Philosopher’s Walk

Audio Walking Tour

Tour guests: You will hear from Marshall McLuhan’s son Eric McLuhan, as well as archival footage from Marshall himself.

McLuhan connection: This is a wonderfully scenic spot on the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus. McLuhan enjoyed taking walks across U of T’s beautiful campus, often with friends or colleagues or while he was making his way to one of his favourite places in the city, the Royal Ontario Museum.

Directions: We will begin this tour on the southwest corner of Bloor Street and Queen’s Park Road. The Royal Ontario Museum is just to your Right. Walk west toward the Alexandra Gates. They are the stone and iron structures next to the museum. This is where you will start the first mp3.

Soon after walking through the gates you will see a circular clearing. We recommend that you find a seat and listen to the mp3. The path deviates into a number of directions. Take the path on the left, and walk east toward Queen’s Park Road.