Best Pictures of Toronto

This tour follows the artists and filmmakers who have used the city's streets, buildings, and neighbourhoods to picture the world
About this Event

See Toronto through the eyes of artists and filmmakers, exploring how the city's streets have been imagined on screen, in visual art, and in popular culture, from the works of the Group of Seven to Disney's Turning Red.

Explore how streets, buildings, and neighbourhoods in the heart of Toronto’s downtown have been captured, transformed, and reimagined through art and film. From a futuristic City Hall that has stood in for other worlds to university buildings disguised as Harvard and Princeton, discover why Toronto has spent decades playing everywhere but itself. Along the way, trace connections between the city and artists like Lawren Harris and William Kurelek, and visit locations featured in productions including Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Turning Red, and Mean Girls. 

About the Tour Leader

Veronica Leal-Correia is a museum and cultural heritage professional from Ottawa, Canada. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science with a double major in Biology and Fine Arts from the University of Ottawa, and completed the Museum Studies program at Algonquin College in 2025. Veronica is currently the Programming & Collections Manager at Sharon Museum and Gardens, specializing in collections management, exhibition development, and public programming. Her experience includes roles with Parks Canada, the Canadian War Museum, the Senate of Canada, the National Gallery of Canada, and several nonprofit organizations. Her interdisciplinary background bridges art, science, conservation, and storytelling within museum and heritage spaces.

Start Point: Bike Share docks near Queen St W & York St intersection

Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check-in. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.

End Point: Knox College (27 Kings College Cir)

Length of Tour: Approximately 105 minutes

Distance and Terrain: This tour is approximately 3 kilometres in distance and takes place predominantly on paved city sidewalks and streets.

Ticket Price and Registration: This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $10.05 (includes a $2.05 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on our tours. You may not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time. Cash cannot be accepted onsite.

This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the tour guide throughout the tour.