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As the weather finally gets nicer and we move from the freezing winter ice storms to the wonderful warmth of summer, it only makes sense that us Canadians want to get outside as much as we can! What’s a better way to get outside, get active, and see nature than going on a hike? Here are 10 beautiful hikes near Toronto where you can go next (think about all the Insta-opportunities!).
1. Taylor Creek Trail
260 Dawes Rd, East York, ON M4C 5M8
2. Leslie Street Spit Trail
3 260 Dawes Rd, East York, ON M4C 5M8
3. East Point Park
201 Copperfield Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 3T9
4. Scarborough Bluffs
61 Under Cliff Dr, Scarborough, ON M1N 3Z5
5. Bruce Trail
Southern and Central Ontario, running from the Niagara River to Tobermory, Ontario, with main trail being more than 890 km long
6. Don Valley Trails
The Don River watershed is approximately 32 km from the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario. There isn’t a trail that extends the whole length of it but there are multiple places to walk which you can check out at http://www.discoverthedon.ca/walkthedon
7. Rattlesnake Point
7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON L9T 2Y1
8. Rouge Park
1749 Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 5W8
9. Elora Gorge
7400 Wellington County Rd 21, Elora, ON N0B 1S0
10. Dundas Peak & Webster Falls
Websters Falls Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 4W2
Do you have any fave hikes near Toronto? Let us know in the comments below!
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Jenn is a third year student at the University of Western, studying English and Creative Writing. She's been deemed avid bar star by those who know her, and is always down for post-bar pizza. When she's not tearing up the dance floor, you can find her working at the library, watching Netflix in bed, working out at the campus gym, or running around the city with her friends. Jenn is always up for an adventure, and a big fan of puppies.