Ghost Tours Toronto

GHOST TOUR - 👻 The Ghosts of University of Toronto 🎃 with Dinner!

# 🎃 The Ghosts of the University of Toronto 👻 ### A 90-Minute Halloween Ghost Walk Through Toronto's Haunted History L ooking for something a little different this Halloween season? Join us for a **guided ghost walk through the University of Toronto campus and its eerie surroundings**, exploring some of the stories, legends, and strange histories hidden in one of Toronto's oldest neighbourhoods. This isn't one of our regular walks where we're simply following a trail and enjoying the scenery. **This is a curated storytelling experience.** I've researched the locations, developed the route, and put together the stories specifically for this experience. We'll explore some of the darker corners of the university and surrounding neighbourhoods while uncovering the people, places, and legends that have given them their haunted reputations. 🕯️ Along the way, we'll hear stories about: * What the Christies — yes, *Mr. Christie Cookies* — were hiding in their mansion 🍪 * The restless little girl who is never happy 👧 * What might really be lurking inside Queen's Park 👀 * Haunted stories connected to University of Toronto buildings * The Royal Conservatory of Music * The Royal Ontario Museum * And some other stories that are better experienced after dark... 👻 You don't have to believe in ghosts. You just have to enjoy a good story. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Do We'll spend approximately **90 minutes walking through the University of Toronto campus and surrounding streets**, stopping at locations connected to Toronto's haunted history. Along the way we'll: * Hear stories about some of Toronto's most intriguing characters and locations * Explore the darker history of the University of Toronto * Visit locations associated with ghost stories and local legends * Learn the history behind some of the buildings around us * Walk through Queen's Park and the surrounding area * Finish at the **Royal Ontario Museum** We'll remain **outside the buildings** throughout the experience. The walking pace will be moderate, with plenty of stops along the way for stories. *** ## 🕯️ This Is More Than a Walk Our regular walks are about getting outside, exploring Toronto, and meeting people. This one is different. **This is a guided storytelling experience.** The route and stories have been researched and developed specifically for this event, so you're not just following me from one location to another — you're getting a story about the city as we go. And because it's Halloween season, we'll be doing it after dark. 🎃 *** ## 🍂 What to Expect This is an outdoor walking experience, so please dress appropriately for the weather. We'll be walking for approximately **90 minutes**, with regular stops for storytelling. There is **no entry into any buildings**, so you won't need to worry about museum admission or other entrance fees. And while some of the stories are genuinely creepy, this isn't designed to be a horror attraction. It's **Toronto history, local legends, and storytelling with a spooky twist.** *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meeting Location:** In front of the building by the stairs 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Start Time:** 7:00 PM sharp I will only wait **5 minutes.** **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Walking Pace:** Moderate 🏁 **End Point:** Royal Ontario Museum *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated, guided storytelling experience**, rather than one of our regular group walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and developed specifically for this experience. Food and drinks afterward are optional and are **not included** in the Meetup fee. *** ## 🍻 After the Ghost Walk We'll finish at the **Royal Ontario Museum**. For anyone who wants to keep the evening going, we'll walk about 10 minutes over to the **Duke of York** for food, drinks, and conversation. You don't have to come — but everyone is welcome. Because sometimes the best part of a ghost story is having someone to talk about it with afterward. 👻 *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This is great for: * Anyone who loves ghost stories 👻 * History buffs * People curious about Toronto's darker side * Fans of Halloween * Anyone who enjoys storytelling * People looking for something different to do in the city * Anyone who wants to meet new people while exploring Toronto You don't need to believe in ghosts. **Just bring your curiosity.** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the ghosts. 👻** **Stay for the stories.** **Leave with a new connection — and maybe a new friend.** 🖤

GHOST TOUR - 👻 The Ghosts of University of Toronto 🎃 with Dinner!

