About this Event
Start Point: 1 Leslie St Toronto ON M4M 3M2 (Tommy Thompson Park Entrance)
End Point: 1 Leslie St Toronto ON M4M 3M2 (Tommy Thompson Park Entrance)
Length: 8.8 km
Pace of hike: 3.5km per hour - Relaxed
Difficulty: Beginner
Dog-friendly: No
Family-friendly:(suitable for young people 17 and under) Yes
Stroller-friendly: (paved trails accessible for strollers) No
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This is a special collaborative hike between Let's Hike T.O, Ontario Land Trust, and CultureLink. This walk is specifically for people who have moved to Canada in the past two years. We know that the pandemic has been a challenging time to get acquainted with Toronto so allow us to show you around, explore a local park and meet new people while you do it! Children and families are more than welcome on this hike.
Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) is a unique urban wilderness in Toronto owned by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). It is located on the Leslie Street Spit, close to downtown Toronto. The park is a great place to experience nature and the outdoors. It is widely considered one of the best places for bird-watching in the city, with more than 300 recorded species. It’s also a prime destination for wildlife viewing and fishing. From its origin as rubble and sand, Tommy Thompson Park has developed into a complex mosaic of habitats, which support a diverse community of flora and fauna species. In 2000, Tommy Thompson Park was declared a Globally Significant Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.
Let's Hike T.O. is a hiking community open to everyone with a focus on newcomers, people of colour, and young adults aged 20-40. All are welcome on our walks.
What To Expect
Hike leader: Beata (she/her) & Subeer (he/him)
Registration fee: This is a free hike! Donations are always welcome.
COVID-19 safety: Hikers will be encouraged to keep socially distant where possible and to wear masks when 2 metres distance is not possible on the trails.
Limited tickets: This hike is restricted to 20 registrants. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis and are non-refundable.
Pre-hike email: Registrants will receive additional details by email the day before the hike, such as what to bring on the day, what to wear, etc.
Weather precautions: The hike will take place regardless of rain, wind, or snow so please dress accordingly! We will only cancel or postpone the hike if weather conditions are considered extreme or dangerous, in which case registered hikers will be informed 48 hours in advance.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tommy Thompson Park, 1 Leslie Street, Toronto, Canada
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