The History of Canadian Muslims in Toronto Jane’s Walk - Sunday May 3 2026

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The History of Canadian Muslims in Toronto Jane’s Walk - Sunday May 3 2026

This Jane’s Walk explains how 3rd, 4th, & 5th Generation Muslim Torontonians helped build our city.

Walk Stops include :

• Toronto’s FIRST Halal Butcher Shop – Roncesvalles Village
• Jami Mosque – Toronto’s Second Islamic Centre and its national significance
• The little known history of The Albanian Muslim Society of Toronto – The pivotal role of its founder, Reggie Assim, Toronto’s First Imam
• The Dundas Street Mosque – The City’s First Masjid

ALSO on this year’s Jane’s Walk :

• History of the First Synagogue in the old/former city of West Toronto

WALK LEADER : HïMY SYeD

DATE : Sunday May 3 2026

START TIME : 2:30 p.m.

WALK START LOCATION : Dundas-Roncesvalles Peace Garden (2201 Dundas Street West at Roncesvalles Avenue opposite Boustead Avenue), TORONTO

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