Toronto Movies & Social Group - Celebrating 14 Years!

🎃 Free Movie Night: [REC] @ Innis Town Hall. With dinner

Fri, Oct 2 · 6:30 PM EDT

Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 1J5, Canada, Toronto, ON, CA

🎃 Free Movie Night: [REC] — Just in Time for Halloween!

Get ready to kick off the Halloween season with one of the most intense horror movies of the 2000s! 👻

Join us Friday, October 2 at Innis Town Hall for a FREE screening of the 2007 Spanish horror classic [REC].

📍 Innis Town Hall
2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto
🎬 Movie starts: 7:10 PM
⏱️ Runtime: 78 minutes
🇪🇸 Spanish with English subtitles

🧟 About the Movie

A television reporter and her cameraman follow a group of firefighters into an apartment building after receiving an emergency call. What starts as a routine assignment quickly turns into a terrifying nightmare when the building is sealed off—and something inside begins attacking the residents.

If you like found-footage horror, zombies, claustrophobic thrillers and movies that make you yell at the screen, this one is for you!

🎥 Watch the trailer on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/oPvHTzqY2fM?si=aE6QjKvJ2Hlye0b8

👋 Meet Nick

Meet Nick in the lobby before the movie.
I'll have a Meetup sign so you can easily find me.

💰 FREE EVENT!

There are NO charges or fees for this Meetup.

Please respect your RSVP—if you RSVP, please make every effort to attend.

Not sure about your schedule yet? That's okay! You can simply just show up if you're unsure whether you'll be able to make it. No pressure to RSVP.

Come out, meet some fellow movie fans, and get your Halloween season started with 78 minutes of pure terror! 🎃👻📽️[REC] is 78 minutes long according to IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. Innis Town Hall is at 2 Sussex Avenue and is used for free film screenings.

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. There we'll meet up with Mathew and the ghost walk attendees.

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! 🏛️🚗

🐟Walk: Salmon Run at Humber River & James Gardens 🍂

Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM EDT

Old Mills Subway Station, 2672 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, CA

# 🐟 Salmon Run at Humber River & James Gardens 🍂

### An Easy Fall Walk — With a Pretty Amazing Natural Show Along the Way

Every fall, something incredible happens right here in Toronto.
Salmon make their way upstream through the Humber River, battling rapids and leaping through the water as they return to freshwater to spawn.
And yes — you can actually see them doing it.

Join us for a relaxed, social walk along the Humber River during salmon run season. We'll spend about 30 minutes by the river watching for salmon before continuing along the trail toward James Gardens.
This isn't a difficult hike. It's a chance to get outside, enjoy the fall scenery, see something you might not normally experience in the city, and spend some time with other people along the way.

✨ Fun Fact: Some salmon travel more than 3,000 km from the Atlantic Ocean to reach freshwater rivers like the Humber. After all that distance, they still have to battle rapids and leap over obstacles to reach their spawning grounds.
Nature really doesn't mess around.

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

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## 🚶‍♂️ What We'll Do

We'll begin outside the station and make our way toward the Humber River.
Along the way we'll:

• Walk along the Humber River
• Stop for approximately 30 minutes to look for salmon
• Watch the salmon making their way upstream
• Continue along the river toward James Gardens
• Take a break at James Gardens
• Enjoy the fall scenery and take some photos
• Make our way back toward the station

The walk is approximately 90 minutes, depending on the pace of the group and how long we spend watching the salmon.
And remember — the salmon are wild animals. We can't guarantee exactly how many we'll see, or how long they'll put on a show. That's part of the fun!

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## 🍂 Why Come?

The salmon run is one of those strange little Toronto experiences that you can easily miss if you don't know when and where to look.
One minute you're walking through the city. The next, you're standing beside a river watching salmon fight their way upstream.
We'll also visit James Gardens, one of those beautiful green spaces that can make you forget you're still in Toronto.
Bring your camera, bring your curiosity, and come see what the Humber has to offer in the fall.

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## ☀️ Weather & Expectations

This walk takes place outdoors in typical Toronto fall weather.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. The trail may be damp or muddy depending on recent weather.
Bring water and a snack, and dress in layers — fall weather can change quickly.

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## 🧢 Meetup Details

📍 Meetup Location: Right outside the station
🫎 Look for me in my Moose Hat!
⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time. On time is late.
🏁 End Point: Back at the station

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## 🎟️ Meetup Fee

$5 cash in person or e-transfer
📧 mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue organizing events throughout Toronto.

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## 🎒 What to Bring

💧 Water
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🥪 A snack
🧴 Sunscreen if it's sunny
📷 A camera or phone for photos

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## 🌈 Who Is This For?

This walk is great for:

• Anyone who wants an easy fall outing
• People who enjoy nature and wildlife
• Anyone curious about Toronto's rivers and green spaces
• People looking for a relaxed social walk
• Anyone who wants to meet new people while exploring the city
• Salmon enthusiasts — obviously. 🐟

The activity is the container. The people you meet along the way are the real experience.

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📲 REMEMBER: 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 salmon.
Stay for the walk.
Leave with a new connection — and maybe a new friend. 🍂💛