Jane's Walk Lethbridge
Jane's Walk 2026 will take place May 1 - 3, 2026.
We hope to see you there!
Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs.
Jane’s Walk takes place in many cities around the world. Everyone is welcome to join in a free walk exploring the history and stories that shape our everyday urban experience. Through the simple act of walking together and discussing what makes a neighbourhood, Jane’s Walk helps knit people together into strong and resourceful communities.
Held annually on the first weekend of May, the event was created in 2007 in Toronto by friends of the urban thinker Jane Jacobs and Lethbridge has participated since 2011.
2026 Walk Schedule
Friday May 1, 2026
History of the Lethbridge River Valley with Belinda Crowson – 1:00 PM
Join the Natural Leaders Project on a journey through time and space as we explore the history of Lethbridge's iconic river valley. Local historian and time traveller, Belinda Crowson, will guide us through many eras of human history in this place. From the infamous battle between the Blackfoot and the Cree to coalmining, settlement, and the trestle bridge to the modern development our incredible park system, this journey will look at how leadership and citizen stewardship play a vital role in preserving this crown jewel in our city. Meet at Helen Schuler Nature Centre parking lot.
Waste and Recycling Centre Tour - 5:00PM
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look with our Waste and Environment Team! The tour will start at the Galt Museum, where the group will get on a bus out to the Waste and Recycling Centre. Participants will hear a brief history of waste and recycling in Lethbridge and explore key sites at the Waste and Recycling Centre such as the Recycling Facility, Organics Facility, and the landfill.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register here.
Meet at the Galt Museum parking lot. Please meet on time as we are unable to wait for latecomers.
Saturday May 2, 2026
From My Yard to Yours: Gardening for Biodiversity and Well-being - 10:00 AM
Join us for a guided walk through two local gardens to discover how the residents are increasing vegetation, supporting wildlife, and enhancing well-being in a drought-prone prairie town. We’ll meet at Kinsman Park before heading to our first stop in the London Road neighbourhood. There you can explore the sights, sounds, and flavours of a home herbalism garden in early spring. From there, we’ll continue to a second garden in the hospital area. Expect some interaction with fellow participants as we connect with nature and each other across two neighbourhoods. Meet at Kinsmen Park playground (834 10 St S).
Getting to Know Garry Station - 10:00 AM
Join us for a 2 km community walk exploring the history of Lethbridge’s Westside, with a focus on the Garry Station neighbourhood. Together, we’ll uncover how the area got its name, who “Garry” was, and why railway themes are woven throughout the community’s design. Along the route, we’ll connect past and present sharing stories about how this neighbourhood came to be and what makes it unique today. Meet at Central Park Playground (390 Aquitania Blvd W).
Vicky's Place: Women Who Shaped Victoria Park - 10:30 AM
Behind every great neighbourhood are the people who made it — and in Victoria Park, many of those people were women. Join us for a 1.6 km guided walk through the heart of the neighbourhood as we bring to life the stories of remarkable women spanning more than a century: business owners, community builders, educators, advocates, and everyday leaders who shaped the streets we're walking today. Free, accessible, and open to everyone — this is local history worth showing up for.
Meet at Cupper's Coffee and Tea (1502c 3 Ave S).
From the Majestic to the Next Stage: A Downtown Theatre Walk - 3:00 PM
From saloon halls to the Majestic Theatre, from silent films to sold-out nights at the Yates — downtown Lethbridge has always been a stage. Join us as we walk through 140 years of performing arts history, discovering the theatres, impresarios, and community dreamers who shaped this city’s cultural life, and exploring what comes next. Meet at Casa (230 8 St S).
Sunday May 3, 2026
Jane's Ride: Rolling Views Celebration and Public Art Bus Tours
Join the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Transit on Sunday, May 3 for two unique bus tours of public art - on buses that have been transformed into works of art themselves! Rolling Views: Art Bus Lethbridge is a pilot project collaboration between Lethbridge Public Art and Lethbridge transit, which brings two city buses to life with new designs by two local artists. Kellen Spencer and Gillian Goerz have each designed a beautiful exterior vinyl wrap that transforms a city bus into a travelling work of public art.
- Tour 1: Kellen Spencer - 12:00 PM
The event begins at City Centre Terminal in downtown Lethbridge at 12 noon in front of bus #177, designed by Kellen Spencer. The artist will give a brief artist talk about his bus design and art practice, after which participants will ride the bus on a guided tour of public art installations in the downtown and on the city’s north side. Tour one will take approximately 1 hr and 45 minutes, ending back at the downtown terminal. Meet at City Centre Terminal, downtown Lethbridge (705 - 5 Avenue South).
- Tour 2: Gillian Goerz - 2:00 PM
The second tour will begin at 2 PM with an artist talk by Gillian Goerz, who designed bus #178. Tour 2 participants will ride this bus to the riverbottom and west side to see more works of public art located in farther-flung corners of the city. Tour 2 will take approximately 2 hrs and also ends at City Centre Terminal. Meet at City Centre Terminal, downtown Lethbridge (705 - 5 Avenue South).
Registration is recommended as seating is limited. Please RSVP to save your spot here.
Approximately 20 ListenTALK devices will be available for participant use courtesy of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre - some attendees may wish to bring their own wired headphones to use with the device.
