Toronto Hidden Stories Walking Tour

Think you know Toronto? Think again. Hidden Toronto is a fun and off-beat 90-minute walking tour that reveals the city's weirdest true stories. Hear about raccoon funerals, misbehaving mayors, and movie mishaps as expert storytellers lead you through the downtown core. Expect laughter, surprises, and the feeling of being in on the city's best-kept secrets.
- 90-minute walking tour full of local lore and quirky stories
- Led by experienced and entertaining guides
- Great for first-time visitors and curious locals
- Departs from outside the Hockey Hall of Fame (10 Front Street West)

Meeting Point

The Bottom Line

22 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1C4, Canada

This tour departs from the courtyard outside of the Hockey Hall of Fame on Front Street (10 Front Street West - corner of Front and Yonge Streets). You will be meeting your guide outside. Please DO NOT go inside Brookfield Place.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Hockey Hall of Fame

30 Yonge Street, Brookfield Place, Toronto, M5E 1X8

Meet your guide outside the iconic Hockey Hall of Fame to kick off your Hidden Toronto adventure. After a quick welcome, you’ll set off on foot to explore the city’s lesser-known stories and surprising locations—all hidden in plain sight.

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Banksy Street Art

4 Church Street, Toronto

Discover a tucked-away piece of artwork by the legendary street artist Banksy—one of the few remaining in Toronto. Learn how it ended up here, and why so few people know it still exists.

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Berczy Park

35 Wellington Street East, Toronto, M5E 1C6

Toronto’s most dog-friendly fountain is full of surprises. We’ll help you sniff out the hidden animals that even locals overlook.

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Gooderham (Flatiron) Building

49 Wellington St E, , Toronto, M5E 1C9

This photogenic landmark has one of the city’s strangest illusions on its back wall. Discover what’s real, what’s painted, and why the Flatiron might be Toronto’s most charming architectural trick.

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St. James Park

120 King St, Toronto, M9N 1L5

As we stroll through St. James Park, you'll hear a few surprising tales tied to the area—stories of unlikely protests, vanished buildings, and the odd characters who once called this neighbourhood home.

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St. Lawrence Market

92-95 Front St. E., , Toronto, M5E 1C3

The tour wraps up at St. Lawrence Market, but your exploration doesn’t have to. This bustling spot is packed with history, hidden corners, and plenty of snacks to refuel after your walk through the weird side of Toronto.

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