Welcome back for another season of Zwift rides with TBN. We will be starting out the season with an easy ride, 60 minutes long, around the Makuri Islands
Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord.
Duration: 60 min Distance: ~24 km Elevation: ~200m
Route: Flatland Loop
Ride Leader: Martin Lansche
Communications: Discord - https://discord.gg/bbhsZ3w
Joining the Zwift "TBN Club": TBN Zwift Events are available to members of the Zwift club "TBN". To become a member, follow "Martin Lansche (TBN)" within Zwift, and he will send you an invitation to join the TBN club. Once you are a member you can see all future TBN club events in Zwift and will be able to sign up to these events.
Signing up for the Ride:
Using the Zwift Companion App,
Joining a Ride you have Signed Up for:
Method 1: Start Riding anywhere in Zwift 5-10 minutes before the start of the event. You will be asked at approximately 5 minutes before the start if you want to join. Let the timer expire and you will be moved to the start pen for the ride.
Method 2: As in Method 1, but with the Companion App, when prompted click "Join Event"
Method 3: Start Zwift, and choose your signed up ride from the list of upcoming events. You will be moved to the start pen for the ride.
Late start is enabled. You should be able to join a ride within the first 30 minutes.
Cancelation policy: This Zwift event will only take place if the weather outside is too wet/cold to ride. If the weather is fair outside, the indoor ride will still be available but the leader may not be attending
Trip Presentation
Bike touring in Patagonian Chile and Argentina: Cycling to the “End of the world”
TBN members Narayana Reddy and Grahame Joy will share their experience cycling in the Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile.
Starting in El Calafate Argentina, their self-supported tour crossed 1000 km of plains, mountains, and ferry segments ending in Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego. The presentation will cover the route, logistics, and challenges as well as touching on the Carretera Austral route.
The event is free and open to all TBN members and their guests. The event takes place at The Northern District Public Library, which is conveniently located a three-minute walk north of the Eglinton Subway station. You can find free parking on the small streets west and north of the library. Please read parking signs before parking.
The presentation will take up 1 hour including a short Q and A, but participants are welcome to continue discussion afterward at the Duke of Kent Pub, which is across the road from the library.
Location: 40 Orchard View Boulevard - main floor meeting room (view map here) Day: Monday, October 27 Time: 7 pm to 8 pm Apres-Pres: Duke of Kent Pub, 2315 Yonge St.
Location: 40 Orchard View Boulevard - main floor meeting room
(view map here)
Day: Monday, October 27
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm
Apres-Pres: Duke of Kent Pub, 2315 Yonge St.
Questions or concerns please contact Elena Balland, Membership Experience Director at experience@tbn.ca.
You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
If you need to cancel your registration try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.
Visit two cemeteries for Hallowe'en. A lovely downtown ride with a few hills and some unpaved paths and a visit to a former prime minister who communed with spirits...
Celebrate the end of a great riding season! Join us for lunch at the Madison Pub.
Start: 10:30 AM in Taddle Creek Park one block north of the Bedford exit of the St. George subway station.
(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)
Distance: 23 km
Leader: Sandra
Route: RWGPS
Map and Cue sheet: Click HERE
Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:30 AM on the day of the ride.
This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
October Pub Quiz
You are invited to attend the monthly trivia night at The Prenup Pub on Tuesday, October 28. Please register before Monday, October 27 at 10 pm.
The Prenup Pub is one of the best pubs in the city. It’s a Belgian style pub with a wonderful atmosphere, great food, and extraordinary draft beer, all at reasonable prices. In fact, the atmosphere is actually free! The draft beer list consists of 70 quality brews, of which most are European. There is also a sizeable wine list. The food menu is also extensive and also mostly European, with French, Belgian, Italian and German specialties. There are also quite a few vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The schedule for the evening is as follows:
This will be an unusual pub quiz in that the participants will choose the categories before the quiz begins. Virtually any category is possible, including history, geography, 80s music, Soviet fashion, marine biology, supramolecular chemistry, and even cycling. The teams or four or five will brainstorm possible categories, and we all vote to determine the five most popular topics. Then, since each team will be responsible for one round of questions, they will work together to compose 8-10 questions in their assigned category. Phones are permitted only during this phase and during the break.
The Prenup Pub is conveniently located at 191 College Street, just a five-minute walk west of Queen’s Park subway station. There also is street parking available, especially on McCaul Street. We will be on ground floor of the pub, on your right as you walk in (next to the bar) or on the patio. View the map here.
