Toronto Walking Tour: History and Culture

Discover the vibrant history, culture and economics of downtown Toronto on this unique walking tour. Explore Nathan Phillips Square and the iconic Toronto Sign, learn about the history behind the PATH and its post-pandemic recovery, and uncover the legacy of the Suites TV Show and Meghan Markle. Learn about the history and evolution of street skateboarding in Toronto and visit Brookfield Place. The tour also highlights the Toronto Raptors' 2019 NBA Championship and the NHL's Legends Row at Scotiabank Arena, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the city's sporting heritage.
- Guided walking tour through downtown Toronto, covering key attractions.
- Explore Nathan Phillips Square and the Toronto Sign.
- The only walking tour that covers the history of street skateboarding in downtown Toronto.
- Learn about the history of the PATH and how it has adapted to a post-pandemic world.
- Visit Scotiabank Arena to see the NHL's Legends Row and learn about the Raptors' NBA Championship.

Meeting Point

100 Queen St W

100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2, Canada

Please meet at the foot of the stairs to the stage that are on the west side of Nathan Phillips Square. I will be waiting for you on the stairs!

What's included:

• Travel Advising in Toronto - I will help travellers at the end with planning, and recommendations.
• Google Map of Duncan's Toronto Recommendations - Food, drink, and of course, dessert.

Not included:

• Gratuity/Tip

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Nathan Phillips Square

100 Queen St W, , Toronto, M5H 2N1

Travellers will learn about the history and present of Nathan Phillips Square, how it hosted the largest event in Canadian History and the famous Toronto Sign located at the ice rink.

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Bay Street Corridor

Toronto

Travellers will learn about the TV show "Suits" lobby location, and Prince Harry's now wife, Meghan Markle, who starred as a paralegal on it and her encounters with the press, fans, and safety while filming at the location. In addition, it will cover other film productions that have been filmed at the location, and talk about the challenges Toronto's film industry faces now.

10 minutes

The Path

Toronto, M5C 1J4

Travellers will walk through the Toronto Path for a portion of this tour and learn about its history, the impact of its closure during the pandemic, and how its businesses have adjusted to less foot traffic in the post-pandemic hybrid world. It will also take a look at the Wayfinding technology the Path uses to help people navigate it.

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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Building

25 King St, (at Bay St.), Toronto, M9N 1K8

Travellers will learn about the history of Canada's Financial District, its importance to the Canadian economy, and the number of people employed in the District.

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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Building

25 King St, (at Bay St.), Toronto, M9N 1K8

Travellers will learn about the history and evolution of street skateboarding in downtown Toronto, and the professional skateboarders who got their careers started filming skateboard tricks on the urban architecture in Toronto's downtown. It will also look at the present climate for street skateboarding in downtown Toronto.

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Brookfield Place

181 Bay St, Toronto, M5J 2T3

Travellers will learn about the history and architecture of Brookfield Place. In addition, they will learn about the NHL Situation Room's role in the National Hockey League, which is located in the southwest tower at Brookfield Place.

20 minutes

Scotiabank Arena

40 Bay Street, At Lakeshore Blvd., Toronto, M5J 2X2

Travellers will learn about the history and the artist who created the sculpture, Legends Row, featuring former National Hockey League Toronto Maple Leafs players, located outside Scotiabank Arena. In addition, they will learn about the Toronto Raptors' acquisition of NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard, winning the 2019 NBA Finals, renaming Bremner Street to Raptors Way, and the challenges the team faces to attract and sign top NBA talent as the only Canadian team in the NBA.

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