Trent Valley Archives (TVA) unveils a brand-new walking tour featuring Peterborough’s iconic music venues. Mainstreet Music: Downtown Peterborough’s Iconic Music Venues take place on Friday Aug. 7, and again on Friday Aug 21.

The tour begins at 7 p.m. on both evenings at the Quaker Foods City Square, near the corner of Aylmer and Charlotte streets.

Led by music enthusiast and knowledgeable tour guide, Maddie More, participants will get a peak into downtown music venues, both past and present, and the impact they made on the community.

Focusing on the latter half of the 20th century, the tour visits the sites of iconic music venues such as the Brock Arena, home to Hank Williams history; the King George Hotel where Tom Connors took on the moniker “Stompin’ Tom”; and the Spill, where Peterborough’s alternative music scene was kept alive well into the 21st century. Participants will also discover some of downtown’s forgotten music venues.

This walking tour covers several blocks in the downtown and runs rain or shine. Cost of........

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