Toronto Fort York Area Self Guided Walking Tour with Challenges

Toronto, Canada
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Duration2h - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

Options

Fort York Scavenger - Group

Scavenger Hunt Group Option: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, for groups of up to 6 people.

Fort York area Single ticket

Scavenger Hunt Individual Tkt: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, available as an individual 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

What to expect

  1. Princes' Gates
    15m
    Learn about the Princes' Gates and who inaugurated it in 1927
    Solve several challenges while you are here.
  2. Canadian National Exhibition
    Pass by
    Learn about the annual CNE and its parade while solving a few challenges.
    Spend 10 minutes here
  3. The Toronto Inukshuk Park
    10m
    Discover this small park and how Inukshuks are assembled.
    Solve 2 challenges here
  4. Ontario Place
    Pass by
    See and learn about Ontario Place from the Inukshuk Park.
    Solve 1 challenge before moving on.
  5. Coronation Park
    20m
    See several monuments and information signs as you walk through this lakeside park. Learn some Toronto history and solve 3 challenges.
  6. Pass by
    Learn about this naval reserve unit, and solve a challenge here, by Lake Ontario.
    Spend 5 minutes walking around it.
  7. Maple Leaf Stadium
    5m
    Learn about this small park, with a big baseball history (yes baseball).
    Solve a challenge here.
  8. Pass by
    See and learn about the Toronto Islands Airport, a stone's throw away from your location.
    Spend 5 minutes here.
  9. Centre Island
    5m
    Learn about Center Island as you walk by the Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal.
  10. Little Norway Park
    15m
    Learn about the exiled Royal Norwegian Air Force training base located here.
    Solve 3 challenges while you are here
  11. Monument to the War of 1812
    5m
    Learn about the War of 1812, which involved Fort York in a fight against American invaders.
    Solve a challenge while you are here
  12. 10m
    Solve 2 challenges as you make your way to this park.
    Learn about June Callwood, then head to your next destination.
  13. 5m
    Discover the history of this miniature lighthouse, moved here at the end of the 19th century.
    Solve a challenge about its shape.
  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. 10m
    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. 10m
    Learn about the Ukrainian genocide, orchestrated by Joseph Stalin's communist regime through starvation.
    Solve your final challenge here.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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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14.25 CAD per group
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