A walking tour exploring the architecture of Toronto’s performing art venues and the ever-changing nature of the Entertainment District.

From theatre to film, television to music, Toronto is home to some of the country’s most important performance halls, many of them housed in uniquely shaped venues specifically designed to support and enhance the performances unfolding within.

Come join the Toronto Society of Architects on a walk through the city’s Entertainment District as we visit some of these unique buildings, talk about their design, and share the distinctive features that allow them to host concerts, plays, musicals and so much more. Included in this tour are timeless theatres like the Royal Alexandra Theatre and innovative concert halls like Roy Thomson Hall, as well as a stop at the home of Toronto’s famed international film festival and our city’s largest event venue: Skydome. Along the way we’ll speak to the history of this ever-changing neighbourhood, both uncovering some of the items that speak about its past as well as the high-rise buildings thar are helping to define its future.

Tour Basics:

Starting Point: South sidewalk of King Street, directly across the Royal Alexandra Theatre

End Point: Rod Robbie Bridge

Duration: 120 minutes (approx.)

Route length: 1.0 km (mostly flat on city sidewalks; one steep slope at last stop)

About TSA Tours:

Now in its 12th season, the Toronto Society of Architect’s walking tours program celebrates our city’s built environment through fun, informative and well-researched tours delivered by an amazing team of TSA volunteer tour guides. Our tours run every Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Monday throughout the summer and early fall and are a great opportunity to (re)discover your city and the stories behind its buildings and landscapes.