Toronto Fort York Area Self Guided Walking Tour with Challenges
Old Toronto
About
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 travelers, you can set your own pace and start whenever you're ready using just your smartphone.
- 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 whe...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
21 points of interest seen
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
24/7 customer support
28 varied challenges to solve
This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
Internet access on your smartphone required
Meeting Points
Departure
Princes' Gates
Once you're standing near Princes' Gates, the entrance to the CNE, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Toronto Fort York Area Self Guided Walking Tour with Challenges
Old Toronto
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$45.00
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About
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 travelers, you can set your own pace and start whenever you're ready using just your smartphone.
- 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 whe...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
21 points of interest seen
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
24/7 customer support
28 varied challenges to solve
This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
Internet access on your smartphone required
Meeting Points
Departure
Princes' Gates
Once you're standing near Princes' Gates, the entrance to the CNE, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Learn about the Princes' Gates and who inaugurated it in 1927
Solve several challenges while you are here.
15 minutes
2
Canadian National Exhibition
Learn about the annual CNE and its parade while solving a few challenges.
Spend 10 minutes here
3
The Toronto Inukshuk Park
Discover this small park and how Inukshuks are assembled.
Solve 2 challenges here
10 minutes
4
Ontario Place
See and learn about Ontario Place from the Inukshuk Park.
Solve 1 challenge before moving on.
5
Coronation Park
See several monuments and information signs as you walk through this lakeside park. Learn some Toronto history and solve 3 challenges.
20 minutes
6
HMCS NCSM York
Learn about this naval reserve unit, and solve a challenge here, by Lake Ontario.
Spend 5 minutes walking around it.
7
Maple Leaf Stadium
Learn about this small park, with a big baseball history (yes baseball).
Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes
8
Billy Bishop Airport Ferry Terminal
See and learn about the Toronto Islands Airport, a stone's throw away from your location.
Spend 5 minutes here.
9
Centre Island
Learn about Center Island as you walk by the Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal.
5 minutes
10
Little Norway Park
Learn about the exiled Royal Norwegian Air Force training base located here.
Solve 3 challenges while you are here
15 minutes
11
Monument to the War of 1812
Learn about the War of 1812, which involved Fort York in a fight against American invaders.
Solve a challenge while you are here
5 minutes
12
June Callwood Park
Solve 2 challenges as you make your way to this park.
Learn about June Callwood, then head to your next destination.
10 minutes
13
Queen's Wharf Lighthouse
Discover the history of this miniature lighthouse, moved here at the end of the 19th century.
Solve a challenge about its shape.
5 minutes
14
Fort York National Historic Site
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
The Queen's York Rangers Museum
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.
10 minutes
16
Holodomor Memorial Toronto
Learn about the Ukrainian genocide, orchestrated by Joseph Stalin's communist regime through starvation.
Solve your final challenge here.
