Walk and Talk: Water Stories

Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023
Price: $60 Regular, $54 Friends
Tickets include Museum admission, a one-hour urban walk and farm visit, roundtrip bus ride, a light lunch, and a guided Museum tour.

The Aga Khan Museum, Toronto Green Community's Lost River, and Flemingdon Community Farm invite you to join a unique urban excursion and guided tour through the Don Valley neighbourhood, the Aga Khan Park and the Aga Khan Museum.

Discover the fascinating world of the watershed beneath our feet as you explore the long history and connections between water, land, culture, and agriculture in our neighbourhood. 

Start with an immersive journey through 12,000 years of history from the time of the retreating ice sheets to the present, including stories of the ancient Lake Iroquois — the lost rivers that flowed through this area. Listen to personal memories of when the Don Mills neighbourhood was first developed and learn about the exciting innovations being pioneered at Flemingdon Community Farm.

Then, journey back to the Aga Khan Museum and enjoy a light lunch with a choice of menu options (included in the ticket price — click here for menu options) followed by a tour of the Museum's current themed installation, Water by Associate Curator Bita Pourvash and the Museum's Education team. From intricate ceramics and paintings to architectural elements and metalwork, the tour will explore the story of water through its various applications and representations in Muslim art and literature.

Combine your interest in nature and history while learning from Helen Mills, the founder of Toronto Green Community’s Lost Rivers program, community experts Tara Ramkhelawan and Anne Fleming, and Bita Pourvash, Associate Curator at the Aga Khan Museum.

Please note:

• Families and seniors are welcome.
• Strollers can be accommodated.
• Due to the nature of the pathways, there may be limitations for mobility devices.
• Limited spots are available.

Schedule

The Museum reserves the right to postpone or cancel this event in case of inclement weather. Ticket holders will be contacted with further information.