Toronto is a city where hundreds of cultures create, grow, and belong together. While you’re here for Rendez-vous Canada 2026, we invite you to step beyond the meetings and experience the city first-hand! These curated tours highlight the experiences that make Toronto stand out, from well-known attractions to culturally rich neighbourhoods.
All tours take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Transportation: By foot & subway
Tour will operate rain or shine
Step into stories that span centuries, from design and craftsmanship to global civilizations, all within a walkable stretch of downtown Toronto.
The Bata Shoe Museum houses more than 15,000 shoes and artifacts that reflect culture and identity across time. Just steps away, the Royal Ontario Museum showcases over 18 million works from civilizations and the natural world.
Image: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Ontario
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Level of Difficulty: Moderate (.09 km mostly flat through city sidewalks)
Transportation: By foot
Tour will operate rain or shine
See how architecture has defined Toronto’s rise as a global city! From historic landmarks to modern icons, this tour reveals how design has shaped the city’s evolution.
Walk through the downtown financial district, where early 20th-century landmarks stand alongside modern glass towers. From the CN Tower to Commerce Court and the Toronto-Dominion Centre, each stop reveals how architecture has shaped the city’s growth and identity. All within an easy walk through the downtown core.
Image: Financial District, Toronto, Ontario
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Level of Difficulty: Easy
Transportation: By foot
Tour will operate rain or shine
Go behind the scenes at two of Toronto’s most iconic sport venues and experience the passion that shapes the city’s sports culture.
Step inside Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, for a 60-minute guided tour with exclusive access to the field and dugouts, plus a look at the stadium’s recent renovations and premium suites. Then visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, where legendary player exhibits, iconic memorabilia, and the Stanley Cup bring the story of hockey to life.
Image: Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto, Ontario
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**RVC Buyers Only**
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
● Activity Waivers are mandatory (completed at Tour check-in)
● Helmets are provided. Wearing helmets is mandatory.
Attire: Comfortable biking shoes, dress for the weather
Transportation: Ferry and bicycle
The tour will operate unless the weather is affecting safety.
Rain gear will be provided for light-moderate showers.
Escape the city skyline and cycle along waterfront trails on a guided ride through the Toronto Islands!
Just a five-minute ferry ride from downtown, the Toronto Islands offer 15 interconnected islands known for their beaches, attractions and skyline views. Ride along quiet trails and boardwalks, passing landmarks like the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, while taking in views of the city.
With bikes, helmets and refreshments included, this relaxed outdoor experience offers a refreshing change of pace just minutes from downtown.
Image: Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario
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Level of Difficulty: Easy
Transportation: By foot & subway
Tour will operate rain or shine
Hop on the subway and head to one of Canada’s top shopping destinations!
At Yorkdale Shopping Centre, explore more than 270 stores and restaurants, including the country’s largest collection of luxury brands and flagship retailers. With direct subway access from downtown and close proximity to Toronto Pearson International Airport, Yorkdale offers a seamless retail experience that appeals to both leisure visitors and luxury shoppers.
Image: Yorkdale, Toronto, Ontario
© Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Transportation: By coach & foot
Tour will operate rain or shine
Explore one of Toronto’s most historic neighbourhoods, where red-brick buildings and cobblestone streets tell the story of the city’s industrial past.
On this guided walk through the Distillery Historic District, learn how the area grew from a 19th-century distillery into the lively cultural district it is today. The tour includes a morning beverage, a classic Canadian sweet treat and a chocolate sample (a nod to the district’s roots in flavour and production).
Image: Distillery Historic District, Toronto, Ontario
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Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Transportation: By foot
Tour will operate rain or shine
Go beyond the marquee and explore two of Toronto’s most celebrated theatres in the heart of the Entertainment District!
Step inside the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre, North America’s oldest continuously operating theatre, where more than a century of performances have shaped the city’s cultural scene. Then visit the modern Princess of Wales Theatre, a 2,000-seat venue known for its bold design and internationally acclaimed productions.
