Upptäck hjärtat av centrala Toronto
Beskrivning
Vi träffas på Nathan Phillips Square, diskuterar torgets historia och betydelse, stadshuset och Torontoskylten. Vi ser de intilliggande Andeträdgårdarna som ett kontemplativt inhemskt kulturrum. Besök sedan utsidan av Osgoode Hall och sedan Canada Life Building, och lär dig om dess väderfyr. Efteråt besöker vi Dreaming by Jaume Plensa, följt av två av Kanadas högsta byggnader. Vi går vidare till lobbyn som används i det juridiska dramat Suits, med Meghan Markle, nu hertiginna av Sussex. Vi upptäcker historien om "street skateboard" i finansdistriktet och den världsberömda TD-arkitekten Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's. Lär dig sedan om finansdistriktets globala relevans och historia och besök Tembo, den hälsosamma elefantmodern. Efteråt kan du upptäcka Torontos PATH och besöka Allen Lambert Galleria, följt av ett besök på RBC:s huvudkontor. Vi ser CN Tower, och slutligen besöker vi Union Stations exteriör och interiör.
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Resenärerna kommer att lära sig om Nathan Phillips Squares historia och nutid, hur det var värd för det största evenemanget i Kanadas historia och den berömda Toronto Sign som ligger vid ishallen.
Vi beskådar den intilliggande Spirit Gardens, ett kontemplativt inhemskt kulturrum med skulpturer och samlingsområden, tillägnad att hedra de som överlevde bostadsskolan.
Därefter besöker vi utsidan av Osgoode Hall, en av Kanadas äldsta och mest prestigefyllda juridikskolor.
Efteråt ser vi Canada Life Building och lär oss om dess historia och marknadsföringskampanjen som involverar dess väderfyr.
Vår Guide leder oss sedan längs utsidan av det fantastiska Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts och berättar om dess betydelse och dess subtila arkitektoniska världsrekord.
Efteråt besöker vi Dreaming by Jaume Plensa, en monumental skulptur som inbjuder till stilla reflektion mitt i energin från centrala gator.
På Adelaide Street får vi se Kanadas två högsta byggnader och lära oss om Michael Snows Lightline, som går upp längs en av dem.
Vi går vidare till lobbyn som används i det juridiska dramat Suits, med Meghan Markle, nu hertiginna av Sussex, och lär oss om kungafamiljens inflytande på dess manus. Din Guide kommer att tala om Torontos rykte som "Hollywood North".
Down Bay Street, på Toronto Dominion Centre, upptäcker vi historien om "street skateboard" i stadens finansdistrikt. Vi får höra om den världsberömda TD-arkitekten Ludwig Mies van der Rohes skapande av POPS-programmet för moderna kontorstorg, och hans vision om offentliga platser för att föra samman boende.
Vår Guide kommer att prata om finansdistriktets globala relevans och historia, ta oss sedan på en kort promenad för att besöka Tembo, den hälsosamma elefantmodern, och lära sig om hennes världsrekord.
Efteråt rör vi oss under jorden för att upptäcka Torontos PATH, lära oss om dess storlek, ekonomiska konsekvenser, pandemiska kamper och återhämtning, sedan få en masterclass på att navigera den ensam.
När vi går genom The Path, kommer vi tillbaka in på gatunivå inuti Brookfield Place, känd för sin fantastiska atrium och blandning av modern arkitektur och historisk design.
Vår Guide tar oss tvärs över gatan till RBC:s huvudkontor, där vi lär oss om bankens praktiska och prestigefyllda investering i guld.
Söder om RBC ser vi CN Tower, en symbol för modern teknik, och lär oss om dess ursprungliga syfte. Slutligen besöker vi Union Stations exteriör och interiör och upptäcker dess historia, arkitektur och betydelse som transportnav.
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Recensioner(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.
