NEWS RELEASE
DOWNTOWN CAMBRIDGE BIA
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Stroll Walking Tours and the Downtown Cambridge BIA partnered together to offer a guided mural walking tours.
On 15 stops, the walking tour visits murals created over the past decade and the stories to go with them: works by international and local mural artists, an early effort at a street art festival, old ghost signs and fresh new work. Some murals are four stories high!
Stroll the side streets and alleys to discover what murals and street art contribute to a downtown core.
The Cambridge Mural Tour is ideal for art lovers, downtown lovers and the artistically curious.
The walk begins and ends at the Downtown Cambridge BIA office, 29 Dickson Street. The Cambridge Mural Tour is led by Juanita Metzger, an arts supporter and owner of Stroll Walking Tours.
Scheduled dates include:
- Saturday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. **dog friendly date**
- Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 am
- Saturday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. **dog friendly date**
Tickets are available online from Stroll Walking Tours: www.strollwalkingtours.com
“Cambridge has some murals that are truly hidden gems! The works by international artists are rare within Waterloo Region and more people should know about them!” said Metzger, who leads the walking tour.
"We are really excited to be partnering with Stroll Walking Tours to highlight the incredible murals just waiting to be discovered behind every corner downtown. The STROLL also allows those new to and seasoned within our City the opportunity to rediscover downtown; the amazing shops and restaurants while also enjoying the beautiful architecture and riverscape," added Brian Kennedy, executive director, Downtown Cambridge BIA
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