East Humber meets West Humber (7.75 km)

The western branch of Humber River meets the main river at Thistletown in northwest Toronto. It's a modest confluence with scenery typical of the lower Humber River. The main attraction is the food places that sandwich this hike.

We begin at famous Plaza Latina, a warren of Central and South American businesses. At the back is a food court with stalls proudly flying the flags of the cuisines they serve. Then, it's on to other plazas with Ghanaian, Colombian, Dominican, and Salvadoran restaurants. The plaza at Finch and Jayzel is particularly notable for Vietnamese food.

Meandering along Emery Creek and the West Humber Recreation Trail, the route crosses the Humber confluence into Thistletown. This neighbourhood is another melting pot of cuisines. South Asian restaurants have the slight edge here but one can find West African and Caribbean food too.

The hike ends at the best Pakistani karahi restaurant in Toronto. Karahi dishes are served in scorching hot vessels. It's rich, spicy, and easily feeds two. For those who prefer something lighter, there are Trinidadian and Salvadoran restaurants too.

Highlights

1. Plaza Latina (depart 11:30am)
2. La Costenita Colombian Restaurant / African Chop Bar
3. Anatolian Fine Foods / Banh Mi Huong Que / Pho Dau Bo
4. Emery Creek
5. Sazon Latino
6. Carmine Stefano Community Centre (depart 12:55pm)
7. Marian Shrine of Gratitude
8. Humber Valley Pond / Humber River Recreational Trail
9. Dosa Twist (depart 1:50pm)
10. Afro Continental Restaurant
11. Roti Roti / Mount Olive Seventh-day Adventist Church
12. Amanecer Salvadoreno Restaurant / Karahi Point (arrive 2:10pm)

Neighbourhoods
Humber Summit > Humbermede > Thistletown

Map
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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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