Hiking Toronto for Dog Lovers

The Humber River is 100 km long, so there are many hiking trails to explore.  The river connects to Lake Ontario in the south. See earlier blog entry, Sunnyside Beach , about a park to explore at the southern point of the Humber River. Parking or Transit This hike begins at the  Etienne Brule Park , where there is free parking. For those who use transit, the nearest subway station is the Old Mill Station . You'll be following part of the Humber River Recreational Trail.  Suggested Route Starting at Etienne Brule Park, walk north on the paved path until you reach the footbridge over the Humber River. Turn back at this point for an 8.5 km hike.  The Trail You can walk the paved trail for the entire hike if you like. There is also a gravel path as well as a footpath next to the river. Cyclists tend to use the paved path and joggers the gravel path.  I like to use the river path to get the best view of the birds, and for Lucy to play in the river. Weir or Low H...

Spend some time at Sunnyside Beach to enjoy the summer weather and to learn a bit more about the history of Toronto.  The park is located south of the Lakeshore Blvd, and a lot is packed into this narrow piece of land. Next to the beach is the Sunnyside Boardwalk, and then children's playgrounds and picnic areas, then the Martin Goodman Trail, which is popular with cyclists. Several monuments, Canada's largest public pool, and a cafe add to the utility of the park.  Parking Park in the Lake Shore Blvd W Parking Lot . It's free on weekdays until 4 pm. You must pay on weekends and holidays and after 4 pm.  Suggested Route This 4 km hike starts with a visit to the Sir Gzowski Off-Leash Dog Park.  Sir Gzowski Off-Leash Dog Park This dog park was named after Sir Kazimierz Stanisław Gzowski who you'll learn more about later in this blog entry. I'm sure the park gets busy at times, but we visited at 9 am on a Monday morning, so we were there alone.  Mature trees p...