some of the neighbourhood's strangest stories, unsettling legends, and darker pieces of Toronto's past.

We'll begin beneath the glass of Allan Gardens, then make our way through the streets of Cabbagetown, stopping along the way for stories of mysterious creatures, haunted buildings, old prisons, cemeteries, restless spirits, and the people who may never have quite left.
This isn't a traditional history walk.

It's a ghost tour — so expect some history, some local legends, a little mystery, and a few stories that are difficult to explain.
And, of course, we'll have a few laughs along the way.

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

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## 👻 What We'll Explore

Our route will take us through some of Cabbagetown's most atmospheric locations, including:
🌿 Allan Gardens — ghosts beneath the glass
🐾 Winchester Square Park — the strange story of Cabbagetown's Tunnel Monster
🍸 The Winchester Hotel — spirits that may have never checked out
🏚️ Winchester Street — haunted houses and Victorian secrets
⛓️ The Don Jail & Bridgepoint — where the walls remember everything
🐄 Riverdale Farm — and its strange connection to the old Don Jail
⚰️ The Toronto Necropolis — a city of the dead beneath a city of the living
🕯️ St. James Town & St. James' Cemetery — where the living and the dead share the same neighbourhood
And much, much more...

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## 🌙 What Makes This Tour Different?

This is a new ghost walk for the group, created specifically around Cabbagetown.
Rather than simply walking from one location to another, the route has been curated around the stories so that each stop connects to the next.

We'll move through the neighbourhood at a comfortable pace, stopping along the way while I share the stories behind the places we're visiting.
Some stories are historical.
Some are local legends.
Some are downright strange.
You'll have to decide for yourself which ones you believe. 👻

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## 🕯️ A Little About the Tour

This is a 90-minute evening walk.
We will be walking outdoors throughout the tour and will not be entering buildings.
Some locations may be viewed from outside or from nearby public spaces.
Please be respectful of residents, private property, and cemetery grounds as we make our way through the neighbourhood.

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## 📍 Meetup Details

🕚 Meeting Time: 6:30 PM
I will only wait 5 minutes before we begin.
🫎 Meeting Location: Outside the Palm House at Allan Gardens (this BIG WHITE building)
Look for me in my Moose Hat!
🏁 End Point: Parliament Street & Wellesley Street East
🚶 Walking Time: Approximately 90 minutes
👻 Pace: Comfortable, steady walking pace

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## 🎟️ Meetup Fee

$10 cash or e-transfer
📧 mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
The $10 fee helps support the group and covers the extra research, preparation, and curation that goes into creating these ghost walks.
These aren't simply walks where we meet up and wander around.
I've put together a specific route, researched the stories, and created a series of stops designed to turn the walk into an actual storytelling experience.
You're paying for the experience — not just the walking.

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## 🎒 What to Bring

👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing
💧 Water
🔦 A little extra light if you have it
👻 An open mind
And maybe don't wander off by yourself.
You never know who's walking behind you.

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## ⚠️ A Quick Note

Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel or change an event.
Please keep an eye on the event page for updates.
You can RSVP ahead of time — or just show up on the day if you're not sure about your schedule.

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## 🌈 Who Is This For?

This walk is for anyone who enjoys:
👻 Ghost stories and local legends
🏙️ Toronto history
🚶 Social walking
📸 Exploring different neighbourhoods
🕯️ Strange and unusual stories
😂 A good story without taking ourselves too seriously
You don't have to be a believer.
You don't even have to be scared.
Just come for the walk and see what you think.

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Organizer: Mathew
📧 torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com

### 👋 Come for the stories.

### 🚶 Stay for the walk.

### 👻 And keep an eye out for who might be walking with us.

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

Fri, Oct 2 · 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. 🖤

Doors Open Brampton Road Trip — Heritage, History & Hidden Gems! $20

Sat, Oct 3 · 8:30 AM EDT

Christie Station Labyrinth, Christie, 5 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 3B1, Canada, Toronto, ON, CA

# Doors Open Brampton Road Trip — Heritage, History & Hidden Gems!

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Ready to explore Brampton from a whole new perspective? Join us for a Saturday road trip to Doors Open Brampton, where historic buildings, museums, heritage sites and other interesting spaces open their doors to the public.

### 🚗 The Road Trip

We'll meet outside Christie Station at 8:30 AM and travel together in a Kia Soul equipped with SiriusXM radio. 🎶
We'll head to Brampton for a day of exploring, with a focus on the downtown area so we can walk between several locations.

### 💵 COST: $20

There is a $20 charge for this event.
Your $20 covers:

• 🚗 Round-trip transportation from Toronto to Brampton
• ⛽ Fuel
• 🔧 Other car operating expenses

Doors Open Brampton itself is free — the $20 is strictly to cover the cost of transportation and operating the vehicle.

### ⚠️ VERY LIMITED SPOTS!

This is a very limited-capacity road trip, so if you're interested, sign up quickly!
To lock in your spot, please send a $20 e-transfer to:
nicolasbello@yahoo.com

Your spot is not confirmed until the $20 e-transfer has been received.

### 🏛️ Exploring Brampton

We'll focus on the downtown area and visit as many interesting Doors Open locations as we can within our limited time.
Possible stops include:
📍 Brampton Downtown Heritage Walk
Explore Brampton's history, architecture and stories from the city's past.
📍 Alderlea
A beautifully preserved 1867 Italianate villa overlooking Gage Park.
📍 Peel Art Gallery, Museum & Archives (PAMA)
Explore exhibitions, museum spaces and special Doors Open programming.
📍 Brampton Library – Four Corners Branch
Check out this downtown location and its local-history resources.
We'll add other participating Doors Open locations as time permits.

### ⏰ IMPORTANT TIMING

8:30 AM — Meet outside Christie Station
8:30 AM — Depart Toronto
10:00 AM — Doors Open Brampton begins
10:00 AM–3:00 PM — Explore Brampton
3:00 PM SHARP — Depart Brampton for Toronto

⚠️ The 3 PM departure is firm!
Nick has a Nuit Blanche volunteer shift in Toronto, so we absolutely need to leave Brampton at 3:00 PM sharp.
That gives us roughly five hours to explore, so we'll keep things moving and make the most of our time.

### 🎶 THE RIDE

Travel in a Kia Soul with SiriusXM radio, good conversation and hopefully some great fall weather.
The ride there and back is part of the fun!

### 👟 WHAT TO BRING

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Water
• Camera/phone
• Money for lunch, coffee or snacks
• Your curiosity!

Rain or shine — we're going!

### 📌 MEETING POINT

Outside Christie Station
8:30 AM SHARP
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can leave on time.

### 💰 RESERVE YOUR SPOT

$20 per person
📧 Send your $20 e-transfer to nicolasbello@yahoo.com to lock in your spot.
🚨 VERY LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE — SIGN UP FAST IF YOU'RE INTERESTED!

Come explore Brampton's history, architecture and hidden gems with us! 🏛️🚗