Change in Motion: Walking the Modern Age in Braddon
About
Join us for a 2 hour guided walking tour exploring the changes in Braddon from a car-centric light industrial area to the buzzing cafe precinct we see today. This tour is part of the 2026 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.đź—“ Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
đź•’ Time: Session 1 - 1.00pm start OR Session 2 - 3.30pm start
📍 Location: Meet the tour leader at 50 Mort Street, Braddon (Haig Park end of Mort Street)
✨ What to Expect:
- Guided walk showcasing Braddon’s incredible stories
- Highly knowledgable volunteer tour guide who is a Braddon-based local history enthusiast!
The Braddon Collective is a community-led group focused on strengthening local connection, supporting creative and small businesses, and nurturing a vibrant, inclusive neighbourhood. We bring together residents, business owners and local organisations to collaborate on projects that celebrate Braddon’s unique character and everyday culture. Grounded in principles of placemaking and grassroots participation, the Collective works to amplify local voices, encourage shared ownership of public space, and foster a suburb that is socially connected, creative, and welcoming.
(Image of Braddon: National Archives of Australia)
Dates
Sunday 3 May 2026 (UTC+11)Location
Meet outside the Telstra Exchange on Mort Street
50 Mort Street, Braddon ACT 2612