Interpretive Nature Hike at Tommy Thompson Park

Difficulty Rating:
Local Adventure
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Beauty Rating:
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Solitude Rating:
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Adventure Start:
Feb 17, 2024 10:00 AM
Estimated End:
Feb 17, 2024 2:00 PM

Adventure Description

Join us for a local hike through the urban marvel that is Tommy Thompson Park, led by our expert guide and field naturalist, Bryan.

Tommy Thompson is one of the most unique but overlooked areas of Toronto, a 5km long peninsula created from construction waste dumped into Lake Ontario that has turned into a surreal nature reserve.

You have some of the best views of the city on one side and of the Scarborough Bluffs and Pickering on the other. There's wildlife all around and it's an important bird nesting location. Which makes it all the more weird that beyond the wild plants, you see that you're walking on concrete, tiles and steel rebar.

Bryan will lead an easy hike of up to 8km, adapting to the day's conditions. Hiking with Bryan is an experience that opens your eyes to the beauty of things we'd ordinarily overlook as he points out trees, flowers and animal tracks, giving you a totally new way of looking at familiar places.

This adventure is fully accessible by TTC but dogs are not allowed in the park so your pup will have to sit this one out.

Join us for a local hike through the urban marvel that is Tommy Thompson Park, led by our expert guide and field naturalist, Bryan.

Tommy Thompson is one of the most unique but overlooked areas of Toronto, a 5km long peninsula created from construction waste dumped into Lake Ontario that has turned into a surreal nature reserve.

You have some of the best views of the city on one side and of the Scarborough Bluffs and Pickering on the other. There's wildlife all around and it's an important bird nesting location. Which makes it all the more weird that beyond the wild plants, you see that you're walking on concrete, tiles and steel rebar!

Bryan will lead an easy hike of up to 8km, adapting to the day's conditions. Hikes with Bryan is an experience that opens your eyes to the beauty of things we'd ordinarily overlook as he points out trees, flowers and animal tracks, giving you a totally new way of looking at familiar places.

This adventure is fully accessible by TTC but dogs are not allowed in the park so your pup will have to sit this one out.

Itinerary

10:00 - Meetup at entrance to Tommy Thompson Park

10:00 - 14:00 - Hike, eating lunch en route

14:00 - Anticipated finish

Rental Gear available

Adventure Cost
Event Cost:
$20+HST
Transport Cost:

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$10 cancellation fee once registered. No refunds once final amount has been charged (typically the week of the adventure).
If you cancel and wish to rejoin, please confirm with us on Discord to ensure that the updated registration has been received.

Join This Adventure

To join this adventure, you'll first need to become a member of Wilderness Union. We're an Outdoor Adventure Community of 20-40 year olds dedicated to helping you get out of the city, explore more and find your outdoor friend group.
Membership gives you access to over 100 unique adventures a year, regular socials, outdoor education and our private discord all at unmatched pricing.
Sign up for a one month free trial and $25 in trip credit towards your first adventure and start seeing more of the wild.

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