Art, mural and graffiti walking tours in Ontario

Greater Toronto Area

Toronto Graffiti Tour

Graffiti Alley in downtown Toronto is famous for awe-inspiring murals and street art created by renowned artists such as SKAM, uber5000 and ELICSER. It’s located steps from popular shops and restaurants at the intersection of Spadina Avenue and Queen Street.

Graffiti Alley is at the heart of Toronto’s growing relationship with legalized street art — and it looks like art is winning. Book a 90-minute Toronto Graffiti Tour with The Tour Guys online.

Location: Graffiti Alley, Toronto

Hamilton, Halton and Brant

Hamilton Street Art

The vibrant street art scene in Hamilton continues to shift and evolve, offering visitors the perfect glimpse into the city’s background, culture and stories.

Take a self-guided street art walking tour through Locke Street, Hess Street, James Street North and many other popular graffiti and wall mural spots.

Location: across Hamilton

Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington

Clinton Mural Tour

Explore the beautiful murals in the charming town of Clinton in a new and inventive way. Clinton is located approximately 20 minutes southeast of Goderich in central Huron.

Use your mobile phone to see the murals come to life with augmented reality technology. The murals reflect the area’s history and preserve the legacy of local artist Allen Hilgendorf.

In addition to the mural tour, check out Clinton’s Giant Chair Tour and downtown historic walking tour.

Location: Clinton

Downtown Kitchener (DTK) Art Walk

Explore a series of outdoor artworks, including murals, sculptures and installations through the cultural heart of Waterloo Region.

Take a self-guided tour using the DTK Art Walk Field Guide from the Downtown Kitchener BIA or book a private guided walking tour with Stroll Walking Tours.

Location: Downtown Kitchener

Cambridge Guided Mural Walking Tour

Beautiful murals and artwork overlay the street-level and mid-rise buildings around downtown Cambridge.

Book a private tour with Stroll Walking Tours in partnership with Downtown Cambridge BIA and discover how outdoor art enhances the area.

Location: Cambridge

York, Durham and Headwaters

Uxbridge Public Art Tours

View over 25 indoor and outdoor art installations created by internationally renowned artists on four public tours in Uxbridge.

From Elgin Park to the Countryside Preserve and all the way to Leaskdale (the former home of author Lucy Maud Montgomery), there’s no shortage of interesting works of art. Explore on a self-guided walking tour or cycle, hike or drive in the surrounding countryside.

Location: Uxbridge

Orangeville Public Art Tours

From tree sculptures and utility box art to statues and murals, there’s an incredible amount of fascinating art in Orangeville’s diverse collection of public art and historic landmarks.

Follow one of the curated self-guided tours and download the free Driftscape app to navigate the route with real-time information.

Location: Orangeville

Oshawa Mural & Art Walk

This self-guided mural and art walk showcases a rich visual story of Oshawa’s artistic evolution. It features over 25 public murals and six art installations, all easily accessible along paved sidewalks within a 3.7-kilometre loop.

Location: Downtown Oshawa

Ottawa Region

Humanics Sanctuary and Sculpture Park

View unique sculptures along a forest trail just outside Cumberland Village near Ottawa. Rooted in the values of Oneness, Equality and Interconnectedness, each piece inspires thought and conversation.

Pick up the small booklet to learn the stories behind the sculptures and embark on your journey.

Location: 3468 Old Montreal Road, Cumberland

Southeastern Ontario

Kingston Arts Walk

Stroll through city-owned public artworks along the Arts Walk, which stretches from the waterfront along Lake Ontario Park to Douglas Fluhrer Park in the downtown core and all the way to rural areas near the YGK Airport.

The official Arts Walk Map includes the titles, artists, descriptions and locations of each work of art. Pick up a printed guide at the Kingston City Hall.

Location: Kingston

Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley

Pembroke Heritage Murals

Experience the heritage and character of Pembroke in large-scale murals created by local and national artists, all located in the downtown core. Each one beautifully illustrates the changing landscape and lifestyle of the region over the past two centuries.

Download the free map and audio tour (available in French and English) for in-depth information on each mural as you self-guide through the town.

