Toronto Yorkville Tours and Activities
Yorkville, situated northeast of the University of Toronto, has transformed into a chic, high-end shopping district lined with luxury stores, art galleries, restaurants, and historic homes. Known in the 1960s as the "hippie capital of Canada," Yorkville was once home to cultural personalities, including Joni Mitchell and Margaret Atwood.
The Basics
As one of Toronto’s historic neighborhoods, Yorkville is a stop on most hop-on hop-off bus tours, a convenient way for visitors to explore without the hassle of navigating on their own. Others opt for private tours, tacking a meal or visit to the high-end “Mink Mile” shopping strip onto their customized itineraries. A private guide provides context about historic landmarks that visitors often miss when exploring alone.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Yorkville is a must-visit for both history buffs and serious shoppers.
- Make restaurant reservations in advance to skip long lines during evenings and on weekends.
- The time limit for street parking is three hours unless specified otherwise.
How to Get There
Located northeast of the University of Toronto, Yorkville is easily accessible via Toronto’s comprehensive public transit system. The nearest Metro stops are Museum Station on the line 1 and Bay Station on the line 2, or take bus 300 or 6 to Bloor Street West and Bay Street. Alternatively, Toronto’s bike-share program offers a more scenic route. A bike dock is conveniently located on the southeast corner of Bloor and Bay streets.
When to Get There
As an upscale shopping and dining hub, Yorkville is busiest at dinnertime and on weekends. Visit during these hours to get a feel for the bustle and atmosphere of the neighborhood. For a quieter experience, go just as the shops open around 10am. Yorkville also hosts an annual summer car show, where locals and visitors flock to pedestrian-only streets for luxury car displays, as well as a winter ice festival that showcases elaborate sculptures.
Village of Yorkville Park
After 18 years of lobbying for public green space, residents convinced the city in 1992 to build Yorkville Park on top of a former parking lot. The park is divided into 11 sections that represent Canada’s distinct landscapes, from forests to prairies, and features a 1-billion-year-old rock from the Canadian Shield. Sandwiched between historic homes and upscale boutiques, Yorkville Park is an ideal spot to relax, eat lunch, or people-watch.
Address: Yorkville, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4 Tours and Activities to Experience Toronto Yorkville
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Private Toronto Guided City Tour
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Explore Toronto’s history, culture and top attractions like a VIP during this 2.5-hour private sightseeing tour by luxury sedan or SUV. Sit back and relax in your high-end ride as you visit top Toronto sights including the CN Tower, one of its six Chinatowns, the Harbourfront, the Hockey Hall of Fame and historic Fort York, plus much more. As you travel, enjoy fun Toronto commentary and trivia from your guide, along with tips on where to eat, drink and hang out during your stay.
Please note: Tour is priced per group. Choose between a luxury car that seats up to 3 people or a luxury SUV that seats up to 6 people.
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$408.15
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$408.15
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Discover Toronto with a Private Walking Tour by a Local
Discover Toronto and its multi-cultural neighbourhoods, fabulous shopping and amazing architecture through the eyes of a friendly local who will share all the great spots that will make for a memorable experience.
Tours are private walking tours that are customized to your preferences, and last between 2 and 6 hours at your request.
The tour guides are just regular people living in the city you’re visiting, that way you can learn about the city through their stories. Your guide will meet you at a location of your choosing, be it your hotel or other accommodation, a landmark or even a metro station inside the Toronto urban center. Children below 3 years old are free of charge. Children from 3 to 15 get 60% off the regular tour price.
If you're not sure what you'd like to see, your guide we suggest different paths which revolve around Downtown, Yorkville, The Entertainment District, Chinatown, Kensington Market, Koreatown, Little Italy, and more!
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$40.81
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$40.81
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The main street & the villages
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Most walking tours in the city take you to the standard tourist sights. On this tour you will see some of the great architecture, neighbourhoods some times missed on other tours.
The tour takes us through numerous areas in the city, the 'Culture Corridor', the University of Toronto, Yorkville, the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood and along Yonge Street, Toronto's main street.
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$29.30
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Toronto Private Guided Sightseeing Tour
It is a customizable tour and we can edit or omit attractions as per visitor's intrests .
We will cover a lot of Toronto attractions and learn about the city's history and how it developed into one of the largest cities in N America .
We will make a pit stop for a light lunch and click lots of pictures.
Private transportation is included and this tour is perfect for people staying in the city or transiting thru Toronto with a long layover
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$334.89
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