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Beer Makes History Better

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Highlights:

• Learn about beer and Toronto's history
• Discover some great local and international brews
• Walk the historic St Lawrence Market neighbourhood and the Distillery District
• Visit three unique Toronto pubs

Tour style:Food & Market Visit, Local Life & Culture, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

English speaking Guide.

Exclusion:

Snacks, beverages, souvenirs, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 3.5 hours
• Pickup location:

  Outside the Hockey Hall of Fame (NW corner of Yonge St. and Front St.), please see note below

  Note : Tour on Sunday starts at 2.00PM

• Pickup Time: 3.00 PM
• Drop off location:

  The Distillery District.

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Toronto Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Additional information:

  Please note that a beer sampling is included at the end of the tour. Drinks may be purchased at stops during the tour. In addition, the “Multicultural Kensington Market and Chinatown” tour begins and finishes before this tour. Consider doing both to make a full day of it! 

• Dress standard:

  Summers can be hot and humid, spring/autumn can be cool, and winters downright frigid with snow. Dress according to weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

• Child policy:

  You must be at least 19 years old to join this tour. Photo ID must be supplied to your guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Throughout its history, from the early 1800s, when Toronto was known as "York" to the modern metropolis it is today, the citizens of this city have used beer for refreshment and merrymaking. This Toronto city tour is a historic walk through the streets of the old Toronto and an introduction to Canadian beer, with a focus on beer made in Toronto and regional craft brews. Learn what role beer played though the decades in helping Torontonians cope with cholera, fire, war, depression, rebellion, muddy streets, and general Victorian stuffiness.

 

This tour will visit a few unique and historical pubs, cover the early history of Toronto, and give visitors a new perspective on the city. A stop will be made at the historic St Lawrence Market, and this Toronto walking tour will finish in the Distillery District - an old industrial park and whiskey factory converted into a hub of art, culture and cafes.

 

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Traveller Feedback:

Ms. Brittany W.
Canada ~ 22 May 2013[back to top]

I live in the city and learned so many things I didn't know! Dave was SUPER awesome.

 

Mr. Nick E.
United Kingdom ~ 21 Mar 2013[back to top]

The tour exceeded all expectations, highly recommended.

 

Mr. Jacob W.
USA ~ 26 Feb 2013[back to top]

My wife went to Toronto for our honey moon and wanted to do something interesting and fun. Jason took us on a great tour of Toronto, showing us local pubs, local landmarks and a special treat the St. Lawrence Market. We spent a bit over 3 hours touring and learning about the city. Its obvious Jason is passionate about his tours through the way he talks about his city and well beer... It was perfect!

When we travel, we will be looking in to Urban Adventures for cities that we visit... Jason did an awesome job!

 

Mr. Jeff D.
Australia ~ 07 Jan 2013[back to top]

Jason is one of the best tour guides I have ever encountered.

 

Ms. Cherith G.
Canada ~ 11 Oct 2012[back to top]

It was awesome! Thank you!

 

Ms. Deborah C.
Canada ~ 07 Sep 2012[back to top]

Our guide, Jason Kucherawy, was very knowledgeable and personable. The tour was enjoyable, worthwhile, and a super experience.

 

Ms. Frankie L.
Canada ~ 01 Sep 2012[back to top]

My tour guide was Jason and he made the tour fantastic. I've been recommending him and this tour to anyone who will listen!

 

Mr. David V.
~ 30 Aug 2012[back to top]

Our guide, Jason, was excellent. Friendly, funny and very knowledgeable, He did a great job. You could tell he was passionate about his job and the history involved.

 

Ms. Amanda I.
~ 19 Aug 2012[back to top]

Fantastic walking tour of downtown Toronto. As an American, I loved learning about the history of Toronto and Canada and I absolutely loved trying all of the different kinds of beers that Canada has to offer. Overall, an excellent tour. I would recommend it to anyone I know going to or already living in Toronto.

 

Mr. JOHN M.
Canada ~ 08 Aug 2012[back to top]

Excellent tour !! Thanks to our tour guide Dave who made this one of the most enjoyable walking tours we've taken...
We had a great time and learned alot of interesting facts along the way !!

 

Ms. Louise T.
Canada ~ 02 Aug 2012[back to top]

Exceeded all of our expectations!

 

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.

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