Yonge Street Architecture Walking Tour

Yonge Street Architecture Walking Tour

Explore the architecture of the neighbourhood that surrounds Toronto's iconic road, Yonge Street.

By Heritage Toronto

Date and time

Starts on Thursday, July 25 · 6:30pm EDT

Location

College Park Shops

44 Gerrard Street West Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4 Canada

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Explore the architecture of the neighbourhood that surrounds Toronto’s iconic road, Yonge Street, including a large university campus, beautiful churches, and numerous parks. Get an in-depth look at the side streets, laneways, and the spaces between to discover a side of the area you haven’t seen before.

Starting Location: College Park, north side of Gerrard (44 Gerrard Street West)

End Location: Old City Hall (60 Queen Street West)

Length of Tour: Approximately 90 minutes

Distance and Terrain: Approximately 2.2 kilometres, mostly on city sidewalks and city streets, and some non-paved urban 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

What is the closest TTC stop and parking lot to the tour's starting location?

If you are driving, there is a Precise ParkLink Lot #25 at 2 Carleton St., or parking at 777 Bay St. If you are taking TTC, we are right outside College subway station, at the north side of Gerrard at College Park.

What if I'm running late for a tour?

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.

What if it's raining?

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.

How can I give feedback about the tour?

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!

What should I wear/bring for a tour?

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and considering bringing sunscreen and water to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.

Will we be standing the whole time?

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.

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Heritage Toronto
CA$9.85