This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Footsteps of Our Past: Prosperous Years Tour
In-person
Architecture Nature & outdoors Self-guided History & heritageDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
2 Zina Street
Orangeville, ON
Directions: Before starting the tour at 2 Zina Street make sure you have a copy of the Prosperous Years 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
Take a walk through a defining chapter in Orangeville’s history with the Footsteps of Our Past: Prosperous Years Tour. This self-guided walking route highlights the period of rapid growth and development that followed the town’s early settlement, when industry, innovation, and community life flourished.
Explore the buildings, businesses, and gathering places that reflect a time of progress and optimism in Orangeville’s past. As you move through the tour, you’ll discover how the foundations of a thriving local economy and a vibrant cultural scene were laid during these formative years.
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 Prosperous Years Tour viewer.mapme.com
- Printable copy of the Prosperous Years 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.