Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour

Are you planning a trip and wondering what to do in Toronto? Our self-guided walking tour around the Distillery District takes you from the Big Heart through the Distillery District to the very oldest parts of Toronto, St.James Cathedral, St.Lawrence Market, some parks, and many monuments! Buy either a single or a group ticket. Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination. Learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you. The Toronto Distillery District Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.6 km/2.2 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It takes 3 hours to complete. A fun learning experience See the sights! Learn some local history Challenge your knowledge Fun for all ages, kids included Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout Pet-friendly throughout Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

1. 1

   Stop 1

   5 min

   This is the starting and end point of your scavenger hunt. Learn about Ontario's first parliament buildings and solve a challenge before moving on.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   Pass by

   Take a picture or selfie with Toronto's Big Heart, as you enter the heart of the Distillery District.

3. 3

   Distillery Historic District

   30 min

   Spend a good half hour solving numerous challenges as you discover the various buildings that made up the vast Gooderham & Worts distillery complex. Learn about its history.

4. 4

   Young Centre for the Performing Arts

   Pass by

   Solve 3 challenges as you circle this theatre, exiting the Distillery District. Spend 10 minutes making your way around the building.

5. 5

   Enoch Turner Schoolhouse

   Pass by

   Walk 5 minutes from your previous destination. Learn about the very first schoolhouse in Toronto and solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes here.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   2 minutes walk from previous location Sea this beautiful and small church. Learn its history and solve a challenge as you walk to your next destination.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   Pass by

   5 minutes walk from previous location Solve 2 challenges here as you learn about this small theatre and the beautiful mural next to it. Spend 5 minutes here.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   Pass by

   A 2-minute walk from the previous location Learn about Canada's National Newspaper and some of the historic buildings around it. Spend 5 minutes solving a few challenges here.

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   St. James Park

   5 min

   A 5-minute walk from the previous location Spend some time in this park solving challenges and learning about the original first 10 blocks of Toronto, and one of its great fires.

10. 10

    Stop 10

    Pass by

    A 2-minute walk from the previous location Spend 5 minutes learning about this beautiful church and solve a simple challenge about it.

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    Toronto Sculpture Garden

    Pass by

    A 2-minute walk from the previous location Discover this small little garden and solve a challenge here. 4-5 minutes here.

12. 12

    Stop 12

    Pass by

    A 2-minute walk from the previous location Spend 5 minutes here learning about the great fire of Toronto, as well as the history of this grand building.

13. 13

    Stop 13

    7 min

    Learn about Toronto's 1st public well. Solve a challenge and walk the park from King St. E to Front St. E

14. 14

    St. Lawrence Market

    Pass by

    Learn about the St. Lawrence Marketing and Canada's first telegraph. Solve a challenge before moving on. Spend 5-8, minutes here.

15. 15

    Gooderham (Flatiron) Building

    Pass by

    Learn about Toronto's Flatiron building you can see from the St. Lawrence Market. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here.

16. 16

    Young People's Theatre

    Pass by

    A 5-minute walk from your previous location. Solve 4 challenges as you make your way from one location to the next here. At each challenge, learn some of Toronto's history and its historic persons. Spend another 10 minutes solving the challenges.

17. 17

    Stop 17

    Pass by

    A 4-minute walk from your previous destination. Solve 3 challenges here while learning about the fire station's history. Spend another 7-8 minutes with the challenges.

18. 18

    Stop 18

    Pass by

    A 2-minute walk from your previous destination. Spend 10 minutes solving 3 challenges as you learn about both the Canadian Opera Company that occupies these buildings which once belonged to the Consumer's Gas Company.

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    Canadian Stage

    Pass by

    A 3-minute walk from your previous destination. Learn about the Canadian Stage company and its history. Spend another few minutes solving a challenge here. Then walk another 3-4 minutes to your final destination.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.