Bike Commuting Toronto

Port Lands: Moonlight shining toward us (6.1 km)

Biidaasige Park has become the top urban park in Canada in barely more than a year. The play area is impressive with ziplines and water works. Biking and walking paths wind through tranquil, restored wetlands and scattered artworks. Design thinking is evident in the placement of amenities and trail layout. If you haven't visited it already, go during the day. This hike happens at night, when you can see the park in a different light (or lack thereof). The park is a key development in the Port Lands area, which will transform into Toronto's newest neighbourhood in the next decade. This hike will start at the eastern end, follow the coastline to Cherry Beach and swing up to the park. Most of the area is still industrial. The only good place to eat is at the end, a local favourite for barbecue. **Highlights** 1. Leslie Lookout Park (depart 6:30 pm) 2. Hearn Generating Station 3. Waterfront Trail 4. Cherry Beach Life Guard Station (depart 7:13 pm) 5. Bridges of Port Lands 6. Atlas Crane 7. Lassonde Art Trail 8. Views of Toronto skyline 9. Ziplines at Biidaasige playground 10. Giant snow owl, beavers, raccoons, and other critters 11. Cherry Street Bar-B-Que (arrive 8pm) **Neighbourhoods** Port Lands > Lower Don Lands **Map** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EJACCyOoX-EdS2UE7Kpnic7P6rtmvac&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EJACCyOoX-EdS2UE7Kpnic7P6rtmvac&usp=sharing) The trail from the start to Cherry Beach has no lighting but is wide and flat. You will be walking in the dark, perhaps with moonlight or city lights illuminating some of the way. Headlamps or torches can be helpful. Recommended to bike, walk, or take a TTC bus to the start point because it's troublesome to return there in the dark. **How it works** Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints. See our [home page](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/) for more info.

🌰 Hogg’s Hollow Fall Walk & Lunch! 🍂!

### 🌰 Hogg’s Hollow Fall Walk & Lunch! 🍂 Join us for a beautiful fall walk through Hogg’s Hollow, one of Toronto’s charming historic neighbourhoods tucked away in North York. With its winding roads, forested trails, stone bridges, and scenic ravines, this area feels like a hidden village in the middle of the city — especially when the leaves turn golden and the air starts to feel like autumn. We’ll explore the valley around the Don River West Branch, taking in the neighbourhood’s natural beauty and historic character. Along the way, we’ll touch on the story of James Hogg, the Scottish settler associated with the area’s early mill, and the tragic **Hogg’s Hollow Disaster of 1960**, when five workers lost their lives during tunnel construction. After our walk, we’ll head to **Swiss Chalet** for lunch, because nothing says fall like comfort food and good company! 🍗 ### 📍 Meetup Location — Please Read Carefully! **We’re meeting directly in front of the Shell gas station store entrance.** Please stand **right in front of the entrance to the store**, where people walk in and out. Look for my famous Moose Hat! 🦌 ### 🕒 Meetup Details * **Meeting time:** 11:00 AM * **Departure:** 11:05 AM sharp. I’ll wait a maximum of five minutes. * **Ending location:** We’ll return to our starting point, making it convenient for anyone arriving by transit or car. * **Meetup fee:** $5, payable in cash or by e-transfer to **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)**. ### 🥾 What to Bring * Water * Comfortable walking shoes * A snack if you’d like something before lunch * Weather-appropriate clothing ☔ **Rain or shine!** There’s no such thing as bad weather — just inappropriate clothing. ### 🍽️ After the Walk — We’d Love You to Join Us for Lunch! The walk is only part of the fun! After exploring Hogg’s Hollow, we’ll head to Swiss Chalet for lunch and more conversation. We encourage everyone to join us, even if you can only stay for a little while. Some of our best conversations happen after the activity, when we share stories, get to know one another, and start building friendships. The walk brings us together, but spending time together afterward is often where those connections really begin. We’d love for you to be part of it! Everyone pays for their own meal. ### 👥 About the Group Whether you’re single or partnered, you’re welcome to join us to get outdoors, meet people, and make connections. We also organize movies, walks, hikes, arts and culture outings, restaurant visits, and plenty more. **You can RSVP ahead of time or show up on the day** if you’re not sure you can make it. Organized by Mathew. Questions? Post on the event wall or email **[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)**. 🍂 Enjoy the walk. Stay for lunch. Leave with new connections.

