Wychwood to Nordheimer Ravine (7.9 km)
Details
Nordheimer ravine is relatively short but as with other midtown ravines like Cedarvale, it's well-used and surrounded by moneyed neighbourhoods. There are spectacular vantage points in the surrounding parks. This neighbourhood also has popular attractions like Wychwood Barns, Casa Loma, Spadina Museum, and a bunch of murals. I hope you like hills because there will be several of them.
This hike is sandwiched by restaurant rows at St Clair Ave W and Dupont St. There isn't any standout cuisine but Dupont is home to a mini-empire of Middle Eastern restaurants. On St Clair Ave W are some of the best upper mid-range restaurants in Toronto for Italian, North Indian, and Persian cuisine. And possibly one of the best gelaterias in the city.
There will be long lines at Bar Ape so come earlier if you want to get gelato there.
Highlights
- Bar Ape Gelato (depart 2:30 pm)
- Pura Vida / Baker and Scone
- Pink Ice Cream
- Sea Witch / JABS
- Wychwood Barns (depart 2:55 pm)
- Hillcrest Park
- Tollkeepers' Cottage
- High Level Pumping Station
- Nordheimer Ravine
- St Clair Subway Station, south side of St Clair Ave W (depart 3:55 pm)
- Sir Winston Churchill Park
- Casa Loma (outside)
- Spadina Museum (depart 4:35 pm)
- The Backyard Smokehouse / Euphoria Cake
- Roti Cuisine Of India (arrive 4:55 pm)
Neighbourhoods
Wychwood > Casa Loma > The Annex
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=16joz8-VYsQ8lr155TDonvYdkgl70iwI&usp=sharing
Uphill and downhill at Hillcrest Park, Nordheimer Ravine. Stairs at Winston Churchill Park and Casa Loma.
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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