Jane Jacobs and Walking Tours

Jane Walk: Oftentimes, tours have themes, such as architecture and heritage, LGBT history, local culture or environmental impact, according to NOW Magazine. In Toronto, where Jacobs lived for nearly 40 years before her death in 2006, more than 180 tours are planned. The walks are free and open to everyone, and they’re meant to be fun, engaging and community-based. The majority of events take place May 6 to 8, but some walking tours start earlier and are running until the end of July. For a list of the best Jane100 events, which celebrate what would be Jane Jacobs 100th birthday, go here. To help you sort through the dozens of local Jane Walk tours, we’ve highlighted 15 of the most interesting ones below. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.