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Black and white image of Yonge St from the vantage point of looking north from Granby St. Buildings of various architectural styles and electrical poles line the streets. Several of the buildings have electric signs hanging from the storefronts. Several streetcars are on the road, along with a horse-drawn carriage.

Yonge Street Architecture Walking Tour

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

Date

August 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

About the Tour

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.

This tour will be led by an Emerging Historian.

Alternate Dates

There is another presentation of this tour on June 27 at 6:30pm and July 25 at 6:30pm.

Cost and Registration

This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $9.85 (includes a $1.85 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.

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 2.2 kilometres in distance and takes place mostly on city sidewalks and city streets, and some non-paved urban parks.

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 credit or debit card onsite, and gifts of $20+ will receive a charitable tax receipt. Cash donations will not be accepted.

Start Point

Southeast corner of College St. and Bay St. (777 Bay Street)

End Point

Old City Hall (60 Queen St W)

Cost

$9.85 ($8.00 ticket + $1.85 Eventbrite transaction fee)

Registration

Pre-registration is required.

Tour Start Location

Southeast corner of College St. and Bay St.

777 Bay Street
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