September 20 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
From the works of the Group of Seven to Disney’s Turning Red, see Toronto through a different lens and discover how artists and filmmakers have pictured the city.
Explore how streets, buildings, and neighbourhoods in the heart of Toronto’s downtown have been captured, transformed, and reimagined through art and film. From a futuristic City Hall that has stood in for other worlds to university buildings disguised as Harvard and Princeton, discover why Toronto has spent decades playing everywhere but itself. Along the way, trace connections between the city and artists like Lawren Harris and William Kurelek, and visit locations featured in productions including Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Turning Red, and Mean Girls.
This emerging historian tour will be led by Veronica Leal-Correia, a museum and cultural heritage professional from Ottawa, Canada. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science with a double major in Biology and Fine Arts from the University of Ottawa, and completed the Museum Studies program at Algonquin College in 2025. Veronica is currently the Programming & Collections Manager at Sharon Museum and Gardens, specializing in collections management, exhibition development, and public programming. Her experience includes roles with Parks Canada, the Canadian War Museum, the Senate of Canada, the National Gallery of Canada, and several nonprofit organizations. Her interdisciplinary background bridges art, science, conservation, and storytelling within museum and heritage spaces.
Registration
This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $10.05 (includes a $2.05 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on our tours. You may not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time through our website.
Accessibility
This tour is approximately 3 kilometres in distance and takes place entirely on paved city sidewalks and streets, and is relatively flat. Some construction and pedestrian traffic is expected along the route.
Public washrooms are located at Toronto City Hall and Sid Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street.
FAQs
Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour’s starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check-in. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.
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