L is for Long Branch (6.1 km)

On the western edge of Toronto, Long Branch developed later than the rest of the city and is still very suburban. The arterial Lake Shore Boulevard West is an exception, slowly gentrifying with boutique cafes. It's home to Toronto's best cannoli and a bunch of eclectic eats from Chile to Slovakia.

There aren't many sights in the area. A Ukrainian church punctuates the skyline and there are a few scattered murals. Closer to New Toronto is the sprawling grounds of the former Mimico Asylum, now home to Humber College.

This L-shaped hike is best done in the day when more businesses are open. Come before 6pm to check out the leading Japanese grocer in Etobicoke, Sandown Market. We'll end at a top-notch British restaurant.

Highlights

1. Tienda Movil Latin Supermarket (depart 6:30pm)
2. Jam Tse Cho Ling Dharma Centre
3. V's Schnitzel House
4. Thai Barn Na
5. Mural at Long Branch Loop
6. The Empanada Company / The Chicken Cartel
7. Welcome to Long Branch mural / Holy Cannoli (closed during hike; depart 7:20pm)
8. Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St.Demetrius
9. Assembly Hall / The Gatehouse
10. Albatros Pub / Kitchen on 6th (arrive 8pm)

Neighbourhoods
Alderwood > Long Branch > New Toronto

Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Rijif0ql5bkC-5qT9AcCcE4kA0DOwec&usp=sharing

How it works
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.

We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. Grab ready-made food, or see the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.

Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.

Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.

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