Yonge & St. Clair: Diners, Drinks, and Delis Walking Tour

Since its early days as a rural community, Deer Park has housed numerous diverse food sources, ranging from small casual eateries to grocery stores to delis to taverns. The rise and fall of these food establishments have paralleled the development of the community from its early days as a small community along the Yonge Street highway to its development as a Toronto streetcar suburb to its intensification and growth into a commercial hub in midtown.

This tour was developed and will be led by Ela Gach. Ela is a longtime heritage enthusiast and historic researcher. She is a recent graduate from the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, and currently works in heritage planning.

Start Point: 1 St. Clair Avenue East (in front of Scotiabank)

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: 1 St. Clair Avenue West

Length of Tour: Approximately 90 minutes

Distance and Terrain: This tour is approximately 1 kilometers in distance and takes place predominantly on paved city sidewalks and streets.

Ticket Price and Registration: This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $10.05 (includes a $2.05 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.

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