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Discover Toronto's rich history and culture on this historical walking tour that highlights the city's historical triumphs and tragedies. On this 3-hour small-group tour of downtown Toronto, follow your expert guide as you stroll from the commercial center through the city's underground tunnels and on to the shores of Lake Ontario. Along the way, hear interesting stories and facts about the city's fascinating past. Finish your tour by enjoying a refreshing Canadian beer at one of the city's most prized breweries.
Immerse yourself in Toronto's rich history on this small-group walking tour. This tour is a great way for locals and visitors alike to discover the famous and lesser-known tragedies and triumphs that have punctuated the city's history.
Beginning under the bright lights billboards of Yonge-Dundas Square, your local guide will take you down part of the world's longest street, Yonge Street, and into the financial district, where some of Canada's tallest buildings create the famous city skyline.
Then, head below ground where the subway rumbles and thousands of people navigate the PATH, Toronto's underground walkway linking 17.4 miles (28 km) of shopping, services and entertainment. Your guide will highlight the most interesting stories and fun facts about this engineering marvel while leading you south toward Lake Ontario, where one of the worst nautical disasters in Canadian history took place, the SS Noronic cruise ship disaster of 1949.
During your journey, learn about Toronto's best and worst historical moments in urban development, politics, sports and more; the best including Toronto winning 13 Stanley Cups and Toronto being the largest multicultural city in Canada, and the worst including the Great Fire of 1904. Finish your tour with a visit to the Steam Whistle Brewery, located in a restored locomotive roundhouse, where you'll enjoy a refreshing sample of their signature pilsner.
