StrollTO offers free self-guided exploration itineraries for all of Toronto’s 25 wards.
In this free self-guided walk, encounter sites of Indigenous heritage, learn about Toronto’s role in Confederation and hear stories of newcomer communities that shaped the city. From Chief Wabakinine to Jean Lumb to George Brown, uncover Toronto’s people and places. Tracing Toronto’s Footsteps is created in partnership with Heritage Toronto.
From global superstars to local favourites and ones to watch, the Soundtracks of the City playlists all feature artists who have called Toronto home. Whether it’s a lyric about the neighbourhood, an artist representing a cultural community, or a tie-in to the StrollTO itinerary itself, all the music reflects connections to an individual ward or the city as a whole.
Music was chosen based on an artist’s Spotify presence and each song’s broad appeal, as well as its associations with the cultures, languages and ethnicities that reflect Toronto’s neighborhoods and diverse music scene. Soundtracks of the City combines 425 songs that feature more than 500 different local artists or acts, showcasing songs in 23 different languages. Browse below for the Soundtracks of the City playlist by ward.
Artists from various disciplines add art and poetry to the city’s architecture and landscapes. Messages of strength, hope and resilience are displayed throughout the city in the form of text based visual art installations.
As you move through your city, may there be a little poetry along your path. Browse below for art installation locations by ward.
Explore Beaches-East York
Listen as you stroll Beaches-East York.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Beaches Branch, 2161 Queen St E, Toronto M4L 1J1
Artist: Hiba Abdallah
Hiba Abdallah is an artist who explores the structural legacies and futures of cities by researching the intersections of collaboration, communication, and difference as productive frameworks for re-imagining public agency. Declarations for a Different Future, Part 2 is a series of statements, reflections and propositions on how to be in the world, together.
Explore Davenport
Listen as you stroll Davenport.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Dufferin/St. Clair Branch, 1625 Dufferin St, Toronto M6H 3L9
Artist: Women Paint
Women and non-binary artists created five pieces of art encouraging self love and kindness. Colour and natural imagery inspire a hopeful sense of connection and mental elevation.
Poems and artwork by Bareket Kezwer, Jacquie Comrie, Shawna Howe, and the Neighbourhood Love Collective—Bareket, Natalie Very B., Julii McMillan and Juila Prajza. Curated by Bareket.
Explore Don Valley East
Listen as you stroll Don Valley East.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Don Mills Branch, 888 Lawrence Ave E., North York M3C 1P6
Artist: Kate Nankervis
Kate Nankervis is an artist, producer and curator. Embodied in the rhythms, shape and wisdom of their dances, five dancers write to inspire, take action and ground us in poetry.
Poems by Cotee Harper, Jaz Fairy J, Viv Moore, Nithya Garg, The Cyborg Circus Project’s Shay Erlich and Jenna Roy. Artwork by Francesca Chudnoff and curated by Kate Nankervis.
Explore Don Valley North
Listen as you stroll Don Valley North.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Bayview Branch, 2901 Bayview Ave., North York M2K 1E6
Artist: Women Paint
Women and non-binary artists created five pieces of art encouraging self love and kindness. Colour and natural imagery inspire a hopeful sense of connection and mental elevation.
Poems and artwork by Bareket Kezwer, Jacquie Comrie, Shawna Howe, and the Neighbourhood Love Collective—Bareket, Natalie Very B., Julii McMillan and Juila Prajza. Curated by Bareket.
Explore Don Valley West
Listen as you stroll Don Valley West.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Mount Pleasant Branch, 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Toronto M4S 2M5
Artist: Hiba Abdallah
Hiba Abdallah is an artist who explores the structural legacies and futures of cities by researching the intersections of collaboration, communication, and difference as productive frameworks for re-imagining public agency. Declarations for a Different Future, Part 2 is a series of statements, reflections and propositions on how to be in the world, together.
Explore Eglinton-Lawrence
Listen as you stroll Eglinton-Lawrence.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Forest Hill Branch, 700 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1B9
Artist: Mark Reinhart
Reinhart is an interdisciplinary artist and curator. His work, collaborations, and partnerships are curious about the liberating structures that build space and stage for ways of thinking and communicating to be built up, torn down, and investigated, employing compassionate and mischievous practices.
Explore Etobicoke Centre
Listen as you stroll Etobicoke Centre.
Location: Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St .W., Etobicoke M9A 1A8
Artist: Hiba Abdallah*
Hiba Abdallah is an artist who explores the structural legacies and futures of cities by researching the intersections of collaboration, communication, and difference as productive frameworks for re-imagining public agency. Declarations for a Different Future, Part 2 is a series of statements, reflections and propositions on how to be in the world, together.
