Historic Humber River and James Gardens! (NEW FOR SPRING)

Etienne Brûlé was believed to be the first European to travel the Humber River, and the Toronto Carrying-Place on a secret mission for Samuel de Champlain.

During the 1660s, the Humber River provided food and building material for the Seneca village of Teiaiagon. With the rise of York to the east in 1793, grist mills were built and provided the material for Toronto’s growth well into the 19th century. Many historians consider the Humber River watershed the life blood of Toronto and southern Ontario. The Humber River is an historic river and tells the tale of not only Toronto, but also of Canada itself.

This walking tour is for all fitness levels and skills with a few slight hills and dips. Please dress for the weather. This walking tour begins at the southeast corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Scarlett Road. We end the tour at near Dundas Street West and Scarlett Road.

This tour is tip based with a minimum price of $10.00!