WHO WE ARE
SafeWalk is a free service where we walk with you side-by-side – students, staff, visitors, etc. We walk in pairs, and go up to 2 kilometres on-campus and off-campus.
SafeWalk is a pro-active safety measure that improves campus life by creating a safer environment for all. We exist to help reduce the chances of something happening on your walk in the city – we operate on the idea that there is safety in numbers.
We are closed during the winter break, during the spring-summer semester, and whenever the college is closed.
WHEN AND WHERE WE OPERATE
We’re available Monday to Friday only.
Locations and Hours
St James: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Hospitality 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Casa Loma: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Waterfront: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Theatre: Serviced by St James and Waterfront by request only (call or book in advance – see below.)
Located at the Welcome Desk on each campus. Look for our yellow banner and yellow vests.
HOW TO GET A WALK
- 1-888-210-7233 (call, text, or WhatsApp)
- Visit us at our desks in the evening
- Book a walk ahead of time: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zGNUnURqJA .
- safewalkcoord@sagbc.ca
WHERE WE DON’T OPERATE
- Toronto Metropolitan University. For TMU WalkSafe, contact TMU Security (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at 416-979-5040 (internal phones 55040), or email them at walksafe@torontomu.ca.
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. There are currently no SafeWalk or walk accompaniment services at this hospital.
STAFF TRAINING
SafeWalk staff have extensive training in First Aid, CPR, AED, consent, sexual assault awareness, how to respond to a sexual violence disclosure on campus, Harm Reduction & Naloxone administration, and Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB).
OTHER SERVICES WE PROVIDE
SafeWalk staff promote safety awareness, conduct nightly safety audits of the campuses, and help ensure safer spaces for everyone.
OUR EVENTS
Tuesday, September 29: Bike with Confidence workshop (part of our CycleSafe series to improve your cycling abilities and knowledge.)
Tuesday, October 20: Delivery App Gig Workers session (UberEats, Skip, DoorDash, etc.) This is part of our CycleSafe series. If you are a delivery cyclist (bike, e-bike, e-scooter), do not miss this session. You’ll learn how to stay safe, legal, avoid tickets, and be courteous of others. Our guest speaker will be David Shellnutt of the Biking Lawyer LLP, who has been educating delivery app gig workers. There will also be a Question & Answer session.
Saturday, November 14 – Sunday,November 15: Understanding & Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB) training.
Saturday, November 21 – Sunday, November 22: First Aid training (Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C, and AED.) Intermediate First Aid is the new name of Standard First Aid.
Wednesday, November 25: Gender Based Violence workshop (led by METRAC.) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Thursday, November 26: Harm Reduction & Naloxone training (free, no-hassles Naloxone kits distributed to attendees.)
If you would like to contact the SafeWalk Coordinator, please email safewalkcoord@sagbc.ca or call 416-415-5000 Ext. 6395
MORE INFORMATION:
Phone: 1-888-210-7233 (Call, text or WhatsApp)
Office: 416-415-5000 ext. 6395 (during office hours)
Email: safewalkcoord@sagbc.ca
Instagram: @GBCSafeWalk
Facebook: @GBCSafeWalk
Bluesky: GBCSafeWalk.bsky.social
SafeWalk Hours:
St James: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Hospitality 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Casa Loma: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Waterfront: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Theatre: Serviced by St James and Waterfront by request only (call or book in advance – see below.)
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