North Hollywood or Walk through Entertainment District and Cultural Corridor

Free tour

5.00

Excellent (1 ratings)

Toronto

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Russian

Guru: Alex

Registered on 16 October 2023

I was born in a country that doesn't exist. Stamped with a nationality of a country I've never been to, and then when I became a Canadian citizen, my "motherland" refused me as her son. This makes me into a perfect Torontonian. Combined with many years of experiences in the tourism industry and as a tour guide and instructor, I will be the best choice for your visit to Toronto. I work in education, I ride a motorcycle, and I play poker. I have been living in Toronto for more than half of my life and will be able to accommodate any theme and provide any information that you would like, especially how to spend your precious time in this beautiful city.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

IMPORTANT: make sure to have a talk with me before coming to a meeting spot! Entertainment District and Cultural Corridor of Toronto. Why do we call Toronto - "North Hollywood"? Come out on a walk with me where we talk about the cultural identity of Canadians, especially Torontonians. You will see some of the coolest and largest public art pieces in the city and will learn about the history of art and its presence in Canada and Toronto.
You will also see examples of street art and we'll discuss where the line between vandalism and art can be drawn. We will pass by the headquarters for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) We will talk about modern cinema and the impact of Toronto on Hollywood right in the "studio" of this beautiful city.
You will see some of the oldest and newest theatres in the city that are just a block away from each other. We will finish on the Canadian Walk of Fame, beside Roy Thompson Hall, and discuss what the future of culture and entertainment looks like in Canada, Toronto, and all over the world.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Dundas St West at McCaul St, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

I will be waiting by the big elephant statue (Couch Monster) on the south-west corner of McCaul and Dundas. I'll be wearing a hat, glasses, and will have a big beard.

Outside visit

Sculpture: Couch Monster

One of the newer public sculptures in Toronto with deep history.

Outside visit

Grange Park

One of the oldest parks in Toronto with beautiful downtown views.

Outside visit

OCAD University

One of the best design universities in North America.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

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