Toronto Fort York Area Self Guided Walking Tour with Challenges

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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 wheelchairs, and pets are welcome

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 and pickup

Meeting point
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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Princes' Gates

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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Canadian National Exhibition (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Ontario Place (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

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

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • HMCS NCSM York (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    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 • Admission ticket free
  • 8

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 10

    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 • Admission ticket free
  • 11

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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