Toronto Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 6 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): East Don River Trail

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Sheppard Ave East and Leslie by 10 AM.  We will hike south through several parks to Don Mills (S of Overleigh) (km 51.7 to km 62.4).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

Toronto Islands Evening Walk ** CANCELLED **

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps):

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, near the gates to Wards Island Ferry. Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to check in with hike leader.

From Union Station take the LRT and get off at the stop Ferry Docks.Walk up to the Ferry Docks on Queens Quay West, street level. at the foot of Bay Street.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6-9 km

Description

** This evening’s Toronto Island walk is canceled due to high probability of precipitation **

After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic. Enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s beautiful island parkland.
Pack a dinner for a sit down picnic. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight.
Return fare ticket for the ferry is $9.11 for adults, $5.86 for seniors
Hikes will take place rain or shine.  If the weather is particularly inclement the day of the hike please check the hike schedule by 10:00 AM for an update.
Toronto Island evening hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June 2025.
Same time and same meeting place. No preregistration is required – just show up at the ferry docks at 5:40 PM and sign in with the hike leader.

Awenda Provincial Park and Saint-Marie among the Hurons

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items
Admission to Saint-Marie among the Hurons ($12.00)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Awenda Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Robin Crombie, George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 10-12 km

Description

June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

Join us to celebrate both on this trip to beautiful Awenda Provincial Park, on the shores of Georgian Bay, where we’ll enjoy a lovely circular route, the Bluff Trail, and make a detour down the staircase to the beach for lunch. Afterwards, we’ll make the short drive to Saint-Marie among the Hurons, an historic site and Huronia education centre. Hikers are welcome to take a self-guided tour and also take advantage of special National Indigenous Peoples’ Day programming: Legends of Lacrosse.  See the website for more information on timed presentations and skills sessions. https://saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/

In advance of our visit, Saint-Marie is also offering a full day of free online Indigenous-led learning on Friday, June 20. Register early and log in on June 20 to view videos live or on demand through until June 30.

Admission to Saint-Marie is a flat $12 each. Payment will be collected on the bus (exact change please) or if you’d like to save time, you can purchase your ticket online.

Urban Walk: Black Creek Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Canada

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 10.2 km

Description

Please join me at the south entrance of Pioneer Village subway station at York University by 10 AM.  We will hike south south on Black Creek Trail to Sheppard.  Here is an online map https://onthegomap.com/s/7kn33a91

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

Urban Walk: Don Valley to The Distillery District

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Don River – Steeles to Distillery District

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Flat
Distance: 27.5 km

Description

Regrettably this hike is cancelled and will be rescheduled in the fall.

This hike follows the Don River south from Steeles Ave East at Leslie St through Toronto to the Distillery District, through a series of ravines and several parks.  We will detour to street level when we cross the 401 (trail closed due to construction) and again south of Pottery Rd where we take the Bayview Ave Extension (trail closed due to construction).  Those who register will receive an itinerary.

Please bring a lunch and at least two liters of water.  Be prepared for cool / wet weather.  Pub stop after at The Spaghetti Factory.

Here is an online map of our route:  Don Valley to The Distillery