Toronto Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Humber River & High Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Royal York Subway Station, Grenview Blvd. exit

Hike Leader(s): Ted Moriarty, Felix Wan 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 (km): 11 km

Description

Please join Ted on his ‘graduation hike’ to become a certified Toronto Bruce Trail Club Hike Leader. We’ll hike through some of west Toronto’s most scenic green spaces. We will begin by walking through Park Lawn Cemetery and at the Old Mill descend into the Humber River Valley. We’ll follow the valley trail south to the lakefront, walk along the Martin Goodman Trail boardwalk and explore High Park and surrounding neighbourhoods. The hike will conclude at Runnymede Station.

Route map:

https://onthegomap.com/?route=019c9129-e175-7169-8ed0-a3ad904bebfd&context=share

The terrain is mostly flat but please note that we will be walking in to and out of two river valleys so there will be two hills to climb. Please bring a lunch or snacks and at least 2L of drinking water.

Travel to the trailhead:

• By TTC: Meet Ted and Felix at Royal York Station, Grenview Blvd. exit turnstiles.
• By car: Paid parking is available at two Green P lots:
  • 11 Grenview Blvd. N across from the Grenview Blvd. exit.
  • 7 Jackson Ave. – one block west of Grenview Blvd. running north off Bloor St.

Washrooms:

There are no washrooms at Royal York Station. The closest subway washroom is at Kipling Station (two stops west of Royal York). During the 11k hike we will stop at three public washrooms located at kilometres 2, 6 and 8.

Après-hike:

There will be an optional après-hike stop at The Swan & Firkin (2205 Bloor St. West). Alternatively, hikers can explore the Bloor and Runnymede neighbourhood and visit one of the many pubs or cafes in the area.

Cancelled: Toronto Islands Walk

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps):

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, by the gate to the Wards Island Ferry. Please 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): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance (km): 6-9 km

Description

*** The Thursday June 4th Toronto Island evening hike has been cancelled. There will be evening hikes on May 21st and May 28th, no hike on June 4th, and then resuming the rest of the Thursday evenings in June. from June 11th – June 25th **

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 $9.57 for adults, $6.15 for seniors
Please check the hike schedule for weather related cancellations (hike will be updated by 11:00 AM day of the hike if any changes)
Toronto Island evening hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June 2026.
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. 

CANCELLED: Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Robin Crombie and Felix Wan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 8

Description

This trip has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date – June 6th is a holiday for Nishnaabeg and access to the site will be limited

In recognition of June being National Indigenous History Month in Canada, join us for a visit to Petroglyphs Provincial Park.

The day will be divided into two portions. We’ll begin by touring the exhibits and watching a 20-minute video at the Learning Place Visitor Centre to discover the traditions of the Ojibway (Nishnaabe) people, which will be followed by a 45-minute guided tour of the Kinoomaage Waapkong (aka The Teaching Rocks or the Peterborough Petroglyphs), the largest known concentration of Indigenous rock carvings (petroglyphs) in Canada. Afterwards, we will hike along the Nanabush Trail, stopping near Minnow Lake for a lunch break, then continue our hike along the Marsh and West Day Use Trails.

Although the total hiking distance is short (approximately 8 km), the trails are in the heart of the Canadian Shield and are rugged. There are rocks and roots, and some hilly stretches. Bring hiking boots and poles if you have them. Also bring a lunch and snacks, at least 2L of drinking water, rain/sun protection, and insect repellent.

If time permits, we will have a refreshment stop in the town of Lakefield.

Expect a late return to Toronto (approximately 7:00 p.m., traffic conditions permitting).

Urban Walk - Don Valley to The Distillery District (29 KM)

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

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance (km): 27.5 km

Description

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, adds an extra 1.5 KM

Here is an online map of our route:  Don Valley to The Distillery  https://onthegomap.com/s/7og8khua

Here is the itinerary for the day.

10:00 AM
0
Steeles and Leslie

11:45 AM
6
Sheppard and Leslie – east end of subway station at street level

12:48 PM
9.6
Lesmill & York Mills Tim Horton’s)

1:40 PM
12.6
Edwards Gardens (Lawrence and Leslie) – 15 minute lunch break max

2:48 PM
15.6
Underpass of Eglinton, west of Leslie – in the parking lot east end near the bins

3:06 PM
16.6
behind the Ontario Science Centre – we will not be leaving the path

4:40 PM
22
Pottery Rd – at cross walk

5:33 PM
25
Riverdale Park Crossing

6:15 PM
27.5
Distillery District – TTC terminus

6:45 PM
29
The Old Spaghetti Factory