Rail Lands Walking Tour

Learn how the railways transformed Toronto from a small British settlement to a cosmopolitan city, tracing their role from today’s quick modern commute to their historic contributions to telecommunications and the tourism industry. A means to connect, these same railways carry stories of fraud, abuse and harassment experienced by Indigenous communities, Chinese workers and Black porters.

This tour will be led by Heritage Toronto volunteer, Mitchell Daniels.

Start Point: Chinese Railway Workers Memorial (9 Blue Jays Way). Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check in.

End Point: Roundhouse Park (255 Bremner Boulevard)

Length of Tour: Approximately 2 hours, with a visit to outside exhibits at the Toronto Railway Museum at the conclusion of the tour.

Distance and Terrain: This tour covers approximately 1.5 kilometers in distance, and takes place mostly on city sidewalks. Please be aware there are some grade changes on the route.

Registration is required for all tours. Please note: you will not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time.

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.

Host or Publisher Heritage Toronto