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Welcome to Toronto History Walks. We specialize in the history of Toronto. With well over 450 different historic routes to explore in Toronto, and approaching 2000 tours since inception back in 2019, we have covered the entire city, and brought our story to light.
When one thinks of Toronto, the CN Tower, Eaton Centre, Canada's Wonderland, and Kensington Market come to mind, and for good reason. These landmarks have made Toronto an international destination. And it's constantly renewing and growing. We have an amazing city, and a young city at that. It all dates to 1615 with the man known as Etienne Brule, and the French Regime in what would become the future Quebec and Ontario. The rest is history, as they say. And that's where I come in.
These tours are for visitors and residents interested in exploring local history, and understanding our place, not only in our beautiful Canada, but in the world in which we live and work. We have covered and explored ravines, streets, from Riverdale to Mimico, from North York Centre to Corktown. We have investigated ghosts, and the Don Jail, from Rogers Road to Spadina Road and Forest Hill, Garrison Creek to Rathnelly to the PATH. Our Christmas Lights tours will be back for a new season. And everything in between.
Our history does impact the world at large. Our walking tours are so needed in an age of misunderstanding. Let's tell our stories, and celebrate our city! Our motto is simple, let's bring history alive for all!
Harley Karulis
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See all- Historic Kensington Market, Chinatown and Graffiti Alley (EVENING)Dundas Street West & Beverley Street, Toronto, ONCA$15.00
**The Toronto History Walks Explorer Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email
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torontohistorywalks@gmail.comA walkable area of old buildings, impressive architecture, fruit stalls and stores, and narrow streets in the old geographic area known as the "Liberties."
George Taylor Denison, purchased an extensive tract of land that extended between Queen Street and Bloor Street, and was subdivided in the 1850's.
Part of his property was known as Bellevue Square an area that saw its share of military parades. The area became known as the "Jewish Market," but after the Second World War the area changed again, and the Jewish residents headed to the suburbs or north to the Bathurst and Lawrence area.
A second wave of newcomers followed and those residents were primarily from the Azores, but other peoples followed from the Caribbean and Asia.
In the late 1950's and early 60's the area was ripe for the taking and developers hinted at a total redevelopment of the area. However one man stood in the way, and that man was David Crombie, the mayor of Toronto at the time. He resisted any form of urban renewal in the Market and today it's an historic area designated under the National Historic Sites of Canada.
Kensington Market and Chinatown are remarkable neighbourhoods with their beginnings in the old "Ward," and best explored on foot.
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 history as well. Hope to see you there.
This tour begins at the southeast corner of Dundas Street West and BeverleyStreet, adjacent to the west entrance of AGO.
The 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 - The Distillery and Corktown: Saga of Toronto's Irish (EVENING)Tank House Lane & Cherry Street, Toronto, ONCA$15.00
**The Toronto History Walks Yearly Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email
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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.comIn 1832, Toronto was known as Little York and was to become the City of Toronto in 1834, the Gooderham and Worts Distillery was founded. By the late 1860s and 1870s, it blossomed into the world's largest distillery.
And it's an historic jewel on our waterfront, a place to stroll, meetup, have a coffee or a bite to eat. Come and explore one of Toronto's most fascinating neighbourhoods. And get a bird's eye view of how Toronto developed around the time that Canada became a country in 1867. For a quick peek at the walk check out this link on my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/xAp97lI_20A
This walk is for all fitness levels
The meeting place for our walking adventure is opposite the streetcar loop on Cherry Street just south of Mill Street at the eastern edge of the district. Cross Cherry Street and meet at the entrance to Tank House Lane!
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
