For over 100 years, Grange Park has been at the epicentre of Toronto’s art scene—evolving from the private front lawn of a colonial estate to a lively urban park surrounded by some of the city’s art institutions.
Stroll through the park and the surrounding streets to explore some of the buildings—which are home to some of Canada’s preeminent art institutions. Included in this tour are some of the city’s known contemporary landmarks like the Sharp Centre for Design and Gehry’s addition to the Art Gallery of Ontario, as well as small projects. This TSA Walking Tour will speak to architecture, public art pieces and the urban park that unites them.
Logistics
All TSA Walking Tours require prior registration. You can register online anytime prior to the start of the tour. Walk-ins will be accommodated pending tour capacity and exact change is required ($15, HST included). Please note the TSA Membership discount is only available for tickets purchased online.
This TSA Walking Tour is 1.5-2 hours long and only includes exterior stops. The tour guide will be equipped with a microphone and speaker system to ensure you’re able to hear the tour clearly and they’ll find places to sit in the shade whenever possible.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the tour begins for your tour guide to check you in. We encourage you to go paperless—we can use either your digital ticket or your name for check-in.
The TSA tours take place rain or shine, so double check the weather on the day of your tour and dress appropriately. Should inclement weather require tour cancellation, someone will reach out in advance of the tour to the email/phone number you shared when registering.
Accessibility
The TSA strives to host inclusive, accessible tours that enable all attendees to fully engage with the experience. Their tours take place on mostly flat terrain, such as city sidewalks and paths. To notify the team of any accommodations you may need, or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: tsa@torontosocietyofarchitects.ca.
TSA Walking Tours are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Ontario Association of Architects and the passion and dedication of their volunteer Tour Guides.