Practical Philosophy Social!

Get to know your fellow hikers more intimately with a night of Practical Philosophy. In partnership with the Practical Philosophy Meetup I thought it would be a fun a social ! **How does it work?** We select a topic like monogomy vs pologomy and in groups of 6-8 with a moderator (so conservations are respectful) ten questions are asked and everyone has a chance to give their take on the subject. Get to know your fellow hikers on a deeper level! You may be surprised! **Opposing views are of course welcome!** Location to be determined!

Sunnybrook - Don River ADVANCED Hike 🌻

🌿 Ride Line 5 to the Wild! Don River Ravine Walk

Cycling Good Cheer

***Ho ho*** hold on, it's time for Toronto Community Bicycle Coalition's 7th annual **Cycling Good Cheer** bicycle parade! Back in 2020 when the Santa Claus parade was cancelled, a merry band of volunteers from [Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition ](https://www.communitybikewaysto.ca/)decided we needed to cheer up the kids along Yonge Street! From the North Pole aka North York to the Lake, it was a joy! It really was such a delight (albeit cold that December) to see kids' faces light up and adults happy to see grown adults dressed up as Santa, elves, and of course reindeer! 7 years later, it is our favourite event of the year! This year families are coming from all parts of the city - The Grinch from Scarborough, elves from North York, and Ruby the Red-Nosed Reindeer is trotting the west end families from High Park, as it's a great grazing spot for reindeer! We will meet at **Raccoon Park, 86 Soudan Ave** (Yonge/Eglinton)**,** to begin our **bicycle parade with Santa on his cargobike** with bells ringing and a festive playlist south on Yonge for 10km all the way to **Harbourfront Centre.** **The parade is free, festive, fun, and for families.** Here's TCBC's [event page](https://www.communitybikewaysto.ca/events/7th-annual-cycling-good-cheer) with the feeder rides listed below: North York - Ride with **Elves from the North Pole** 12:15 Meet at Finch TTC Station subway platform South end at the head of the train Scarborough - **Ride with The Grinch** 11:30 Meet at the NW corner of Danforth & Victoria Park Ave 11:45 Roll out the cheer 1:30 Frank Stollery Parkette, 1 Davenport for a brief stop to meet up with Parade from the North High Park - Ride with **Ruby the Red Nosed Reindeer** 11 Meet at High Park Gates North & Bloor St W 11:15 Roll out the tunes along Bloor and then north on Yonge! Make sure your bicycle is parade ready with Air, Brakes, & Chain in good working order. Bring snacks & water to keep you going. Ensure you're dressed for the weather with a sturdy set of antlers. The more the merrier!

Hello Scarborough Busway (10.7 km)

