Paint & Pedal: Bike Tour and Outdoor Painting
About this Event
✅ All painting materials are provided!
🙂 BIKING IS OPTIONAL! Choose the "paint only" ticket if you prefer to skip the ride.
🚲 Bring your own bike to the meet poing. Many bike share rentals nearby.
Enjoy a relaxing morning or evening painting with acrylics while the serene sounds of a flowing river and rustling leaves immerse you in the very nature you paint. Your audience will be a Great Blue Heron or maybe a painted turtle. See Toronto from an entirely new perspective with a historical tour, then learn how to see it in a new light from the eye of a painter.
Ride (optional)
Please plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. The tour leaves strictly within 5 minutes of the set time. We kick off our journey near Wendigo Pond in High Park. From there, enjoy a 13km guided ride through some of the west end's most picturesque trails, making our way toward the lakeshore and into the lush Humber River valley. We'll pause along the way to share engaging, little-known facts about the area. The pace is casual. Some experience on a bike and light fitness is recommended. Choose the "paint only" ticket if you prefer to skip the ride.
Paint
Our cycling route finishes at a beautiful and historic location along the Humber River, where we will trade our handlebars for paintbrushes. Set up at your provided easel for an en plein air (outdoor) painting session led by artist Steven Twigg (steventwigg.ca). Whether you are a total novice holding a brush for the first time or more experienced, relax and enjoy with painting guidance tailored to your skill level. At the end, you'll have created a beautiful painting to take home.
Overall the experience is 3 hours enjoying nature, riding, and painting with other like minded people. It's a great way to take your mind off life's stresses and just be present.
Rain plan
The tour runs rain or shine. We will cancel for thunderstorms. Summer weather changes quickly so a call will be made 2 hours prior to the event and communicated by email. If a tour is cancelled you will have the option to change the date/time of your ticket, or receive a full refund.
It's still a lot of fun in the rain and can make for a very atmospheric ride and scene to paint!
Event Details at a Glance
Starting Point: High Park, entrance near 51 Ellis Park Rd, or Wendigo Pond
Ride Distance:13km (Approx. 1 hour of relaxed cycling)
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Takeaway: Your very own finished canvas artwork
What is Included
- Expert Instruction: A guided cycling tour featuring local historical trivia, followed by professional art instruction.
- Complete Art Setup: Premium paints, a canvas, brushes, and an easel are all provided and set up for you.
- Refreshments: A complimentary small snack to enjoy while you paint.
What You Need to Bring
- A Bicycle: This is a bring-your-own-bike event. Need some wheels? There are Bike Share rental stations conveniently located very close to our High Park starting point!
- Comfortable Clothing: Dress appropriately for light cycling and outdoor painting (wear something you don't mind getting a stray drop of paint on).
- Water & Sun Protection: Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, along with sunscreen and a hat.
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Leisurely ride & fun facts
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
En Plein Air Painting Lesson
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 33.59 to CAD 53.92