Location: Pembroke

Southwestern Ontario

St. Thomas Murals

Wander through the fun street art and murals decorating the boxcars and buildings around St. Thomas on this self-guided walking tour. Much of the art captures a piece of the town’s past, present and future.

Location: St. Thomas

London Tree Trunk Tour

London’s reputation as a ‘Forest City’ is enhanced by the public art tree carvings along public streets.

Each tree carving takes about four weeks from start to finish: artists select a tree, plan the design, then carve it out with chainsaws and power rotary tools. The tree is then stained to protect it from the elements, resulting and a unique, intricate design that can last for decades.

Find artist information and a map for each tree-carving location to plan your self-guided walking tour.

Location: London

Niagara Region

St. Catharines Graffiti Alley

The Graffiti Alley in St. Catharines is the result of local businesses teaming up to showcase the work of dozens of graffiti artists from across Ontario.

Located in an alleyway between James Street and Garden Park, this self-guided art tour features an eye-catching collection of amazing murals and art.

Location: Garden Park Street, St. Catharines

Art in Welland

View murals celebrating the culture and heritage of Welland, from depictions of the town’s industrial history to canoe art inspired by its sporting history, on this self-guided walking tour.

Location: Welland

Bruce, Grey and Simcoe

Collingwood Art Crawl

The Collingwood Art Crawl is an annual event that brings a dynamic lineup of artists and musicians to the heart of downtown.

This annual self-guided art walking tour is a free event in late September.

Location: Collingwood

Midland Mural Tour

Located throughout downtown, this free, self-guided walking tour features a stunning collection of murals celebrating Midland's history.

This tour is a great way to both explore the town and learn about its colonial and Indigenous background, as many of the murals commemorate important historical events and figures. Most of the murals were painted by the late artist Fred Lenz, who made creative use of the town’s architecture for his compositions.

Location: Midland

Algonquin Park, Muskoka and Parry Sound

The Screaming Heads

Hike to over 100 massive and surreal cast-concrete sculptures alongside meadows, woods and ponds on the 25-hectare property of artist Peter Camani.

Camani resides at the property, so the parking lot gate may sometimes be closed, but the view of his sculptures can still be enjoyed from the road.

Location: 925–1201 Midlothian Road, Burk’s Falls

The Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery

Tour a stunning collection of over 90 murals celebrating the artwork of Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, some of Canada’s most well-known painters.

These inspiring reproductions can be found throughout the Muskoka region, ranging from the walkable outdoor gallery in downtown Huntsville to Algonquin Park in the north to Baysville in the south.

Location: Muskoka

Northeastern Ontario

Up Here Mural Tour in Sudbury

Since 2013, Sudbury’s annual Up Here art festival has brought colourful and awe-inspiring murals to life on the city’s downtown streets.

Take a self-guided tour or opt for a guided experience.

Location: Sudbury

West Nipissing Downtown Art Walk

Community support and involvement are the heart and backbone of the Downtown Art Walk in Sturgeon Falls.

All the beautiful murals on this self-guided art tour were created by talented volunteer artists and sponsored by community members and local businesses.

Location: Sturgeon Falls, West Nipissing

Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma

Walking Tour of Sault Ste. Marie Murals

What began in 2019 as a public art project has grown into an annual art, music and cultural summer event celebrating the diverse voices and talent in Sault Ste. Marie and beyond.

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Blaq Bear Guided Tours

Take a guided walking tour to view Sault Ste. Marie’s wall murals that are hidden in alleyways and parking lots. Learn about the history and culture that influenced the art.

The tour lasts three and a half hours, and the route is five kilometres.

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Northwest Ontario

Thunder Bay Public Art Walking Tour

Learn about the cultural history of Thunder Bay with the city-wide public art tour or stroll along the city’s beautiful shore on the waterfront public art tour.

For a physical map, stop by the Baggage Building Art Centre or a local visitor centre.

Location: Thunder Bay

Kenora Heritage Townscape Murals

The 18 public art murals highlighting Kenora’s talented local artists can be found throughout the town’s downtown core, adding splashes of colour and beauty to its urban landscape.

Pick up a map of the murals at the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre.

Location: Kenora

Outdoor public art walking tours in Ontario featuring installations, murals and graffiti offer a unique window into a community’s perspectives, amplifying diverse voices while bringing local history and stories vividly to life.