Toronto Beneath The Surface Walking Tour
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About the Activity
Toronto is not what it first appears. Look below the surface, and you will see buried waterways, ancient cliffs, the world's largest ravine system, and centuries of waterfront transformations. Hidden Rivers Tours is led by a professional historian and is the only tour company in Toronto dedicated to sharing these subterranean stories. The tour lasts 3 hours. *Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's start time. We begin right on time.* This is a three-hour walking tour up and down many hills. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear, apply sunscreen, and hydrate. There will a stop en-route to purchase snacks and use the washroom. At the end of the tour, you are encouraged to tip your guide. The price you pay on TripAdvisor is a booking fee, not the actual price of this pay-what-you-can tour.3 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Philosopher's Walk
78 Queen's Park Cres W, Toronto, Canada, M5S 2C5We'll walk the course of old Taddle Creek, now the Philosopher's Walk through U of T campus. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
We'll talk about the Annex, the river that used to run through here, and all the notable Torontonians who have lived in this neighborhood.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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The "Republic of Rathnelly" is a tight-knit community that seceded from Toronto to protest the building of the Spadina expressway.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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We'll talk about the history of water in Toronto, how Toronto gets its water, and the city's impressive infrastructure for getting water from Lake Ontario to millions of residents.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Toronto has the largest ravine system of any city on Earth. We'll talk about the geology of the city, how it was formed after the last ice age 12,000 years ago, and how this ravine was nearly threatened by a highway. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, Canada, M5R 1X8We'll discuss the historic Casa Loma, one of Toronto's most unique attractions. We'll talk about Toronto's political history and the era of the "family compact" versus "responsible government".15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
12,000 years ago, all of downtown Toronto was underwater, with the shorefront elevated by giant glaciers. When the glaciers melted, the shoreline receded, and left behind enormous cliffs. We'll see the legacy of that geological history on the Baldwin Steps.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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The Tollkeeper's Cottage
750 Davenport Rd, Corner Bathurst St, Toronto, Canada, M6G 2V5Before we had paved streets for cars, roads for horses used to cost money. At this stop, we'll also talk about the history of transit in Toronto. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We will meet by the pillars at the south entrance of Philosopher's Walk on Hoskin Ave. The closest subway stations are St. George and Museum. There is a path of grass just by the pillars. Your tour guide will be wearing a blue backpack.View Location
End point
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The tour ends at Wychwood Barns Park. The closest subway station is St. Clair West.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a pay-what-you-can tour. You pay on TripAdvisor to book your spot, and tip your guide at the end. Most guests tip between $20-$40.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Printed Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketContact: If you need to contact your guide, please email info@hiddenriverstours.com.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Toronto time to receive 100% refund.
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