Creating Toronto Walking Tour
Walk through the history of Toronto as we explore the hidden gems of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, once the old Town of York.
Date and time
Location
South-end of Market Lane Park
149 King Street East Toronto, ON M5C 1G6 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
- 1 hour 30 minutes
Walk through the history of Toronto as we explore the hidden gems of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, once the old Town of York. Learn how remnants from the early city connect to today’s bustling metropolis.
Start Point: 149 King Street East, at the south end of Market Lane Park (on the north side of Front Street)
Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check in.
End Point: 149 King Street East, at the south end of Market Lane Park (on the north side of Front Street)
Length of Tour: Approximately 90 minutes
Distance and Terrain: This tour is approximately 1.8 kilometers in distance and takes place predominantly on paved city sidewalks and streets. There are some unpaved portions of the route that take place in city parks.
Registration is required for all tours. Please note: you will not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time.
This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the tour guide throughout the tour.
Frequently asked questions
If taking public transportation, you can take streetcar Line 504 at the King St E & Church Street stop OR Bus Route 121D using the Church Street and the Esplanade stop. Parking: An underground garage is located at 35 Church Street.
If you're running late for a tour and the tour has already left the starting location, look for the Heritage Toronto flag and group around the start location. You can also call us at (647) 542-3450.
Tours run rain or shine, so feel free to bring your umbrella or other rain gear. We will contact you if a tour is cancelled.
After the tour, you will receive a post-tour survey through an Eventbrite email. Please feel free to fill out the survey and give us feedback about your tour experience!
We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and considering bringing sunscreen and water to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.
As a walking tour, there are limited opportunities to sit throughout the tour and participants will be standing/walking for the majority of the tour, although there may be benches and ledges along the way! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about accessibility.