INTRODUCTION

Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods, and many of them have a deep and layered ethnic history. Cabbagetown, Chinatown, Little Italy, Little India, Little Jamaica, the Polish Roncesvalles Village, or The Greek Danforth are just some examples of the diversity of Canada's largest city. While Germans in Toronto don’t have one particular neighbourhood to call their own, German influence can be found across the city – hidden and not always obvious. Born out of the city tours that the German Consulate Toronto organizes twice a year with local city tour guides, the consulate in collaboration with the Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries introduces #GermanWalkTO. We hope you enjoy discovering Toronto’s German side.

ECHOES MOBILE APP

Download the Echoes app for either Android or iOS to experience the immersive audio walks as you explore each guided tour! With the echoes app, audio content is triggered by GPS coordinates when you physically walk within proximity of each location - so you can keep your device in your pocket and concentrate on the experience around you. Think of it as having a virtual tour guide in your pocket that explains the importance of each location as you approach them in the real world!

The idea of #GermanWalkTO dates back almost a decade ago, and this is how long the German Consulate Toronto is inviting people to discover Toronto’s German roots. Toronto historian and city guide Bruce Bell has been hosting the English speaking walk for years. His in-depth knowledge but also his anecdotes (ask him about his personal Marlene Dietrich story) make discovering German history in Toronto so much fun.