3 years ago, we did a hike to bid farewell to Scarborough RT. It's only fitting that we do another to welcome its reincarnation, the Scarborough busway. It opened on 30th September 2026 and follows the alignment of the old RT until Ellesmere Rd. We'll start at the very beginning at Kennedy station and cover its entire length. Then, we'll follow the former RT tracks eastwards, ducking into Scarborough Town Centre, another Scarborough institution. The route is approximate, as there are areas where we can't go near the train tracks. Speaking about food, the main highlights are Indian, Lebanese, and Sri Lankan. There are superb Middle Eastern pastries and fiery curries. Nothing fancy, including the restaurant at the end of the hike where we can have some Hyderabadi dum biryani. **Highlights** 1. Kennedy Station Passenger Pick-up (depart 11am) 2. Scarborough Hydro Green Space 3. Jack Goodlad Community Centre 4. Harry's Drive-In / Lone Tai Supermarket (depart 11:50pm) 5. Mr John's Real Kerala Kitchen / Aadab 6. Atiya's Fresh Farm / Karaikudi 7. Patisserie Royale / Al'deewan Manak'eesh Bakery 8. Hopper Hut 9. Foody World (depart 1:05pm) 10. Former Midland RT station 11. Culture Crust 12. Scarborough Civic Centre library / Albert Campbell Square 13. Scarborough Town Centre 14. Hyderabad Biryani Hut (arrive 2:10pm) **Neighbourhoods** Ionview > Dorset Park > Scarborough City Centre **Map** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1BGcqGZ7qX3ab8Zb9Sg3P0tT7iiQcwoc&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1BGcqGZ7qX3ab8Zb9Sg3P0tT7iiQcwoc&usp=sharing) **How it works** Hike starts punctually. Late or can't join at the beginning? 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 have been placed. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for sharing and bringing back leftovers.

☕ Coffee, 🥐 Bagels, 📚Books & 🍂 Fall Colours Hopping: East town Toronto v7

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of coffee, bagels, and bookstore browsing in Toronto’s east end! ☕🥯📚 We’ll start at Main Street Station, visit two neighbourhood cafés, and take our time through quieter residential streets and Glen Stewart Ravine before heading to Queen Street East in the Beaches. 📅 **Date:** Saturday, November 14, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 2:30 PM 📍 **Meeting point:** [Outside Main Street Station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/koj93XjTJb9qPHQBA) 🗺️ **Entire route:** [View our walking route on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Q7PfGN2zEL7xau48) Our planned route: 1. 🚇 **Main Street Station** — our meeting point. 2. ☕ **Yazol Coffee** — our first coffee stop at **2857 Danforth Avenue**. 3. ☕ **Black Dog Cafe** — a second chance to grab a warm drink at **878 Kingston Road**. 4. 🍂 **Glen Stewart Ravine** — a wooded stretch where we can slow down and enjoy the late-autumn scenery. 5. 🥯 **Bagels on Fire** — stop for a bagel at **2248 Queen Street East**. 6. 📚 **Coles** — finish with a relaxed bookstore browse at **2169 Queen Street East**. 🚶 **Walking distance:** Approximately 5.1 km ⏳ **Walking time:** About 1 hour and 10 minutes, plus time for stops. Allow around **2½ hours** for the full outing. Come for the coffee, the walk, or simply a little company. Talk as much or as little as you like, and feel free to join for part of the route or stay until the end. Purchases are optional, and everyone pays for their own food and drinks. We may take drinks to go depending on group size and seating. 🍁 Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes for the ravine section. Looking forward to a cozy afternoon together!

Bloor Street, Toronto. All of it. (19.6 km)

