Wild Toronto: Into the Ravines

Sun May 24 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:30 pm UTC-04:00

100 St Clair Ave E | Toronto

Wilderness Union
Publisher/HostWilderness Union
Wild Toronto: Into the Ravines
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A free, guided hike along one of Midtown's hidden natural gems.
About this Event

The David Balfour Park and Yellow Creek loop is one of the great quiet secrets of midtown Toronto. Three kilometers of boardwalk, footbridges, and packed-earth trail through one of the deepest ravines in the city, where the traffic disappears thirty steps in and you're suddenly walking under a forest canopy that feels nothing like the streets above.

We'll meet at the trailhead at 100 St Clair Avenue East, gather as a group, and head down into the ravine with one of our expert guides. Expect dramatic boardwalk crossings, the soft brown water of Yellow Creek running under the bridges, mature maples and beeches overhead, and the occasional red-tailed hawk circling above. Wildlife to look for: woodpeckers, chipmunks, the flick of a deer's white tail in the brush.

Easy pace, no hurry, plenty of time to talk. A great way to find your kind of people in a slice of the city most don't know exists. 18+. Beginners welcome.



What to wear and bring

Dress for the weather - breathable layered clothing is your friend!

Shoes with good grip and ankle support are strongly recommended along with bug spray and sun lotion.

If it's hot, consider packing a water bottle.


Getting There

This event is easily accessible by both TTC and bikeshare.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

100 St Clair Ave E, 100 Saint Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

CAD 0.00

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