Esplorare il cuore del centro di Toronto
Descrizione
Ci incontriamo a Nathan Phillips Square, discutiamo della storia e del significato della piazza, del municipio e del cartello di Toronto. Consideriamo gli adiacenti Spirit Gardens come uno spazio culturale indigeno contemplativo. Successivamente, visita l'esterno di Osgoode Hall e poi il Canada Life Building, e scopri il suo faro meteo. Successivamente, visiteremo Dreaming di Jaume Plensa, seguito da due degli edifici più alti del Canada. Passiamo poi a visitare la lobby utilizzata nel legal drama Suits, con protagonista Meghan Markle, ora Duchessa di Sussex. Scopriamo la storia dello “street skateboarding” nel Financial District e quella dell’architetto Ludwig Mies van der Rohe di fama mondiale. Quindi scopri la rilevanza e la storia globale del Financial District e visita Tembo, la sana Madre degli Elefanti. Successivamente, scopri il PATH di Toronto e visita la Allen Lambert Galleria, seguita da una visita alla sede di RBC. Ammiriamo la Torre CN e, infine, visitiamo gli esterni e gli interni della Union Station.
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I viaggiatori potranno conoscere la storia e il presente di Nathan Phillips Square, come ha ospitato il più grande evento della storia canadese e il famoso Toronto Sign situato presso la pista di pattinaggio.
Ammiriamo gli adiacenti Spirit Gardens, uno spazio culturale indigeno contemplativo con sculture e aree di raccolta, dedicato a onorare i sopravvissuti delle scuole residenziali.
Successivamente, visitiamo l'esterno di Osgoode Hall, una delle più antiche e prestigiose scuole di legge del Canada.
Successivamente, visitiamo il Canada Life Building e impariamo a conoscere la sua storia e la campagna di marketing che coinvolge il suo faro meteo.
La nostra Guida ci condurrà poi accanto all'esterno dello splendido Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts e parlerà del suo significato e del suo sottile record mondiale architettonico.
A seguire, visitiamo Dreaming di Jaume Plensa, una scultura monumentale che invita a una tranquilla riflessione tra l'energia delle strade del centro.
Su Adelaide Street, vedremo i due edifici più alti del Canada e impareremo a conoscere la Lightline di Michael Snow, che risale il lato di uno di essi.
Passiamo poi a visitare la lobby utilizzata nel legal drama Suits, con protagonista Meghan Markle, ora duchessa di Sussex, e scopriamo l'influenza della Famiglia Reale sulla sua sceneggiatura. La tua Guida parlerà della reputazione di Toronto come "Hollywood North".
Down Bay Street, al Toronto Dominion Centre, scopriamo la storia dello ‘street skateboard’ nel Financial District della città. Veniamo a conoscenza della creazione del POPS Program da parte dell’architetto Ludwig Mies van der Rohe di fama mondiale per le moderne piazze degli uffici e della sua visione per gli spazi pubblici per riunire i residenti.
La nostra Guida parlerà della rilevanza e della storia globale del Distretto Finanziario, poi ci porterà a fare una breve passeggiata per visitare Tembo, la sana Madre degli Elefanti, e conoscere il suo Record Mondiale.
Successivamente, ci spostiamo sottoterra per scoprire il PATH di Toronto, conoscere le sue dimensioni, l'impatto economico, le lotte pandemiche e la ripresa, quindi ottenere una masterclass sulla navigazione in solitaria.
Mentre camminiamo attraverso il Sentiero, rientriamo a livello della strada all'interno del Brookfield Place, noto per il suo splendido atrio e la miscela di architettura moderna e design storico.
La nostra Guida ci conduce dall'altra parte della strada alla sede centrale di RBC, dove impariamo a conoscere l'investimento pratico e prestigioso della banca in oro.
A sud di RBC, vediamo la Torre CN, simbolo dell'ingegneria moderna, e impariamo a conoscere il suo scopo originale. Infine, visitiamo gli esterni e gli interni della Union Station e scopriamo la sua storia, architettura e significato come snodo dei trasporti.
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Informazioni importanti
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Sono disponibili seggiolini specifici per neonati
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(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.
