Toronto City Tour

Also known as OISE, this building is where students aiming to be teachers study. It was built after WW2, when Canadian society was transforming quickly. When OISE was built, many criticized how much space it took on Bloor Street, so the construction workers moved it more North away from Bloor Street

Directions: From OISE, head west on Bloor Street West, and then head south on St. George Street. Continue walking straight until you see Sidney Smith Hall on the right.

Significance: Meeting point for weekend activities. Sidney Smith Hall is U of T's faculty of arts & science.

Directions: Walk south on King’s College Road until College Street and go east (turn left) until Queen’s Park.

Significance: Opened 1860 (162 years ago) and named in honour of Queen Victoria, Queen’s Park is home to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

Directions: Walk south on University Avenue until you reach Princess Margaret (on the right of University Avenue).

Significance: Named after Princess Margaret, countess of Snowdon, who was a big cancer advocate. This hospital is widely known as the most comprehensive cancer centers in Canada, and a top 5 cancer research hospital in the world. There are “Princess Margaret Lotteries” that aid with the funds for cancer research and have giveaways such as homes and cars.

Directions: Walk south on University Avenue until you reach Mount Sinai Hospital (beside Princess Margaret)

Significance: Founded in 1922, this hospital is known as an academic teaching hospital, Mount Sinai is affiliated with University of Toronto and they provide patients with specialized and inclusive care. It is named Mount Sinai from its importance in the Jewish community. It was the first hospital in Canada to serve kosher meals to its patients.

Directions:  Walk south on University Avenue until you reach SickKids Hospital (beside Toronto General Hospital)

Significance: The premier destination in Canada for pediatric (child) care and is also the largest hospital research facilities regarding pediatric health. Actor Ryan Reynolds (known for his role in Deadpool) has an ugly Christmas fundraiser every year to raise funds for SickKids.

Directions: Walk south on University Avenue until Queen’s Street, then walk east on Queen’s Street West

Significance: Built in 1829, Osgoode Hall is now home to the seats of court and law in Ontario. It is currently being used as a working courthouse for the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Superior Court of Justice.

Directions: across the street from Eaton’s Centre

Significance: Public and outdoor space, where thousands of events have been hosted. Some consider it to be Canada’s version of New York City’s Time Square.

Directions: Walk North on Yonge Street until you reach the main TMU campus

Significance: Public research university that is home to almost 40,000 students. Actress Nina Dobrev from Vampire Diaries attended this school

Directions: Walk north on Yonge Street until Bloor Street

Significance: Many retail stores, such as Aritzia and Lululemon, and luxury stores, such as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, and Gucci. Yonge Street is the longest street in the world. 

Directions: Walk west on Bloor Street, and walk north on Bay Street (turn right), and walk west on Cumberland Street (turn left)

Significance: Popular sport for a lot of celebrities to shop, especially during TIFF.

Directions: Head south on Avenue Road, and walk west on Bloor Street

Significance: The ROM is the largest museum in Canada, where visitors immerse themselves in history, world culture, and art with almost 18 million pieces of art, in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. The design of the ROM is inspired by its gem and mineral collection.