Toronto Trip Overview
Toronto has been described as a “mosaic of neighbourhoods.” Yorkville with its fascinating history, chic boutiques, fine art galleries, luxury hotels, award-winning landscape architecture, charming cottages and heritage buildings provides the perfect backdrop for a delightful stroll.
On this 45-minute self-guided audio walking tour, you’ll experience Yorkville’s evolution from a small Victorian village on the outskirts of Toronto to the centre of a world-famous music scene during the 1960s and 70s, and finally to the upscale retail destination replete with exclusive residences that it is today. You’ll peel back its layers of history while learning about the architects, personalities and developers who have left their mark on its urban fabric. You’ll see how new construction and the conversion of heritage properties continues to transform the character of what was once considered “the Canadian Haight-Ashbury”.
Additional Info
Duration: 40 to 60 minutes
Starts: Toronto, Canada
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto has been described as a “mosaic of neighbourhoods.” Yorkville with its fascinating history, chic boutiques, fine art galleries, luxury hotels, award-winning landscape architecture, charming cottages and heritage buildings provides the perfect backdrop for a delightful stroll.
On this 45-minute self-guided audio walking tour, you’ll experience Yorkville’s evolution from a small Victorian village on the outskirts of Toronto to the centre of a world-famous music scene during the 1960s and 70s, and finally to the upscale retail destination replete with exclusive residences that it is today. You’ll peel back its layers of history while learning about the architects, personalities and developers who have left their mark on its urban fabric. You’ll see how new construction and the conversion of heritage properties continues to transform the character of what was once considered “the Canadian Haight-Ashbury”.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Yorkville Village, Bordered by Avenue Rd. Yonge and Bloor Sts., and Yorkville Ave., Toronto, Ontario M5R 3L2 Canada
The tour takes place around Yorkville Village in Toronto.
Pass By: Town Hall Square, 25 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 1L4, Canada
The tour starts at Town Hall Square.
Pass By: Toronto Public Library Yorkville, 22 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1L4 Canada
The tour briefly stops in front of the Yorkville Public Library.
Pass By: Toronto Fire Station 312, 34 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 1L5, Canada
The tour briefly stops in front of the Toronto Fire Station 312.
Pass By: Four Seasons Private Residences, 50 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 0A3, Canada
The tour briefly stops in front of the Four Seasons.
Pass By: Heliconian Club, 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2E3, Canada
The tour briefly stops outside the Heliconian Club.
Pass By: Village of Yorkville Park, 115 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5S 2W7, Canada
The tour passes through the Village of Yorkville Park.
Pass By: Bloor Street West, Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
The tour goes down a section of Bloor Street West.
Pass By: Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8, Canada
The tour passes by the Park Hyatt Toronto.
Pass By: The Hazelton Hotel, 118 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1C2, Canada
The tour ends in front of The Hazelton Hotel.
