Cobourg Jane’s Walk
Join the Movement!
Jane’s Walk Cobourg is part of a global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by the writer, urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs (1916-2006). Jacobs’ seminal 1961 book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, introduced ground-breaking ideas about how cities function and evolve that have become common sense for today’s architects, planners, policymakers, activists and city builders.
This is our third Jane’s Walk Festival in Cobourg and it’s happening on Saturday, May 4. Save the date and check out our walk list below. If you have an idea for a walk, please fill out the form on this page by April 19th.
Host a Walk!
Interested in Hosting a Walk?
Anybody can lead a Jane’s Walk! The festival encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.
Walk Schedule
Free | No Sign-Up Required!
This year Cobourg has four walks on May 4, starting at 9:30 am and each about an hour long. The walks are free and will happen rain or shine, so just show up!
9:30 am – Music in Motion, led by SONG Artistic Director Lucas Marchand. Meet at Rotary Park.
11 am – Heritage Tree Tour of east Cobourg, led by landscape architect Gina Brouwer and Eddie Cork Town of Cobourg Arborist . Meet at Merwin Greer School, 457 King St. E., Cobourg.
1 pm – The Ecology of the West Beach, led by Ecology Garden past chair Dora Body. Meet at the gazebo.
3 pm – Film and TV in Cobourg, led by producer and director Mark Johnston. Meet at Victoria Hall.
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