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Footnotes is a walking tour for curious people who want more than facts and photo ops. Explore downtown Toronto through stories of architecture, money, power, rebellion, and the strange human dramas hidden in plain sight.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet at 10 Front Street West, just outside the entrance to Brookfield Place, and opposite the exterior entrance of the Hockey Hall of Fame store.
The tour ends just inside Kensington Market (on Kensington Ave. just north of Dundas).
Itinerary
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1Brookfield Place
Start at Brookfield Place’s striking Allen Lambert Galleria and the historic former Bank of Commerce building, then head toward the Hockey Hall of Fame for stories of hockey, architecture, finance, and old Toronto ambition.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bay Street Corridor
Explore Toronto’s financial core at King & Bay, where grand bank towers reveal a century-long rivalry shaped by money, power, and architecture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Old City Hall
See one of Toronto’s great civic landmarks and hear how politics, ego, and ambition shaped the city at the turn of the 20th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Nathan Phillips Square
Explore Toronto’s modern seat of government and the bold design choices that once shocked the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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See how architecture and public art shape downtown Toronto’s image of prestige and power, including major office developments and works by artists such as Jaume Plensa and James Turrell.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Path
Step into Toronto’s underground city and learn how commerce, climate, and urban planning shaped this hidden downtown network.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Union Station
Visit Toronto’s grand rail gateway and hear how transportation, trade, and nation-building helped transform the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Fairmont Royal York
Hear stories of prestige, wealth, and old Toronto influence outside one of the city’s most iconic hotels.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Entertainment District
Explore a district transformed by culture, redevelopment, and big-city ambition in the heart of downtown Toronto.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Chinatown
Walk through one of Toronto’s most dynamic neighbourhoods and hear stories of immigration, resilience, and change.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Kensington Market
Finish in Toronto’s countercultural hub, where generations of newcomers and rebels helped shape one of the city’s most distinctive areas.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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