“The tour was great! Very insightful and did cover a great range of historical facts as well as recommendations for food and activities.”
Katharina, GuruWalk review of The Lost Rebellion, English Only
The Lost Rebellion, English Only
The Lost Rebellion - A walk through Old Town Toronto and a Stroll through St Lawrence Market.
Dave's walk meets at St Lawrence North Market, 92 Front Street East, runs 2 hours 30 minutes, and is reserved on GuruWalk.
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- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Meeting point
- St Lawrence North Market, 92 Front Street East
- Where it walks
- St Lawrence
- Guide
- Dave
- What it costs
- Free, pay what you want
"The Lost Rebellion - A walk through Old Town Toronto and a Stroll through St Lawrence Market." is run by Dave on GuruWalk and rated 4.96 out of 5 across 71 GuruWalk reviews. Walkers meet at St Lawrence North Market, 92 Front Street East, for a walk lasting 2 hours 30 minutes in English. Like every walk on this site, it is free to join, pay what you want, and reserved on GuruWalk.
Overview
Dave's walk, The Lost Rebellion, is a free, pay what you want tour on GuruWalk that spends 2.5 hours in Old Town Toronto and St Lawrence. It starts at the North Market, 92 Front Street East, and runs in English only.
The walk sets out to trace what Dave calls the shadow map of the city's original 10 blocks, linking 19th-century political resistance to Toronto's present-day role in film and art. Storytelling is the engine here: obscure and often funny tales, from the dismissal of Postmaster Howard during the 1837 Rebellion to the site of the 1838 public executions at Courthouse Square. Dave also points out hidden Banksy murals that have survived redevelopment and the dog fountain at Berczy Park.
It suits walkers who like history told as a story rather than a lecture, and who are comfortable on foot for a couple of hours in the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Reserve a spot through GuruWalk; payment works on the pay what you want model, settled with the guide at the end.
Itinerary
| Stop | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Meet at the North Market | Find Dave by the North Market at 92 Front Street East, on the north side of Front Street next to the LOCAL sign, just left of the main entrance. He wears a green hat. |
| Walk through Old Town | The walk traces the city's original 10 blocks, with stories from the 1837 Rebellion and the 1838 public executions at Courthouse Square along the way. |
| Stop at the King Edward Hotel | One of the named stops on the route, part of the Old Town walk. |
| Stop at Toronto's First Post Office | Another named stop, tied to the Postmaster Howard story. |
| Stroll through St Lawrence Market | The tour's title includes a stroll through St Lawrence Market. The route has 10 stops in total, and the GuruWalk page shows only the first three. |
What To Expect From The Tour
The route has 10 stops in total, though the GuruWalk page shows only the first three, so expect the market stroll and other stops to unfold as you go.
- Language. This walk runs in English only, as the GuruWalk page states. If you are booking for a group, plan around that.
- Duration and pace. The tour lasts 2.5 hours on foot through the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Comfortable shoes are the practical choice.
- Finding the guide. The meeting point is the North Market at 92 Front Street East, next to the LOCAL sign by the main entrance. Dave wears a green hat, which makes him easier to spot.
- How payment works. Booking is free and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. Reserve the spot on GuruWalk before the day.
- What you see. Expect storytelling rather than a museum visit: political history, executions and rebellions, murals, and the dog fountain at Berczy Park. The tone is obscure and humorous by design.
- Photographs. The walk passes street art, including hidden Banksy murals that have survived redevelopment. Camera or phone photos are an obvious fit for these stops.
Common issues. The GuruWalk page shows only the first three of the route's 10 stops, so walkers who want a full route breakdown in advance will not find one. No pickup is offered; everyone makes their own way to 92 Front Street East. Beyond that, the walk's GuruWalk page flags no extra costs, no restrictions and nothing to bring, and no traveller reviews were available to this site to add further practical cautions.
More Free Places To Explore
| Place | Free Or Ticketed | What Is Free | What You Still Pay For |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Market | Free | No admission to enter the market; pay only for food and goods. | Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here. |
Plan Your Visit
Is This Tour Really Free?
Yes. Booking is free on GuruWalk and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. There is no fixed price to reserve a place.
Where Does The Tour Meet?
At the North Market, 92 Front Street East, on the north side of Front Street. Wait by the LOCAL sign just left of the main entrance; the guide wears a green hat.
How Long Does The Walk Take?
The tour runs 2.5 hours. It covers the original 10 blocks of Old Town, and the title includes a stroll through St Lawrence Market.
Is Hotel Pickup Included?
No. The GuruWalk page states no pickup, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point at 92 Front Street East.
What Language Is The Tour In?
English only. Travellers who need another language would need a different walk.
Are Food And Entry Fees Extra?
The walk's GuruWalk page notes no included items and no excluded items, and no additional costs are flagged.
Book The Lost Rebellion, English Only
Reserve your free spot on this walk through its own GuruWalk page, and at the end tip the guide whatever the walk was worth to you.
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