From rustic taverns to department store dining rooms to grab-and-go lunch counters, explore some of the many institutions that made Toronto the culinary capital it is today.
This map will take you on a two-hundred-year tour of the city’s food history, from Toronto’s earliest public markets to Victorian bakeries to jazz-filled cocktail bars. Explore the stops below from the comfort of your home or take it with you on a walk through downtown Toronto.
Currently, many of Toronto’s restaurants and eateries are facing unprecedented uncertainty in light of the global pandemic. Please support your local restaurants and food markets however you are able to do so safely.
The shift of our 2020 tour season to a digital platform was made possible by the generous support of our Tours Program Presenting Sponsor, TD Bank and The Ready Commitment.
We are facing a real challenge as the pandemic threatens corporate and government funding and we are unable to host walking tours, the largest source of our in-person donations.
Your support is essential; not only to making it through the pandemic, but also to ensuring heritage has a strong voice when Toronto begins to rebuild. If you enjoyed this tour and would like to see more digital programming like it, please make a donation today.