Questions or concerns please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director at social@tbn.ca.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
This will run slightly longer than an hour. We will complete one lap.
Duration: 75 min Distance: 27.9 km Elevation: 95m
Route: Watopia's Waistband
Please note ride starts at 10:00AM!
Sadly it is getting to the end of the season and what better way to wind it down than a ride from Victoria Square to Annina's. The butter tarts and pastries will still taste good and hopefully there will be no wasps on their patio.
A good time will be had by all.
Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.
Not sure if Wednesday Wheelies are for you? This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. If your skill level is Tourist, then join us to find out why WW has remained popular for 2 decades.
Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. Routes 3. Weather
Ride Leader: Nancy Ryerson Vieira
If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.
Cancellations – if you register and later determine that you cannot ride – please, please Cancel Your Registration as soon as possible so that the Ride Leader has an accurate list of participants.
Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.
Meet at about 10:00 AM on Pleasant Blvd outside the south entrance of St Clair Station (on the Yonge Line), just west of Yonge St and one street south of St Clair. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp.
We will walk a total of about 7.5 Km in two loops. First about 3.5 Km into Mount Pleasant Cemetery and back to the start, then about 4 Km over to Avenue Road and back, looking at some works of art along the way. Most of the walk will be on city streets or paved paths, with a brief excursion onto grass. We will also look at some outdoor artwork in the area.
No scheduled subway outages have been posted yet, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/Service-Changes in case there are any changes.
The exact route is yet to be determined but points of interest and early exits along the way are likely to be:
The route will be available on Ride with GPS shortly.
We are accepting Guest registrations.
If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.
If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.
REMINDER: A mask and hand sanitizer are recommended.
If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.
For more information check the TBN website under PROGRAMS - FALL/WINTER - CITY WALKS (https://tbn.ca/programs/fallwinter/citywalks) for a description of the City Walk program. If you have any questions, email me at citywalks@tbn.ca.
John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator
Our first "challenge" will be easier than normal. We will ride twice around the Yorkshire based circuit. No rubber band will be used.
Duration: ~90 min Distance: 27.7 km Elevation: 480m
Route: 2019 UCI Worlds Harrogate Circuit
Please remember that the time change to Standard Time occurs this weekend and if you do not change your clock, you will be at the start one hour early.
Yeung will lead us on a City Walk around his Mimico neighbourhood. In a change from most City Walks (that start at a subway station) we will meet at Mimico GO Station at about 10:00 AM. The walk will start at 10:10 AM.
To get to Mimico Go station you can:
The walk will be about 10 Km. The RwGPS route and other information will be available shortly. We plan on having a coffee stop around the middle and a lunch stop near the end.
If the walk is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, notice of the cancellation will be posted on the website around 8 am on the day of the walk. Please check before leaving for the walk.
For a brief description of the City walk program, please check the TBN website under PROGRAMS - FALL/WINTER - CITY WALKS (https://tbn.ca/programs/fallwinter/citywalks).
If you have any questions, email me at citywalks@tbn.ca.
PLEASE NOTE THE CLOCKS FALL BACK AT MIDNIGHT NOVEMBER 2ND PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT WHEN DECIDING WHEN TO LEAVE.
Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve is located within the rolling moraine landscapes of the Niagara Escarpment which was created by a long process of erosion. This hike takes you through three loops in the Hockley Valley Nature Reserve.
Hockley Valley is very hilly with some rolling sections. A good cardio workout Free parking in Bruce Trail lot located on Hockley Road east of the trailhead.
Distance: 13 km Pace: Moderate (~4 km/hr) Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or poor footing. Please make sure you bring appropriate footwear including icers or poles if required.
RWGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34862234
Driving directions: Click here
Please Register - Only REGISTRANTS are permitted to participate in this event.
Not a member but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30 Day Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN events
See https://tbn.ca/join
Hike Leader: Don Caswell
Welcome to Zwift's France route "Croissant". We will be going around this easy course twice.
Duration: ~60 min Distance: 22 km Elevation: ~120m
Route: Croissant
This is a new route added to France late spring 2024. The Rubber band will not be enabled. This should be just a little longer than once around.
Duration: 90 min Distance: ~30 km Elevation: ~150m
Route: Bon Voyage
The ride starts in Stouffville and continues to Uxbridge for lunch at The Bridge Social coffee shop. Meet at the Free Parking Lot on Park Drive just south of Main Street in Stouffville. Drive north on Hwy 404 to the Stouffville Rd, and then drive east into Stouffville. Facilities are available at many of the chain restaurants and gas stations as you come into Stouffville.
