Community Gardens Toronto

Forest Hill Walking & Making Friends 🚶‍♀️🤝

**📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026** **🕔 5:00 PM** **📍 Meeting point:** *Second Cup Café,* 415 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5P 2W3 Come join us for a relaxed walk around **Forest Hill** and a chance to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy some fresh air together! Whether you’re new to the area or simply looking to connect with friendly people, everyone is welcome. 😊 **What to expect:** * 🚶 A casual group walk around Forest Hill * 💬 Friendly conversations and introductions * 🤝 An easygoing opportunity to make new friends * 🌳 A relaxed Sunday evening outdoors **Meeting point:** *Second Cup Café,* 415 Spadina Rd **Time:** Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start walking together at 5:00 PM. Come as you are, bring comfortable shoes, and let’s have a great evening together!

100% vegan plant-based picnic potluck - the summer edition #2!

**We heard you. You liked it on the first day of summer. You wanted more. On popular demand we are back with another one!** Potlucks are full of terrific food & lovely faces - a great opportunity to socialize over deliciousness. Let's celebrate our sunny memories with a Vegan Potluck at Christie Pits Park - located beside Christie subway station. This is your chance to meet other like-minded individuals and be part of a vibrant community! Make sure to bring a *vegan* dish to share, or to eat if you're not into the sharing thing. In order to limit waste, please bring your own reusable plates, water bottle, utensils and serving ware and all will be yum! Bring your picnic blanket(s) and water to stay hydrated if you'd like. Feel free to bring a project to chill with after eating - soccer ball, frisbee, volleyball, board games, cards, a guitar or speaker, your ping pong or crochet set or just your fabulousness! Some rules - *For the new vegans, first timers, or veg curious, please ensure that the food you bring to share be* all \*plant-based, so no honey or dairy/cheese/yogurt/butter/cream etc., and obviously no eggs/fish/poultry/meat or any animal-derived ingredients like food colours or additives. When in doubt, Google is your best friend! A reminder to please label the ingredients you used. Some vegans care about the fact that you may have fried meat in a certain fryer before frying their vegan food in the same oil. Mindfulness and minimalism goes a long way in creating a positive and meaningful experience for all. * All garbage and recyclable items must be thrown out by the end of the party. * The park must be left reasonably clean at the end of the party/event. This means no large spills, excessive garbage/debris, or personal belongings can be left after the event. * Guests don't have to be Vegan, but must respect this is a Vegan event and bring only Vegan foods * No alcohol - the venue doesn't allow for this * Bring your own reusable plates, utensils and serving ware * Help cleaning up after the event is over. Any mess or damage will jeopardize the ability to have events at this venue again **Allergy Alert** \*Please include an ingredient list, so people with allergies can make good life choices. Consider bringing a gluten-free or nut-free or sugar-free dish to share. Extending caring to more than just sharing! **Please note:** Food that contains animal and animal by-products are not allowed. Also, please bring your own utensils/containers to eliminate single-use waste. Please get in touch with one of the organizers directly on Meetup or use the Comments area if needed. As in the past, we'll hope to find a table in the main pavilion in the center of the park, however there are no guarantees as it is first-come, first-serve, on a busy summer afternoon. We will update the page with a specific map/coordinates on the day of. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

[CAS] ENG x MANDARIN Board Game Exchange (英语x普通桌游活动)

*To join this event, you must be able to speak full sentences in Mandarin. This event is for those wanting to practice Mandarin and/or English. Here, you can chat with others and play board games in either language to improve your linguistic skills. Feel free to join our WeChat group during the event, as it is the best way to stay connected with us. If you have any questions, leave a comment on this event page. ＜中文版＞ 此活动是以聊天和玩桌游练习中文或英文，等级不限，平时有6-10位参加者。此活动微信群可在活动中加入，互相学习，天天向上。 如果您有任何疑问，请随时在活动页上留言或联系主持人

Don Valley Ravine Trail Hike

Don Valley Ravines are peaking in beauty now especially with Fall approaching. You will also get some good exercise. It more an intermediate hike. Lets get another good turn out. After of course the we will visit the very nice outdoors Farmers Market. If there is enough interest after the hike, we can walk to nearby Yorkville and go to Kupfert and Kim vegan cafe/ restaurant. And after that maybe we can go to the nearby Indigo Bookstore and play their nice piano which I would do and anyone else. That sounds like a nice way to start out Saturday. Be sure to bring water and some snacks. I find apples to be very good for hikes. We meet at Sherborne Station at 10 am. Please be on time as hikers like to get on the trails early.

