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In this article, we share over 12 activities you can enjoy while hiking / biking from downtown through the waterfront, past Cherry Beach on the hike / bike trail all the way to Woodbine Beach.
Check out our map at the end of this article. Note: the map is for reference only. Toronto is always under construction and things change. It's also a good idea to travel is small groups for safety reasons.
If you've read our other articles, you'd know that we love
spending time outdoors hanging out in parks. One of our favourite
activities is biking during spring, summer, and fall. We like biking
from downtown to Woodbine because it has a lot to offer and can soon
become one of your favourite routes, too.
From Harbourfront, you could:
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and explore all of the activities available there or you could
continue eastward along the hike / bike path. One thing to note:
Toronto is always under construction, so there will always be some
kind of route disruption. Expect needing to reroute and having a map
on a phone is handy (see how we attached our phone to our bikes,
here). The map below is for your convenience, however, it might be
slightly different considering the constant construction.
After a little while, you'll see a newly installed bridge and
shortly thereafter:
Many enjoy this area mainly because of its cottagy vibe. There are
plenty of outdoor parties that happen around here as well as there
are all summer long BBQs. You can bring your own items to grill on
the available BBQ stands. We like to BBQ more towards the end of the
trail. Continue reading to find out more.
Following the hike / bike path eastwards, we pass by roots that have
uplifted the hike / bike path making it bumpy but if you're
into that sort of ride, it's fun!
At Tommy Thompson Park we see yellow birds, long tailed ducks, tree swallows and many of the local birds we see at Hight Park. Also, on a calm day, the water is so nice and crystal blue. There are signs that do not allow motorized vehicles. For specifics, kindly refer to the City of Toronto's website (toronto.ca) for what's allowed at this park. It's also one of the best spots to watch the sunset in the Toronto.
On the left of Tommy Thompson are garden allotments from the City of Toronto. Residents can rent an allotment and grow various plants. We’d like to grow our own fruits and vegetables. We’ll let you know all about our experience as soon as we get off the waitlist.
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After what seems like a little industrial stretch, you'll reach
Woodbine Park. This is where we like to have our BBQs. Remember to
pack your own coal. We like to bring our own grill as well since
it's hard to clean the stations.
Other activities in this park include, beach volleyball, tennis
courts, suntanning, and some people like to swim in the lake. There
are kayaks and paddle boards for rent, as well.
You can always go prepared with a frescobol set and a Turkish towel which is versatile enough to be used as a picnic blanket and / or beach towel, as well.
Photo Credit: GG Lemere
If you didn't pack a lunch, you can always buy something from
Beaches N' Cream, or have a picnic.
We really like Woodbine because it reminds of a beach city similar
to Santa Monica in Los Angeles or the beach area near the Golden
Bridge in San Fransisco. It sure has a community feel with families
and dogs enjoying what the area has to offer.
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