Bike Commuting Toronto

Lawrence West to Union Station

# 42 km. Lawrence West to Union Station Route Map: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2877655618 Chris 647 453 3327

Saturday Morning Hike + Evergreen BrickWorks Farmers Market- 7.5KM BEGINNER Hike

Biking Corktown Common to Tommy Thompson Park

Orangeville to Kitchener Ribfest

85.2 km from Orangeville to Kitchener Ribfest, 8 AM to 240 PM. 6.67 hours Arrive Ribfest by 130 pm. Leave 230 pm 240 PM catch an early direct train to Union. Arrive 435 PM Option to catch the late direct train at 840 PM Route Map https://www.komoot.com/tour/2815882893 https://kitchenerribandbeerfest.com/

Downsview Pk to Kipling Via West Humber, Claireville, Ebenezer, Etobicoke Creek

# 70 km Downsview Park to Kipling Via West Humber, Claireville ranch, Ebenezer Trail, Etobicoke Creek Meet Saturday July 11, 11 AM outside West side of Downsview Park Subway Route Map: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2876019245 Chris 647 453 3327

Kennedy to Guildwood Via Highland Creek and East Point Park

24 km Kennedy to Guildwood Via Highland Creek and East Point Park Meet outside Dollar Tree across from Kennedy Station Route Map: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2876824992 Alternatively return to Kennedy 36 km: Route Map: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2877320570 Chris 647 453 3327

Summer BBQ Meetup

Join us for a relaxing summer BBQ on Centre Island with good food, great company, and beautiful city views. please send your 10 dollars monasalahuddin@hotmail.com Thank you, and looking forward to seeing everyone at the Summer Barbecue!

Holiday Time!

**I'm away on vacation! See you soon and check the schedule for our ongoing Sunday hikes!**

Jack Darling Park/Rattray Marsh Clarkson, Wed July 8 Mt 10:45 for 11 Dpt

Claireville Conservation Area followed by food at Paranthe Wali Gali

Approx. 8–12 km Around 2.5–3.5 hours depending on pace 🍽️ Food After: Paranthe Wali Gali 499 Main St S Unit 60, Brampton, ON 🅿️ Plaza parking available Bring: Water Comfortable shoes Light jacket/hoodie

🌆🚶‍♂️ SUMMER EVENING WALK DOWN YONGE STREET & BEAVERTAILS BY THE WATER 🍁🍩

🌆🚶‍♂️ SUMMER EVENING WALK DOWN YONGE STREET & BEAVERTAILS BY THE WATER 🍁🍩 Toronto Lights, City Energy & A Sweet Treat by the Lake There is something special about Toronto on a summer evening. The city is alive. Patios are full. Street performers are out. The energy feels completely different once the sun starts to go down. Join us for a relaxed social walk down one of the most famous streets in Canada as we make our way south along Yonge Street toward Toronto's beautiful waterfront. Along the way we'll enjoy the sights, sounds, and people-watching that make downtown Toronto so unique. From historic buildings and busy intersections to hidden corners of the city, there's always something interesting happening on Yonge Street. This is not a historical tour. It's a social walk focused on conversation, meeting new people, and enjoying a summer evening together. And of course... We'll finish with one of Canada's greatest inventions: BeaverTails. 🍁😄 After grabbing our treats, we'll head down to the waterfront where we'll spend 30–40 minutes relaxing by the lake, enjoying the views, and getting to know each other. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) *** 🚶‍♂️ What We'll Do We'll begin on Yonge Street and make our way south through the heart of downtown Toronto. Along the way we'll: 🏙️ Walk through the city core 📸 Stop for photos and interesting sights 😊 Meet new people and enjoy conversation 🍁 Grab BeaverTails near the waterfront 🌊 Relax by Lake Ontario for 30–40 minutes 🌇 Enjoy the evening skyline and waterfront atmosphere The total experience is approximately 2 hours depending on the pace of the group. You're welcome to leave at any time. *** ☀️ Weather & Expectations This event will happen in typical summer weather conditions. That means sunshine, clouds, heat, humidity, or light rain. The only reason we would cancel is for severe weather or thunderstorms. Please dress comfortably and bring water if it's a warm evening. This is a social walk, not a race. We'll keep a comfortable pace that allows people to chat and enjoy the city. *** 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: Outside the subway station 🫎 I'll be wearing my Moose Hat ⏰ Meetup Time: 6:30 PM I will only wait 5 minutes. Early is on time. On time is late. We will leave promptly and won't be able to spend time tracking people down. 🏁 End Point: Toronto Waterfront *** 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)** This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue organizing events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 *** 🎒 What to Bring 💧 Water 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Light sweater (optional for later in the evening) 📸 Camera or phone for photos 🍁 Money for BeaverTails *** 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There's always something happening. *** REMEMBER: You're welcome to just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be cancelled — please keep an eye on updates. *** 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) Come for the walk. Stay for the waterfront. Leave with sticky fingers, a full stomach, and a few new friends. 🌆🍁✨

🦫⚽ THE GREAT BEAVER QUEST! ⚽🦫

# 🦫⚽ THE GREAT BEAVER QUEST! ⚽🦫 ### Hunt for 52 Giant Beavers Across Downtown Toronto! The FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto, and the city is celebrating in a uniquely Canadian way... with **52 giant beaver sculptures** hidden throughout the downtown core! Join us for **The Great Beaver Quest**, a fun and social walking adventure as we try to find as many of these public art installations as possible. We'll explore parts of downtown Toronto, take photos, compare discoveries, and see how many beavers we can track down together. Whether you're a huge soccer fan, a casual fan, or someone who couldn't tell a corner kick from a corner store, this is a fun way to be part of the World Cup excitement while exploring the city and meeting new people. This is not a race and there are no prizes (other than bragging rights 🦫), but we'll do our best to find as many beavers as possible during our adventure. After the walk, we'll head over to **St. Lawrence Market** for lunch where we can relax, chat, and compare our favourite beaver sightings. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:** [Click here to join](http:/#) *** ## Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** Outside the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres 🫎 **Look for the Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** 11:00am ⏰ **I will only wait 5 minutes.** 🚶 **Please be prepared to walk.** This is not a difficult walk, but we will be covering a fair amount of distance over approximately 2 hours as we search for the beavers. 💰 **Meetup Fee:** $5 cash in person or E-transfer 📧 mathewmaclean@hotmail.com 🏁 **Ending Spot:** St. Lawrence Market 📱 **Beaver Quest App:** [Click Here!](https://oldtowntoronto.ca/beaverquest/) *** ## What To Expect 🦫 Hunt for as many of the 52 giant beavers as we can find 📸 Lots of photo opportunities 🚶 A fun downtown walking adventure 🤝 Meet new people and socialize ⚽ A unique way to experience Toronto's World Cup celebrations 🍴 Lunch afterward at St. Lawrence Market for anyone who would like to join us *** ## What To Bring 💧 Water 👟 Good walking shoes 📱 A fully charged phone for photos and the app 🧢 Weather-appropriate clothing *** REMEMBER YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP OR SIGN UP ON THE DAY IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT. THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE FRIENDS, WHETHER YOU ARE SINGLE OR NOT. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF OTHER EVENTS INCLUDING MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE, AND RESTAURANTS. NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. Mathew is the organizer for this meetup. If you need to contact him, please post a message on the wall or email him at torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com. 🦫⚽ Fifty-two beavers. One city. Countless photo opportunities. Let's see how many we can find! ⚽🦫