Toronto History Tour
Experience hosted by Marney
13 hours
Up to 10 people
Hosted in English
What you'll do
On this hour long tour, experience Toronto history intimately with our tour of the CNE grounds! On our tour you will:
- Visit Toronto's oldest house, Scadding Cabin
- Learn about pioneer life in Toronto
- Visit the site of the oldest European settlement in Toronto, Fort Rouille
- Visit the site where American forces landed during the Battle of York
- Walk the CNE grounds and learn about Toronto's heritage!
The CNE grounds have a long history including hosting numerous heritage buildings, serving as a training ground for WW1 soldiers, and hosting the Canadian National Exhibition every summer since 1879. There are even a few ghost stories to share!
Other things to note
The cabin is located just east of the large wind turbine on the property. At the end of Alberta Circle the street turns into a pathway where Scadding Cabin is located.
- Visit Toronto's oldest house, Scadding Cabin
- Learn about pioneer life in Toronto
- Visit the site of the oldest European settlement in Toronto, Fort Rouille
- Visit the site where American forces landed during the Battle of York
- Walk the CNE grounds and learn about Toronto's heritage!
The CNE grounds have a long history including hosting numerous heritage buildings, serving as a training ground for WW1 soldiers, and hosting the Canadian National Exhibition every summer since 1879. There are even a few ghost stories to share!
Other things to note
The cabin is located just east of the large wind turbine on the property. At the end of Alberta Circle the street turns into a pathway where Scadding Cabin is located.
On this hour long tour, experience Toronto history intimately with our tour of the CNE grounds! On our tour you will:
- Visit Toronto's oldest house, Scadding Cabin
- Learn about pioneer life in Toronto
- Visit the site of the oldest European settlement in Toronto, Fort Rouille
- Visit the site where American forces landed during the Battle of York
- Walk the CNE grounds and learn about Toronto's heritage!
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- Visit Toronto's oldest house, Scadding Cabin
- Learn about pioneer life in Toronto
- Visit the site of the oldest European settlement in Toronto, Fort Rouille
- Visit the site where American forces landed during the Battle of York
- Walk the CNE grounds and learn about Toronto's heritage!
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Marney's commitment to safety
This host committed to Airbnb’s COVID-19-related safety and cleaning guidelines—including adhering to social distancing guidelines, practising good hygiene and ensuring that all participants wear a mask.
- Identity verified
I work for the City of Toronto, and run programming for the Scadding Cabin museum, Toronto's oldest house! I have a passion for sharing my city's history with people coming to visit, and am knowledgeable enough to answer your questions about the city and make recommendations to make sure you have the best Toronto experience possible!
Where you'll be
The tour will take places at Exhibition Place, which is a 192 acres (78 ha) site located along Toronto's waterfront on the shores of Lake Ontario and just west of downtown Toronto. While we will not explore the entire site, guests will be walking outside, and should come prepared.
Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 10 guests ages 2 and up can attend.
What to bring
Guests are welcome to bring drinks and snacks for the tour