Toronto Old Town & Distillery District History Walking Tour

Start at Little Trinity Church
and walk through Toronto's early history

Meet your guide holding a blue umbrella at the small park next to Little Trinity Church for an English-guided walk of about 2 hours. Visit landmarks that tell the city's story, including Toronto's oldest church, school, post office, theater company and public market, as well as a historic distillery. Your guide also shares recommendations for entertainment, landmarks and food in Toronto.

See the oldest church, school and theater

Starting with Little Trinity Church, visit the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse and the Alumnae Theatre, formerly Fire Hall No. 4. Hear about the Don Valley Brick Works and learn what early Toronto was like. Then pass the Globe and Mail Centre and King's Court and see how the neighborhood has changed over time.

Pass the first post office and St. Lawrence Market

Walk past Toronto's First Post Office, St. Lawrence Hall and the Omni King Edward Hotel to St. Lawrence Market, the city's oldest public market. After exploring the market, stroll along The Esplanade and through David Crombie Park.

Finish the tour in the Distillery District

Finally, arrive at the Distillery Historic District, home to historic distillery buildings, and learn about its past as the tour comes to an end. The end point is about a 5-minute walk from the meeting point.

※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.