This is the story of the Abbotsford Convent, told through the women who lived it. Women and girls whose daily lives were shaped by this place, and whose work, obedience, friendships, and resilience helped keep it running.
On this two-hour walk, you’ll move through the grounds where girls woke before dawn to work in the laundries, where silence and routine were used as discipline, and where care often came with control. You’ll learn how young women were separated from their families, how unpaid labour supported the institution, and how faith shaped everyday life inside the Convent.
But this is not only a story of harm. You’ll also encounter quieter, human moments. Friendships formed under watchful eyes. Moments of dignity found in difficult conditions. Girls supporting one another within a system far bigger than themselves.
This tour is a powerful window into how places like the Abbotsford Convent shaped lives, communities, and the country far beyond its gates.
We meet at the Clarke Street Gates. Please note this is not the main entrance to the Abbotsford Convent.
Join us as we uncover the story of the Abbotsford Convent, told through the women whose daily lives were shaped by this place, and whose work, obedience, friendships, and resilience helped keep it running.
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