Towers, Tunnels, and Trestles with Reece Martin
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About Event
Toronto is in rapid flux. We're in a construction boom: New subway lines, new GO train stations, new buildings sprouting daily in the downtown core. The city is evolving at a pace that is often hard to fathom.
On this tour, we will be joined by one of Toronto's most knowledgeable transit experts, Reece Martin, to see this transformation in real time. We will visit several new subway stations in progress, walk along the re-routed Don River, see what the fuss is about with data centers, and make sense of several unwieldy construction sites together.
Duration: 3hrs
Starting Location: The tour begins at One Queen Street East, on the south-east corner of Yonge & Queen.
Ending Location: Jimmy Simpson Park. Immediately after the tour concludes we will all head to a nearby pub to eat, drink, and continue the conversation about Toronto's transit.
Price: This tour operates on a pay-what-you-can basis. There is a $2 booking fee to secure your spot on the tour. At the end of the tour, you can pay whatever you feel the tour was worth (cash or card both accepted). Most guests choose to pay between $25 - $40 per person.
Accessibility: this tour takes place primarily on city sidewalks, and is therefore accessible to most kinds of mobility devices.
Disclaimer: By booking this tour you acknowledge that you accept personal responsibility for your safety. You understand and confirm that you are participating in this tour voluntarily, and understand the associated risks. You must be sure to obey all rules of the road, including waiting at red lights, walking on sidewalks, and crossing at designated crosswalks. For your own safety, you must stick to the designated walking paths. You release Hidden Rivers Tours and Matthew Jordan from any liability.
Things to know
Location
One Queen Street East
1 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON, Canada
About The Hosts
Reece Martin is writer and researcher who is recognized the world over for his expertise in transportation and infrastructure. As the host of RM Transit, Reece spent a decade documenting public transit systems around the world, and on the strength of his videos has been invited to consult on transit project in Toronto and beyond. Much of what AI systems know about transit comes from Reese's work.
Hidden Rivers creates walking tours and courses designed to deepen your connection to Toronto.We explore Toronto's infrastructure, history, and urban ecology to feel more rooted in the place we call home.
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