Hiking Wilket Creek Trail/Sunnybrook Park Trail

Sunday Stroll - Muir Gardens / Sherwood Park

Soul Guided Psychedelic Movie Night, Potluck & Sharing Circle

**Overview** Gather in conscious, like-minded community to fill your cup and nourish your soul. Potluck, Movie + Discussion. Join us for an evening of nourishing food, shared stories, and a film related to plant medicine that will inspire and connect us all. We are inviting those who are well seasoned or simply wanting to learn more & share their experiences about working with plant medicines in a therapeutic way. Your host's Chris Dub & Jennifer Polansky have a combined experience of over 20 yrs offerings psychedelic medicine in a ceremonial way, offering group plant medicine ceremonies monthly. We feel it is important to offer these space for everyone to share their experience, so we gain in wisdom and build like-minded community. We invite you to gather with us for a special evening where community, creativity, and good food come together. Whether you've connected with the Soul Guided Network already, or are new to the community, this is a welcoming space to be your true self! Bring your favorite dish to share, your authentic self, and your curiosity. We’ll start with a potluck feast, followed by a movie that will spark reflection, leading to a post-film discussion conversation, and an overall sense of togetherness. **\- Flow For The Evening \-** 6:00pm = Arrival 6:00 - 7:30/45pm = Community Connection & Potluck 7:30/45 - 9:00/9:15pm = Thought-Provoking Movie 9:15 - 10pm = Sharing Circle & Discussion 10pm = Departure 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 (fish and eggs are fine), 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. (𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗽, 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱, 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁, 𝗩𝗲𝗴 & 𝗗𝗶𝗽, 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗺𝘂𝘀, 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗮 𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗵, 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗵, 𝗗𝗮𝗮𝗹, 𝗲𝘁𝗰.) 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The Soul Sanctuary, in Leslieville \- Street Parking Available 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: Free or By Donation Suggested Donation: $10 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: 6:00 - 10:00 PM 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: RSVP through eventbrite or email soulguided@soulguidednetwork.com Click to [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1998457167184?aff=oddtdtcreator) register on Eventbrite ***This offering happens every month or two.*** The Soul Sanctuary is a welcoming, peaceful, and caring space brought to you by Chris Dub, Jennifer Polansky, and the SG Team of the Soul Guided "Community Empowerment Network". We started this movement because we saw a need for spiritually centered spaces where practitioners, seekers, and like-minded souls could gather in community, and feel welcomed. This is a growing Ontario Based community that stands on the pillars of Integrity, Compassion, and Freedom. Come join us :)

Vegan Potluck Picnic and Walk at East Point Park and Bird Sanctuary

This is for the folks in Scarborough or for those who like to venture out a little. We are going to have a picnic potluck and a walk at this beautiful park and bird sanctuary. There are beautiful views from the bluffs and you can even walk down to the water for a swim if you like. Located in Scarborough, Ontario, the East Point Park Bird Sanctuary is a vital ecological gem and migratory stopover perched high above Lake Ontario. Spanning part of the eastern Scarborough Bluffs, it provides protected habitats for over 178 bird species and monarch butterflies. We will start eating at 1 PM SHARP followed by a walk ***\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*NOTE: In case of rain we will have potluck and games at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre located at:*** ***3600 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M 1R9*** PLEASE bring your own utensils, plates, bowls, cup, water bottle, and picnic blanket so that you are comfortable. All are welcome veg-curious, vegetarian, and vegan as long as what you bring to the potluck is vegan! Key Features & Ecosystem Diverse Habitats: Features open meadows, shrub thickets, emerald forests, and coastal wetlands. Architecture & Art: Designed in 2016 by PLANT Architect Inc., the park features distinctive, wing-shaped weathering-steel (Corten) pavilions and a bird blind waterjet-cut with local bird species names and flight motifs. Waterfront Trails: Serene, unpaved and paved pathways connect the interior woodlands to expansive lake views and natural shoreline beaches PARKING: The main parking lot for the East Point Park Bird Sanctuary is located at the south end of Beechgrove Drive, right beside the Highland Creek Treatment Plant in Scarborough, Toronto. Location Details & AccessAddress/Area: Near the intersection of Beechgrove Drive and Copperfield Road, Scarborough, ON. Directions: Head south on Manse Road or Beechgrove Drive past the train tracks, and follow the road down to the large free public parking area adjacent to the treatment plant. Trailhead: The trailheads leading into the bird sanctuary and the City of Toronto park meadows/waterfront start right from this parking lot. TTC: 1\. Route 86D Scarborough \(Direct to Beechgrove\)Route: Take the 86D Scarborough bus east from Kennedy Station\.Drop\-off Stop: Get off at Beechgrove Drive and Coronation Drive\.The Walk: Walk directly south down Beechgrove Drive\, cross over the train tracks\, and follow it straight to the parking lot\. This is the most direct walking path\. 2\. Route 116 Morningside \(Via Coronation\)Route: Take the 116 Morningside bus east from Kennedy Station\.Drop\-off Stop: Get off at Coronation Drive and Beechgrove Drive\.The Walk: Walk south down Beechgrove Drive past the train tracks to the parking lot

