Interested in exploring Toronto on your own? We have a variety of
self-guided tours, programs and resources to assist you.
Self-guided tours
Discovery Walks
A program of self-guided walks that link city ravines, parks, gardens, beaches and neighbourhoods. Informative signage will help you experience an area's heritage and environment.
Nature on the Toronto Islands: An Explorer's Guide
Designed to encourage you to explore the many special and beautiful natural areas on the Toronto Islands, and to help you understand their importance and value. View the guide (PDF).
Toronto Parks - digital maps
Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation offer you 2 great maps to help you enjoy the outdoors in Toronto. These maps are intended for cyclists, hikers and leisure walkers.
Print versions of these maps are also available from the 311 Toronto Information desk at City Hall, the Ontario Travel Information Centre at the Atrium on Bay (20 Dundas Street West), and at most other tourist information centres.
P.A.T.H. - Downtown Toronto's subterranean walkway
PATH is downtown Toronto's underground walkway linking 27 kilometres of shopping, services and entertainment. Follow PATH and you'll reach your downtown destination easily in weatherproof comfort.
Ride the Rocket
Everything you need to know about using and navigating Toronto's public transit system.
Web resources
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