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Lower Don Reopening, The New Biidaasige Park West, The New CIBC Square Elevated Park (13.5 KM) (8/23/2026)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Broadview Subway Station

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 23 2026 1:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 22 2026 7:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

less than 4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Fletcher
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

So, three parks have opened in the past few weeks and I thought I'd do a hike to check them all out

The Lower Don Trail reopened from just north of Riverdale Park to Queen Street on August 1.

Biidaasige Park West opened on July 24

The CIBC Square Elevated Park is now connected between both the north and south towers as of June 4.

This 13.5 KM hike will start from Broadview Station and end at Union Station.

The hike will be on a combination of sidewalks, single track dirt trails, grassy fields and paved multi use trails/

In terms of hills, I'm going to cheat by taking 3 escalators.
So, its up to you, if you'd like to make it a hill or not.

I'll attempt to stop for a washroom break at 1.5 KM in Riverdale Park & 11 KM at the East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre.

Dogs are permitted on this hike, but you'll have to drop off at the 12 KM mark once we get to Queens Quay Streetcar Station as they are not permitted in the new CIBC Square Elevated Park, sorry

Post hike, I'll go grab a pint and maybe a pizza on the patio at King Taps, if anyone would like to join me.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots / hiking shoes

Weather appropriate clothing

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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First Aid Kit

A smile

Whistle

Sunscreen / Bug Spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Broadview Station is located on the Bloor/Danforth Subway Line. It is three stops east of Bloor/Yonge station.

For those of you driving, Broadview Station is located on the east side of Broadview Avenue, just north of Danforth.
Address is 769 Broadview Avenue
In terms of parking, there's a Green P lot located one block north of the station on Erindale Avenue.

We'll meet near the only entrance to the station. Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt,
If its dry, most likely I'll be just beside the station entrance on the side of the streetcar tacks.
If its wet, I'll probably just be inside the station entrance.

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PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION

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Notes:

Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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