Jane’s Walk Festival invites community exploration

Ever wanted to learn about historical burial practices, the Underground Railroad, heritage architecture, labour history, local ecosystems and more, all for free? 

These are only a handful of topics covered by the Windsor-Essex Jane’s Walk Festival, taking place across three weekends: April 23 to 26, April 30 to May 3 and May 9, 2026. 

Inspired by urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs, Jane’s Walks were started in Toronto in 2007 by Jacobs’ friends to celebrate her legacy after her death in 2006. Since then, these volunteer-run walks that celebrate local neighbourhoods have expanded around the world. 

The first Jane’s Walk in Windsor took place in 2009, organized by UWindsor Law Librarian Mita Williams, with the event growing in scope and popularity in Windsor-Essex ever since. 

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