Driving directions: click here Routes: Click here
Weather forecast: click here
Ride Leader: Dale Alexander If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.
Uxbridge photo by Chris Harte / CC BY 2.0
Please register - Only registrants are permitted to participate in this walk
Start location: Line 1 Subway, Finch station, pick-up 10:00 am
We will walk to a bathroom at Finch Bus Terminal, then carry on to Maxome Ave via Bishop Ave, continue on Henderson Avenue and turn left on Glen Cameron Rd. On Yonge street we turn left and go through turns to Crestwood Rd. and to Hilda Ave. We will visit washroom at McDonalds and head to Chocolada via Steeles Ave. for lunch. After lunch we return via Hilda Ave. to Finch subway.
Lunch at : Chocolada bakery, 180 Steeles Ave. W. Unit # 11
Please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 for any changes if you take TTC.
Parking: Available on Finch station for $5, you can also find free parking on side streets if you are lucky.
Walk Leader: Elena Balland
Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the walk could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.
If you are unable to attend, or if you are feeling unwell, please kindly cancel your registration.
Zwift - Challenge - Itza Party x1
We will be riding around Watopia, on the Itza Party route - this challenging route takes us through Titans Grove, along the Costal Road, and then ends via the Itza KOM. Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord. The Rubber Band option will not be enabled.
Duration: ~110 min Distance: 43.6 km Elevation: 505m
Route: Itza Party
We will be doing a City Walk in memory of our friend and long time TBN member Irene Solom. Non-members such as Irene's friends, relatives, co-workers, and others are invited to join us.
We will meet at 10:00 AM at Christie Subway Station, at ground level, in front of the ticket booth area. The route will be a version of the "Weird Yards" walk we first did in 2015, which Irene helped to plan. We will be offering two distance options, a 7.7 Km (4.8 mi) route for experienced walkers, and a 3.0 Km (1.9 mi) route for those preferring a shorter distance. Both the longer and shorter walks will start and end at Christie Subway Station.
After the walk we will meet for lunch at a restaurant on the Danforth, a 17 minute subway ride from Christie station. We have made a reservation, but depending on the number of Irene's friends, relatives, and co-workers going for lunch, there may not be room for all the TBN walkers who would like to attend. Once we determine how many spaces are available for TBN members, we will provide updated information. (If there are TBN members who are unable to join us for lunch, I may run another walk in memory of Irene in the 2026 Winter/Spring season, just for TBN members).
Please register for the walk below (same registration for either distance). You do not have to indicate in advance which distance you intend to walk, and you can decide at 1.5 Km which route to take. Each walk participant should register individually.
The Points of Interest for the long version (7.7 Km) are:
The Points of Interest for the short version (3.0 Km) are:
If you have any questions, please email me at citywalks@tbn.ca.
Glen Major Forest/Brock Tract Loop
The Glen Major Forest is more than 3700 acres of land located on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the headwaters of the Duffins Creek Watershed. This area consists of mixed coniferous/ deciduous forests and a gravel pit once operated in the Glen Major site and is currently being restored. The remainder of the property complex was previously used for agriculture and contains a variety of habitat including forest, meadows and wetlands. Old farm roads and farm building foundations are still visible. This hike has lots of elevation changes and I think that most hikers will find the forest quite beautiful but strenuous. It is a hike worth doing.
Distance: 13 km
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38184572
Pace: Moderate (~3.5 km/hr)
Terrain: Moderate - rocky with hills and/or poor footing.
Directions: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Brock+Tract/@44.0027418,-79.128982,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89d525dd7de51f9d:0xa55b051d89412d81!8m2!3d43.9998587!4d-79.1280305
This is a smaller free parking lot that may be difficult to see from Brock Road. It looks like a farmers lane so be on the lookout for it. We are using this because the lot we usually use now has pay parking.
Parking is at a premium so please do not be late and find yourself scrambling for a parking spot.
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Hike Leader: Kevin Anderson
Meet at about 10:00 am in front of the St. Clair West Subway Station on St. Clair Ave. West. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp.
We will walk about 9 km in one loop, returning to the St. Clair West Subway Station. The planned route is all on city streets and paved multi-use trails. The route will include Forest Hill, Cedarvale Ravine, The Beltline, and Old Forest Hill Village. There are several coffee shops in Old Forest Hill Village, if anyone would like to stop and get one.
