Created in celebration of Black History Month 2022, this walking tour is a valuable resource to learn about significant sites and individuals from Dundas’ black history.

Terrain: Sidewalks, paved walkways, and one short gravel trail. The route involves a gradual incline and declines through Grove Cemetery. Approximately 3.2km.

What you will need: Comfortable shoes and a
water bottle!

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This tour is designed for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Dundas! Walk in the footsteps of one of the town’s most influential families.

Terrain: This tour will take you throughout Dundas,
including hilly areas and on the sidewalks of busy
streets. Please plan accordingly.
What you will need: Comfortable shoes and a
water bottle!

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Created by students from McMaster University.

The walking tour is suited to anyone interested in learning more about the history of Dundas and the First World War!

Terrain: This tour will take you throughout downtown Dundas, including hilly areas and on the sidewalks of busy streets. Please plan accordingly.
What you will need: A comfortable pair of shoes and a water bottle!

The Hatt Street Industrial tour visits the old industrial areas of Dundas. Begin the tour at Lennard and Sons LTD and finish where Bertram and Sons began.

Terrain: This tour will take you throughout Dundas, including on the sidewalks of busy streets. Please plan accordingly.
What you will need: Comfortable shoes and a water bottle!

Created by students from McMaster University.

Take a walk on the wild side with this walking tour that takes you around the industrial sections that are built close to green spaces. Visit the locations where the businesses once occupied, and some still remain today.

Please stay on the trail and use caution when walking close to the train tracks. Never cross the tracks – it is against the law, and you may be fined for trespassing. Caution: Until December 2022, this tour is impacted by the construction on Highway 8 between Bond Street North and Woodley’s Lane. At this time, there is no access from point #1 to point #2. You have two options:

1. Begin the tour as described, visit point #1, then backtrack to Sydenham Street, proceeding down Park Street to point #2
2. Begin the tour at point #2.

Please, check Highway 8 Improvements Projects in the area for more information.

Terrain: This tour will take you through various places in Dundas, including on the sidewalks of busy streets and green spaces. Please plan accordingly.
What you will need: Comfortable shoes or hiking boots, a water bottle and a snack!

Created by students from McMaster University.

This tour takes the flaneur through some of Dundas’ early industries from 1830 to 1891. This tour has a pdf to follow and an audio tour for your listening pleasure.

Terrain: This tour will take you throughout Dundas proper, including on the sidewalks of busy streets. Please plan accordingly.
What you will need: Comfortable shoes and a water bottle!

Created by students from McMaster University.

This walking tour comes in 3 different walk lengths for beginners to the more seasoned hiker. Complete with a glossary of terms, this tour examines architecture in Dundas’ past. As the industrial revolution began to fade, Melville and Cross streets expanded rapidly to accommodate new growth. During these tours, you will sample the different types of houses and facilities that were made in Dundas during this time of change.

Terrain: This tour will take you throughout Dundas, including on the sidewalks of busy streets. Please plan accordingly.
What you will need: Comfortable shoes, a water bottle and a snack for the 90-minute tour!

Created by students from McMaster University.