🌿🚶 Mount Pleasant Cemetery Summer Evening Walk

# 🌿🚶 Mount Pleasant Cemetery Summer Evening Walk ### Toronto's Most Peaceful Summer Stroll Join me for a relaxing **90-minute evening walk** through one of Toronto's most beautiful hidden gems — **Mount Pleasant Cemetery**. This isn't just a cemetery — it's a living museum, arboretum, and one of the city's most peaceful green spaces, with winding paths, majestic trees, historic monuments, and beautiful gardens. As the summer evening light filters through the canopy, it's easy to forget you're in the middle of Toronto. It's the perfect place to slow down, enjoy great conversation, and connect with friendly people while escaping the noise of the city. 🌿 *Sometimes the best way to end the day is with a walk.* 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) ## 💫 Did You Know? When Mount Pleasant first opened in **1876**, it was one of Toronto's favourite Victorian destinations. Families would dress up, ride the streetcar, and spend the afternoon strolling the grounds before heading back downtown. Long before city parks became popular, this was one of Toronto's most beloved places to walk. *** ## 🕕 Meetup Details **Meetup Time:** **6:00 pm** *(I'll wait 5 minutes.)* **Meetup Spot:** Inside the main gates of Mount Pleasant Cemetery at the **Yonge Street entrance** (the large stone archway). 👀 **Look for me:** I'll be wearing my famous **Moose Hat** 🦌 **End Spot:** Right back where we started. *** ## 🍽️ Dinner After After the walk, anyone who's interested is welcome to join us for dinner at Swiss Chalet. It's a great opportunity to continue the conversations and get to know one another. *** ## 💲 Meetup Fee **$5** (cash 💵 or e-transfer 📲 to **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)**) You can send it before or on the day of the walk. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring • Comfortable walking shoes • Water 💧 • Sunscreen if needed ☀️ • Bug spray (optional) *** ## ☀️ Weather This walk will take place rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather or thunderstorms. Please check Meetup before leaving in case of weather updates. *** ## 💬 Final Notes • You can just show up — no need to commit early. • Please keep an eye on Meetup for any updates. Get updates, chat with other walkers, and stay in the loop for future events. ✨ End your day surrounded by beautiful gardens, towering trees, fascinating history, and great company. It's one of Toronto's most peaceful places—and one of the city's best-kept secrets. **Organizer:** Mathew 📩 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) **Trade traffic for tree-lined paths, fresh air, and good conversation. Your evening will thank you.** 🌿

