- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes Variable
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Location (Google Maps): Meet for a 3:00 PM departure from the TTC Route #79 Scarlett Road bus stop at the south east corner of Scarlett Road and Eglinton Avenue West.
Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9 - 10 km
Description
Join us for a leisurely hike (3kms/hour- no runners!) south on the Humber River Trail and through the Swansea neighborhood. There are 3 steep staircases on the route. Optional drop out at the Old Mill subway station.
Suitable for beginners and families. We will follow the Humber River Trail to the Old Mill and then hike parts of the Swansea neighborhood to Runnymede Road and Bloor Street West which is the end of the hike across from the Runnymede subway station.
After the hike you may choose to join us for dinner at 6:00 PM at either Ali Baba Mediterranean/Italian (yes, the right - now with pasta options!) Cuisine or at a nearby pub, as you wish.
We will attend the play at 8 PM at the village Players, 2190 Bloor Street West. This evening's performance will be Terror By Gaslight by Tim Kelly
Call the Theatre directly 416 767 7702 to reserve your ticket($29.00 adults and seniors) and mention that you are with the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Toronto Club.
Anyone is welcome to come for the hike only, join us for the theatre performance, or, join us for all three: Hike, dinner and play at the theatre. Paid parking is available off Kennedy Avenue north of Bloor Street West (behind theatre building).