Hiking Toronto for Dog Lovers

Canadians love their summers. Short and hot, we like to get outdoors and find ways to stay cool, active, and enjoy nature. This is also true of those living in Toronto.  For those who cannot leave the city to enjoy cottage country or other fabulous nature areas in Ontario, the beaches along Lake Ontario are the next best thing.  Social Distancing Toronto has many great beaches along the shores of the great lake where temperatures are usually cooler. This has proven to be a bit of a problem during the opening phases of Covid-19 lockdown. News headlines are calling out those enjoying the beach for risking the spread of the virus. As a result, the beaches are patrolled to ensure social distancing is maintained.  Bluffers Beach  Bluffers Beach is a jewel in the city of Toronto. With spectacular views of the cliffs and a vast beach, you'll instantly see why this park is so popular.  There are plenty of places to visit in Bluffers Park, but this post focuses on the be...

Flat trail with a river, marsh, and forest The park connects many neighbourhoods and parks. During the Covid-19 Lockdown, the Taylor-Creek Trail parking lots were closed, essentially making it a park for locals only. I heard from frequent walkers that the trails got quite busy at times, but the park is so large that social distancing is still achievable.  Parking Lots Closed Our last visit was May 27, 2020, and we were surprised to see that the parking lots were still closed. Many in the city are already open, but not here. The entry from Don Mills is also closed, but due to construction, not the pandemic. Donora Ravine We parked on a nearby street and walked into the Taylor Creek Park through the Donora Park .  Toronto Children's Theatre This alternate route allowed us to discover the Children's Peace Theatre . According to their website, they are:  a place where people come in, connect and interact and learn, cross pollinate their knowledge to scatter in many places, wh...

Stay Home, Stay Well Toronto is Closed The reality of the Corona Virus hit home around the time it was announced that schools would be closed for two additional weeks following March Break. Our Duty Then came the daily updates from our Prime Minister, Premier, and Mayor. And their message was clear: we all must stay home to help flatten the curve. By staying home and isolating from others, we'll be able to avoid getting the virus and passing it on to others. Isolation is Hard It's hard to isolate. Humans are social beings, and it's unnatural to be alone. And some people think the situation is overblown and don't think they will cause harm. In any case, we now have many infected people, and the rules are getting stricter. Dog Parks are Closed As of now, all playgrounds, dog parks, and other city amenities are closed. If you are caught using these shared spaces, you could be fined. Some of the rules may not make sense, but if it helps save lives, it...