Toronto offers ravine trails and lakeside paths in town, with the Niagara Escarpment a half-day away. Options range from easy strolls to moderate hikes.
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Small islands reached by ferry, known for beaches and skyline views.
Tip: Walk from Hanlan's Point to Ward's Island and check the return ferry times.
Show on mapClay and sand cliffs rising up to 90 metres above Lake Ontario.
Tip: Visit the Cathedral Bluffs and Bluffer's Park lookouts, and stay back from the edges.
Show on mapThe city's largest park, with oak woodlands, ponds and spring cherry blossoms.
Tip: Cherry blossoms peak from late April to early May; go early in the morning.
Show on mapA city-centre nature walk from a former brickworks into the Don Valley trails.
Tip: Visit the Saturday morning farmers' market too.
Show on mapOutside the city – about 1.75 hours
A nature reserve in the Niagara River gorge with giant boulders and riverside trails.
Tip: The return is a steep climb; bring plenty of water and sturdy shoes.
Show on mapOutside the city – about 0.75 hours
Canada's first national urban park, with wetlands, forests and Lake Ontario shoreline.
Tip: Rouge Beach is a short walk from Rouge Hill GO station.
Show on mapA park on a man-made peninsula in the lake, great for birdwatching and skyline views.
Tip: The park is car-free and open to walkers and cyclists on weekends.
Show on mapOutside the city – about 1 hours
A conservation area near Milton on the Niagara Escarpment with trails and limestone cliff views.
Tip: Arrive early in autumn for the lookouts; going by car is easiest.
Show on mapA local favourite in the Don Valley, known for dense forest and hilly trails.
Tip: Ideal for autumn colours; trails get muddy after rain.
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