OUR WALKS
Our seven interactive, educational walking tours explore media, art and architecture, the environment, urban geography and social issues. Our talented, university-educated guides gear our walks to suit students from grades 4-12. We can accommodate up to 150 students at once (divided into smaller groups). We also offer combination tours. All tours are available in English & French.
Find out more about each walk below.
Social Justice & Graffiti Tour
Explore identity, equity, diversity and inclusion, while considering how graffiti can express individuality and promote conversations around social justice.
2 Hours
Grades 4-12
Wellington Walk Urban Geography Tour
Students will evaluate the livability and sustainability of a downtown neighborhood featuring a new mixed-use development, examine how community needs evolve over time, and engage in a simulated public meeting.
2 Hours
Grades 4-12
Kensington Market Scavenger Hunt
Students explore the eclectic market with two scavenger hunts about diversity and financial literacy.
2 Hours
Grades 4-8
Art in the City Tour
Students become artists, curators and critics as they explore the intersection of art, architecture, public space, and community in Toronto’s Financial District.
2 Hours
Grades 4-12
Business of Art Tour
Students will explore the business side of being an artist, examining how art is communicated to the public and its role in commercial spaces. They will also visit a private gallery to assess how major institutions amplify diverse voices in the arts.
2 Hours
Grades 6-12
Waterfront and Wetlands Tour
Students wade into the debate over land use along the waterfront, explore a wetland and examine Ontario’s most creative street design.
2 Hours
Grades 4-12
Media on the Streets Tour
Students will assess various types of street media, reflect on how media shapes our thoughts and behaviors, and experiment with using media to express & amplify their own ideas and perspectives.
2 Hours
Grades 4-12
Graffiti & Kensington Combo Tour
Combine a full Graffiti Tour with one of our Kensington Scavenger Hunts
4.75 Hours
Grades 4-8
Media & Graffiti Combo Tour
Combine the best of our Media Walk with a full Graffiti Tour
4.75 hours
Grades 4-12
Art Combo Tour
Combine Art in the City Tour and Business of Art Tour for a full day experience
4.75 Hours
Grades 6-12
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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
“We had an amazing time on the walk. We learned a great deal and had a lot to talk about when we got back to school! Our guide was amazing! She was really patient, understanding and accommodating with my ESL students. The students said they actually were able to understand her fully and were very grateful that she was so friendly and patient. We also did the activity from the website, which definitely furthered the students understanding of everything we learned. “
