Ebike Rides Toronto

Ride the Toronto Loop (again)

After a half century(!) it’s time to close The Toronto Loop. [TORONTO COMMUNITY BIKEWAYS COALITION](https://www.communitybikewaysto.ca/) is producing and leading this epic fall ride. Volunteer marshalls will support the ride. The Loop trail is an ALMOST complete 75km circuit of trails that includes the waterfront, Humber River, Finch Hydro Corridor, and Don River trails. Unfortunately, there are about ten small gaps that undermine the value of The Loop Trail for everyday/utilitarian, recreational, and tourism cyclists. The Loop Trail is part of the city's Ravine Strategy, although the gaps are all on roads. The Loop was first announced by the city in 2020, but there has been little progress -- until the launch of the TCBC advocacy campaign and ride in November 2025. You can ride with us for the full 75km, or join us at various locations. **Route will be counter clockwise to our spring Loop Ride! NEW starting location to be determined.** We expect 50+ people to ride with us! TCBC estimates 6.5 hours (I think it'll take longer) with lunch & washroom breaks so bring water, snacks, stamina, and reality if you cannot ride this ride or at a pace to keep up. CURIOUS before you sign up? **Check out Bromptoning's detailed [video](https://youtu.be/gi2p35hlsVs?si=GUXaE62vbXcgehJ7) from the spring LOOP Ride.** **CHECK** your bicycle's brakes, air, and chain prior to the day.

Pedal, Picnic & Paranormal 👻

Let’s escape the city for a relaxed bike ride through the Toronto Islands! Meetup fee - $3. Please interact to vibhuchaudhary@yahoo.com We’ll meet at Ward’s Island and start riding around 12 PM. Expect a slow paced ride with stops at the parks, waterfront spots and scenic corners along the way. We’ll make our way to Hanlan’s Point, enjoy our snacks/lunch, chill by the lake and head back aiming to be done around 4 PM. 👻 Bonus: We’ll pass the haunted Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. Legend has it the old lighthouse keeper still wanders around… so if you hear footsteps, pedal faster! 😂

Dine side by side with other solo diners — every Thursday in Toronto (#dine)

# Dine side by side with other solo diners. **Every Thursday. Everyone comes on their own.** We find and hold the city's most social seats for solo diners — you reserve yours and show up. ## The seats do the introductions. * **Conversation starts itself** You sit down with a hello, and talk starts on its own — side by side, there's no face-to-face interview, nobody performs, nobody's on a date. Counter seats have worked this way forever. * **The numbers agree** Nine in ten Gen Z diners say they enjoy dining alongside strangers, and one in three has made a real friend that way. People want an experience as much as a meal — and the city's restaurants have quietly had the perfect seats for it all along. We make them accessible: one held seat, every Thursday. Dinner can be a full meal or just a drink. The company costs nothing. * **You're part of the room** Alone at a table for one, you watch the room. Seated side by side, you *are* the room — a bartender pouring or a kitchen at work in front of you, good company beside you. That's the whole difference. ## How it works 1. Reserve a seat One tap, and we show you this Thursday's spot. A few details hold your seat. 2. You're expected Reminders arrive on WhatsApp before dinner. Walk in, show your reservation at the door, take your seat. 3. The counter does the rest Good food, side-by-side seats, and conversation that happens effortlessly. ## Nothing about Thursday is random. Every spot on our list is somewhere we'd happily spend an evening ourselves. We look for rooms where conversation already exists — lively counters, chefs at work, bartenders who know the city, places where coming on your own has always felt natural. Whether it's another #dine guest, the person beside you, or a conversation that starts on its own, you're part of the room from the moment you sit down. ## Good to know * ✓ Not dating, not networking — just good company * ✓ You only pay for what you order * ✓ Full dinner or just a drink — order what suits you * ✓ English-speaking company * ✓ Free to cancel until 4 hours before your reservation Coming on your own shouldn't mean being on your own — and the best seat in the house isn't always a table. Sometimes it's front row at the counter. **IMPORTANT** Seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

The Enchanting Tour de Niagara-on-the-Lake Escape!

BOARDGAME FRIDAY

Join us for our new summer series for 2026 - BOARDGAME FRIDAY! This is a great place to meet new people, make new friends and play some fun games. Come with a group or by yourself! There will be games like Catan, Avalon, Ticket to Ride, Uno, Monopoly, Cards Against Humanity and more! **The restaurant, Aifam, will be giving out a free alcoholic drink of your choice (Wine or Beer) with the purchase of each sandwich!** Address: 102 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G6 (Please head downstairs! It is below Almond Butterfly) **This event has an entry fee of $15 to be paid via cash or tap. If you purchase any food at the venue the entry fee reduces to $12.5!** **Looking forward to hosting this!** 1. Can I bring my own games? Yes, of course! You can ask around and form your own groups and play whatever games you'd like to! 2. How do I pay? You can pay via either cash or tap (if you tap there will be a $.30 additional charge). 3. Are there any offers or discounts on the food? If you purchase any food or beverages, the entry fee reduces to $12.5. If you purchase a sandwich, you get a free glass of red or white wine with your sandwich. If you have any other questions, feel free to send me a message!