No scheduled subway outages have been posted yet, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 in case there are any changes.
Points of interest and early exits along the way include:
The route is available on Ride with GPS at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45107614.
Attend the TBN Social Event of the Year!
Come celebrate another wonderful TBN year with cycling friends, old and new, at our Annual General Meeting, Dinner and Dance. This year we will the same buffet dinner as last year, but in a larger room. Entertainment will be provided by the Junctioneers, the band that played at the last two Spring Flings. This three-piece partially-acoustic band will get people dancing but not be too loud to inhibit conversation. Be there at 5:30 for drinks and to mingle with other members and their guests. This is also an excellent opportunity to recognize the efforts of those on the TBN Board as well as all of our volunteers who have assisted in making this such a successful year.
Schedule:
Menu
Starters
Main Course
and/or
Dessert
Choose your main course when you register.
Cost: Members (and their guests) $30 each
You may also register a guest as part of your registration. If you are a member, please login for the member rate.
You may register only for the AGM (no cost), but it may be standing room only, and you will need to be there only between 7:30 and 8:30.
Registration closes at 3 pm on October 27.
Directions: The venue is Tecumseh Auditorium inside The TMU Student Centre at 55 Gould Street.
For the map, click here.
The venue is a five-minute walk from Dundas Station, with the most straightforward route being walking north on Yonge Street and turning right on Gould St.
There are three parking lots within a five-minute walk of the venue, with the closest being 288 Church Street (2 minutes). For more parking info including rates, click here.
AGM Files
All files will be available Nov 1 or earlier. You must first be logged into the TBN website in order to access the files.
TBN Annual General Meeting Agenda
The proposed agenda for the AGM can be found here.
2024 TBN Annual General Meeting Minutes
The draft 2024 Annual General Meeting Minutes can be found here.
2025 TBN Bylaws Revision
A change to the Bylaws is proposed for a vote. The proposal can be found here.
The draft 2025 TBN Balance Sheet can be found here. The draft 2025 Income Statement can be found here.
AGM Proxy
If you are unable to attend the AGM, you may still vote by proxy. Click this link to download our proxy document. Complete the document, and send it to secretary@tbn.ca prior to November 1st, 2025.
Meet at about 10:00 AM EST in front of Broadview subway station. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp. Patsy will be leading the walk today.
We will walk in a loop of approximately 10 Km and return to the start. We will see Chester Hill Lookout, Todmorden Mills, Evergreen Brickworks, Chorley Park, Integral House, and Riverdale Farm. The route will be on city streets, so please wear shoes or boots appropriate for the weather.
There are three parking lots within about 500m of the start of the walk, but all seem to have fairly high Sunday rates. There may be street parking available on nearby side streets, but the best choice may be to use the subway.
There are no washrooms at the start/finish, but there is a public washroom in the Bloor Station, which may be convenient for some who are using the subway to get to or from the walk. Also, there is a washroom at Withrow Park, about 1.2 Km from the start/finish.
When this entry was last updated, there were no scheduled subway outages, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 in case there are any changes.
The route is available on Ride with GPS at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44740449
Smokey Hollow Falls is the majestic center point of a group of trails with plenty of variety and changes of elevation. It is not too difficult and is just the hike for early in the TBN Fall Hiking season. Sadly a lot of the leaves have already fallen from the trees but it is still beautiful and of course we have the Falls. It may be busy at the Falls especially if it is a nice day but we will be spending most of our time on the Bruce Trail so the crowds should not be too bad.
Not a member but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30 Day Trail membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides
RWGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37666441
Note: Parking can be a bit of a challenge so do not arrive at the last moment expecting to find a spot.
Distance: 12 km
Pace: Moderate (~4 km/hr) Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or poor footing
Please make sure you dress for the weather and wear proper footwear.
Hike Leader: Tom Bissenger
Great Waterfront Trail Adventure 2025
“8 Days, 3 Great Lakes, So Many Memories”
Every August, cyclists from across Ontario (and beyond) gather to enjoy one of the province’s most scenic cycling tours: The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure (GWTA).
The 2025 edition featured eight days of lakeside riding, cultural stops, finishing back in Hamilton after more than 600 km in the saddle, offering the chance to dip their wheels in three of Ontario’s Great Lakes: Lake Ontario, Huron, and Erie.
Location: 40 Orchard View Boulevard - main floor meeting room (view map here) Day: Monday, November 17 Time: 7 pm to 8 pm Apres-Pres: Duke of Kent Pub, 2315 Yonge St.
