Highway 27 industrial eats (11.1 km)
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Celebrate the opening of the Finch LRT by travelling to the end of it. Join us at Clairville where 4 cities meet: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and Vaughan. The area is mostly industrial, but that's where some good food places lurk, drawn by cheap rents. The cuisine here is predominantly Indian. See the most ornate Hindu temple in Toronto and check out its museum.
The nature portion of the hike goes through the gardens and forests of Humber Arboretum (weather permitting). We'll hike through it before sunset. Then, it's on to the neighbourhood defined by Woodbine Racetrack, not to be confused with the Woodbine-Beaches neighbourhood where it was formerly located. It's notable for a mall with an indoor amusement park.
The finishing point is at a casual Somali restaurant, which makes an accessible introduction to the cuisine for the uninitiated. Arrive earlier to check out the flea market because we won't be touring it.
Highlights
- Dr Flea's Flea Market (entrance N, depart 1:30pm)
- Mr. Khaman / Chaiiwala Of London
- Elsa's Bakery
- Samosa And Sweet Factory
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
- BAPS Shayona (depart 3:15pm)
- Gwalia Sweets / La Ciel / Food World Supermarket
- Humber College Learning Resource Commons (depart 4:15pm)
- Barrett Centre For Technology Innovation
- Humber Arboretum
- Fantasy Fair
- Xawaash (arrive 5:30pm)
Neighbourhoods
Clairville > Humber College > Woodbine Racetrack
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1dzBpI8sOd557U_jAfOw7kiaxQkQpXQU&usp=sharing
If trails are snowy or icy, we will skip Humber Arboretum and go along Highway 27 from Humber College Blvd to Woodbine Mall.
The Finch LRT stops close to the start and end of the hike, but a bus transfer is needed: bus 73 from Albion and bus 927 from Humber College.
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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