🌳🚶‍♂️ Eglinton West Trail & Mimico Creek + Swiss Chalet 🍗! 12KM

**🌳🚶‍♂️ Eglinton West Trail & Mimico Creek + Swiss Chalet 🍗** Golden trails, sparkling creek, great conversation… and Swiss Chalet after 🍗. We’re walking **Eglinton West & Mimico Creek** this weekend — once it’s over, it’s gone. Meet awesome people, get fresh air, and make memories you *won’t* get sitting at home 💬☀️. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** **📍 Meetup Details** 🚌 **Start:** We’ll begin by taking the **73 Bus** to Eglinton West. 🚶‍♀️ **Route:** Follow the city trail until we reach Mimico Creek, take a short park break 🌳, then continue back to **Royal York Subway Station** 🚇. 📌 **Location:** Inside Royal York Subway Station — by the stairs on the bus platform. Look for me in my 🦌 Moose Hat! ⏰ **Time:** We leave with the **10:55am bus** — I will only wait until departure. 💵 **Fee:** $5 cash 💰 or e-transfer to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** **🎒 What to Bring:** 💧 Water 👟 Good walking shoes 🥪 Snack 🚻 Bathroom stop before you arrive (there *may* be facilities on the walk, but not guaranteed) 🏁 **End Spot:** Back at Royal York Subway Station 🕒 **Leaving Time:** Anytime you like — your pace, your choice! **⚠️ Notes:** * Plans can change — please check for possible cancellations 🔔. * You can **just show up** if you’re not sure until the last minute. 💬 This group is open to *everyone* — singles, couples, social butterflies 🦋, and anyone who wants to meet great people. We also host 🎥 movies, 🥾 hikes, 🎭 arts & culture outings, and more.**[!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** 📩 **Organizer:** Mathew — post a message on the wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** for questions. **Come for the trails.** **Stay for lunch.** **Leave with a new connection — and maybe a new friend.** 🌳🍦💛

Sunnybrook bounce (10 km)

**Attendance policy is enforced for this hike**. See below for details. Sunnybrook Park is surrounded by undulating mountain biking trails. It's a bouncy ride, and that applies to those going on foot. These trails have lovely names like Roller Flowster, Asylum Climb, and Trash Panda. Come trek the hidden parts of the park. We'll pass by the major landmarks of Sunnybrook, including historical estates and the sprawling hospital grounds. Since there are no restaurants in Sunnybrook, we will continue to the adjacent neighbourhood of Leaside. It's one of the garden suburbs in Toronto, characterized by winding roads radiating from a central park. Businesses are sprinkled around the edges, including one of Toronto's best fish and chip shops. The hike ends at an industrial brewery and a trampoline park if you want to bounce some more. We don't usually rate difficulty of hikes because every person's capabilities are different. Other hiking groups in Toronto would rate this as an intermediate hike, except for the start which is **advanced** because of a very steep climb. If you're not confident, join us at Sunnybrook Stables or Sushi by K. This hike will be postponed if the trails are muddy from rain. **Highlights** 1. Charmaine Sweets (depart 11am) 2. Eglinton Avenue over Don Valley 3. Trash Panda trail 4. Wilket Creek 5. Sunnybrook Pavilion 6. Sunnybrook Stables (depart 12:10pm) 7. Memorial Arboretum 8. McLean House / The Coach House 9. Vaughan Estate 10. Sunnybrook Hospital 11. Roller Flowster trail 12. Burke Brook Ravine boardwalk (under restoration) 13. Lyndhurst Centre 14. BanCan Kitchen / Sushi by K (depart 1:20pm) 15. Leaside library 16. Olde Yorke Fish and Chips / Naan and Kabob 17. Former Canadian Northern Railway Eastern Lines Locomotive Shop 18. Amsterdam Brewery (arrive 1:50pm) **Neighbourhoods** Sunnybrook Park > Leaside **Map** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1WOeg-9G_egPlKTgGToJkIwaxUJ814-Y&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1WOeg-9G_egPlKTgGToJkIwaxUJ814-Y&usp=sharing) Undulating terrain. Steep, narrow paths. One massive incline near the start, which may require scrambling. Some tall bushes. Please wear appropriate clothing to avoid ticks and nasty stuff. Footwear with a good tread will help with descents. Please observe trail etiquette. Keep to the trail to avoid ecologically-sensitive areas and give way to bikes. **How it works** Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints. See our [homepage](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/) for more info. **Attendance policy** Please check in with an organizer when you attend. 24 hours before the hike, we'll check who is on the confirmed list. Those that don't show up will be flagged. Repeat offenders may be banned. Please change your RSVP if you can no longer attend. If you made it off the waitlist less than 24 hours before the hike, you won't be considered a no-show.

