Join Wilderness Unions for a FREE Nighttime Hike!

This All Hallows' Eve, explore some of Toronto’s creepiest spots on a thrilling after-dark adventure! Dress up in your favorite costume and meet us at sundown for an unforgettable urban hike through eerie cemeteries and abandoned trails.

We will gather at Davisville to step into the dark and unknown covering about 6 km, afterwards we'll return to civilization, where everyone is welcome to unwind and have fun at The Bishop and Belcher, where we’ve reserved a room just for our group.

Feel free to bring as many friends as you like—this adventure is open to all! While costumes aren’t required, they are HIGHLY encouraged, and there’s a prize for the best outfit.

Get ready for a spooky night like no other!

This adventure is TTC accessible

Dinner and Drinks are not covered by Wilderness Union

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The hike is a super easy 6km journey, just dress according to the weather.

18:15 - Meet at Davisville Subway Station

18:15 - 20:00 - Hike through the Don Vallety

20:00 - Anticipated arrival at the The Bishop and Belcher near Bloor-Young

20:00 - 22:30 - Social at The Bishop and Belcher

• Pack a headlamp or flashlight!
• Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged
• Money if you wish to have dinner and drinks
• Dress for the weather

There will be food and drink at the Bishop and Belchers for anyone who wishes to eat and drink after the hike.

Dinner and Drinks are not covered by Wilderness Union

If you do choose to drink, do not drive - This adventure is TTC accessible.

Getting Lost - - Begin with instructions on keeping together and what to do if lost- Encourage members to download map and what3words

Nighttime - Everyone having a head torch or being with someone with a flashlight - will bring spares.

Traffic - Reminding everyone to walk on the pavement and spending as much time out of high traffic areas as possible

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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:

1. The Anishinaabe: This includes the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Algonquin peoples. They have lived in the region for centuries and continue to have a presence in the area.
2. The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy: This includes the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora nations. They have historical connections to the land around Toronto.
3. The Huron-Wendat: They were once the primary inhabitants of the Toronto area before being displaced by European colonization and other Indigenous groups. The Huron-Wendat nation now resides in Wendake, Quebec, but maintains a historical connection to Toronto.
4. The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation: This is a Mississauga Ojibwe First Nation located near Brantford, Ontario. They have treaty rights and historical connections to the land that is now the city of Toronto.
5. The Métis: The Métis people, who are of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry, also have connections to the region