Old Mill to Weston: A Fast-Paced Humber River Hike

The existing trails along the Humber River closely follow the historic Toronto Carrying Place. This path along the river, running from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario, was long used as part of a trading network between the various Indigenous Peoples of the area, including the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Later, the route served a similar purpose for European settlers and was key to the development of the modern city of Toronto.

Our hike will start at Étienne Brûlé Park and will follow the Humber River trail north and end at the Weston GO station. We’ll keep a fast pace and aim to get back to the city in the early afternoon. Expect conditions to be icy; crampons, ice cleats, or other traction devices will be required to participate in the hike.

Dogs that like to walk and can keep pace are welcome to attend (if the weather is cold, boots or paw wax are recommended to help protect their feet). Hike leader Calvin (he/him) and his 7-year-old shiba inu Mochi both look forward to hiking with you all!

Start Point: Etienne Brule Park (Link to Google Maps)

End Point: Weston GO (Link to Google Maps)

Length: 9 km

Pace of hike: 5km per hour - Challenging

Difficulty: Advanced (due to steady fast pace)

Dog-friendly: (dog must remain on leash at all times) YES

Please note: If the weather is cold, boots or paw wax are recommended to help protect their feet.

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

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

Crampons/ice cleats: Absolutely essential - you MUST have Crampons or Ice cleats to take part in this hike, otherwise we will not be able to let you participate for your own safety.

Walking Pole: Highly Recommended and worth bringing if you have them.

What To Expect

Hike leader: Calvin (he/him)

Registration fee: $4.07 + Eventbrite fees though if you cannot afford it, please contact us at [email protected] to request a Pay- What- You- Can registration based on your circumstance.

Limited tickets: This hike is restricted to 15 registrants. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-served 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]

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