Explore Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Listen as you stroll Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
Location: Toronto Public Library – New Toronto Branch, 110 Eleventh St., Etobicoke M8V 3G5
Artist: Mark Reinhart
Reinhart is an interdisciplinary artist and curator. His work, collaborations, and partnerships are curious about the liberating structures that build space and stage for ways of thinking and communicating to be built up, torn down, and investigated, employing compassionate and mischievous practices.
Explore Etobicoke North
Listen as you stroll Etobicoke North.
Location: Thistletown Multi-Service Centre, 925 Albion Rd., Etobicoke M9V 1A6
Artist: Mark Reinhart
Reinhart is an interdisciplinary artist and curator. His work, collaborations, and partnerships are curious about the liberating structures that build space and stage for ways of thinking and communicating to be built up, torn down, and investigated, employing compassionate and mischievous practices.
Explore Humber River-Black Creek
Listen as you stroll Humber River-Black Creek.
Location: Gord and Irene Risk Community Centre, 2650 Finch Ave. W., North York M9M 3A3
Artist: Randell Adjei
Randell Adjei is an Author, Inspirational Speaker, Arts Educator and Community Leader and the founder of one of Toronto’s largest and longest running youth led initiatives – Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E Edutainment).
His poems are words of wisdom with the intention of making the lives of those who engage with them inspired to be their best selves, transforming their pain to power.
Poems by Randell Adjei, designed by Mark Stoddart and Quentin VerCetty.
Explore Parkdale-High Park
Listen as you stroll Parkdale-High Park.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Runnymede Branch, 2178 Bloor St. W., Toronto M6S 1M8
Artist: Kate Nankervis
Kate Nankervis is an artist, producer and curator. Embodied in the rhythms, shape and wisdom of their dances, five dancers write to inspire, take action and ground us in poetry.
Poems by Cotee Harper, Jaz Fairy J, Viv Moore, Nithya Garg, The Cyborg Circus Project’s Shay Erlich and Jenna Roy. Artwork by Francesca Chudnoff and curated by Kate Nankervis.
Explore Scarborough-Agincourt
Listen as you stroll Scarborough-Agincourt.
Location: Glendower Tower Residences, 2821 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough M1W 2C8
Artist: Randell Adjei*
Randell Adjei is an Author, Inspirational Speaker, Arts Educator and Community Leader and the founder of one of Toronto’s largest and longest running youth led initiatives – Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E Edutainment).
His poems are words of wisdom with the intention of making the lives of those who engage with them inspired to be their best selves, transforming their pain to power.
Poems by Randell Adjei, designed by Mark Stoddart and Quentin VerCetty.
* Artwork photography coming soon.
Explore Scarborough Centre
Listen as you stroll Scarborough Centre.
Location: Toronto Public Library – McGregor Park Branch, 2219 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough M1P 2P5
Artist: Mark Reinhart
Reinhart is an interdisciplinary artist and curator. His work, collaborations, and partnerships are curious about the liberating structures that build space and stage for ways of thinking and communicating to be built up, torn down, and investigated, employing compassionate and mischievous practices.
Explore Scarborough-Guildwood
Listen as you stroll Scarborough-Guildwood.
Location: Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough, 100 Galloway Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 1W7
Artist: Randell Adjei
Randell Adjei is an Author, Inspirational Speaker, Arts Educator and Community Leader and the founder of one of Toronto’s largest and longest running youth led initiatives – Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E Edutainment).
His poems are words of wisdom with the intention of making the lives of those who engage with them inspired to be their best selves, transforming their pain to power.
Poems by Randell Adjei, designed by Mark Stoddart and Quentin VerCetty.
Explore Scarborough North
Listen as you stroll Scarborough North.
Location: Agincourt Recreation Centre, 31 Glen Watford Dr, Scarborough, ON M1S 2B7
Artist: Randell Adjei
Randell Adjei is an Author, Inspirational Speaker, Arts Educator and Community Leader and the founder of one of Toronto’s largest and longest running youth led initiatives – Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E Edutainment).
His poems are words of wisdom with the intention of making the lives of those who engage with them inspired to be their best selves, transforming their pain to power.
Poems by Randell Adjei, designed by Mark Stoddart and Quentin VerCetty.
Explore Scarborough-Rouge Park
Listen as you stroll Scarborough-Rouge Park.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Port Union Branch/Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough M1C 3B2
Artist: Kate Nankervis
Kate Nankervis is an artist, producer and curator. Embodied in the rhythms, shape and wisdom of their dances, five dancers write to inspire, take action and ground us in poetry.
Poems by Cotee Harper, Jaz Fairy J, Viv Moore, Nithya Garg, The Cyborg Circus Project’s Shay Erlich and Jenna Roy. Artwork by Francesca Chudnoff and curated by Kate Nankervis.
