The loneliest subway station (6.9 km)

Not all neighbourhoods have amazing food. The condo community between Bessarion and Leslie is another example of a poorly-planned development with amenities that lag behind residency. But hey, there's an IKEA and a large wooded trail.

Unlike previous hikes, we won't be eating along the route because of the lack of good food. The hike will also be at a faster pace than usual, with a minimum speed of 4.5 to 5 km/h.

We'll end with dinner at either Darband, Casa Manila. or Robo Sushi. Darband is a long-running Iranian restaurant with hard-to-find specialties like kaleh—lamb head soup with tongue, eyes, and brain. Casa Manila is a decent Filipino restaurant with traditional dishes and the atmosphere of an upper-class Manila home. Robo Sushi has robot servers. If there is still time, you can go Korean grocery shopping at one of the best-stocked supermarkets in the GTA.

Highlights

1. Kourosh Sandwiches / Taro's Fish (depart 6:30pm)
2. Ethennonnhawahstihnen Community Centre / Park
3. Issai Japanese Eatery
4. IKEA North York (depart 6:47pm)
5. Betty Sutherland Trail Park
6. Graydon Hall Manor (depart 7:37pm)
7. Ontario Association Of Architects / David Duncan House
8. Darband / Casa Manila / Robo Sushi (arrive 8:10pm)

Neighbourhoods
Park Place > Betty Sutherland Trail Park > Graydon Hall > Don Mills

Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1RzfWfKWWAW2UKSAV4DDJv-XfJG4n-VY&usp=sharing

Moderate incline to Graydon Hall.

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.

See our About section for more info.