Our Guides
Our team of guides are university graduates and educators who are passionate about the environment, the arts, media and urban planning. Most of our guides are long-time Toronto residents, who have a passion for sharing their knowledge and stories of the city. They love Toronto and are excited to inspire young minds about the city and what it has to offer!
Adam M
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As a parent to two kids, Adam loves both teaching and gaining insights from young minds, finding each moment in life to be a learning opportunity. At Walk T.O., he enjoys sharing new ideas with students and watching their minds open up to explore unknown possibilities. He appreciates how each tour gives students a chance to discuss the real world and the freedom to express their thoughts and feelings about it. Adam feels privileged to witness and participate in these conversations with students and teachers.
Amanda
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As a professional artist who focuses on painting and drawing, Amanda develops tours that invite students to discuss social justice, feminism, technology, and other current topics through art. At Walk T.O., Amanda appreciates witnessing how students get to hear perspectives about art that are not typically showcased in the classroom. Having a few public art pieces around the city, they find it enriching to show students the voices of artists who are usually unheard.
Eddie
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Having lived in Toronto his entire life, Eddie loves sharing the wonders of the city with others, particularly with his students at Walk T.O. He uses his background as a theater performer to engage with students, bringing the stories of Toronto to life through his dynamic and captivating storytelling. Eddie’s love for food and family often comes into play as he introduces students to the city’s diverse culinary scene and vibrant community life. He particularly appreciates how often teachers seem as eager to learn from the tours as the students.
Likam
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When he’s not leading students through the vibrant streets of Toronto, Likam is busy crafting stories as a writer and making a difference as a worker in the non-profit sector. At Walk T.O., Likam finds joy in connecting with students and sharing his passion for the city’s diverse facets: from its rich art scene to its ever-evolving urban landscape, all while advocating for social justice. He treasures the meaningful interactions and insights gained from each tour.
Ryanne
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Ryanne is a visionary mixed-media artist specializing in captivating paintings and intricate tapestries. She is also a dedicated educator, sharing her expertise with over 100 students weekly at an extracurricular art school. Her commitment to nurturing young talent extends beyond the studio walls and into the streets of Toronto as she leads educational walking tours with Walk T.O.
Veronica
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Veronica is a professional tap dancer who loves everything about Toronto: the combination of arts, culture, restaurants, and parks. As an Administrator at Walk T.O., she enjoys working with excited teachers and students who book tours to learn everything about the city. She particularly cherishes hearing the great feedback about our guides and our company. As the owner of a dance company, she finds her work with Walk T.O. the perfect way to combine administrative work with her life as a performer.
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Testimonials
“Our students enjoyed all aspects of the walk, but if I had to pick a favourite, it would be the reporter-on-the-street activity. We were amazed how they took to it and the courage they demonstrated in approaching the public. The follow up assignments were excellent also. We had them complete the news article as individuals and the advertising assignment in their groups. The rubrics were also well thought out.”
–Alison D, Grade 8 Teacher, Bloordale MS, Etobicoke, ON
“The Art Walk was amazing; my grade 6 students got to walk, climb, draw and photograph Toronto. I look forward to taking this field trip every year.”
