Experience Toronto Differently
Curated experiences designed for curiosity and connection.
Seven years guiding guests through Toronto's food, culture, and neighbourhood stories.
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Hundreds of guests hosted on Toronto experiences, including corporate teams, conference attendees, and international visitors.
Perfect for conference guests, team outings, and visitors who want a true Toronto experience.
Culinary and Walking Experiences
Explore Toronto through, food, culture and story. Guided with warmth, pace and insider knowledge.
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St. Lawrence Market, Distillery District, Kensington Market & Chinatown highlights
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Flexible timing (daytime or evening)
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Dietary-aware planning
Corporate and Conference Hosting
I help planners deliver an unforgettable off-site experiences without the logistical headache.
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Curated private dining experiences at some of Toronto's most loved restaurants
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Optional welcome receptions or icebreakers
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Easy coordination with hotels and venues, organized for various group sizes and schedules
Global Brews & Bites (Signature Spirits and Beer Experience)
A fun, social tasting journey featuring spirits, beers and cuisine from around the world. Ideal for visiting groups, bachelor/bachelorette parties and international sports fans.
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International beer lineup + bites
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High-energy, connection-first format
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Great for teams, fans, and celebrations
Why Choose Halliday Experiences?
Expert Curation
With over seven years of professional hosting and tour leadership in Toronto I, Jessica Halliday confidently design immersive cultural experiences. I deliver seamless logistics, thoughtful pacing, and authentic connection from start to finish.
Tailored to You
Each experience is customized to suit your preferences, allowing you to indulge in unique adventures that resonate with your interests and passions. I offer a blend of iconic spots like Kensington Market, Chinatown, St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District, aswell as hidden gems selected for quality, story, and the kind of “only in Toronto” feeling visitors remember.
Unforgettable Shared Moments
Quality is always prioritized to provide customers with reliable and long-lasting experiences, ensuring that every moment becomes a cherished memory. From introductions to group flow, I create a relaxed, social energy that helps guests connect naturally.
From Disney Cruise Line to Toronto’s Best Tables
My approach to hosting was shaped long before Halliday Experiences began. While working with Disney Cruise Line, I had the privilege of escorting guests on curated excursions, meeting exceptional local guides in cities like Rome and Madrid and learning what truly makes an experience feel seamless, elevated, and memorable.
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That global standard inspired me to bring the same level of care home to Toronto: thoughtful pacing, warm facilitation, and the kind of details that make guests feel looked after from start to finish. Today, Halliday Experiences has offered conference groups, executive teams, and international visitors a polished way to experience Toronto, through food, culture, and genuine connection.
Guest Reviews
"A great way to spend an afternoon learning about and eating your way through Kensington Market! Jessica's a great tour guide. She was super knowledgeable about the history of the area and all of the places we visited. Would definitely recommend to those visiting Toronto"
Karen L
Feb 2026
"Jessica our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable her demeaner made the tour really enjoyable. Our small group of 6 mixed well and this was mainly down to Jessica’s encouragement. The food was varied and interesting some of which we preferred more than others, doing the tour gave us a chance to experience different foods from around the world that we wouldn’t have found on our own. Thank you Jessica for a great tour."
"We scheduled this tour as filler for our vacation itinerary as we arrived in Toronto a day early for our ViaRail train trip to Jasper. We have taken city food tours before and thought this might a good way to fill the day. We didn't think it would be a highlight of the vacation until we met Jessica. She did a wonderful job guiding us through the diversity of Kensington market, sampling different ethnic cuisines along the way. She has done a masterful job researching and getting to know the back story of each restaurant we visited and how the owners make up the rich immigrant story of Toronto. Jessica is a genuine treasure who understands how to tell the story of Kensington market. She worked in historical photos to help enrich the learning experience. The food was great and plentiful. It was all about the experience made possible by Jessica.."
Scott S
Aug 2025