We'll be catching the last of the fall colours and hopefully some migrating salmon at Rouge Valley. For those who haven't visited - it's pretty special. It's Canada's first national urban park and is unique as the only National Park within the GTA and is one of the largest urban parks in North America. It's still kind-of hard to get to though so we're running our van to get you there.
This is an easy 9km hike with only 100m elevation so it should be suitable for all fitness levels. We'll be hiking at a leisurely 2.5-3km/h pace. The trail is well marked and takes us across forests, fields and alongside the Rouge River. It's a beautiful spot that should be all the more pretty with the great weather we have forecast.
09:50 - Those leaving from Keele meet at the PetroCanada by Keele Station
10:00: Shuttle leaves from PetroCanada at Keele Station. Please note that we leave dead on 9am and can't wait for latecomers.
10:15 - Second pick up from Union Station. We're in Grasshopper, the big red van and will pull in at the main Front Street entrance opposite the entrance to the Fairmont Hotel.
10:15 - We leave from Union Station. Please note that we leave dead on time and can't wait for latecomers!
11:00 - Meet self-drivers at 25 Zoo Road parking lot - follow the instructions below.
Self-drivers, please make sure that you're there on time as we won't be able to wait for latecomers.
We'll begin the hike at 11:00 stopping for lunch en route.
15:00 - Anticipated end
16:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto - N.B drop off will exclusively be at Keele Station not Union.
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Ticks - The risk of Lyme Disease is very low in this area but it's always a good idea to wear long pants and sleeves as well as doing a tick check after your hike.
We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. You can use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas.
Toronto has a particularly long and varied indigenous history, groups who maintain connections to the land include:
We'll be catching the last of the fall colours and hopefully some migrating salmon at Rouge Valley. For those who haven't visited - it's pretty special. It's Canada's first national urban park and is unique as the only National Park within the GTA and is one of the largest urban parks in North America. It's still kind-of hard to get to though so we're running our van to get you there.
This is an easy 9km hike with only 100m elevation so it should be suitable for all fitness levels. We'll be hiking at a leisurely 2.5-3km/h pace. The trail is well marked and takes us across forests, fields and alongside the Rouge River. It's a beautiful spot that should be all the more pretty with the great weather we have forecast.
09:50 - Those leaving from Keele meet at the PetroCanada by Keele Station
10:00: Shuttle leaves from PetroCanada at Keele Station. Please note that we leave dead on 9am and can't wait for latecomers.
10:15 - Second pick up from Union Station. We're in Grasshopper, the big red van and will pull in at the main Front Street entrance opposite the entrance to the Fairmont Hotel.
10:15 - We leave from Union Station. Please note that we leave dead on time and can't wait for latecomers!
11:00 - Meet self-drivers at 25 Zoo Road parking lot - follow the instructions below.
Self-drivers, please make sure that you're there on time as we won't be able to wait for latecomers.
We'll begin the hike at 11:00 stopping for lunch en route.
15:00 - Anticipated end
16:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto - N.B drop off will exclusively be at Keele Station not Union.
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Ticks - The risk of Lyme Disease is very low in this area but it's always a good idea to wear long pants and sleeves as well as doing a tick check after your hike.
We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. You can use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas.
Toronto has a particularly long and varied indigenous history, groups who maintain connections to the land include:
