Hiking Network

Let's enjoy a leisurely walk along the Beltline Trail, from Castle Frank Station through the scenic paths of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery and historic Evergreen Brickworks. A unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and encounter some local wildlife without leaving the city.
Our hike follows an abandoned historic steam rail line and explores the wooded Don River Ravines. You will see evidence of the industrial heritage of the area and enjoy the park-like ambience of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery (dating from 1873). This cemetery features an arboretum, statues, fountains and botanical gardens and is the resting place for many famous Canadians.
We will also visit the popular Evergreen Brickworks located just east of the ravine -- a thriving environmentally based cultural centre The former Don Valley Pressed Brick Works was begun by the Taylor family in 1891. Although later sold and renamed, the factory continued to manufacture bricks and became one of Ontario's oldest and longest operating brickworks, finally closing its kilns in 1988.
We will take breaks along the way for beverages and/or washroom needs. Length: 11 Km.

• EVENT CATEGORY: Urban Walk - SCENIC
• DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner – All walking/hiking levels welcome!
• TOTAL HIKING TIME: 4-5 hours, depending on overall group pace.
• WHAT TO BRING: Water (at least 1 L), lunch, snacks, appropriate clothing and footwear, hat, camera, cellphone, cash for personal expenses and/or TTC ride.
• POST-EVENT: Refreshments at a restaurant or pub on Bloor St East OPTIONAL (around 5:30 PM).
• WEATHER POLICY: In the event of harsh weather, this walk will be cancelled. The hike leader will monitor the weather forecast and notify all registered members at least 24 hours in advance to confirm or cancel the event.

TIMELINE
Travel to Castle Frank Station by car or public transit and meet our group there NO LATER than 2:00 PM. The hike will start promptly at 2:15 PM.

*** PLEASE, BE ON TIME ***
We will not wait for anyone after 1:15 PM. It is not okay to join the event or call the Organizer after the event starts at 1:15 PM.

⭐️⭐️ Event Fee: $5/ person (only $4 if paid ONLINE)

⭐️⭐️ HOW TO PAY ⭐️⭐️
You may pay the $5 fee CASH at the beginning of the event, or online via Interac E-Transfer (Save $1).

• Send payment to: Walter De Marco
• Email: thats.walter @ yahoo.com
• E-Transfer security question: "What is this payment for?"
• Answer: "Adventure"
• GETTING THERE
• Entrance to Castle Frank Subway Station - Bloor St East and Castle Frank Rd, TORONTO.

⭐️ A GUIDED HIKING TOUR OF THE ITALIAN ALPS ⭐️
(Includes most meals, 5 guided hikes and private round-trip trail shuttle service)

July 25-31, 2026 • 7 Days / 6 Nights

Difficulty level: Beginner/ Intermediate (some hiking experience required)

• Price: From EUR 1,550.00 pp (about CAD $2,500)
Flight NOT incl.

Max 17 participants

• HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the towering mountain peaks, bright-green valleys and quaint villages of the Dolomites (UNESCO Heritage Site) in the Trentino region of Italy.
From Val di Sole, a central site that will allow you to easily reach the starting points of each day hike, you will experience excursions of great satisfaction and with significantly different environmental characteristics. You will explore the jagged peaks of the Brenta Dolomites and the tonalite-rock mountains of Adamello, and move on to the sunny southern side of the Ortles-Cevedale chain, a territory which falls mostly within the protected area of ​​the Stelvio National Park... AND MORE!