Explore Scarborough Southwest
Listen as you stroll Scarborough Southwest.
Location: Oakridge Park, 3459 Danforth Ave., Scarborough M1L 1C9
Artist: Kate Nankervis*
Kate Nankervis is an artist, producer and curator. Embodied in the rhythms, shape and wisdom of their dances, five dancers write to inspire, take action and ground us in poetry.
Poems by Cotee Harper, Jaz Fairy J, Viv Moore, Nithya Garg, The Cyborg Circus Project’s Shay Erlich and Jenna Roy. Artwork by Francesca Chudnoff and curated by Kate Nankervis.
Explore Spadina-Fort York
Listen as you stroll Spadina-Fort York.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Fort York Branch, 190 Fort York Blvd., Toronto M5V 0E7
Artist: Women Paint
Women and non-binary artists created five pieces of art encouraging self love and kindness. Colour and natural imagery inspire a hopeful sense of connection and mental elevation.
Poems and artwork by Bareket Kezwer, Jacquie Comrie, Shawna Howe, and the Neighbourhood Love Collective—Bareket, Natalie Very B., Julii McMillan and Juila Prajza. Curated by Bareket.
Explore Toronto Centre
Listen as you stroll Toronto Centre.
Location: Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St., Toronto M5B 1X2
Artist: Randell Adjei*
Randell Adjei is an Author, Inspirational Speaker, Arts Educator and Community Leader and the founder of one of Toronto’s largest and longest running youth led initiatives – Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E Edutainment).
His poems are words of wisdom with the intention of making the lives of those who engage with them inspired to be their best selves, transforming their pain to power.
Poems by Randell Adjei, designed by Mark Stoddart and Quentin VerCetty.
Explore Toronto Danforth
Listen as you stroll Toronto Danforth.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Gerrard/Ashdale Branch, 1432 Gerrard St. E., Toronto M4L 1Z6
Artist: Hiba Abdallah*
Hiba Abdallah is an artist who explores the structural legacies and futures of cities by researching the intersections of collaboration, communication, and difference as productive frameworks for re-imagining public agency. Declarations for a Different Future, Part 2 is a series of statements, reflections and propositions on how to be in the world, together.
Explore Toronto-St. Paul’s
Listen as you stroll Toronto-St. Paul’s
Location: Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd., Toronto M5R 2V5
Artist: Women Paint*
Women and non-binary artists created five pieces of art encouraging self love and kindness. Colour and natural imagery inspire a hopeful sense of connection and mental elevation.
Poems and artwork by Bareket Kezwer, Jacquie Comrie, Shawna Howe, and the Neighbourhood Love Collective—Bareket, Natalie Very B., Julii McMillan and Juila Prajza. Curated by Bareket.
Explore University-Rosedale
Listen as you stroll University-Rosedale.
Location:Toronto Public Library - Lilian H. Smith Branch, 239 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1R5
Artist: Hiba Abdallah
Hiba Abdallah is an artist who explores the structural legacies and futures of cities by researching the intersections of collaboration, communication, and difference as productive frameworks for re-imagining public agency. Declarations for a Different Future, Part 2 is a series of statements, reflections and propositions on how to be in the world, together.
Explore Willowdale
Listen as you stroll Willowdale.
Location: Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge St., Toronto M2N 5P7
Artist: Women Paint*
Women and non-binary artists created five pieces of art encouraging self love and kindness. Colour and natural imagery inspire a hopeful sense of connection and mental elevation.
Poems and artwork by Bareket Kezwer, Jacquie Comrie, Shawna Howe, and the Neighbourhood Love Collective—Bareket, Natalie Very B., Julii McMillan and Juila Prajza. Curated by Bareket.
Explore York Centre
Listen as you stroll York Centre.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Downsview Branch, 2793 Keele St., North York M3M 2G3
Artist: Mark Reinhart
Reinhart is an interdisciplinary artist and curator. His work, collaborations, and partnerships are curious about the liberating structures that build space and stage for ways of thinking and communicating to be built up, torn down, and investigated, employing compassionate and mischievous practices.
Explore York South-Weston
Listen as you stroll York South-Weston.
Location: Toronto Public Library – Mount Dennis Branch, 1123 Weston Rd., York M6N 3S3
Artist: Kate Nankervis
Kate Nankervis is an artist, producer and curator. Embodied in the rhythms, shape and wisdom of their dances, five dancers write to inspire, take action and ground us in poetry.
Poems by Cotee Harper, Jaz Fairy J, Viv Moore, Nithya Garg, The Cyborg Circus Project’s Shay Erlich and Jenna Roy. Artwork by Francesca Chudnoff and curated by Kate Nankervis.