What if your neighbourhood could speak?
In this sound piece by Stephanie Merulla, fictional stories inspired by interviews with Beaconsfield residents intertwine to explore themes of social connection, identity and community life. A journey that invites reflection on who we are—here, together.
Walk. Listen. Imagine.
Perseids
Back home for the weekend, Sam takes a walk that sparks memories of teenage summers, old friends, and suburban rites of passage.
Warning: Explicit language and sensitive content.
Grounding
Nina runs the block party—and the town. But sometimes, she’s left wondering if the life choices she made were the right ones.
Important note for those following along on Google Maps: This route has been split into two. The first route leaves you in front of Royal Park. Walk straigh through the park to the other side, and then follow the link for route #2 to continue your journey. If you are in doubt about where to go, consult the PDF map below.
Fox Calling
In the rustle of trees and rhythm of routine, Marcus discovers how a place—and its people—can transform you.
Important note for those following along on Google Maps: This route has been split into two. The first route leaves you on Elizabeth Drive in front of the narrow strip of land that leads to Henri-Jarry Park. Walk along this strip of land until you reach the bench, and then follow the link for route #2 to continue your journey. If you are in doubt about where to go, consult the PDF map below.
Lara & Mabel Fable
A quiet walk between neighbours becomes a meditation on memory, loss, and why the stories we tell still matter.
Written and created by:
Stephanie Merulla
Music and sound design by:
Adam Bagatavicius
French translation:
Rachel Martinez and Élizabeth Adel
English cast:
- Jean Bernard
- Stephanie Merulla
- Dawn Ford
- Prerna Nehta
- Darragh Mondoux
- Adam Bagatavicius
French cast:
- Jean Bernard
- Céleste Dubé
- Amena Ahmad
- Marie-Josée Bélanger
- Isabelle Micquelon
- Alexis Tremblay