Day: Monday, November 17
Meet at about 10:00 AM in the Great Hall of Union Station (the train station, not the subway station). We usually are near the benches around the north-west corner of the hall but may be somewhere else nearby if there is construction work, etc. Just look for a group of people standing around. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp.
From Union Station we will walk west along the Waterfront trail, then head north towards Garrison Common, and see the new bridge that was built over the tracks a couple of years ago. From there, we will head east on quiet streets and we will stop for lunch at the Salad King at McCaul and Queen. The total distance is approximately 8.2 Km. Osgoode station is very close to the restaurant at University and Queen.
There are washrooms at Union Station, Coronation Park, and Alexandra Park (skating rink) where we can make a detour and walk up Ryerson Ave. to the park.
When this entry was last updated there were no scheduled subway outages, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 in case there are any changes.
The route is available on Ride with GPS at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41682990.
This is our longest walk of the year, but there are many early drop-out points. For the ninth time, David G. will lead us on a walk from St Clair Station (Yonge Line) through the Vale of Avoca, to the Brickworks, up Moore Park Ravine, through Mount Pleasant Cemetery, along the Belt Line, through Cedarvale and Nordheimer Ravines, and down the Casa Loma stairs to Dupont Subway station. Light hiking shoes or boots, suitable for gravel multi-use paths would be appropriate.
Meet at 10 AM at St Clair Subway Station (Yonge Line), at the exit on the south side of St Clair East, at street level. (This is just east of the south-east corner of Yonge & St. Clair). Total distance to Dupont Station is approximately 16 Km, but there are alternate drop out points with access to transit. Break points and early exit points at:
Several bathroom breaks are planned, as well as one coffee stop. At the end we may go to Govinda's (on Avenue Rd), The Quail: A Firkin Pub (on Yonge), or perhaps another restaurant or pub.
The route is available on Ride with GPS at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44969354.
When this entry was last updated there were no scheduled subway closures for this date, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 for any changes.
FALL/WINTER HIKING
The Forks of the Credit is a part of the Bruce Trail and also the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere. The hike starts at the junction of Mississauga Road and the Elora Cataract Rail Trail. There had been a mill in the Cataract area since 1820 and in 1885 John Deagle bought the mill and converted it into a hydro generating station which was later purchased by Ontario Hydro and eventually shut down in 1947. The area was also the source of Credit Valley sandstone which was used in the construction of various large buildings like Queen's Park and the Old City Hall. This area is predominantly used by hikers and mountain bikers and there are lots of elevation changes and intersecting trails. It can be a challenging area in the winter so icers are required and hiking poles are recommended
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38153913
Terrain: Moderate - rocky with hills and/or poor footing. Depending on the weather poles or icers will be needed.
Directions: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Mississauga+Rd+%2526+Elora-Cataract+Trailway,+Caledon,+ON+L7K+1M9/@43.819616,-80.0406903,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b061fcbcc47ed:0xa013b1ea841ca63d!8m2!3d43.8131338!4d-80.0286332
There should be adequate parking at the start of this hike but that does not mean that you should arrive at the last moment. Please plan accordingly.
Julie will be leading us on a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be available shortly. T
We will meet at 10:00 AM at a location to be determined.
THE WALKER WOODS DOUBLE LOOP
The Walker Woods hike takes place on the Oak Ridges Moraine which was formed when a glacier retreated 10,000 to 12,000 years ago leaving behind a massive ridge. This multi-use trail network provides users with a great variety of loop alternatives with significant natural heritage features and breathtaking vistas. This is not a difficult trail but proper footwear is strongly recommended
Distance: 11 km
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35023145
Terrain: Moderate - rocky with hills and/or poor footing. Proper footwear is strongly recommended. Please make sure that you are capable physically of doing this hike.
Directions: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Durham+Regional+Forest,+West+Gate/@44.0347866,-79.0870581,16.21z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x89d53caec8ebdb65:0xb63e88f8cab270c3!2sWalker+Woods,+Uxbridge,+ON+L0C+1A0!3b1!8m2!3d44.0352508!4d-79.0996894!3m4!1s0x0:0x4bd03e9121a37640!8m2!3d44.0395362!4d-79.0890902
Parking is at a premium so please do not be late and find yourself scrambling for a parking spot. I have not checked this year but last year parking at this site was 6.00. Please carpool if possible.