**Attendance policy is enforced for this hike**. See below for details. Back by popular demand, we're doing a mega hike along Bloor Street in Toronto. We'll trace the entire Bloor subway line and beyond. See how the landscape densifies from golf courses to strip malls to parks to gentrified neighbourhoods as we approach the Don Valley. The restaurants along the way highlight the cultural diversity of Toronto from 5 continents. You need to be in decent shape and have a voracious appetite to do the entire route. However, as with other hikes, you are free to join and leave at any point. Those who complete the entire route will be eligible to buy a commemorative T-shirt (expected price \~$23). There are several restaurants to choose from at the end of the hike: Japanese ramen, Mexican tortas, Egyptian koshari, and Brazilian steaks. Further on at Chester station are even more options: Iranian, Indonesian, and Greek grilled meats. We're not making reservations, so find a group of like-minded people and grab a table. For reference, here's a [map of all our past hikes](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1_FpYriQNv5okUB-oiCODi56uiRDgPGI&usp=sharing). We've covered a large chunk of Toronto and neighbouring cities. **Highlights** Segment 1: Markland Wood 1. Markland Wood Golf Club (depart 12:30pm) 2. Mississauga-Toronto border / Start (or end) of Bloor Street 3. Bloordale United Church 4. Matt's Burger Lab 5. Highway 427 6. Stari Grad / Zayzoun / Frenchie’s Doughnuts (depart 1:45pm) Segment 2: The Kingsway 1. Bonimi 2. Kingsway Fish & Chips 3. Old Mill 4. Chebureky House / Momo Ghar / Janchenko's Bakery (depart 3:05pm) Segment 3: Bloor West Village 1. The CakeSmith 2. Former Runnymede Theatre 3. Marvelous By Fred 4. Ohana 5. Andrea's Cookies 6. Thai Nyyom 7. 9 Mile Jamaican Cuisine / Momoheart / Chito's / Ruru Baked (depart 4:25pm) Segment 4: Bloorcourt Village 1. Bakerbots Baking 2. Komi Banh Mi Bar 3. Nosso Talho 4. Szechuan Noodle Bowl 5. Ambassador Pizza 6. Filosophy / Levant Pizza 7. La Bella Managua / Lalibela / Vit Beo 8. Christie Pits Park 9. PAT Central 10. Hodo Kwaja / Dessert Fox 11. Pizzeria Fornace / JJIN Toast 12. Eva's Original Chimneys / Cong Caphe (depart 5:45pm) Segment 5: Downtown 1. Souper Hot Pot / Myeongdong Gyoza Kalguksu 2. Trinity-St. Paul's United Church 3. Woojoo Bunsik / Zaad / The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co 4. University of Toronto 5. Koerner Hall / Royal Ontario Museum 6. Eataly 7. One Bloor 8. Yuzuki 9. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company / Rogers HQ 10. Church of St. Peter and St. Simon 11. Prince Edward Viaduct 12. End (or start) of Bloor Street at Broadview Ave (arrive 6:55pm) **Neighbourhoods** Markland Wood > Bloordale Gardens > Eatonville > Islington - City Centre West > The Kingsway > Bloor West Village > High Park North > Junction Triangle > Bloordale Village > Bloorcourt Village > Christie Pits > Koreatown > The Annex > Yorkville > Upper Jarvis > St. James Town > Playter Estates **Map** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1ESqH0dQk3idaJYpGztKGE8UVoR5wFX8&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1ESqH0dQk3idaJYpGztKGE8UVoR5wFX8&usp=sharing) **How it works** Hike starts punctually. Late or can't join at the beginning? 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. The end of the hike is the only time when we can enjoy a leisurely meal. **Attendance policy** Please check in with an organizer when you arrive. 24 hours before the hike, we'll note down who is on the confirmed list. Those that don't show up will be marked as no-show. Repeat offenders will be banned. Please change your RSVP if you can no longer attend. If you got off the waitlist less than 24 hours before the event, you won't be considered a no-show.

