Journey to the Torii Gate - 14 km - Sun, Nov 8 2026

Journey to the Torii Gate - 14 km (11/8/2026)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: North East corner of Eglinton & Pharmacy Ave (near Pharmacy Station)
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 8 2026  12:45 PM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Nov 8 2026 10:00:00 AM
Event Duration:3 hours 30 minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Gordon
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

👋 Hello, we will begin from the Meadoway hydro corridor, and proceed to hike along the Don river valley and ravines for most of the hike. At some point, we will walk thru a torii gate ⛩️ onto more sacred ground. From there, we will continue thru the ravines until arriving at Don Valley Brick Works Park, and Castle Frank Station thereafter.

We will be walking 14 km from Pharmacy Station on Line 5 Eglinton to Castle Frank Station at an approx pace of 4.5 km/h. This hike will be over a mixed of paved trails and mountain biking dirt trails.

Map: https://trailrouter.com/C4LS7 ⤵️

  1. Begin hike at North East corner of Eglinton & Pharmacy Ave (near Pharmacy Station) 🚻
  2. The Meadoway
  3. East Don Trail
  4. The Flats
  5. ⛩️
  6. Crothers Woods
  7. Don Valley Brick Works Park 🚻

Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking shoes
  • Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:We will gather at the North East corner of Eglinton & Pharmacy Ave (near Pharmacy Station on Line 5 Eglinton).

Notes:

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

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