# 🎃 The Ghosts of the University of Toronto 👻 ### A 90-Minute Halloween Ghost Walk Through Toronto's Haunted History L ooking for something a little different this Halloween season? Join us for a **guided ghost walk through the University of Toronto campus and its eerie surroundings**, exploring some of the stories, legends, and strange histories hidden in one of Toronto's oldest neighbourhoods. This isn't one of our regular walks where we're simply following a trail and enjoying the scenery. **This is a curated storytelling experience.** I've researched the locations, developed the route, and put together the stories specifically for this experience. We'll explore some of the darker corners of the university and surrounding neighbourhoods while uncovering the people, places, and legends that have given them their haunted reputations. 🕯️ Along the way, we'll hear stories about: * What the Christies — yes, *Mr. Christie Cookies* — were hiding in their mansion 🍪 * The restless little girl who is never happy 👧 * What might really be lurking inside Queen's Park 👀 * Haunted stories connected to University of Toronto buildings * The Royal Conservatory of Music * The Royal Ontario Museum * And some other stories that are better experienced after dark... 👻 You don't have to believe in ghosts. You just have to enjoy a good story. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Do We'll spend approximately **90 minutes walking through the University of Toronto campus and surrounding streets**, stopping at locations connected to Toronto's haunted history. Along the way we'll: * Hear stories about some of Toronto's most intriguing characters and locations * Explore the darker history of the University of Toronto * Visit locations associated with ghost stories and local legends * Learn the history behind some of the buildings around us * Walk through Queen's Park and the surrounding area * Finish at the **Royal Ontario Museum** We'll remain **outside the buildings** throughout the experience. The walking pace will be moderate, with plenty of stops along the way for stories. *** ## 🕯️ This Is More Than a Walk Our regular walks are about getting outside, exploring Toronto, and meeting people. This one is different. **This is a guided storytelling experience.** The route and stories have been researched and developed specifically for this event, so you're not just following me from one location to another — you're getting a story about the city as we go. And because it's Halloween season, we'll be doing it after dark. 🎃 *** ## 🍂 What to Expect This is an outdoor walking experience, so please dress appropriately for the weather. We'll be walking for approximately **90 minutes**, with regular stops for storytelling. There is **no entry into any buildings**, so you won't need to worry about museum admission or other entrance fees. And while some of the stories are genuinely creepy, this isn't designed to be a horror attraction. It's **Toronto history, local legends, and storytelling with a spooky twist.** *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meeting Location:** In front of the building by the stairs 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Start Time:** 7:00 PM sharp I will only wait **5 minutes.** **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Walking Pace:** Moderate 🏁 **End Point:** Royal Ontario Museum *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated, guided storytelling experience**, rather than one of our regular group walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and developed specifically for this experience. Food and drinks afterward are optional and are **not included** in the Meetup fee. *** ## 🍻 After the Ghost Walk We'll finish at the **Royal Ontario Museum**. For anyone who wants to keep the evening going, we'll walk about 10 minutes over to the **Duke of York** for food, drinks, and conversation. You don't have to come — but everyone is welcome. Because sometimes the best part of a ghost story is having someone to talk about it with afterward. 👻 *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This is great for: * Anyone who loves ghost stories 👻 * History buffs * People curious about Toronto's darker side * Fans of Halloween * Anyone who enjoys storytelling * People looking for something different to do in the city * Anyone who wants to meet new people while exploring Toronto You don't need to believe in ghosts. **Just bring your curiosity.** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the ghosts. 👻** **Stay for the stories.** **Leave with a new connection — and maybe a new friend.** 🖤

👻 Ghost Tour of Queen West & Yonge Street 🌙

# 👻 Ghost Tour: Queen West & Yonge Street 🌙 ### Restless Spirits, Strange Stories & Toronto After Dark The thing about ghosts is… **they don’t always stay where they died.** Sometimes they linger in places they loved. Sometimes they remain where unfinished business keeps them tethered. And sometimes, apparently, they just really like a particular chair. On this walking tour, we'll explore some of the stranger stories connected to **Queen West and Yonge Street** — from hospitals and theatres to music halls, historic buildings, and some rather unexpected places. Some of these people met their fate on these streets. **Most didn't.** Ghosts are funny that way. This is a **curated storytelling experience**, combining Toronto history, local legends, and some of the city's more unusual ghost stories. And don't worry — we're not going inside the buildings. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Explore We'll begin outside the **Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts** and make our way east toward Yonge Street. Along the way, we'll hear stories about: * 🔫 **Don't play with guns… again** * 🙏 **“This is my hospital,” said the Nun** * 🎶 **The spirit who stayed for the music** * 🪑 **Who sat in that chair?** * 👻 Other strange stories, unexplained encounters, and Toronto legends We'll finish at **Yonge-Dundas Square**. The walk will take approximately **90 minutes**, depending on the pace of the group. We'll remain outdoors throughout the experience and will **not be entering any buildings**. *** ## 🌙 A Little About the Experience This isn't simply a walk where someone points out a few supposedly haunted buildings. I've researched the stories, developed the route, and brought the different pieces together into a single experience. Some stories are rooted in Toronto history. Some have been passed down as local legends. And some leave you wondering whether there might actually be something to them. **You can decide what you believe.** 👻 *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** Outside the **Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** **Yonge-Dundas Square** *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated ghost-walking experience**, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience. The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 📱 Your phone for photos — if you're brave enough. 👻 *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This experience is great for: * 👻 People who love ghost stories * 🏙️ Anyone interested in Toronto's strange history * 🎭 Theatre and music lovers * 🕯️ People who enjoy local legends and unexplained stories * 🚶 People looking for something different to do in the evening * 😂 Anyone who likes being a little scared without taking it too seriously You don't have to believe in ghosts. You just have to enjoy a good story. *** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the ghosts.** **Stay for the stories.** **Leave wondering what you just heard.** 👻🌙

