Canary District: Movement and Migration Walking Tour

About the Tour

Explore the Canary District through the lens of movement and migration. Once a bustling hub for Irish immigrants, railway workers, and travelers passing through the famous Palace Street School turned Cherry Hotel turned Canary Restaurant, discover the landmarks of the Canary District that date back to the early 19th century, and the stories they tell of connection and transition.

This tour was developed and will be led by Deena Shirkool. Deena is a recent graduate in archaeology. She currently works as an education interpreter for Early Canadian buildings or in a lab full of old pottery. As a 1.5-generation Iranian immigrant, Deena became interested in the movement of people. She’s curious about how people’s connection to the land changes over time. While she focuses on the ancient Middle East, she loves sharing any heritage with others.

Further Information

This tour runs rain or shine and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and consider bringing sunscreen and water to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.

This tour is approximately 2.0 kilometers in distance, and takes place on city sidewalks and some unpaved portions of a city park.

If you have any questions prior to the tour, please contact us at
[email protected]. If you have any issues finding the group on the day of the tour, you can reach staff on-site at (647) 542-3450.

This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the live tour guide throughout the tour.

If you share our passion for accessible and inclusive heritage programming, we invite you to make a donation while on the tour to help fund one of our next walks. Staff can accept donations via cash, credit, or debit card onsite, and gifts of $20+ will receive a charitable tax receipt.