ExperienceTO: Toronto Chocolate History Tour

The tour will focus on the history of chocolate manufacturing in Toronto, with an emphasis on the stories of William Neilson, Cadbury Factory, Cowan Cocoa and Chocolate, Nestlé, and SOMA Chocolatemaker. The tour guide has worked in global market research with the largest chocolate manufacturer in the world, which has allowed him to gain an understanding of the topic we're focusing on as part of this history tour.

Join us for a FREE, public tour that will be a good experience for anyone: whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, and whether you’re a curious local, solo traveler, backpacker, newcomer, or part of a group of friends.

ABOUT

Beginning in front of the SOMA Cacao Bean Lab (77 Brock Ave., Toronto, Ontario M6K 2L3), the interactive tour will be hosted by your guide Alex Rășcanu. The tour will focus on the history of chocolate manufaturing in Toronto, and it will conclude at a nearby coffee shop.

WHEN

Saturday, March 13th, 2027 at 10:00am. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes.

WHERE TO MEET

The tour will start in front of the SOMA Cacao Bean Lab (77 Brock Ave., Toronto, Ontario M6K 2L3).

WHERE IT ENDS

This tour will end at a nearby coffee shop, where you can order coffee/tea/brunch and spend some more time speaking and connecting with fellow historical tour participants.

FACILITATOR

Alex Rășcanu is a Torontonian, a husband, a father of four, and an avid student of our city's history. Stay in touch with him on YouTube / LinkedIn / X / Instagram / Facebook.