👻 Ghost Walking Tour of Queen West & Yonge Street 🌙

# 👻 Ghost Tour: Queen West & Yonge Street 🌙 ### Restless Spirits, Strange Stories & Toronto After Dark The thing about ghosts is… **they don’t always stay where they died.** Sometimes they linger in places they loved. Sometimes they remain where unfinished business keeps them tethered. And sometimes, apparently, they just really like a particular chair. On this walking tour, we'll explore some of the stranger stories connected to **Queen West and Yonge Street** — from hospitals and theatres to music halls, historic buildings, and some rather unexpected places. Some of these people met their fate on these streets. **Most didn't.** Ghosts are funny that way. This is a **curated storytelling experience**, combining Toronto history, local legends, and some of the city's more unusual ghost stories. And don't worry — we're not going inside the buildings. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Explore We'll begin outside the **Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts** and make our way east toward Yonge Street. Along the way, we'll hear stories about: * 🔫 **Don't play with guns… again** * 🙏 **“This is my hospital,” said the Nun** * 🎶 **The spirit who stayed for the music** * 🪑 **Who sat in that chair?** * 👻 Other strange stories, unexplained encounters, and Toronto legends We'll finish at **Yonge-Dundas Square**. The walk will take approximately **90 minutes**, depending on the pace of the group. We'll remain outdoors throughout the experience and will **not be entering any buildings**. *** ## 🌙 A Little About the Experience This isn't simply a walk where someone points out a few supposedly haunted buildings. I've researched the stories, developed the route, and brought the different pieces together into a single experience. Some stories are rooted in Toronto history. Some have been passed down as local legends. And some leave you wondering whether there might actually be something to them. **You can decide what you believe.** 👻 *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** Outside the **Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** **Yonge-Dundas Square** *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated ghost-walking experience**, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience. The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 📱 Your phone for photos — if you're brave enough. 👻 *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This experience is great for: * 👻 People who love ghost stories * 🏙️ Anyone interested in Toronto's strange history * 🎭 Theatre and music lovers * 🕯️ People who enjoy local legends and unexplained stories * 🚶 People looking for something different to do in the evening * 😂 Anyone who likes being a little scared without taking it too seriously You don't have to believe in ghosts. You just have to enjoy a good story. *** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the ghosts.** **Stay for the stories.** **Leave wondering what you just heard.** 👻🌙