The experience concludes with a dance workshop at the Underground Dance Centre, led by award-winning performer Valerie Stanois.
Image: Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, Ontario
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Level of Difficulty: Easy
Transportation: By foot & subway
Tour will operate rain or shine
See a different side of Toronto in neighbourhoods that reflect the city’s artistic and multicultural identity!
Wander through the Graffiti Alley, a hidden stretch off Queen St. West where colourful street art covers the walls. The “Tour Guys” team shares insight into the city’s evolving graffiti culture and the stories behind the murals. Then continue to Kensington Market and Chinatown for a taste of the area’s indie shops, global flavours, and rich history.
Image: Graffiti Alley, Toronto, Ontario
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Level of Difficulty: Easy
Transportation: Double-decker bus & boat
Tour will operate rain or shine
Take in Toronto from the ground up and out on the water.
This two-hour sightseeing tour on a double-decker bus, courtesy of City Sightseeing Toronto, begins downtown, passing major landmarks and neighbourhoods, including Casa Loma, the CN Tower, Chinatown, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery Historic District. Multilingual audio is available throughout the tour, making this a well-rounded way to experience Toronto.
Then step aboard for a one-hour harbour cruise on Lake Ontario, offering skyline views and a closer look at Toronto’s waterfront.
Image: Lake Ontario, Toronto, Ontario
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Level of Difficulty: Easy
Transportation: By bus & foot
Tour will operate rain or shine
Experience Toronto’s must-see sights on one fast-paced city tour!
Travel with Gray Line Toronto by coach as a local guide brings the city’s history, culture, and film connections to life. Pass landmarks, including the CN Tower, downtown sports venues, the historic streets around St. Lawrence Market, Chinatown, and Yorkville’s famed Mink Mile. Enjoy a stop at Casa Loma, Toronto’s iconic castle, before ending the tour at City Hall for a photo opportunity with the Toronto sign.
Image: Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario
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Level of Difficulty: Easy
Transportation: By bus & foot
Tour will operate rain or shine
Experience Canada in two very different ways: one in miniature, the other on a grand scale.
At Little Canada, discover immersive miniature cityscapes complete with moving trains, twinkling skylines, and interactive details that bring the country to life in surprising ways. Then visit the Art Gallery of Ontario, home to Canadian classics, Indigenous art, contemporary works, and iconic pieces by the Group of Seven.
Image: Little Canada, Toronto, Ontario
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**RVC Buyers Only**
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Transportation: By foot
Tour will operate rain or shine
Experience St. Lawrence Market with Culinary Adventure Co. through a guided tasting of Canadian specialties while learning the stories behind the ingredients and communities that have shaped the region’s food culture. The experience is shared with respect for the Indigenous peoples who have stewarded this land for generations.
Image: St. Lawrence Market, Toronto, Ontario
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Tour A
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tour B
8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Accessibility: Limited for individuals with mobility difficulties on harbour cruise.
Transportation: By foot & boat
Tour will operate rain or shine
Experience Toronto from three unforgettable vantage points: below the water, above the skyline, and out on the lake.
Start at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, home to thousands of sea creatures and North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel. Then head up the CN Tower for panoramic views and a walk across its iconic glass floor.
The tour ends with a harbour cruise on Lake Ontario with either City Cruises Toronto or Toronto Harbour Tours Inc., offering skyline views and a closer look at Toronto’s waterfront setting.
Image: CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario
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**RVC Buyers Only**
Level of Difficulty: Moderate (approximately 1 mile of walking)
Transportation: By coach & foot
Tour will operate rain or shine
NOTE: This tour is unable to accommodate vegans or gluten-free guests.
Taste your way through Kensington Market, led by Chopsticks + Forks, and sample authentic dishes from the Middle East, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, and Europe, with insights from a local guide who shares the stories behind each stop. Enjoy skip-the-line access and time at the end to explore the market’s shops and streets on your own.
Image: Kensington Market, Toronto, Ontario
© Destination Toronto
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