A Sweet History of Toronto Bus Tour
Schedule
Sun Sep 29 2024 at 11:00 am to 03:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
11 Dockside Drive,Toronto,M5A 1B6,CA | Toronto, ON
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Take a literal bite out of Toronto's history on this full-day bus tour!This full-day bus tour will explore the sweet side of Toronto's history. Enjoy behind-the-scenes glimpses at some of the historic buildings that have contributed to Toronto's sweet tooth. With delicious tastings sprinkled in along the way, we'll visit past and present sites of chocolate shops, biscuit factories, and more!
Highlights of the tour include:
-Discover the history of Redpath Sugar Refinery, which has been operating on the Toronto waterfront since the late 19th century. We'll explore the complex journey sugar takes to reach our tables and pantries!
-From Laura Secord to Neilson's Cocoa to Cadbury, we'll uncover the rich tradition of chocolate-making in Toronto.
-From Mr. Christie's Cookies to Weston's Biscuits, enjoy samples of some of Toronto's iconic cookie brands.
This tour will be led by Dr. Laura Carlson. Laura is the Manager of Public Programs at Heritage Toronto and is a culinary historian who has presented on a number of topics relating to Toronto's food history.
Tastings, Lunch, and Refreshments:
All tastings associated with tour stops are included as part of your ticket. There will also be water and other light refreshments provided on board.
This tour departs at 11 am and ends at approximately 3:30 pm (depending on traffic).
Tickets for the tour must be purchased in advance online. No tickets may be purchased on site.
Please note: some portions of this tour will require guests to dis-embark the bus. Some stops will include light walking outside over uneven or unpaved terrain. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress prepared for weather. Tours run rain or shine.
Please contact Heritage Toronto at 416-338-0684 or [email protected] for more information.
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Where is it happening?
11 Dockside Drive,Toronto,M5A 1B6,CA, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