Hike Leader: TBC
We will walk about 8 km in one big loop, returning to the St. Clair West Subway Station. The planned route is all on city streets and includes walking up a set of fairly steep steps called the Baldwin Steps, which we will climb slowly but surely. There are 110 steps.
There may be parking lots close to the subway station, or there may be street parking available on nearby side streets. But the best choice would be to use the subway.
The route is available on Ride with GPS at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41655578.
Meet at about 10:00 AM at Victoria Park Station, in front of the station, on east side of Victoria Park Avenue. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp.
We will walk in a loop, going about 7.3 Km and returning to the start, with two bathroom stops. At the beginning of the walk, we will visit a new modular subsidized housing unit finished about three years ago on Macy Avenue. Then we will proceed to Warden Woods trail up to St. Clair, then west along St. Clair to the Dawes Road Cemetery. We will then south go through the cemetery and take side streets to Pharmacy and Victoria Park. From Victoria Park we take a trail down to the Don River and then east back to Victoria Park station.
The route will be entirely on city streets or paved paths, so please wear shoes or boots appropriate for the weather.
When this entry was updated, there were no scheduled outage on the subway system, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/Service-Changes in case there are any changes.
The route is available on Ride with GPS at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42023195.
Pictures by Kevin Anderson
This hike starts at Scotsdale farm which was an internationally renowned breeding farm for Arabian horses and shorthorn beef cattle. The farm is still a working farm and is managed by the Credit Valley Conservation Authority. There are lots of rolling hills, see the Great Esker, and numerous limestone rocks.his is winter hiking so please come prepared with proper clothing, fTootwear and crampon style icers
Please keep in mind that this is Winter Hiking so come prepared with proper clothing, footwear and crampon style icers.
Please Register - Only REGISTRANTS are permitted to participate
If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already Registered", then cancel.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34862220
Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or poor footing. Depending on the weather conditions it will be advisable to bring icers and/or hiking poles
Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Scotsdale+Farm/@43.6838257,-79.9875138,13.67z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b0cf304d0ab1b:0xe9fc33925e8da6c9!8m2!3d43.6881076!4d-79.9896464
Leader: Tom Bissenger
Jennie will be leading the 13 km West End Romp which takes you through several notable areas in Toronto including Wychwood Park, Christie Pits, Little Italy, Kensington Market, parts of the University of Toronto's downtown campus, Philosopher's Walk and The Annex. The route is mostly on paved sidewalks and roads, with a couple of short sections on dirt/grass paths. There are also a number of conveniently located washroom breaks/facilities and early exits.
The route is available on Ride with GPS at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45417945.
This hike runs along the Humber River and the diverse landscape provides many picturesque lookouts and rest stops.
This is winter hiking which requires registrants to be prepared with proper clothing, proper footwear and crampon style icers. Depending on conditions the icers may not be required but should be carried in your pack just in case they are needed.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45576669
Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or poor footing. Depending on the weather conditions. Proper footwear including crampon style icers are required to do this hike
Directions: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Parking+lot+for+Humber+Valley+Heritage+Trail/@43.893845,-79.824292,3442a,35y,94.43h,44.25t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x882b1f477ce93003:0x8eb2d8523a1c3cbf!2sEmil+Kolb+Pkwy,+Bolton,+ON!3b1!8m2!3d43.8759662!4d-79.7595066!16s%252Fg%252F11bw88lg6q!3m5!1s0x882b1fa51f050eb3:0x60c60dc063643f7c!8m2!3d43.8884572!4d-79.7735876!16s%252Fg%252F11fl8_wcdr
Leader: John Anderson
Veloroute Gourmande
TBN member Dona Cottle will share her experience with Veloroute Gourmande Bike Trip which she did this summer. Veloroute Gourmande is a cycle path that connects Montreal and Sherbrooke. It is approximately 235km through the picturesque Quebec countryside that can be done over 4 or 5 days. The mostly car- free route is relatively flat, passing by many lakes and hills with opportunities to stop along the way and enjoy some gourmet attractions.
Location: 40 Orchard View Boulevard - main floor meeting room (view map here) Day: Monday, December 15 Time: 7 pm to 8 pm Apres-Pres: Duke of Kent Pub, 2315 Yonge St.
Day: Monday, December 15
Elena will be leading us on another "Sweet Tooth" City Walk on this date. We will be walking from Finch Station to Happy Bagel and back. The start location, route and other information will be available shortly.
We will meet at about 10:00 AM and the walk will begin at 10:10 AM.
