Come play on the TO Islands, in partnership with the CIE and Health & Wellness!
Join us for a day of fun, exploration, and connection on the ever popular Toronto Islands! This beginner-friendly route lead by Let's Hike T.O. will consist of mixed terrains (both paved an unpaved) at a relaxed pace of 3.5-4km an hour with breaks to enjoy the views, join in Islands activities, and take some photos.
We plan to end the hike on the islands - feel welcome to stay and enjoy islands amenities with pals old and new, like the beaches (with supervised swimming opportunities), parks, Centreville, bike rentals, cafes, and beyond!
***Stay tuned! More route details coming soon***. Check back to this event page for further route details.
Pick up and drop-off. Meet at 9.40 AM at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (9 Queen's Quay West) for registration and ferry tickets. We'll leave promptly for the islands ferry and our hike. Our route will finish on the islands, and you may choose on which ferry you'd like to return to the city. Ferry schedules can be found on the City of Toronto All Ferry Schedules site.
We've got you covered! City-of-Toronto-operated ferry fare is included free-of-charge for participants. Ferry tickets include return fare back to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. (We recommend you register early!)
What to bring. We encourage you to bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, and a fully charged phone or camera for photos.
Please bring snacks and/or a lunch for the walk, rain gear or sun gear depending on the forecast.
If you plan to stay and enjoy the islands' amenities, bring what you need to enjoy (cash/payment for purchases, swim gear, etc.)!
We kindly ask participants to please leave dogs and other pets at home for this hike.
Let's Hike T.O. is a hiking community open to everyone with a focus on people of colour, newcomers, and young adults (20-40) - that's you! Let's Hike T.O. has partnered with the University of Toronto Sports & Rec to offer monthly hikes throughout the fall, spring and summer. These special hikes will leave from around the St. George Campus and will take students on a journey through local streets, green spaces, and ravines.
You're invited to come connect, learn, build community and friendships, and enjoy gentle movement outdoors together. Register today as spots are limited! Further details and reminders will be emailed to registrants before the hike.
REGISTER AT recreation.utoronto.ca!
Questions? Please email edib.sportandrec@utoronto.ca.