Yonge Street's INCREDIBLE Music and Pop Culture History

Please note this is a pay what you like event.

Yonge Street's connection to music is literally second to none. This in depth tour will show you a side of the Strip you never knew existed.

Toronto's Yonge St has been described as a musical/theatre mecca equal or better than Times Square or Hollywood Blvd. From Jazz and Motown to Hip Hop. Rock&Roll and Metal to Alternative. This tour will visit a TON of sites of pop culture significance in Toronto and the world.

WE MEET AND BEGIN THE TOUR AT ADRIAN HAYLES SPECTACULAR MURALS AT 429 YONGE JUST SOUTH OF CARLTON. We then proceed south stopping at a minimum 13 historic spots.

You will learn the location of Toronto's first Rock N Roll concert way back in 1949.

You'll discover how, where and when The Beatles met the REAL Sgt Pepper. (Hint... it was in Toronto)

We will discuss what made Yonge St the vinyl capital of the WORLD.

The former site of Club Bluenote. Where Jackie Shane amazed fans with her incredible voice.

Yonge and Dundas. GROUND ZERO for Toronto's music scene and site of "The most decisive event in Rock and Roll history" according to Time Magazine.

Friar's Music Museum.

We examine the historic Massey Hall.

The scene of the most shocking crime in Toronto's history. One that changed Yonge St forever.

The tour ends at the corner of Yonge and Queen. Where in the 50s CHUM Radio put on a promotion that brought all of downtown to a standstill.

All this and MUCH more.

Private tours are also available. Contact [email protected] for info.

Host or Publisher Mark. AKA Your Toronto Guru