👻 Ghost Tour: The Exhibition Grounds 🎡

# 👻 Ghost Tour: The Exhibition Grounds 🎡 ### Toronto's Haunted Fairgrounds, Dark History & One Building I Don't Like Being Near The Exhibition Grounds have spent more than a century hosting crowds, celebrations, soldiers, shows, and some of Toronto's biggest events. But underneath all that history is a darker side. The Exhibition Grounds are said to be **one of the most haunted places in Toronto** — and I'll be honest: **this is the one place on my ghost walks that genuinely scares me.** There's something about the atmosphere here. Some buildings have an energy that feels different. And when you know what happened in them, it's hard not to look at them a little differently. On this evening ghost walk, we'll explore the grounds and hear stories of **soldiers, settlers, performers, animals, tragedies, and people who may never have completely left.** This isn't just about trying to scare you. It's about discovering the strange history hiding underneath one of Toronto's most familiar landmarks. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Explore We'll begin outside **Medieval Times** and make our way across the Exhibition Grounds toward the Princes' Gates. Along the way, we'll hear stories connected to: * 🏚️ **The General Service Building** * 💀 **The Stanley Barracks** — the building that genuinely creeps me out * 🐎 **The Horse Palace** * 🏠 **Scadding Cabin** * 👻 Other strange stories, unexplained encounters, and haunted corners of the grounds We'll finish at the **Princes' Gates**. We'll keep a steady walking pace and **will not be entering any of the buildings**. *** ## 🕯️ Why This One Is Different I've done a lot of ghost walks around Toronto. **This is the one that actually makes me uncomfortable.** Maybe it's the history. Maybe it's the buildings. Maybe it's simply knowing what happened here and then standing there after dark. Whatever it is, the Exhibition Grounds have always felt different to me. So come prepared for some genuinely creepy stories — and maybe a few moments where we all wonder whether we should really be standing there. 👻 *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** In front of **Medieval Times** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** **Princes' Gates** *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated ghost-walking experience**, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience. The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 📱 Your phone for photos And maybe… don't wander off by yourself. 👻 *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This experience is great for: * 👻 People who love ghost stories * 🏙️ Anyone fascinated by Toronto's darker history * 🕯️ Fans of the strange and unexplained * 🎡 People who want to see the Exhibition Grounds differently * 🚶 Anyone looking for something unusual to do on an evening out * 😈 People who like being scared — at least a little You don't have to believe in ghosts. **You just have to be willing to walk into the dark with us.** *** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the history.** **Stay for the ghost stories.** **And try not to look too closely at the buildings.** 👻

Landmarks 4: The British Coffee House to Victoria Square (NEW)

**The Toronto History Walks Yearly Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!** \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** In this new volume, Landmarks 4 revisits the site of some of Toronto's urban legends, and historic buildings that gave rise to the city. This walk's focus is on the King Street West, Portland Street and lower Bathurst Street area From there we wander around the area taking in landmarks not otherwise explored on other Toronto History Walks tours. So get your brains and feet ready for a workout my friends. The British coffee house at the corner of King Street West and York Street in the old Chewett building dates from the 1830s. However, after the demise of the coffee house it became one of Toronto's best hotels the Rossin House. There is also a connection to one of Toronto's best known characters, John Howard of High Park fame and the provincial Lunatic Asylum. It was in this building that John Howard lived until his country home out in High Park was completed. Victoria Square is a little known gem in the heart of Toronto, and some of our earliest history begins there. So this tour returns walkers to the time period between 1812 and 1880 and everything in between. Toronto is a city that hides its history in plain sight. Beneath the glass towers are layers of stories — grand hotels that vanished overnight, political scandals whispered through stone corridors, theatres that once glittered under gaslight, and laneways where the city first learned how to become a metropolis. This new Toronto History Walks series of 60 different walking tours invites the walker to slow down, and see the city differently. Over the course of 30 carefully chosen stops, this walking tour traces the landmarks that helped shape the history of Toronto. Beginning at the site of the legendary Holland House — once one of the city’s finest mansions, and a gathering place for politicians, and businessmen, the routes wind through the city uncovering stories both famous and forgotten. Some locations are grand and imposing. Others are easy to walk past without a second glance. Every stop reveals a piece of Toronto’s personality. At Osgoode Hall, visitors will stand before one of the city’s most elegant historic buildings. Nearby, the old banks and newspaper buildings of the financial district recall an era when Toronto proudly called itself “Toronto the Good,” even as corruption and backroom dealings simmered beneath the surface. The tour also explores the vanished city — the Toronto that survives only in photographs, and memory. Walkers will discover where magnificent Victorian structures once stood before demolition crews erased entire blocks in the name of progress. Former theatres, hotels, markets, and department stores emerge again through storytelling, helping modern explorers imagine the bustle, smoke, and noise of earlier generations. Stories of fire, disaster, celebration, and reinvention. Participants will hear how the Great Fire of 1904 transformed downtown streets, how immigrant communities reshaped neighbourhoods block by block, and how Toronto repeatedly reinvented itself through booms, depressions, wars, and waves of newcomers. But this tour is not simply about dates and buildings. It is about people. The politicians who argued over Confederation. The hotel clerks who witnessed scandals. The newspaper editors who shaped public opinion. The shopkeepers, labourers, entertainers, and ordinary Torontonians whose lives unfolded along these same streets. Toronto has always had hidden corners and strange tales: tunnels beneath streets, forgotten cemeteries beneath office towers, unsolved crimes, and buildings said to carry echoes of the past. Even longtime residents may find themselves surprised by what has been quietly standing before them all along. Come along and experience a very different city. A deep dive into our history. This walking tour begins at the southeast **corner** of King Street West and York Street, just ignore the entire 11th floor that's a flaw in the directions app within Meetup, I will be on the ground floor, trust me! We end our tour at Victoria Square near Portland and Wellington Street. This walking tour is for all walking levels. Please dress for the season, and hope to see you there. This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person. \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**

Historic Buildings Walking Tour!

