Hiking Toronto for Dog Lovers

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...

Bluffer's Beach is a great place to take your dog when it gets hot. Many people visit this beach on Lake Ontario to cool down and to take in the sight of the dramatic cliffs. Our blog  Bluffer's Park  gives details on a few hikes you can take along the shores at beach level. When visiting Bluffer's Beach, you may want to go to the top of the cliffs for great views of the lake and park. Unfortunately, no trail takes you from Bluffer's Park to the top of the cliff.  This blog gives details for a hike in Scarborough Crescent Park, which is located on the top of the Scarborough Bluffs. Although you can reach this park by walking up the steep Brimley Road hill, this blog gives details for a hiking loop starting at Crescent Park. There is a fence along the cliff edge so you can walk along without fear of falling off. Signs indicate the danger as well. The fence is easy to breach, so make sure you keep your dog on a leash. In addition to hiking trails and views, Crescent Park ...

There's no place better to be on a super hot day than near the water. Toronto has many bodies of water that can help you and your dog beat the heat this summer. One of the most popular places is Bluffers Beach in Scarborough on Lake Ontario. Next to the beach is a marina and park. It is possible to hike the entire area in one day, but why not visit multiple times? A previous blog entry,  Bluffers Beach in Summer , gave details on visiting the large beach on the east side. This blog post is about the park instead of the beach.  There is a small beach on this hike, but on a holiday or weekend, this might fill up fast. People like to arrive early with food and shelter to stay the day.  Directions My suggested route is 4 km at the most and starts in the parking lot at the southern end of Brimley Road,  furthest to the right (west).  Parking Parking is free during weekdays until 5 pm, but you must pay on weekends, holidays and evenings. Suggested Loop Once you've pa...