Outdoor Guide & Activities in what is currently the GTHA

Shake Up The Establishment acknowledges that what is currently the City of Toronto is the land of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples.

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts within what is currently the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)! We’ve created this guide and continuously growing list of outdoor activities and spaces as an introduction resource for various parks, gardens, and beaches throughout the area so that you can take the time to rest and recover in the beautiful outdoors that we’re all working so hard to save – while letting us help with the planning.

This is a guide for Toronto locals, newcomers, tourists, or anyone that is looking for new outdoor spaces within this area. We’ve provided a range of outdoor activities and trails of various difficulty levels for those who love hiking, trail running, and biking, amongst other outdoor activities, whether a seasoned outdoor adventurer, a beginner, and everyone in between.

We’ve outlined the location details, transportation options, recommended items and equipment, difficulty levels, and the amount of time each outdoor adventure and/or site might take approximately! You may find that you want to spend more time at certain spots just to appreciate their beauty for longer, so don’t sweat it if you’re there for longer than the approximate time we’ve outlined, as it’s just a general guide.

If you’re not located within what is currently the GTHA but are still on the hunt for your new favourite outdoor space, check out AllTrails – a living resource of new trails to discover, which are reviewed by their team of experts and global community of adventurers.

Name & Location	Transport	Equipment Necessary	Difficulty & Time
Allan Gardens Conservatory 19 Horticultural Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 2P2 Open 10am-5pm Monday - Sunday Free Admission Recommend for when the weather isn’t great!	Accessible by TTC	Comfortable walking shoes	Easy 0.5 hour - 1 hour
Ashbridges Bay Park 1561 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4L 3W6	Accessible by public transit Parking lot on-site	Bikes - optional; Water bottle; Runners &/or hiking shoes; Swimsuit - optional	Easy 0.5 hour - 3 hours
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area 28 Quarry Rd, Grimsby, ON L3M 4E7 Open Every Day - 8am - 8pm	Note: Washroom facilities remain closed Limited parking on-site	Comfortable walking shoes, hiking shoes, &/or runners; Water bottle	Moderate - Difficult 1 hour - half a day
Blue Mountain Cascade Trail 190 Gord Canning Drive, Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 1C2	Directions	Hiking shoes, &/or runners; Water bottle; Bug repellant	Difficult 0.5 hour - 1 hour
Chorley Park Trail Connection 245 Douglas Dr, Toronto, ON M4W 2B9	Accessible by TTC	Comfortable walking shoes, hiking shoes, &/or runners; Bikes - optional; Water bottle	Easy 0.5 hour - half a day
Crothers Woods Loop Crothers Woods Trail, East York, ON M4H 1P6	Accessible by TTC	Comfortable walking shoes, hiking shoes, &/or runners; Water bottle	Moderate 1.5 hours - 2 hours
East Don Parkland 1240 Sheppard Ave. E, North York, ON M2K 2W1	Accessible by TTC Note: Parking lot & washroom building will be closed until December 2025	Comfortable walking shoes, hiking shoes, &/or runners; Bikes - optional; Water bottle	Easy - Moderate 0.5 hour - 2 hours
Evergreen Brickworks 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8 Trail Map	​Detailed information on how to access the site here.	Supportive walking shoes &/or runners; Water bottle	Easy - Moderate (some uphill/downhill terrain) 0.5 hour - 3 hours
High Park Toronto 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3	Accessible by public transit Parking on-site	Comfortable walking shoes &/or runners; Waterbottle	Easy 0.5 hour - half a day
Humber River Recreation Trail Humber River Recreational Trail, Etobicoke, ON M9A 3G9	Accessible by public transit	Bikes; Water bottle	Easy - Moderate 1.5 hours - 2.5 hours
Moccasin Trail Park 55 Green Belt Dr, Toronto, ON L4Z 2P5	Accessible by TTC Parking lot on-site	Comfortable walking shoes, hiking shoes, &/or runners; Bikes - optional; Water bottle	Easy 0.5 hour - half a day
Ontario Place 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9 Trillium Park & William G. Davis Trail Open Daily 6am-11pm	Accessible by public transit Parking on-site	Comfortable walking shoes &/or runners; Waterbottle	Easy 0.5 hour - 3 hours
The Riverwood Property 4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, ON L5C 2S7 Open Every Day - 7am - 11pm	Free parking - further info on website	Comfortable walking shoes, hiking shoes, &/or runners; Water bottle	Easy 1 hour - half a day
Rouge National Urban Park Zoo Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 5W8	Accessible by public transit	Runners &/or hiking shoes; Water bottle	Easy - Difficult 10 minutes - 3 hours (dependent on the trail)
Scarborough Bluffs Address differs depending on the park: Bluffer’s Park and Beach Cathedral Bluffs Park Cudia Park East Point Park Grey Abbey Park Guild Park and Gardens Rosetta McClain Gardens Scarboro Crescent Park Scarborough Heights Park South Marine Drive Park Sylvan Park	Accessible by public transit Parking lot on-site for Bluffer’s Park, Cudia Park, East Point Park, & Rosetta McClain Gardens	Bikes - optional; Water bottle; Runners &/or hiking shoes; Swimsuit - optional; Towel - optional	Easy - Difficult (dependent on the park & trail) IMPORTANT: The Bluffs’ edge is unstable. Stay behind the fences and use your common sense. Do not approach the edge of the bluffs. 0.5 hour - half a day
Sunnyside Beach and Park 1755 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6S 5A3	Accessible by public transit	Bikes - optional; Supportive walking shoes &/or runners; Water bottle	Easy 1 hour - half a day
Tommy Thompson Park 1 Leslie St, Toronto, ON M4M 3M2 Map	Directions	Comfortable walking shoes, hiking shoes, &/or runners; Water bottle	Easy - Moderate 2 hours - 2.5 hours
Toronto Island Lake Ontario	Ferry Schedule & Information	Comfortable walking shoes &/or runners; Water bottle	Easy Half a day - a full day
Trinity Bellwoods Park 790 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3	Accessible by TTC	Comfortable walking shoes; Water bottle; Picnic Blanket &/or Towel - optional (if you want to sit down on the grass)	Easy 0.5 hour - half a day
Waterfront Trail Trail sections in: Etobicoke (west) Toronto (central) Scarborough (east) Map	Accessible by TTC	Bikes; Hiking shoes, &/or runners; Water bottle	Easy - Moderate 1 hour

Know of any other cool spots that we’re missing out on? Please feel free to reach out to: 3rs@shakeuptheestab.org and let us know!