\*\***The Toronto History Walks Explorer Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!\*\*** \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** Toronto has a rich history, and it's all around us, but certain buildings do stand out and tell our story. On this walking tour the following buildings are explored and their history revealed. This new tour is for residents and tourists who want to reconnect with their city, or get to know it from a different vantage point! * Daniel Brooke Building * St. Lawrence Hall * St. James Anglican Cathedral * St. Michael's Cathedral * Mackenzie House * Massey Hall * Old City Hall * Osgoode Hall * Campbell House Museum * Gooderham Building and a few other hidden surprises along the way from the Toronto Stock Exchange to the New City Hall and a few others in between! This walking tour is for all walking levels. Please dress for the season, and hope to see you there. Please meet in front of the iconic St. Lawrence Hall at the corner of Jarvis and King Street East, we end the tour at Historic Campbell House! This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person. \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**

The History of the Eaton Centre (NEW for 2026)

**The Toronto History Walks Explorer Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!** Most people visit Toronto's Eaton Centre to shop, and it's a great place to do just that. But few realize they are walking through one of the city's greatest stories of ambition, controversy, architecture, and change. Join me as we step beyond the storefronts to uncover the remarkable history hidden beneath the soaring glass roof of the galleria. Discover how this world famous complex rose from a maze of Victorian streets, warehouses, theatres, and historic buildings, and learn why one of Toronto's largest redevelopment projects almost resulted in the demolition of Old City Hall and the beloved Church of the Holy Trinity. This fascinating walking tour explores nearly 160 years of Toronto history, beginning with the extraordinary rise of Timothy Eaton and the department store that transformed shopping into the "art of shopping," almost overnight. We'll examine the neighbourhood that existed before the Eaton Centre, meet some of the colourful characters who worked and lived here, and trace the dramatic battles between developers, preservationists, politicians, and citizens that forever changed the face of downtown Toronto. Along the way, you'll see surviving landmarks, forgotten streets, hidden architectural secrets, and public art that millions pass every year without noticing. You'll also discover why the Eaton Centre became an international model for shopping centre design, admire its spectacular vaulted glass ceiling, and hear the stories behind the famous flock of suspended Canada geese. We'll explore how the complex evolved through the decline of the Eaton's department store, and the arrival of new retailers, that helped redefine the downtown core. From engineering marvels to architectural triumphs, this is the story of how a shopping mall became one of Canada's most recognizable landmarks. Whether you're a lifelong Torontonian, a first-time visitor, a lover of architecture, or someone fascinated by urban history, this tour offers a new perspective on a place you thought you knew. By the end of our walk, you'll never look at the Eaton Centre the same way again, I promise. Come and discover the hidden history beneath the glass canopy, and experience one of Toronto's most compelling stories. This event is for all levels and walkers, there are a few steps here and there to navigate, but mostly on one level. This walking tour begins on the steps of Old City Hall at the northeast corner of Bay Street and Queen Street West, and has a ticket price of $15.00 per person. **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**

