- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Leisurely
- TerrainTypes Flat
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of The Gatehouse, located at the Northeast corner of Colonel Samuel Smith Park (Lake Shore and 14th Street)
Hike Leader(s): Roger Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 5 km
Description
We will explore Colonel Samuel Smith Park, including the waterfront and the exterior grounds of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital (now part of Humber College). The route is on a mixture of paved and packed gravel paths. Multiple inside washrooms and a covered picnic area are available.
There is limited free parking immediately south of The Gatehouse. A large parking lot is located at the end of Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive.
If coming via TTC, please take the 44 Kipling South bus from Kipling subway station to Lake Shore.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. Hiking books and poles will not be necessary. Bring a thermos of coffee or tea, and snacks.