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At Walk T.O., we provide unique, memorable, and educational city walking tours for grades 4-12!

05/08/2025

🎨 How Do Graffiti and Media Shape Our View of the World?

Our Social Justice & Media on the Streets Combo Tour invites students to explore the powerful role of street art and media in shaping our perceptions of society.

🖌 Social Justice & Graffiti Tour – Students will analyze how graffiti communicates messages about identity, power, and activism, sparking discussions on social justice and equity.

📺 Media on the Streets Tour – Students will explore how media shapes public opinion, investigating the messages from news outlets, social media, and advertisements, while analyzing the power of storytelling in both traditional and modern formats.

This combo tour encourages students to think critically about the messages they encounter in the world and empowers them to use their voices for positive change.

📢 Book your class today for a deep dive into the art and power of media in society! https://walkto.tours/tours/media-graffiti-combo-tour

05/04/2025

🎨 How Can Our Everyday Choices Shape a More Just Society?

Our Social Justice & Kensington Market Combo Tour brings together two interactive experiences that challenge students to think critically about expression, equity, and community.

🖌 Social Justice & Graffiti Tour – Students explore how street art conveys messages of identity, power, and activism, analyzing graffiti as a tool for social change.

🔎 Kensington Market Scavenger Hunt: Through hands-on activities, students dive into immigration, cultural diversity, and financial literacy, seeing firsthand how these forces shape communities.

This immersive combo tour fosters discussion, teamwork, and deeper connections to how art, culture, and economics influence the world around us.

📢 Book your class today for a unique look at Toronto through the lens of social justice! https://walkto.tours/tours/graffiti-kensington-combo-tour/

04/28/2025

💰 Business of Art: Students step behind the scenes, exploring the funding, politics, and logistics that bring public art to life. Through role-play and hands-on activities, they’ll navigate the perspectives of artists, funders, and the public.

Who Creates Public Art—And Who Pays For It?

Our Art Combo Tour gives students the full picture of how public art comes to life—from concept to creation to funding.

🖌 Art in the City: Students become artists, curators, and critics, analyzing public art and designing their own pieces for downtown spaces.

💰 Business of Art: Students step behind the scenes, exploring the funding, politics, and logistics that bring public art to life. Through role play and hands-on activities, they’ll navigate the perspectives of artists, funders, and the public.

This tour takes place in the Financial District and the underground PATH system, making it a great all-weather experience!

📢 Book your class today for a deep dive into the art and business of creativity! https://walkto.tours/tours/art-combo-tour

04/23/2025

🎨 Who decides what art belongs in a city?

On our Art in the City Tour, students step into the roles of artists, curators, and critics to explore the relationship between art, architecture, public space, and community in Toronto’s Financial District.

🔍 Analyze public art and its impact on urban spaces
✏️ Sketch and photograph existing works
💡 Imagine and design new pieces for downtown spaces
🎭 Debate the role of art in shaping city life

This hands-on experience encourages students to think critically about how public art influences our surroundings—and how they can be part of that creative conversation.

📢 Book your class today! https://walkto.tours/tours/art-in-the-city-tour

04/17/2025

🛍️ What can a scavenger hunt teach us about immigration and financial literacy?

Our Kensington Market Scavenger Hunt is an interactive, student-led experience designed for Grades 6-8 (but adaptable for other grades too!).

🔎 Part One: Immigration Scavenger Hunt – Students explore primary sources in the market to uncover stories of immigration and cultural diversity.

💰 Part Two: Budget Challenge – Student “families” from two different income brackets must shop for the same meal, experiencing firsthand the realities of financial decision-making.

This isn’t a guided tour—it’s a student-driven hunt, facilitated by our expert guide. Working in teams, students navigate Kensington Market, developing critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills along the way.

📢 Ready to take on the challenge? Book your class today!

04/13/2025

📺 How does media shape the way we see the world?

On our Media on the Streets Tour, students will explore the powerful influence of media through group discussions, collaborative activities, and role play.

🎭 Analyze different forms of media and their hidden messages
🗣 Debate media’s role in shaping thoughts, actions, and society
📢 Learn how to harness media as a tool for expression and positive change

By critically evaluating the content they consume, students will gain the skills to think independently and use media to amplify their own voices and ideas.

Ready to see media in a new way? Book your tour today! https://walkto.tours/tours/media-on-the-streets-tour/

03/30/2025

🏙 Who gets to shape a growing city?

On our Wellington Walk Tour, students step into the roles of residents, developers, and city planners to assess the livability and sustainability of King West Village—one of Toronto’s fastest-changing neighborhoods.

Through interactive activities, they’ll:
📌 Explore The Well, a major mixed-use development
🏛 Debate the impact of public services and infrastructure
🏡 Visit a historic housing block to see how land use evolves
🗣 Take part in a mock public meeting, experiencing civic engagement in action

This tour is a deep dive into urban change and community decision-making. Book your class today! https://walkto.tours/tours/wellington-walk-tour/

03/25/2025

🌊 How has Toronto’s waterfront changed over the last 100 years?

On our Waterfront and Wetlands Tour, students will explore the evolution of the shoreline, shaped by both people and natural events. Through interactive activities, they’ll:

📍 Map out a wetland and discover its vital role
🏙 Debate land use along the waterfront
🚦 Examine Ontario’s most creative street design
🌊 Study a natural disaster and its impact

This tour brings history, urban planning, and environmental science to life! Book your class today. https://walkto.tours/tours/waterfront-and-wetlands-tour/

03/20/2025

Can graffiti spark conversations about social justice? 🎨

On our Social Justice and Graffiti Tour, Students will explore identity, diversity, power, equity, and inclusion through discussion, role play, and small group activities.

By analyzing street art as a form of expression, they’ll consider how graffiti can challenge norms, amplify voices, and inspire change. This interactive tour encourages students to think critically about the role of public art in shaping social movements.

Ready to see the city through a new lens? Book your tour today! https://walkto.tours/tours/graffiti-social-justice-tour/

03/15/2025

🎨 Introducing Our Brand New Business of Art Tour!

What does it take to bring public art to life? On this interactive, hands-on tour, students step into the roles of artists, funders, curators, and the public, uncovering the logistics, finances, politics, and storytelling behind public art exhibitions.

Through collaborative exercises, they’ll explore how an idea transforms into an inspiring showcase—gaining real-world insight into the creative industry.

✨ Bonus: This tour takes place entirely in Toronto’s underground PATH system, making it a comfortable, all-season experience!

Book your class today and discover the business behind the art! https://walkto.tours/tours/business-of-art-tour/

03/10/2025

🌸 Spring Into Learning with WalkTO!

Make the most of the season with our seven interactive, educational, and curriculum-connected walking tours! Designed for grades 4-12, our tours bring Toronto’s history, culture, and urban landscape to life.

Led by university-educated guides, each tour is tailored to engage students while supporting teachers with curriculum-aligned content. Want to extend the experience? We also offer combination tours for a full day of exploration!

✅ Available in English & French
✅ Perfect for middle and high school groups
✅ A fresh way to learn outside the classroom!

Book your spring field trip today! 🌞

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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