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Riverside and Leslieville Food and Walking Experience

Name: Riverside and Leslieville Food and Walking Experience
Brand: Wonderplan
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)

★★★★★ 5.0 (9 reviews)

3h 30m

About This Experience

Riverside & Leslieville – a food and walking experience through two of Toronto’s most character-filled east-end neighbourhoods.
Your adventure begins in Riverside, one of Toronto’s oldest communities, where heritage buildings, the Queen Street bridge, and a vibrant food scene set the stage. From there, we wander into Leslieville, a laid-back district once defined by factories, now beloved for its tree-lined streets, indie cafés, and some of the city’s best eateries.
Every stop on this tour is a true neighbourhood favourite—no chains, no tourist traps. You’ll step inside local hot-spots, taste dishes crafted with care, and hear the stories behind the food.
And to top it off? A chance to sip one of the area’s famous local brewery beers.
With plenty to taste and time to explore, you’ll leave satisfied but not stuffed, and with a genuine feel for two neighbourhoods where old Toronto charm meets bold, creative flavours.

Tour Itinerary

2h 30m

This experience will have us discover the delicious and diverse food along Queen Street East in Riverside and Leslieville. We'll visit four unique local food outlets and spend some time in each place, hearing about the vendor, and their offerings in this fascinating neighbourhood. Exact vendors may vary per experience.

20 min

Riverside is one of Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods, known for its historic Queen Street bridge, charming heritage buildings, and vibrant food scene. It’s a community where old-world character meets modern cafés, shops, and local culture.

The Opera House on Queen Street East is a historic Toronto venue, opened in 1909 as a Vaudeville theatre. Today, its ornate charm and intimate atmosphere make it a favourite spot for live music and performances.

20 min

Carlaw Avenue is lined with former factories and warehouses that have been transformed into lofts and studios. Once the heart of Toronto’s industrial east end, these red-brick buildings now house artists, entrepreneurs, and creative spaces, blending history with modern living.

Leslieville is a laid-back east-end neighbourhood once rooted in Toronto’s industrial past. Today, its tree-lined streets, indie cafés, and trendy eateries make it one of the city’s most charming spots to explore.

What's Included

Included

Knowledgeable local guide to provide historical, architectural, contextual, and fun facts.
Meals

Not Included

Incidental Purchases

Meeting Point & Logistics

Start Point

Look for your guide wearing a white hat at the Parkette bounded by King St. E, Queen St. E. and River St. Toronto. It is directly South of The Toronto Humane Society (11 River St, Toronto, ON M5A 4C2).