Attractions: Mill Ends Park

This walking pub tour takes place in Portland’s vibrant Hawthorne and Division neighbourhoods. As you move through streets known for their funky hangouts, cool eateries and one-of-a-kind pubs, you will stop at the neighbourhood’s most-loved murals and hear the stories behind them. The route focuses on the area’s creative spirit and local colour rather than conventional history. Along the way, your guide Otniel — who has years of experience and a passion for Portland’s legends — will share tales of the city’s stranger moments. You’ll hear stories about Bigfoot sightings, exploding whales, a bagpipe-playing unicyclist, wacky themed bike rides, hipsters, the world’s smallest park, aliens and more. The tour blends those quirky anecdotes with a local perspective on the neighbourhoods, giving you a sense of Portland’s eccentric culture as you walk and visit murals and pubs.