TORONTO'S HIDDEN STORIES, IN PLAIN SITE
FOOTNOTES TORONTO
About the Tour
Toronto is a city built in layers—above ground, underground, and everywhere in between—and most people walk right past the stories hiding in plain sight. Footnotes is a guided walking tour that reveals those layers through architecture, history, design, and the wonderfully human moments that have shaped Canada’s biggest city.
Over the course of the walk, we explore the Financial District, the Civic Heritage District, the Cultural Corridor, the Adelaide art strip, and the Countercultural neighbourhoods around Queen West, Chinatown, and Kensington. You’ll hear about corporate rivalries, political showdowns, curious design choices, lost neighbourhoods, artistic flourishes, and personal stories connected to the city’s evolution.
It’s thoughtful without being heavy, fun without being fluffy, and packed with the kinds of details you’ll want to tell someone later.
All public bookings are done through our booking partner Airbnb Experiences. You'll be redirected to their platform to complete the booking.
Tour Essentials
Tour Highlights
Financial District - Toronto’s power canyon of glass, steel, limestone, and architectural one-upmanship.
Civic Heritage District - Old City hall, New City Hall, Osgoode Hall, public art, political drama, and civic evolution.
Adelaide Art Strip - Hidden mosaics, sculptural facades, a light installation, and surprises tucked between towers.
The PATH - A city beneath the city - part maze, part design experiment, famously criticized by Jane Jacobs.
Cultural Corridor - Union Station, Royal York, CN Tower district, TIFF Lightbox, and Toronto film & TV stories.
Countercultural District - Queen West, Chinatown, Kensington Market: expressive, vibrant, full of character.
DETAILS
Perfect for
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Team morale events
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Onboarding new hires
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Office social days
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Coworking member events
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Creative inspiration outings
Why teams love it
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Downtown meeting area close to transit
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Indoor PATH segments during winter
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Engaging stories for a wide range of backgrounds
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Relaxed pacing for groups of all sizes
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A memorable shared experience that sparks conversation
Tailored for your group
Every team is different. Footnotes adjusts the route, pacing and tone based on your goals, whether you are welcoming new staff, celebrating a milestone or giving your team a refreshing change of scenery
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