Join us for our July public walk in the Subway Series: Broadview to Castle Frank, Tales of the Don.
Leader: Joanne Doucette
Walk Location: Don Valley
Meeting Point: Outside the entrance to the Broadview Subway Station.
Getting There: Parking is limited near both the Castle Frank and Broadview TTC stations. Transit is highly recommended.
Walk Details: A 6-hour, 8-12 km linear nature and heritage walk along mostly unpaved but even surfaces with some steep slopes. Some stairs. There are drop-out points along the route for those not wanting to go the full six hours.
Accessibility: Muddy areas, uneven ground.
Washrooms: At the beginning and along the way.
Walk description: This is a hike across the Don Valley, through Riverdale Park, with stops at Riverdale Farm, the Necropolis and St. James Cemetery. The pace will be faster than the usual nature walk and the distance is longer. However, there will be drop out points en route. We will talk about the First Nations history of the Don River, the transformation of the river through channelling, the history of Riverdale Zoo, the oak savannah of the pre-settlement period, and cemeteries as nature refuges.
What to Bring: Water, lunch, hat, sunscreen or umbrella (depending on weather), field guide, binoculars, good walking shoes.
Other information: No pets please. Service animals are welcome.
Photo by Susan Pekilis.
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