Meet at a location to be announced at 6:00 PM. We will go for a walk through an area of Toronto different from the Christmas Lights walks we have done in the past.
We will walk through a new neighbourhood, specially selected for their beautiful Christmas light displays. There will be lots of opportunities to stop and take pictures along the way! The walk will end a restaurant or pub, the optional dinner stop. (Note there may be limited seating space and there may not be room for everyone).
This will be in the evening after dark, and the weather forecast is for cold temperatures and wind, so please dress very warmly. You may want to wear winter boots if there is snow on the ground. Season’s Greetings Everyone!
The route will be available on Ride with GPS.
Please make sure you come prepared with proper clothing + footwear + crampon style icers. It may not be necessary to use icers on this hike but they should be in your bag and available at any time.
The hike starts in the Speyside Woods heading north over rocky undulating terrain to the Limehouse Conservation area. The trail cuts through the Escarpment cliffs in an area know as "Hole in the Wall" There are ladders to climb down the Escarpment rock through fissures and crevices providing a glimpse into the area's geological past. There are also several stiles to climb over. The trail also passes the remains of limestone kilns which produced the lime used as a binder in mortar and was used in the building of Toronto.
Distance: 14 km
RWGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38540972
Terrain: Moderate - rocky with hills and/or poor footing. Depending on the weather poles or icers may be needed
Directions: Parking as usual this year is at a premium. We will be parking on the road at the junction of the trail. Please get there 15 minutes early in case there are complications.
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir//8222 8428+17+Side+Rd,+Acton,+ON+L7J+2M1/@43.593635,-79.9815753,15z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b73c314c4d57f:0x80fab73eb497d2e2!2m2!1d-79.9815887!2d43.5916868
Hike Leaders: TBC
Jokers Hill is a property managed as a research area by the University of Toronto and that coupled with the trails at Thornton Bales Conservation area make it a great place to go hiking. There are lots of elevation changes which make the trails both interesting and challenging and it is relatively close to the city although as with most other places parking can be a challenge.
WINTER HIKING
Please keep in mind that Winter Hiking is different than Fall Hiking. Proper clothing + footwear + crampon style icers are a must for any hike. Icers may not be required but should be available in your pack if necessary.
Distance: 9.5 km
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38382145
Directions:https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Jokers+Hill+Trail+Parking/@44.0366819,-79.5266127,15z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sjokers+hill+parking!3m5!1s0x882ad1e85d3f6585:0x3aab1cb0c78c7e70!8m2!3d44.0403028!4d-79.5041648!15sChNqb2tlcnMgaGlsbCBwYXJraW5nWhUiE2pva2VycyBoaWxsIHBhcmtpbmeSAQRwYXJrmgEkQ2hkRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVU41Y25adVlXaFJSUkFC
Hike Leader: Dave Gagne
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May 31, 2026 Aga Khan Park ( New Venue for BFBH ) more details to follow ......
Be a RIDE MARSHALL or RIDE AMBASSADOR (scroll down for role definition). Ride the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) while helping to ensure the safety of every participant.
Event Organizers: Terry Walsh & Jerry Fisch
Event Assistant:
We need people in all time slots as follows:
MEETING TIME: Indiviidual start times are 6:00am, 6:30am, 7:00am, 7:30am, 8:00am, 8:30am. The last ride will be at 9:00am, people that come later can be designated as a Marshall or Ambassador for the family event. The illustration below indicates ride distances of 75km, 50km, 25km and the 10k route opens at 9:30 am and closes at 10:30 am. If your riding partner shows up with you at your designated start time, please begin the ride, otherwise Marshalls will connect people as they arrive if your riding partner does not show.
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SCHEDULED LEADERS: Arrive one hour before start time and please be prepared to ride.
MARSHALLS & AMBASSADORS:
Contact Terry Walsh for questions:
Building layout:
MEETING LOCATION: , near the ride start. Ambassadors are to collect their T-shirts and Marshalls collect Armbands. Please return Armbands to the organizer as soon as the ride is completed. If the organizer is not present, please leave the Armbands on the table and this is important since Brain Health will need the Armbands for next year, 2026.
FREE VOLUNTEER BUFFET LUNCH PROVIDED BY BAYCREST . This area will be clearly marked at the volunteer check-in location.
Ride Ambassadors: Ambassadors are the eyes and ears of the routes. Ambassadors will be provided the following: T-shirts, a Central Control number to call for cyclists in need. Also, important issues about the routes that event organizers from Baycrest should have.
