Overview
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 and St.James Cathedral, St.Lawrence Market, some parks, and many monuments!
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
Buy 1 scavenger hunt for your party of 1 to 6 people.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
45 locations visited
Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)
48 varied challenges
Internet access on your smartphone required
Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
You must convert your voucher on our website before beginning the activity.
To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to them. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.
What to expect
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Parliament Square Park
5 min
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. -
Big Heart
5 min
Take a picture or selfie with Toronto's Big Heart, as you enter the heart of the Distillery District.
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Distillery Historic District
30 min
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. -
Young Centre for the Performing Arts
30 min
Solve 3 challenges as you circle this theatre, exiting the Distillery District.
Spend 10 minutes making your way around the building. -
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse
30 min
Walk 5 minutes from your previous destination.
Learn about the very first schoolhouse in Toronto and solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes here. -
Little Trinity Anglican Church
30 min
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. -
Alumnae Theatre Company
30 min
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. -
The Globe and Mail Newspaper
30 min
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. -
St. James Park
5 min
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. -
The Cathedral Church of St. James
5 min
A 2-minute walk from the previous location
Spend 5 minutes learning about this beautiful church and solve a simple challenge about it. -
Toronto Sculpture Garden
5 min
A 2-minute walk from the previous location
Discover this small little garden and solve a challenge here.
4-5 minutes here. -
St Lawrence Hall
5 min
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. -
Market Lane Park
7 min
Learn about Toronto's 1st public well. Solve a challenge and walk the park from King St. E to Front St. E
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St. Lawrence Market
7 min
Learn about the St. Lawrence Marketing and Canada's first telegraph.
Solve a challenge before moving on.
Spend 5-8, minutes here. -
Gooderham (Flatiron) Building
7 min
Learn about Toronto's Flatiron building you can see from the St. Lawrence Market.
Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here. -
Young People's Theatre
7 min
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. -
Toronto Fire Station 333
7 min
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. -
Canadian Opera Company Theatre
7 min
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. -
Canadian Stage
7 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Toronto).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour
Can I cancel Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
Where does it start?
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…
What's included?
- 45 locations visited
- Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)
- 48 varied challenges
What's 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.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Parliament Square Park, Big Heart, Distillery Historic District, Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Little Trinity Anglican Church, Alumnae Theatre Company, The Globe and Mail Newspaper.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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