Sun, Apr 26
|Linda McKinlay Square
Community Catalysts
Join Crystal Waddell and Jacob Dickie for a guided walk along Main Street in Comber exploring the importance of catalytic development in the community. Along the way, we’ll discuss urban infill, mixed-use zoning, main street design, and how nature, farming, and industry have shaped Comber.
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Linda McKinlay Square, 6311 Main St, Comber, ON N0P 1J0, Canada
About the event
Community Catalysts
Sunday, April 26th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Hosts: Crystal Waddell & Jacob Dickie (Lakeshore Horizons: Partnership of Municipality of Lakeshore and Centre for Cities)
Join Crystal Waddell (Centre for Cities) and Jacob Dickie (Municipality of Lakeshore) for a guided walk exploring the importance of catalytic development within the community. The walk will take guests along Main Street in Comber, where we’ll discuss the role of urban infill, mixed-use zoning, and how thoughtful main street design helps create vibrant places. We’ll also explore the importance of placemaking and main street activation—how programming, local businesses, and inviting public spaces encourage people to gather, connect, and support a thriving local economy.
Along the way, we will reflect on the historical connections between nature, farming, and industry in Comber, and how these elements have shaped the community into what it is today. By understanding these relationships, we can better imagine what types of future development can strengthen local identity while creating places that people need, value, and feel connected to.
The walk will start and finish at Linda McKinlay Park on Main Street in Comber, where we hope you will stick around for a short time to have some refreshments, from local businesses, and share in conversation.
About the host:
A partnership aimed at modernizing Lakeshore's planning and development process, including implementation of Lakeshore’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) initiatives.
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Linda McKinlay Square, 6311 Main St, Comber
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Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 1.5 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways, minimal hills
Wheelchair friendly: step-free route with curb cuts and wide path
Baby stroller friendly: paved paths and no stairs
Rest opportunities: there are benches/seats along the route
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at business within 1 block (ex. Tim Horton's)
Where can attendees park?
Free parking lot within 1-2 blocks
Are dogs welcome?
No dogs, please