Parkwoods creeks and Marydale eats (11.1 km)
Details
This hike connects a chain of parks and creeks around Parkwoods and Maryvale. It's not as well-trodden as the Don Valley trails to the west and has a small neighbourhood feel to it.
There are few attractions. However, there are an assortment of restaurants sandwiching the trails. We'll visit the original location of a Jamaican institution, a Greek market, Iranian bakeries, and various food plazas.
At the end of the hike lies a solid Uyghur restaurant. Or for those who want more spice, a Hyderabadi restaurant that does more than just biryanis.
Highlights
- Sushi Ichiban Ellesmere (depart 3pm)
- Venus Bakery / Oruma
- Space age Metro supermarket at Parkway Mall
- Frank O’Connor House
- Broadlands Community Centre
- High Street Fish And Chips / Allwyn’s Bakery (depart 3:45pm)
- Brookbanks Park
- Roywood Park (depart 4:45pm)
- Terraview Park / Willowfield Gardens Park
- Mangal Kebab House
- Kostas Meat Market, Deli, and Bakery
- Ellesmere Community Centre (depart 5:45pm)
- Jain Society of Toronto
- Golconda / Kroran Uyghur Cuisine (arrive 6:05pm)
Neighbourhoods
Parkwoods > Maryvale > Dorset Park
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1I7xUBiBafrHCddM0DPpRtfQarYvq9B8&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. 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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