Culham Trail and Erindale eats (10.9 km)
Details
Join us in a hike that connects 3 of Mississauga's top trails: UTM Nature Trail, Culham Trail, and Riverwood Trail. Most trails in Mississauga are broken by roads or golf courses. In contrast, these trails stretch for kilometres in the heart of nature.
We'll start at UTM (University of Toronto Mississauga), a collection of different architectural styles from functional to stunning modernist. Passing through the main axis of the campus, we'll enter the UTM nature trail. It skirts the cliff on the west bank of the Credit River. Then, we'll descend into the Culham Trail on the opposite side of the river for a different view. The rugged trail runs so close to the river that it's frequently washed out by heavy rains.
The jewel of the hike is the Riverwood Trails. It's a hot spot for migratory birds and you may even see birds of prey. There's also an art gallery, historic houses, and an attractive floral garden.
All these trails are around Erindale. It's the de facto Chinatown of Mississauga. There are 4 plazas of Chinese restaurants, bakeries, and supermarkets to browse at the end of the hike. A hidden Chinese food court awaits. If that's not to your fancy, there's Japanese and Jordanian cuisine nearby.
This hike will be postponed or modified if there is heavy rain a few days before.
Highlights
- UTM Student Centre (depart 2:30pm)
- Terrence Donnelly Health Sciences Complex
- UTM Nature Trail
- Erindale Park bridge (depart 2:57pm)
- Culham Trail
- Riverwood Trail under Highway 403 (depart 4pm)
- Visual Arts Mississauga (depart 4:45pm)
- MacEwan Terrace Garden
- Pine Sanctuary
- Wowow Delight / Lucky 7 Spicy Wonton / Chilli Chicken House
- Btrust supermarket / Nonna Lia
- Ian Cakery / Petra Restaurant
- Yuan Ming Food Court (arrive 5:45pm)
Neighbourhoods
University of Toronto Mississauga > Erindale
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1VIwjGI6_RwC2PiwrTd8Bm5_hN9PM-gY&usp=sharing
Uneven gravel trails. Waist-high vegetation. Fallen logs to climb over and under. Some steep sections.
Risks of mosquitoes and ticks. Recommended to wear clothing that covers legs.
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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