🍁 Fall Hike: Long Branch GO to Port Credit GO

# 🍁 Fall Hike: Long Branch GO to Port Credit GO Join us for a scenic lakeside hike along the beautiful Waterfront Trail, from Long Branch GO Station to Port Credit GO Station! We’ll explore a mix of parks, beaches, and tree-lined paths, taking in the crisp autumn air, colourful leaves, and classic Lake Ontario views. This is the first time our group has done this particular route, so come along and help us welcome the fall season! We’ll take our time, with stops for photos, snacks, and conversation along the way. This is a social hike rather than a race, but please be prepared to walk for a few hours. We’ll finish in Port Credit, where we’ll take the GO train back toward Toronto. *** ### 🚆 Meetup Details — Choose Your Starting Point **Option 1: Meet in Toronto and travel together** 📍 **Meeting location:** Outside the main doors of the Fairmont Royal York on Front Street West. * **10:15 AM:** Meet outside the hotel. Look for my Moose Hat! 🦌 * **10:30 AM sharp:** We’ll leave for the station. * **10:45 AM:** Planned train departure. Please arrive on time. We cannot hold the train for latecomers, and once we’ve left, you’ll need to make your own way to the starting point if you miss us. **Option 2: Meet us at Long Branch GO Station** 📍 **Meeting location:** Long Branch GO Station, **by the station exit closest to the parking lot**. This is our starting point for the hike. Please meet me by that exit and look for the Moose Hat! 🦌 * **Around 11:00 AM:** Arrive and find the group. * **11:15 AM:** We’ll begin the walk. Please use the specified exit rather than waiting elsewhere around the station. We had some confusion with the meeting point previously, so make sure you know where to find us. **Important:** This is a point-to-point hike. We’ll finish at **Port Credit GO Station**, not Long Branch. We will not walk back to Long Branch. ### 🥾 The Walk We’ll follow the Waterfront Trail through a mix of waterfront scenery, parks, beaches, and paths. We’ll take occasional breaks for photos, snacks, and conversation, with time to enjoy the views and each other’s company. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for a few hours on your feet. Bring your own water and snacks; you’re welcome to bring something extra to share. ### 🚆 Getting Back We expect to start wrapping up around **2:00 PM**, with our destination being Port Credit GO Station. We’ll take the GO train from Port Credit toward Toronto. **Please check the GO schedule for the event date before attending.** Not every train necessarily stops at Long Branch, so do not assume you can take the train back there to retrieve a car. If you’re driving and parking at Long Branch, check your return options in advance. ### 💲 Meetup Fee The Meetup fee is **$5**, payable in cash in person or by e-transfer to **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)**. GO train fares are additional. Check the current fare for your journey. ### 🎒 What to Bring * Water * Comfortable walking shoes * Snacks or something small for our breaks * A camera or phone for the fall colours * Weather-appropriate clothing ### ⚠️ Please Note * This event is weather-dependent only if conditions make the walk unsafe. Keep an eye on the event page for any updates or cancellation notices. * You’re welcome to leave early, but please let me know so I know you’ve left the group. * If you’re joining at Long Branch, make sure you use the **station exit closest to the parking lot**. * This is a one-way walk ending at Port Credit. Please plan your transportation accordingly. ### 👥 About the Group Whether you’re single or partnered, you’re welcome to join us to get outdoors, meet people, and make connections. We also organize movies, walks, hikes, arts and culture outings, restaurant visits, and plenty more. Organized by Mathew. Questions? Post on the event wall or email **[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)**. 🍁 Enjoy the trail. Take in the views. Meet some new people.

Hands-on Lab: Shift left with reliability testing

**BRING YOUR COMPUTERS TO THIS EVENT! And check out the prerequisites below.** Join us for the second hands-on lab session, snacks, and discussion! This time around instead of talks we are going to run a free hands-on lab on how to get started with reliability testing. We'll teach you how to setup various levels of reliability testing for your application services. **Repository** https://github.com/grafana/grafanacon-2026-k6-workshop Please use Git and clone the above repository before coming to the workshop to save time and get started faster. **Prerequisites** In order to participate in the lab, you must have a laptop with Wi-Fi/Internet connectivity, running Linux/MacOS/Windows. * The following also needs to be installed: * Git * IDE installed like [VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com/download) or [Cursor](https://cursor.com/download). * [k6 OSS](https://grafana.com/docs/k6/latest/set-up/install-k6/) binary installed * [k6 studio](https://grafana.com/docs/k6-studio/set-up/install/) installed **Again special thanks to Nokia and Mark Prosser for hosting us at their downtown office.** **Agenda:** 6:00-6:15 PM: Arrivals and introductions 6:15-7:40 PM: Hands-On Lab 7:40-8:00 PM: Q&A, networking and wrap up **Facilitators:** Cristiano Ventura, Marylia Gutierrez and Nikola Grcevski

Bon Echo Provincial Park camping

**Bon Echo Provincial Park**