Downtown Palaces of Retail

Toronto Walking Tour

Shopping downtown has always been special.

Discover the History of Retail in Toronto

Places like Saint Lawrence Market, Eaton's, Simpsons, Sam the Record Man, and countless other places have left their mark on our downtown.

Join us on this retail walking tour of Toronto to learn about the first stores and markets of the tiny town of York, to the grand department stores and specialty stores that made a trip downtown special.

Walk Start:

Market Lane Park - Front Street Entrance, across from Saint Lawrence Market. Front Street, west of Jarvis Street.

Queen and Bay Streets.

Walk End:

Queen and Bay Streets.

Theme:

Architecture and Urban Planning, History and Places, People and Communities

Accessibility:

Busy sidewalks, Family-friendly walk, Walk leader will use audio amplification.

Time:

1.5 Hours

Cost:

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Downtown Palaces of Retail Walking Tour Toronto