Jane’s Walks
Jane’s Walk is a series of free neighbourhood walking tours that get people out on the streets to discover unseen, under celebrated and unique stories about their city. The free walking tours are held on the first weekend of May each year all around the world, and are led by locals who want to create a space for residents to talk about what matters to them in the places they live and work. Happy City is proud to organize the St. John’s Jane’s Walks each year.
Because of COVID-19, most of our Jane’s Walks for the past two years have been virtual – which means you can enjoy them any time right here! Our walks have covered a range of different themes and topics, and they take a variety of virtual forms. Check them out below!
The Built Environment and Active Transportation
Written Guide
Re-imagining Elizabeth Avenue
Elizabeth Yeoman – May 2021
Video
Staying off the Arterials: Alternate Walking Routes through St. John’s
Josh Smee – June 6, 2021
Written Guide
Commuting by active transportation: Exploring potential routes between schools, shops, workplaces and neighbourhoods
Elizabeth Yeoman – June 6, 2021
Video
Vacant City St. John’s: Exploring the Possibilities
Josh Smee – May 17, 2020
The Natural Environment
Interactive Map
Changing Landscapes: The Natural Heritage of Long Pond and Leary’s Brook
Scott Osmond – May 28th, 2020
Interactive Map
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: The Story of Kelly’s Brook, the Empire Avenue Landfill, and the Future of Urban Streams in St. John’s, NL
Scott Osmond – November 30th, 2021
Community and Cultural Life
Video
The Once and Future Library
Josh Smee – May 2020
Video
Strengthening Community through Neighbouring
Neria Aylward, Trevor Hickey and David Brake – May 6, 2020
Video
Local Theatre, The Arts, and How We Work Together
Grace MacDonald – May 8, 2020
History and Heritage
Video
The Hidden Stroll
Grant Genova – May 2021
Note that an older version of this walk can be viewed here.