Black Excellence Walking Tour

Start Point: Balzac's, 122 Bond St, Toronto, ON M5B 1X8

End Point: 10 Draper Street, Toronto

Length: 4 km

Pace of hike: 4km per hour - Moderate

Difficulty: Beginner

Dog-friendly: No

Family-friendly:(suitable for young people 17 and under) Yes

Stroller-friendly: (paved trails accessible for strollers) Yes

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In celebration of Black History Month, Let's Hike T.O. will be hosting a Black Excellence Walking Tour of downtown Toronto. Join us as we meander along the urban streets of the city and hear about the lives of five Black Canadians who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. From law to the arts, we will be inspired by the talent, determination, and resilience shown by these leaders and reminded of their impact on Canada today.

What to Expect:

The walk will last 2.5 hours and is open to all including families and kids in strollers. This will be a large group event, it will be cold, and there will be lots of walking and standing so this event is best suited for folks who are comfortable going on a moderate paced walk with a number of stops over 2.5 hours."

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: Camara (she/her)

Registration fee: $5 + Eventbrite fees though if you cannot afford it, please contact us at [email protected] 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 100 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 [email protected]

Host or Publisher Let's Hike T.O.