The Pork and Bacon Walking Food Tour of Toronto's Hogtown History

This 3-hour tour departs at 2 p.m. from outside the front of the Hockey Hall of Fame on Yonge Street. Make sure to meet your group and guide a little bit before the departure time.

From the Hockey Hall of Fame, head toward the St. Lawrence Market. There’s a nearby restaurant you’ll go into to try one of Toronto’s signature sandwiches, a peameal bacon sandwich. Listen to the history of this sandwich in the area, and learn why pigs are so important to the city.

Move on to King Street West and Queen Street to visit a butcher shop. Learn about organic and ethical farming as you get a behind-the-scenes look at the butcher shop.

Continue on to two more restaurants. At one, try a classic Canadian dish with a pig-inspired kick. At the second, taste a type of German street food with a bit of American flavor.

Your tour ends at about 5 p.m. at King Street West near Bathurst Street.

• This 3-hour tour departs at 2 p.m. from outside the front of the Hockey Hall of Fame on Yonge Street. Make sure to meet your group and guide a little bit before the departure time. From the Hockey Hall of Fame, head toward the St. Lawrence Market. There’s a nearby restaurant you’ll go into to try one of Toronto’s signature sandwiches, a peameal bacon sandwich. Listen to the history of this sandwich in the area, and learn why pigs are so important to the city. Move on to King Street West and Queen Street to visit a butcher shop. Learn about organic and ethical farming as you get a behind-the-scenes look at the butcher shop. Continue on to two more restaurants. At one, try a classic Canadian dish with a pig-inspired kick. At the second, taste a type of German street food with a bit of American flavor. Your tour ends at about 5 p.m. at King Street West near Bathurst Street.

At one point, there were so many pigs in Toronto that the city garnered the nickname "Hogtown", and its pork and bacon earned a reputation as some of the best in the world. On this 3-hour food tour, experience and sample the legendary deliciousness for yourself. Visit one of Toronto's best butcher shops to learn about quality pork and where it comes from. Learn about the history of domestic pig farming and the development of the pork industry in Canada. Your tour guide might even "ham it up" with some pig jokes ... if you're lucky.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Dress for the weather. You will be taking a streetcar to cover the long distance between stops, but will otherwise, be walking.<br>There are no vegetarian or vegan options available and no food substitutions<br>Children must be 6 to 11 years old. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.<br>You will be in a small group of maximum of 12 people<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>This tour visits a local butcher shop that specialises in organic meats from sustainably practicing farms in the region where you will learn about organic and ethical farming.<br>All of the meat you sample on this tour is produced in an ethical manner.<br>Effective Sept 1, 2021, travellers 18+ must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Children 6-17 must present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or lateral flow) conducted maximum 72 hours prior, proof of recovery dated up to 9 months or proof of vaccination.<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers