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Toronto Cultural Tapestry Trail: From Sacred Towers to Cultural Treasures

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Discover Toronto’s spiritual, civic, and cultural heritage in a seamless journey through the heart of the city. Begin at the Gothic spires of St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica before stepping into the modern buzz of Yonge-Dundas Square and the Eaton Centre. The ornate Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre recalls a golden age of performance, while Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall anchor the city’s civic life. Old City Hall, Osgoode Hall, and Campbell House Museum showcase Toronto’s architectural and legal history, leading west to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The trail continues to the Ontario Legislature and Queen’s Park North—where politics and public voice converge—and concludes at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto’s cultural crown.

Distance: 7.0 km
Duration: 2.0 hours
Number of stops: 13

Points of Interest

Saint Michael's Cathedral Basilica  (Cathedral)
Yonge-Dundas Square  (Historical Square)
CF Toronto Eaton Centre  (Mall)
The Elgin & Winter Garden  (Historical Building)
TORONTO  (Entertainment Complex)
Toronto City Hall  (Historical Building)
Old City Hall  (Historical Building)
Osgoode Hall  (Historical Building)
Campbell House  (Historical Building)
Art Gallery of Ontario  (Art Gallery)
Ontario Legislative Building  (Historical Building)
Queen's Park (North)  (Public Park)
Royal Ontario Museum  (Museum)