Bessarion +Betty Sutherland +Brookbanks 13.94k🙂 - Thu, Nov 12 2026

Bessarion +Betty Sutherland +Brookbanks 13.94k🙂 (11/12/2026)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Bessarion Subway Station - Sheppard Line
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Nov 12 2026  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 11 2026 9:05:00 PM
Event Duration:about 3.5 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
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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:26
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: about 13.94 km

PACE: about 4.5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

WASHROOM 1: before the hike at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library beside meeting place

WASHROOM 2: at Tims about 6 km into the hike

SNACK BREAK: in the forest

the Betty Sutherland trail had been closed for the past 4 years under the 401.
this made doing this hike less fun because we had to walk on the Don Mills Rd bridge
over the 401 to bypass the closed section
the section of the trail just reopened, so let's do this hike again!
I walked that section today to verify it is open
and I found another really fun dirt trail because I like to explore
those of you who know me, know that when I see a new trail I say "I wonder where that goes!" 🙂

we will start at Bessarion station and end at Leslie station
we will walk on paved, gravel and dirt trails covered with leaves. expect some mud

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for the Planned route 1009021


Required Items to Bring:
  • bring your OHIP card
  • Cell phone
  • Whistle
  • water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • first aid kit
  • snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:We'll be meeting on street level in front of the Bessarion Subway Station which is on the Sheppard subway line

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION



Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, light rain or heavy shine

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly at the start time


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