About this experience
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
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- 21 points of interest seen
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- 28 varied challenges to solve
Not included
- 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
Itinerary and highlights
Learn about the Princes' Gates and who inaugurated it in 1927
Solve several challenges while you are here.
Learn about the annual CNE and its parade while solving a few challenges.
Spend 10 minutes here
Discover this small park and how Inukshuks are assembled.
Solve 2 challenges here
See and learn about Ontario Place from the Inukshuk Park.
Solve 1 challenge before moving on.
See several monuments and information signs as you walk through this lakeside park. Learn some Toronto history and solve 3 challenges.
Learn about this naval reserve unit, and solve a challenge here, by Lake Ontario.
Spend 5 minutes walking around it.
Learn about this small park, with a big baseball history (yes baseball).
Solve a challenge here.
See and learn about the Toronto Islands Airport, a stone's throw away from your location.
Spend 5 minutes here.
Learn about Center Island as you walk by the Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal.
Learn about the exiled Royal Norwegian Air Force training base located here.
Solve 3 challenges while you are here
Learn about the War of 1812, which involved Fort York in a fight against American invaders.
Solve a challenge while you are here
Solve 2 challenges as you make your way to this park.
Learn about June Callwood, then head to your next destination.
Discover the history of this miniature lighthouse, moved here at the end of the 19th century.
Solve a challenge about its shape.
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.
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.
Learn about the Ukrainian genocide, orchestrated by Joseph Stalin's communist regime through starvation.
Solve your final challenge here.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
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
- 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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Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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