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Tours

Our Tours bring people together. Join us as we travel hundreds of kilometres to experience the city—up close and on the streets—through parks, to well-known landmarks, and in the many neighbourhoods that make up Toronto.

About our Tours program

Tours are curated by Heritage Toronto, but driven by over 100 volunteers, 25 community partners, and an annual cohort of Emerging Historians.

Did you know?
The program started in 1994 with 18 tours—the first featuring downtown architecture.

Submit a proposal for our 2025 season!

Interested in leading a tour of your neighbourhood or community? Submit a proposal using the form below to join our roster of volunteer tour leaders for our 2025 tour season. No tour leading experience required, just an enthusiasm to share the stories and communities of Toronto.

Submit a Tour Proposal

Register for our Tours

Check out our Events page to register for our upcoming tours and events.

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Request a Private Tour

Fill out our form to request a private tour or presentation.

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2024 Tours Season

The 2024 Tours season ran from May to October and presented over 70 experiences throughout Toronto: from explorations of the laneways of Chinatown to the bustling shops of Little India; from treks across our changing waterfront to the discovery of architectural treasures in local neighbourhoods.

Heritage Toronto staff are currently planning our next season, which is anticipated to begin in late spring 2025. Please check back regularly to learn more about upcoming events as well as opportunities to volunteer during the season.

Support Tours

The Tours program is community driven and supported by donors like you.

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Presenting Sponsor

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2024 Tour Sponsors

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