Toronto Fort York Area Self Guided Walking Tour with Challenges

Explore the historic Fort York area in Toronto on this engaging self-guided walking tour. Covering 3.3 km (2.1 miles), this scavenger hunt-style adventure takes you past 21 notable sites, including Fort York, HMCS York, and Coronation Park. Complete varied challenges that reveal intriguing historical facts and local insights, making it a fun experience for all ages. Ideal for families, groups, or solo travellers, you can set your own pace and start whenever you’re ready using just your smartphone. Buy either a single or a group ticket. Buy either a single or a group ticket. - Discover 21 historic locations in the Fort York area - Enjoy 28 varied challenges suitable for kids and adults - Walk at your own pace; the tour lasts 2-3 hours - Accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, and pets are welcome

1. 1

   Princes' Gates

   15 min

   Learn about the Princes' Gates and who inaugurated it in 1927 Solve several challenges while you are here.

2. 2

   Canadian National Exhibition

   Pass by

   Learn about the annual CNE and its parade while solving a few challenges. Spend 10 minutes here

3. 3

   The Toronto Inukshuk Park

   10 min

   Discover this small park and how Inukshuks are assembled. Solve 2 challenges here

4. 4

   Ontario Place

   Pass by

   See and learn about Ontario Place from the Inukshuk Park. Solve 1 challenge before moving on.

5. 5

   Coronation Park

   20 min

   See several monuments and information signs as you walk through this lakeside park. Learn some Toronto history and solve 3 challenges.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   Learn about this naval reserve unit, and solve a challenge here, by Lake Ontario. Spend 5 minutes walking around it.

7. 7

   Maple Leaf Stadium

   5 min

   Learn about this small park, with a big baseball history (yes baseball). Solve a challenge here.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   Pass by

   See and learn about the Toronto Islands Airport, a stone's throw away from your location. Spend 5 minutes here.

9. 9

   Centre Island

   5 min

   Learn about Center Island as you walk by the Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal.

10. 10

    Little Norway Park

    15 min

    Learn about the exiled Royal Norwegian Air Force training base located here. Solve 3 challenges while you are here

11. 11

    Monument to the War of 1812

    5 min

    Learn about the War of 1812, which involved Fort York in a fight against American invaders. Solve a challenge while you are here

12. 12

    Stop 12

    10 min

    Solve 2 challenges as you make your way to this park. Learn about June Callwood, then head to your next destination.

13. 13

    Stop 13

    5 min

    Discover the history of this miniature lighthouse, moved here at the end of the 19th century. Solve a challenge about its shape.

14. 14

    Fort York National Historic Site

    Pass by

    Approach and learn about Fort York as you walk by it. This tour does not take you within, but allows you the time to pause and visit it should you wish. Continue whenever you are ready. Spend 5-10 minutes getting here and learning before moving on.

15. 15

    Stop 15

    10 min

    Learn about this active Canadian Forces armoury and its unit's involvement in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2014. See an LAV III out front. Solve 3 challenges while here.

16. 16

    Stop 16

    10 min

    Learn about the Ukrainian genocide, orchestrated by Joseph Stalin's communist regime through starvation. Solve your final challenge here.

• 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.