Free Architectural Walking Tours

Discover the stories, history, and design that shape Downtown Yonge through a free guided Architectural Walking Tour led by the Toronto Society of Architects. Join us for a tour as we unpack this legacy through the buildings and landscapes of downtown Yonge. As we stroll down five of its most visited blocks—from Queen to College—we’ll reveal this street’s many lives through its surrounding spaces: from fragments of a now-lost 1800s neighbourhood, to the high- and low-brow entertainment venues that made Yonge synonymous with fun. Not to mention the currently sprouting supertalls making the most of their recognizable Yonge Street addresses. From landmark structures to hidden gems, architectural giants to small public art pieces, this tour along Yonge is as diverse and storied as the street itself!