OUR WALKS
Nine curriculum-aligned walking tours for Grades 4–12, available in English and French. Each tour explores a distinct theme — media, art and architecture, the environment, urban geography, social issues — through discussion, roleplay, and small-group work in the city itself. Groups up to 150 students, divided into smaller cohorts throughout.
Explore our full range of walks below, or click here to download a handy PDF flyer for your planning.
Island of the Future: Ookwemin Minising
Students explore Toronto’s newest island to see how the area was transformed and how Indigenous and civic voices shape the future waterfront.
2 Hours
Grades 7-12
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
Toronto Decoded: Clues, Culture & City Energy
Visiting student groups get oriented to Toronto quickly as they explore neighbourhoods in teams—decoding street-level clues to understand the city’s culture, layout, and identity.
6-6.5 Hours
Grades 6-12
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
Revitalize This! Urban Geography Tour (Currently Unavailable)
Students become urban planners, studying land use and discovering what makes two distinct neighbourhoods so vital.
2 Hours
Grades 7-12
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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
“The guides were knowledgeable, the content was engaging, and the activities were relevant. My students loved it! The tour was a great way for my students to learn more about the media industry while exploring various types of media found in an urban setting.”