🌳☀️ HIGH PARK SUNDAY WALK & PICNIC ☀️🌳

# 🌳☀️ HIGH PARK SUNDAY WALK & PICNIC ☀️🌳 **Toronto's Biggest Park, Hidden Trails, The Zoo & A Relaxing Sunday Afternoon** There are few better ways to spend a Sunday than wandering through High Park with good people, great conversation, and no real rush to be anywhere. Join us for a relaxed afternoon exploring Toronto's largest and most beloved park. High Park has a little bit of everything—peaceful forest trails, beautiful gardens, Grenadier Pond, wildlife, open green spaces, and even its own free zoo. It's one of those places where you can forget you're in Canada's largest city. This isn't about racing from one landmark to another. It's about slowing down, getting outside, meeting new people, and enjoying a few hours together in one of Toronto's best parks. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) *** ## 🚶‍♂️ What We'll Do We'll spend approximately **3 hours** exploring many of High Park's most beautiful areas at a relaxed social pace. Along the way we'll: 🌳 Wander through shaded forest trails 🦆 Visit beautiful Grenadier Pond 🦙 Stop by the famous High Park Zoo to visit the animals 🌼 Explore some of the park's quieter hidden corners 🧺 Take a relaxing **30-minute picnic break**, giving everyone a chance to sit, eat, chat, and get to know one another 😊 Enjoy one of Toronto's best Sunday afternoons together This route avoids the large staircase found on some of our other High Park walks, making it a little more relaxed. There are still a few gentle hills throughout the park, but nothing overly challenging for most walkers. The goal isn't simply to walk through High Park. The goal is to create enough time together that conversations can happen naturally and new friendships have a chance to begin. *** ## ☀️ Weather & Expectations This walk takes place rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. We'll keep a relaxed, steady pace with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenery and chat along the way. *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** High Park Sign (west side of Bloor Street & High Park Avenue) 🫎 I'll be wearing my **Moose Hat** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **11:00 AM** I will only wait **5 minutes.** **Early is on time. On time is late.** We'll leave promptly so everyone can enjoy the full walk together. 🏁 **End Point:** Back at High Park Subway Station *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$5 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)** This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue organizing events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 💧 Water 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧺 Lunch or snacks for our picnic break 🥪 Something small to share with the group if you'd like 🧴 Sunscreen 🕶️ Sunglasses 🐿️ Your Sunday afternoon spirit *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to get outside, meet new people, and make friends—whether you're single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There's always something happening. *** **REMEMBER:** You're always welcome to just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. As always, sometimes plans change and events may need to be cancelled—please keep an eye on the event page for updates. *** 👤 **Organizer:** Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 **[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)** **Come for the park.** **Stay for the picnic.** **Leave with a few more names in your phone than when you arrived.** 🌳🧺✨

Walk & coffee on the lakeshore

🍷 Withrow(Riverdale) Park Picnic - BYOB/BYOF 🧀🌳

Let’s slow down, enjoy the summer evening and spend a few hours surrounded by good wine, great food and even better company! 🍷🧀 (*** bringing wine is not mandatory, feel free to get anything you want to drink😊) Join us at Withrow Park, one of Toronto’s favourite neighbourhood parks, known for its large open green spaces, mature trees and relaxed community atmosphere. Located near the Danforth, the park offers plenty of room to sit back, enjoy a picnic and connect with people in a beautiful outdoor setting. As the evening sets in, we’ll enjoy the greenery, take a leisurely stroll around the park, grab some photos and simply relax with good conversations. 🌳📸 🍷 BYOB + BYOF This is a Bring Your Own Wine & Bring Your Own Food evening. Bring your favourite: 🍷 Wine or your preferred beverage 🧀 Cheese & crackers 🍇 Fruits 🥖 Snacks 🍰 Desserts 🥗 Anything you enjoy or would like to share Bring a picnic blanket or something comfortable to sit on and make yourself at home! 👥 What to Expect ✨ A relaxed summer evening outdoors 🍷 Wine & food picnic 🧀 Cheese, snacks & sharing 🌳 Beautiful green surroundings 📸 Casual group photos 💬 Plenty of time to meet and connect with new people There’s no formal agenda — come with an open mind, grab a spot, pour yourself a glass and enjoy the evening! I am going to bring frisbee, volleyball and a few boardgames if folks are interested. 💰 Meetup Fee — $5 A $5 Meetup fee to help cover event expenses and management/organizational costs. Interac : vibhuchaudhary@yahoo.com 🍷 Important Withrow Park is one of Toronto’s designated parks where adults 19+ can bring and consume their own alcoholic beverages. Alcohol consumption is permitted during park hours, currently 5:30 AM–midnight, subject to City rules. Please drink responsibly, keep the park clean and respect other park users. (City of Toronto) Please note: This is a BYOB & BYOF event. Everyone is responsible for bringing their own food and beverages. 🌳 Come for the wine. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new connections. See you at Withrow Park! 🍷🧀✨