Ride Marshalls are a “mobile safe riding team effort” for Baycrest and wearing TBN jerseys, plus supplied armbands. Marshalls work in teams of two and basically look for cyclists who are riding unsafely. When Marshalls see this happening they should ride up alongside the cyclist and politely ask them to stop riding in an unsafe manner (most do not realize they are doing it) and ask the person to stop any unsafe activity which could be riding too fast, swerving ahead or behind other riders or texting.
Once a marshall has made the first warning it is best to fall back a bit and observe that the individual is cooperating and if not, the individual must be told that if this type of behaviour continues the next call will be to Toronto Police Services who will then pull the person off the course or wait at the finish line. This rarely is required but it can be a very effective tool.
If the warnings are not observed, marshalls are asked to call Central Control and provide a clear detailed description of the individual as best they can. Central Control will take it from there.
MARSHALLS KINDLY READ THE FOLLOWING:
STREET
DURATION OF CLOSURE
Gardiner Expressway from the South Kingsway – both the east and west lanes to the DVP. This includes the Rees/Spadina/Jamieson & South Kingsway ramps.
Sunday, June 1, 2025
2 am – 4 pm
The Don Valley Parkway from Lakeshore Blvd. to the 401 – both north and south lanes.
Sunday, June 2, 2025
Rules of the Road
For Your Safety we have developed the following safety rules and recommendations. Please read them carefully before event day. City of Toronto Police and Toronto Bicycling Network Ride Marshalls will monitor the roads to ensure they are obeyed.
1) Wearing a bike helmet while riding your bike can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%. Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
2) Be aware of other cyclists, road obstacles and lane markings. Slower cyclists and children must stay to the right of the road. Do not attempt to pass the pace vehicles at any time during the event.
3) Communicate your intentions to other cyclists by telling people you are planning to pass using phrases like “on your left”, “on your right” or “coming through the middle”
4) Cyclists who are deemed by event organizers and Toronto Police to be riding in an unsafe manner will be intercepted and removed from the ride route immediately. This includes weaving in and out of other cyclists, passing other cyclists at high speeds and riding in the midst of other cyclists in a group at high speeds. Please use common sense and ride your bike responsibly and safely.
5) Watch carefully for your 75km route direction signs on the Bayview ramp, and on the Gardiner Expressway on the return ride, to ensure that you ride the full 75km route.
6) Use extreme caution on the downhill portions of the DVP & Gardiner Expressway. Stopping anywhere other than Rest Stations is allowed for EMERGENCY SITUATIONS only. If you have to stop for safety reasons, if possible, let the people around you know you are planning to stop and go to the far right of the road.
7) Be courteous to your fellow participants and remember, by participating in the event and raising funds you are assisting in the defeat of dementia. The Baycrest Foundation thanks you!
8) At all times OBEY the official Toronto Bicycling Network Ride Marshalls and Ambassadors of the Road. They are there for YOUR safety and to ensure the safety of fellow participants.
Thank-you and have a safe and fun ride!
For further info, check the Bike for Brain Health web site
Labour Day Long Weekend
Saturday, September 2 to Monday, September 4, 2023
Registration Opens Saturday, July 8th at 8 am
Cutoff for registration will be July 30, 2023.
We will explore the various paths and byways of Brant County where the TBN has never been before. An unbelievable variety of quiet roads to explore just a short distance from Toronto. This is the perfect trip for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Accommodations
Participants will be staying at the Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre. The price per person for a double room for two nights is $170. Price includes a buffet breakfast and use of the pool, hot tub, fitness center, and high-speed internet. If you would like a single room, please contact the trip organizer, Dennis as there may be a limited number available for $340 .
Cycling
Saturday we will ride around the Mount Pleasant area south of Brantford. Terrain is small rolling hills on winding roads and some paved bike paths. We will visit a phenomenal farm market and a microbrewery. Sunday we will visit the historic town of Paris and ride northwest to Ayr. Flat roads to start followed by some hills. Monday is devoted to exploring the Grand River valley down to Caledonia. Daily distances from 40 kms to 75kms. Bike paths used on the Saturday and Sunday. Click here for the RideWithGPS routes.
For any questions please contact the trip organizer Dennis Szilvasy, dennisszilvasy@gmail.com. If you would like to share your room with a specific roommate, please let Dennis know.
Place holder event - (we need > 20 upcoming events to avoid bug in IOS version of TBN App).
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