Toronto's 12,000 Year History

​This is our classic walking tour, a history of Toronto from the end of the last ice age and the arrival of Indigenous people nearly 12,000 years ago to the present day. We will walk through multiple ravines, see several buried rivers, and explore Toronto's ancient shoreline. You won't be able to see the city the same way ever again.

Immediately following this tour will be the Hidden Rivers Kick-Off Picnic at Christie Pitts Park. ​This is an opportunity to meet the curious and enthusiastic people who make these tours so special. ​The picnic will have everything: live music, collaborative art projects, a rainbow parachute we lift up then sit inside. Wychwood (this tour's ending point) is a 20 minute walk, 15 minute bus ride, or 10 minute bike ride from Christie Pitts.

​Duration: 3hrs

Location: The tour begins south end of Philosopher's Walk, 2 Hoskin Ave. The closest subway stops are St. George, Museum, and Queen's Park. It ends at Wychwood Park. The closest subway station is St. Clair West.

Price: This tour operates on a pay-what-you-can basis. There is no up-front cost or booking fee. At the end of the tour, you can pay whatever you feel the tour was worth (cash or card both accepted). Most guests choose to pay between $25 - $40 per person.

​Accessibility: this tour takes place across a wide range of geographies and surfaces, including sidewalks, ravine trails, and grass. There are two major staircases, but there are step-free alternatives to both.