This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Footsteps of Our Past: Booming Broadway Tour
In-person
History & heritage Nature & outdoors Self-guided ArchitectureDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Orangeville Town Hall
87 Broadway
Orangeville, ON
Directions: Before starting the tour at 87 Broadway make sure you have a copy of the Booming Broadway Tour. Access a digital or printable copy from the links below or pick-up a printed brochure of the route by stopping by one of our community information hubs at 1 Mill Street (The Mill Street Public Library) or 275 Alder Street (The Alder Street Public Library) during regular business hours.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Step back in time and explore the rich history of Orangeville’s main street on this self-guided walking tour. Footsteps of Our Past: Booming Broadway invites you to discover the stories, architecture, and landmarks that shaped the town’s early growth and prosperity. As you walk along Broadway, you’ll learn how this once modest roadway evolved into the vibrant commercial and cultural heart of the community.
To access a digital guide or a printable map please see the links below. For a printed map of the route please stop by one of our community information hubs at 1 Mill Street (The Mill Street Public Library) or 275 Alder Street (The Alder Street Public Library) during regular business hours.
Links
- Digital guide of the Booming Broadway Tour viewer.mapme.com
- Printable copy of the Booming Broadway Tour orangeville.ca
- Learn more about Orangeville Tourism orangeville.ca
Organizer
Town of Orangeville
Orangeville is a vibrant and creative community located just 45 minutes from the Greater Toronto Area, where a thriving arts and culture scene adds unique charm to everyday life. Local artists bring color and character to the town through public art, including intricate tree carvings, sculptures, and utility box murals, while musicians, performers, and designers light up stages and shop windows. The town’s rich history is reflected in its beautifully preserved architecture and landmarks, which connect the past with Orangeville’s authentic, evolving spirit.