Allan Gardens & Yorkville Ice Sculptures & Lights

Start Point: College Station via Carlton Street South Side Exit

End Point: Bloor-Yonge Station

Length: 8 km

Pace of hike: 3.5km per hour - Relaxed

Difficulty: Beginner

Dog-friendly: No

Family-friendly:(suitable for young people 17 and under) No

Stroller-friendly: (paved trails accessible for strollers) No

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Join Let's Hike TO for a fun urban walk through Allan Gardens, where we will see & explore, using the Seek App, many different plants & Yorkville area where we will see some lights & ice sculptures.

The meeting point will be outside College station via Carlton South Side Exit at 3:30PM.

We will head to Allan Gardens first. If possible, it is recommended to download the Seek App beforehand, which is available for both iOS and Android. The Seek app was created by the iNaturalist team (California Academy Sciences & National Geographic Society). It is an app that allows you to scan/take pictures of animals & plants to identify species while giving more information on it with some fun facts. It does require data to use though.

Afterwards we will head down Sherbourne Street towards Yorkville area through some greenery paths. We will explore the Yorkville area, including going to the Village of Yorkville Park to see some ice sculptures & lights.

We will end the hike at Bloor-Yonge station around 6:30pm.

Winter hiking is always unpredictable and it's very likely that the ground on the trails will be icy and extremely slippery. Please bring ice cleats with you to attend this hike - they are a must for hiking in the winter. Most of the trail will be flat, but there are some minimally elevated terrain areas as well as stairs that we will need to descend.

Hoping you can join us for this awesome Toronto adventure!

Let's Hike T.O. is a hiking community open to everyone with a focus on newcomers, people of colour, and young adults aged 20-40. All are welcome on our walks.

What To Expect

Hike leader: Vanessa (she/her)

Registration fee: $5 + Eventbrite fees though if you cannot afford it, please contact us at letshiketo@gmail.com to request a complimentary registration based on your circumstance.

COVID-19 safety: Hikers will be encouraged to keep socially distant where possible and to wear masks when 2 metres distance is not possible on the trails.

Limited tickets: This hike is restricted to 14 registrants. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis and are non-refundable.

Pre-hike email: Registrants will receive additional details by email the day before the hike, such as what to bring on the day, what to wear, etc.

Weather precautions: The hike will take place regardless of rain, wind, or snow so please dress accordingly! We will only cancel or postpone the hike if weather conditions are considered extreme or dangerous, in which case registered hikers will be informed 48 hours in advance.

Questions? Email LetsHikeTO@gmail.com