Tours
Etobicoke is filled with hidden historical gems, many you may not know existed. To encourage exploration and education, the Etobicoke Historical Society has created some self-guided tours to help you discover the treasures of our past. These tours are great for educators, community groups, and individuals who are interested in getting outdoors and exploring the rich history of Etobicoke.
Guide Books
Explore great Etobicoke neighbourhoods with our easy to print and reference local tour books.
Historic Kingsway Walking Tour
This walking tour covers the current main thoroughfare along Bloor Street in The Kingsway, starting from Brentwood and ending at the Old Mill. You can explore each building along the route and reference the historic images from the past of what life was like back in the day along Etobicoke's famous shopping street. Simply CLICK HERE to download the PDF guide.
This walking tour covers the current main thoroughfare along Bloor Street in The Kingsway, starting from Brentwood and ending at the Old Mill. You can explore each building along the route and reference the historic images from the past of what life was like back in the day along Etobicoke's famous shopping street. Simply CLICK HERE to download the PDF guide.
Self-Guided Tours
Get in your car, grab your bike, or simply lace up your shoes - these self-guided tours are designed to help you explore some of the historic sites within Etobicoke and are aided by Google Maps.
Northern Etobicoke Driving Tour - Part 1
This is the first of two tours of that part of the former City of Etobicoke that lies north of Highway 401, approximately 40% of Etobicoke’s total area. The entire area was surveyed by William Hambly in 1798, dividing it into 100 acre (40 hectare) lots that were .25 miles (.4 Km) wide and ran between north/south concession roads that were .625 miles (1 Km) apart. The first land grants were made in the very early 1800s. Simply CLICK HERE to begin and reference both the guided tour and Google Map.
This is the first of two tours of that part of the former City of Etobicoke that lies north of Highway 401, approximately 40% of Etobicoke’s total area. The entire area was surveyed by William Hambly in 1798, dividing it into 100 acre (40 hectare) lots that were .25 miles (.4 Km) wide and ran between north/south concession roads that were .625 miles (1 Km) apart. The first land grants were made in the very early 1800s. Simply CLICK HERE to begin and reference both the guided tour and Google Map.
Northern Etobicoke Driving Tour - Part 2
This is the second part of the tour noted above. Like the one above, this tour highlights the pioneer history of this area and you will see all of the sites that have survived from the 19th century. It will also cover some aspects of modern history, focusing on the time period after World War II when the area saw unprecedented growth. Simply CLICK HERE to begin and reference both the guided tour and Google Map.
This is the second part of the tour noted above. Like the one above, this tour highlights the pioneer history of this area and you will see all of the sites that have survived from the 19th century. It will also cover some aspects of modern history, focusing on the time period after World War II when the area saw unprecedented growth. Simply CLICK HERE to begin and reference both the guided tour and Google Map.