🌿🚶 Mount Pleasant Cemetery Summer Evening Walk

# 🌿🚶 Mount Pleasant Cemetery Summer Evening Walk ### Toronto's Most Peaceful Summer Stroll Join me for a relaxing **90-minute evening walk** through one of Toronto's most beautiful hidden gems — **Mount Pleasant Cemetery**. This isn't just a cemetery — it's a living museum, arboretum, and one of the city's most peaceful green spaces, with winding paths, majestic trees, historic monuments, and beautiful gardens. As the summer evening light filters through the canopy, it's easy to forget you're in the middle of Toronto. It's the perfect place to slow down, enjoy great conversation, and connect with friendly people while escaping the noise of the city. 🌿 *Sometimes the best way to end the day is with a walk.* 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) ## 💫 Did You Know? When Mount Pleasant first opened in **1876**, it was one of Toronto's favourite Victorian destinations. Families would dress up, ride the streetcar, and spend the afternoon strolling the grounds before heading back downtown. Long before city parks became popular, this was one of Toronto's most beloved places to walk. *** ## 🕕 Meetup Details **Meetup Time:** **6:00 pm** *(I'll wait 5 minutes.)* **Meetup Spot:** Inside the main gates of Mount Pleasant Cemetery at the **Yonge Street entrance** (the large stone archway). 👀 **Look for me:** I'll be wearing my famous **Moose Hat** 🦌 **End Spot:** Right back where we started. *** ## 🍽️ Dinner After After the walk, anyone who's interested is welcome to join us for dinner at Swiss Chalet. It's a great opportunity to continue the conversations and get to know one another. *** ## 💲 Meetup Fee **$5** (cash 💵 or e-transfer 📲 to **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)**) You can send it before or on the day of the walk. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring • Comfortable walking shoes • Water 💧 • Sunscreen if needed ☀️ • Bug spray (optional) *** ## ☀️ Weather This walk will take place rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather or thunderstorms. Please check Meetup before leaving in case of weather updates. *** ## 💬 Final Notes • You can just show up — no need to commit early. • Please keep an eye on Meetup for any updates. Get updates, chat with other walkers, and stay in the loop for future events. ✨ End your day surrounded by beautiful gardens, towering trees, fascinating history, and great company. It's one of Toronto's most peaceful places—and one of the city's best-kept secrets. **Organizer:** Mathew 📩 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) **Trade traffic for tree-lined paths, fresh air, and good conversation. Your evening will thank you.** 🌿

Tobermory Kayaking & Hiking Day Trip

Lights, Camera, Action: Hollywood North Film Locations!

\*\***The Toronto History Walks Explorer Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!\*\*** \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **It's that time again everyone, and TIFF and the stars are back in Toronto as if they ever left. So let's do another film locations extravaganza and have some fun in the mean time. I love this tour.** Mary Pickford stares into the camera. Born on University Avenue, she became the girl with the golden curls, the first Hollywood star, and now Toronto is the star! Good Will Hunting, Pacific Rim, X-Men, Robocop, Total Recall, Prom Night, Suicide Squad, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Police Academy, and the list goes on and on and on. It was back in the 1920s that Toronto emerged as a shy newcomer. But it stepped up to the camera, smiled, and went to work. The first real feature movie was "The Man From Toronto," even though it was not filmed here, and in the late 60s Toronto was "Goin' Down the Road," that the city was Hollywood bound. And it wasn't just movies! Television movies, series, documentaries, music videos and video games were all shot here in Toronto. Award shows such as The Genie's, Juno's, the Canadian Screen Awards, Giller Prize and The Much Music Video Awards are all celebrated here! Let's find out where the movies came alive with this unique walking tour! This walking tour is for all walking levels and fitness skills. Please dress for the season and bring water. And remember to bring your love of movie magic as well. Hope to see you there. This tour begins at the famous TORONTO sign at Nathan Phillips Square. We end at Front and Jarvis! This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person! \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**

Guided Walking Tour Along The Front + Food/Drinks (Union Stn.)

On **Wednesday, September 2nd**, **join me for this New Guided Walking Tour Along The Front provided by the Royal Ontario Museum.** The tour will start just west of the original Town of York, where we’ll explore the site of York’s original bustling market that continues to thrive today. On our walk we’ll encounter iconic and historic buildings such as the elegant Flatiron Building, the Royal York Hotel, spacious theatres, the breathtaking Galleria & more. One of the city’s earliest thoroughfares, the landscape of Front St. East has undergone many changes over the years. On our walk, we’ll see an examine these changes, including the new North Market building at St. Lawrence Market, and the renovation and restoration of Union Station and other buildings. Also on our walk, we’ll take in modern buildings, spaces, and sculptures that add even more to the story of this historic and vibrant street. These Tours are guided by docents, and run rain or shine. However, if the forecast calls for rain, I will make a call 3 hours prior if I will show up, as others may want to continue in the rain, which the forecast has been off a lot recently. **Prepare for the walk:** * Walking shoes * Hat * Sunglasses * Water ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **COST:** Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP confirming if you will join for food/ drinks after** * A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 1 day prior and cancellations may result in a No Show and impact future attendance **MEETUP DETAILS:** **Meet at: 5:45pm at SW corner at Front & George St.** **Tour location:** We will then join the rest of the tour group at the NW corner (near 106 Front St. E.) **Tour starts: at 6pm** **Tour ends:** Front St. W and Bay St. (near Fairmont Royal York Hotel) 100 Front St. W. **Walk length:** less than 2 hours **After**: Head over to a local restaurant Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after