Stockyards and Lambton: agricultural past and bucolic present (8 km)

This hike crosses two neighbourhoods of historic agricultural importance. The Stockyards was a huge cattle and meatpacking area and is now an outdoor shopping mall. Lambton used to have mills and a small village that grew around them, but now we're left with a small museum and magnificent greenery at James Gardens.

Good Vietnamese food can be found at the start of hike. End the hike with a hidden gem of a seafood restaurant and steakhouse. Reservations required at a companion event or you're unlikely to get a seat.

Come early and check out international groceries at the sprawling Nations supermarket.

Highlights

1. Nations supermarket (depart 2:30pm)
2. Marry Me Mochi
3. Mr. Puffs / Pho 90
4. Lavender Creek Trail
5. The Symes / Junction Craft Brewery
6. Tan Dinh Quan / Pho Golden Star
7. Monte Bakery (depart 3:25pm)
8. Martins Churrasqueira
9. Lambton House (depart 3:45pm)
10. Guelph Radial Line
11. James Garden
12. Jadranka Cafe / New Orleans Seafood & Steakhouse (arrive 4:45pm)

Neighbourhoods
The Stockyards > Harwood > Syme > Lambton > Roselands

Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1aYfEY__lA2rFEkoLmJxrIpQr2oUV3aA&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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