Canary District: Movement and Migration Walking Tour

Explore the Canary District through the lens of movement and migration. Once a bustling hub for Irish immigrants railway workers and travelers passing through the famous Palace Street School turned Cherry Hotel turned Canary Restaurant discover the landmarks of the Canary District that date back to the early 19th century and the stories they tell of connection and transition.

This tour was developed and will be led by Deena Shirkool. Deena is a recent graduate in archaeology. She currently works as an education interpreter for Early Canadian buildings or in a lab full of old pottery. As a 1.5-generation Iranian immigrant Deena became interested in the movement of people. She’s curious about how people's connection to the land changes over time. While she focuses on the ancient Middle East she loves sharing any heritage with others.

Start Point: 409 Front St. East (southeast corner of Cherry St. and Front St. East)

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. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.

End Point: 409 Front St. East (southeast corner of Cherry St. and Front St. East)

Length of Tour: Approximately 90 minutes

Distance and Terrain: Approximately 2 kilometres mostly on city sidewalks and streets and some non-paved urban parks.

Ticket Price and Registration: This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $9.85 (includes a $1.85 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on our tours. You may 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.