Join an award-winning author for a walk through key locations from his recent book Hollow Bamboo It’s the hilarious and heartbreaking fictional story of two William Pings in Newfoundland—a lost millennial and the grandfather he knows nothing about who moved to St John’s in the 1930s.
The walk starts at 2pm on Sunday 2nd June on the sidewalk outside George St. United Church at 130 George St. West and will end at Harbourside Park.
The walk traverses the St. John’s downtown core, from Military Road to Water Street, along a meandering route heading for the most part downhill. Be aware however that St. John’s streets are often in a state of rubble-strewn disrepair so wear appropriate footwear. There is one portion of the route involving a set of stairs but reach out if you require accommodation. Dress for the weather, which in St. John’s is unpredictable at the best of times.
The walk begins at 11AM on Saturday, June 8th at the gate in front of the Colonial Building, 90 Military Road.
St. John’s can be a walker’s paradise, however we’ve ceded most of the land to cars. Join Myles Russell of partner organization Streets are for People as we explore the hidden hazards and triumphs of urban mobility, from the perils pedestrians face in noisy, traffic-laden streets to the dynamics of walking, cycling, and driving. Discover the challenges and solutions in our shared-use paths, sidewalk maintenance, and transit systems, including fascinating insights into transit graveyards and connectivity issues.