From Ravines of Rosedale to the Towers of Yorkville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Most Canadian cities are defined by hills and mountains, but Toronto has an upside-down quality. Its ravines are its hidden treasures, and you have to seek them out.

On this walk, you’ll cross over Rosedale Valley and wind your way into Yorkville, a neighbourhood with a lively history, now filled with chic boutiques and restaurants. You’ll hear about the people who lived and worked in these neighbourhoods along the way, from musicians and artists, to soldiers, sheriffs, schoolgirls and wealthy financiers.

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Toronto, Canada
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Most Canadian cities are defined by hills and mountains, but Toronto has an upside-down quality. Its ravines are its hidden treasures, and you have to seek them out.

On this walk, you’ll cross over Rosedale Valley and wind your way into Yorkville, a neighbourhood with a lively history, now filled with chic boutiques and restaurants. You’ll hear about the people who lived and worked in these neighbourhoods along the way, from musicians and artists, to soldiers, sheriffs, schoolgirls and wealthy financiers.

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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Pass By: St James Anglican Cathedral, 65 Church St (at King St. E.), Toronto, Ontario M5C 2E9 Canada

The Cathedral Church of St. James is a classic example of Gothic Revival architecture and was opened in 1853.

Pass By: Toronto Public Library Yorkville, 22 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1L4 Canada

The Yorkville Library is one of many built with funding from the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. All told, Toronto originally had 10 Carnegie libraries. One has been demolished and two have been put to other uses, but the remaining seven are still in service.



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