Explorando el corazón del centro de Toronto
Descripción
Nos reunimos en la Plaza Nathan Phillips, discutimos la historia y el significado de la plaza, el Ayuntamiento y el letrero de Toronto. Vemos los jardines espirituales adyacentes como un espacio cultural indígena contemplativo. A continuación, visite el exterior de Osgoode Hall y luego el Canada Life Building, y conozca su baliza meteorológica. Después, visitamos Dreaming by Jaume Plensa, seguido de dos de los edificios más altos de Canadá. Pasamos a visitar el vestíbulo utilizado en el drama legal Suits, protagonizado por Meghan Markle, ahora la duquesa de Sussex. Descubrimos la historia del ‘street skateboarding’ en el Distrito Financiero y el mundialmente conocido arquitecto de TD Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. A continuación, conozca la relevancia global y la historia del Distrito Financiero, y visite Tembo, la sana Madre de los Elefantes. Después, descubra el Camino de Toronto y visite la Galería Allen Lambert, seguido de una visita a la sede de RBC. Vemos la Torre CN y, finalmente, visitamos el exterior y el interior de Union Station.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Los viajeros aprenderán sobre la historia y el presente de Nathan Phillips Square, cómo acogió el evento más grande de la historia canadiense y el famoso Toronto Sign ubicado en la pista de hielo.
Vemos los jardines espirituales adyacentes, un espacio cultural indígena contemplativo con esculturas y áreas de reunión, dedicado a honrar a los sobrevivientes de las escuelas residenciales.
A continuación, visitaremos el exterior de Osgoode Hall, una de las facultades de derecho más antiguas y prestigiosas de Canadá.
Después, vemos el Canada Life Building y aprendemos sobre su historia y la campaña de marketing que involucra su faro meteorológico.
Nuestro guía nos guiará a lo largo del exterior del impresionante Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts y hablará sobre su significado y su sutil historial arquitectónico mundial.
Después, visitamos Dreaming by Jaume Plensa, una escultura monumental que invita a la reflexión tranquila en medio de la energía de las calles del centro.
En Adelaide Street, veremos los dos edificios más altos de Canadá y aprenderemos sobre el Lightline de Michael Snow, que sube por la ladera de uno de ellos.
Pasamos a visitar el vestíbulo utilizado en el drama legal Suits, protagonizado por Meghan Markle, ahora la duquesa de Sussex, y aprendemos sobre la influencia de la Familia Real en su guion. Su guía hablará sobre la reputación de Toronto como ‘Hollywood North’.
Por Bay Street, en el Toronto Dominion Centre, descubrimos la historia del ‘street skateboarding’ en el Distrito Financiero de la ciudad. Aprendemos sobre la creación del Programa POPS para plazas de oficinas modernas por el arquitecto Ludwig Mies van der Rohe y su visión de los espacios públicos para reunir a los residentes.
Nuestro guía hablará sobre la relevancia global y la historia del Distrito Financiero, luego nos llevará a un corto paseo para visitar a Tembo, la sana Madre de los Elefantes, y aprender sobre su récord mundial.
Después, nos movemos bajo tierra para descubrir el PATH de Toronto, aprender sobre su tamaño, impacto económico, luchas por la pandemia y recuperación, y luego obtener una clase magistral sobre navegarlo en solitario.
A medida que caminamos por el Sendero, volvemos a entrar al nivel de la calle dentro de Brookfield Place, conocido por su impresionante atrio y mezcla de arquitectura moderna y diseño histórico.
Nuestro guía nos lleva al otro lado de la calle hasta la sede de RBC, donde conocemos la práctica y prestigiosa inversión del banco en oro.
Al sur de RBC, vemos la Torre CN, un símbolo de la ingeniería moderna, y aprendemos sobre su propósito original. Finalmente, visitaremos el exterior y el interior de Union Station y descubriremos su historia, arquitectura e importancia como centro de transporte.
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Información importante
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Hay asientos o sillas infantiles disponibles
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(19)
It's clear the love that Duncan has for the city of Toronto. He's curated an experience with the right blend of history and modern tidbits. Lots of local recommendations. I wish we had time to take his wine tour Taste of the Strait. It's a reason to come back.
It's clear the love that Duncan has for the city of Toronto. He's curated an experience with the right blend of history and modern tidbits. Lots of local recommendations. I wish we had time to take his wine tour Taste of the Strait. It's a reason to come back.
We had a fantastic experience on Duncan’s Toronto tour and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a different perspective on the city. What made this tour special was how thoughtfully Duncan blended Toronto’s culture, sports, politics, and local neighborhoods into one engaging experience. Viewing the city through the lens of a skateboarder, sports fan, and passionate local gave us insights we never would have discovered on a traditional tour. Duncan was exceptionally prepared, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing his city. He had an incredible ability to connect history, current events, sports, architecture, and local culture in a way that was both informative and fun. Every stop felt intentional, and his stories brought Toronto to life. Beyond his knowledge, Duncan is simply a great person to spend time with. He was personable, engaging, and made everyone feel welcome. By the end of the tour, it felt less like being guided by a stranger and more like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend. If you’re visiting Toronto and want an experience that goes beyond the typical tourist highlights, book this tour. Duncan’s passion for the city is contagious, and it’s one of the best ways to get to know Toronto.
I have lived in Toronto for over 50 years and thought I knew the city well. But when I took Savant Tours walking tour “Exploring the Heart of Downtown Toronto”, was I ever surprised. I knew nothing about the Spirit Garden which sits quietly adjacent to Nathan Phillips Square, with its spectacular sculpture of a canoe, and the sculpture of a turtle that represents the creation of North America. There is a domed structure for people to gather and contemplate. All is dedicated to residential school survivors. From there, our guide took us to locales I pass by every day, completely unaware of their history. The Canada Life Building with its weather beacon, the Toronto Dominion Bank designed by world famous architect Mies van der Rohe, who wanted his buildings to have dedicated space around them for the public to enjoy. We viewed two stunning sculptures I have never seen before: “Dreaming,” which brings a deep breath and a sense of peace amidst the hustle of downtown Toronto and “Tembo, the mother of all elephants. Our guide wove together the old and the new with clarity and a sense of humour. I now have a whole new appreciation for this spectacular city of ours. Highly recommend! Eve C.
Great chance to see all the interesting tourist attractions in downtown Toronto. The guide was informative, friendly and helpful. He also provided interesting background to the numerous sights we saw. It was well worth the $15 price.
The information was amazing, the length was perfect, he guided us perfectly, and showed many examples and pictures and videos.
Duncan gave an excellent tour, full of fascinating and little-known insights about the great city of Toronto. He was easy to understand, welcomed every question, and clearly cared about giving us a memorable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour!
Duncan brought an interesting and enjoyable perspective to learning about Toronto. I particularly liked the information he shared about the new Reconciliation Garden next to Nathan Philips Square. He also gave examples or told stories about each site which were educational or entertaining. His information about the law society building and its fence was a good example of his unique style. As well, his information about the financial area and the 2020 statue of the mesmerizing head sculpture was fascinating. Even his interesting stories about skateboarding in the city made his tour one-of-a-kind. This tour is absolutely worth taking.
Duncan is a great tour guide. He's a local skateboarder with a deep knowledge of the city. The route he chose was well-designed and included plenty of hidden and overlooked art installations and buildings, as well as the famous PATH network. At the end, he provided a Google Maps map of personal dining recommendations throughout the city that was worth the price of the tour alone!
This was an awesome and informative tour of Toronto. Duncan has collected some interesting set of facts for place around Toronto that I didn't know even after staying here for almost 4 years. I would say it is worth it.
