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Fame and Folly in Victorian Cabbagetown

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Overview

As a 20-year Cabbagetown resident and lifelong Torontonian, there is nowhere I'd rather live. This is a vibrant, dog- and people-friendly area with magnificent and adored Victorian houses and gardens. As one of the city's first working-class immigrant neighborhoods, it has a storied history and has been and remains home to many internationally famous writers, musicians and artists.

We will amble past spectacularly cared-for homes, Riverdale Farm, visit the final resting place of Toronto's founders, sneak down laneways for peeks at hidden homes, and talk about the famous and infamous who've passed through.

Starting and ending at the Jet Fuel Coffee Shop, the neighborhood hangout for residents and cyclists, we will set out on this two-hour adventure through time. Plus, as a former entertainment reporter and producer, I'd be thrilled to give you recommendations and tips to maximize your adventure in the city.

What's Included

  • Admission to the Riverdale Farm + Necropolis
  • Coffee and food
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519 Parliament Street
Toronto, ON M4X 1P3, Canada

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Cabbagetown

Meet at the Jet Fuel Coffee shop (519 Parliament Street), a 30+ year neighbhourhood clubhouse for locals and cyclists then set out on a tour through the storied streets of the largest remaining Victorian neighbourhood in North America. Amble down tree-lined streets in his heritage area with houses dating from the 1880s. Learn the storied history of Toronto's founding and about the fame and folly of the area with special detours into secret laneways. This leisurely neighborhood walking tour will cover approximately 4kms.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Riverdale Farm

Site of the of the former Toronto Zoo which was converted to a public farm in 1978.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Toronto Necropolis

Visit one of Toronto's oldest cemeteries, a beautiful treed space and the resting place of many notable Canadians.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fame and Folly in Victorian Cabbagetown?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Admission to the Riverdale Farm + Necropolis
  • Coffee and food

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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