About this experience
Are you planning a trip and wondering what to do in Toronto? Our self-guided walking tour around the Distillery District takes you from the Big Heart through the Distillery District to the very oldest parts of Toronto, St.James Cathedral, St.Lawrence Market, some parks, and many monuments!
Buy either a single or a group ticket.
Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination. Learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you.
The Toronto Distillery District Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.6 km/2.2 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It takes 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience
See the sights!
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge
Fun for all ages, kids included
Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout
Pet-friendly throughout
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- 45 locations visited
- Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)
- 48 varied challenges
Not included
- Internet access on your smartphone required
- Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
Itinerary and highlights
This is the starting and end point of your scavenger hunt.
Learn about Ontario's first parliament buildings and solve a challenge before moving on.
Take a picture or selfie with Toronto's Big Heart, as you enter the heart of the Distillery District.
Spend a good half hour solving numerous challenges as you discover the various buildings that made up the vast Gooderham & Worts distillery complex.
Learn about its history.
Solve 3 challenges as you circle this theatre, exiting the Distillery District.
Spend 10 minutes making your way around the building.
Walk 5 minutes from your previous destination.
Learn about the very first schoolhouse in Toronto and solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes here.
2 minutes walk from previous location
Sea this beautiful and small church. Learn its history and solve a challenge as you walk to your next destination.
5 minutes walk from previous location
Solve 2 challenges here as you learn about this small theatre and the beautiful mural next to it.
Spend 5 minutes here.
A 2-minute walk from the previous location
Learn about Canada's National Newspaper and some of the historic buildings around it.
Spend 5 minutes solving a few challenges here.
A 5-minute walk from the previous location
Spend some time in this park solving challenges and learning about the original first 10 blocks of Toronto, and one of its great fires.
A 2-minute walk from the previous location
Spend 5 minutes learning about this beautiful church and solve a simple challenge about it.
A 2-minute walk from the previous location
Discover this small little garden and solve a challenge here.
4-5 minutes here.
A 2-minute walk from the previous location
Spend 5 minutes here learning about the great fire of Toronto, as well as the history of this grand building.
Learn about Toronto's 1st public well. Solve a challenge and walk the park from King St. E to Front St. E
Learn about the St. Lawrence Marketing and Canada's first telegraph.
Solve a challenge before moving on.
Spend 5-8, minutes here.
Learn about Toronto's Flatiron building you can see from the St. Lawrence Market.
Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here.
A 5-minute walk from your previous location.
Solve 4 challenges as you make your way from one location to the next here. At each challenge, learn some of Toronto's history and its historic persons.
Spend another 10 minutes solving the challenges.
A 4-minute walk from your previous destination.
Solve 3 challenges here while learning about the fire station's history.
Spend another 7-8 minutes with the challenges.
A 2-minute walk from your previous destination.
Spend 10 minutes solving 3 challenges as you learn about both the Canadian Opera Company that occupies these buildings which once belonged to the Consumer's Gas Company.
A 3-minute walk from your previous destination.
Learn about the Canadian Stage company and its history.
Spend another few minutes solving a challenge here.
Then walk another 3-4 minutes to your final destination.
Meeting and pickup information
- Once you're standing in Parliament Square Park, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Languages and tickets
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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