Toronto Treks

  Full route 4 KM and is accessible (take caution on the bridge ramp when rain, snow and ice are present) (Always check conditions, TorontoTreks is not liable for any changes to the route or injuries) If you saw the previous article, you may have noticed that it is also possible to walk left from Rouge Hill GO Station and visit the stunning Rouge Beach area. This part of the trail which hugs the shoreline and is a shorter walk from/to the GO station, allows you to stop and enjoy a number of larger more tranquil beaches, and even go up the bridge (which is accessible, please watch out in winter with snow and ice) to visit the lookout point and enjoy the view or take pictures.  The lookout point also serves as the southern entrance to the Rouge Urban National Park, worth a visit in its own right with a stunning variety of terrain and many hours of trails, even leading all the way up to the Toronto Zoo! Taking a left from the train station, you are once again greeted by the tranq...

Normal Route 4 KM More Accessible Asphalt Route 3 KM  (Always check conditions, Torontotreks is not liable for any changes to the route or injuries) High Park is not only one of the most famous and beautiful parks in Toronto, renowned for being a natural oasis in the middle of the city; it is also one of the most accessible ones, not just being centrally located along Bloor Street, but also featuring two stations (High Park and Keele) along the TTC’s Subway Line 2, and even having its own streetcar station on Route 506! Although most famous for the blossoming of it’s Sakura cherry trees between the end of April and the middle of May, attracting huge numbers of crowds each year, this park makes for an incredible escape from the city year-round, with a good variety of activities for all ages, through different scenery and with varying level of trail difficulty. High Park also features the Grenadier cafe, a fantastic place to warm-up with a coffee or to enjoy its all day breakfast men...