Dinner on the Esplanade: Eloise

Wilder Series: The Provoking Lake Loop

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/provoking-lake)** **Most people take two days to walk around Provoking Lake. We are doing it in one.** This one's part of our Wilder series, our lineup of challenging adventures for those chasing bigger, more grueling and more rewarding days out. We’ll be taking on Loop 1 of the Algonquin's Highland Backpacking Trail, The trail circles Provoking Lake through classic Algonquin forest, roots, rock, and enough elevation change to keep your attention the whole way around, covering 21.5km by the time we're back at the car. You will pass a couple of lookouts over the lake and the surrounding hills, and long stretches where the loudest thing around is a woodpecker or your own footsteps. Backcountry campsites dot the shoreline the whole way around, a quiet preview of what a multi-day trip on this trail could look like down the road. Twenty one kilometres of Algonquin backcountry, done in a day. Are you up for it? **Due to increased demand for daily vehicle permits in fall, all members will be required to take our transport for this adventure. The cost of transport is included in the cost of this adventure.** ‍ **Accessibility** Wilderness Union is committed to making our adventures as accessible as possible. If you wish to make an accommodation request relating to a disability or provide feedback, please do so by sending an email to [info@wildernessunion.com](mailto:info@wildernessunion.com) **Highlights** **Provoking Lake Lookouts:** A couple of clearings along the loop open up over the lake and the surrounding hills. **A Real Physical Test:** 21km and over 800 metres of climbing in a single day. Come ready to work for it. **Wildlife Country:** Moose and loons are regulars around Provoking Lake, keep your eyes open. **Event cost: $130+HST (for explorer members)** **Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/provoking-lake)** **About Wilderness Union** Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people. Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad. Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming! ***Learn more at our website [www.wildernessunion.com](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***

Algonquin Park Hiking Tour

Sunset Paddle (Kayak or SUP) & Social @ Keating Channel Pub

HikeFit: Earl Bales – Steep Hills Fitness Hike – L3 (Moderate)

Ready to sweat it out on the hills? Join us for a HIIT-style hill training hike This hike is part of the **HikeFit Series**, a collection of fitness-focused hikes designed to build strength, endurance, and overall hiking fitness. We’ll challenge you with steep climbs, rugged terrain, and a high-intensity workout. This isn’t a fast-paced hike, but it is **intense**. We’ll tackle multiple **very steep hills** in intervals, with plenty of chances to catch your breath, recover, or skip hills if needed. This hike is designed for intermediate hikers, but it’s **beginner-friendly** since you can skip as many hills as you need. It’s perfect for anyone looking to **get stronger, improve endurance, and boost their hiking fitness** at their own pace. **Weather-Dependent Notice:** The hike is a go, **(light)** rain or shine; However, if there's a risk of excessive mud making the hills too slippery, the hike will be canceled with around 24 hours’ notice. **Distance & Duration:** * **Length of hike:** \~4 km * **Event duration:** \~1.5 hours * **Trail maps:** Random hill at Earl Bales park * **Difficulty level:** L3 (Level 3/Moderate) * Terrain: L4 * Pace: L2 * Distance: L1 **What to Bring:** * **Water:** 1\~2 liters * **Extras:** Hiking pole (Highly recommended) * **Required Gear:** Hiking boots or Trail Runners with good grip, Headlamp, and [Microspikes](https://kahtoola.com/traction/microspikes-footwear-traction/?srsltid=AfmBOoqq-URDFRgNAISoLYH1l1cSLKeXOTSuU6EqUC6VupfLNZAGRg8P) **Costs:** * **Member Event fee:** FREE EVENT **Travel Coordination:** * No Travel Coordination for this Event, Meeting at Starting Point **Event Guidelines:** * **Punctuality,** Please arrive on time so we can start promptly. We won't be able to wait for more than 5min past the start time * **Pack out everything you bring** (including nut shells, fruit peels, etc.) to help keep our trails clean. * **RSVP:** Only those marked as “Going” and have confirmed travel details (if requested) are eligible to attend the event. * If your **plans change** and you are no longer able to attend, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. * **No-shows** without prior communication may result in removal from future events. * **Weather Considerations** The hike is a go (light) **rain or shine**, so please be prepared for the conditions. for example, If it’s expected to rain, waterproof gear (like a jacket or shoes) * **Pets:** please check with the organizer for details before bringing your pet. Looking forward to seeing you on the trail