❄️🌿 St. Clair West to Yorkdale: A Winter Ravine-to-City Walk 🌿❄️

❄️🌿 St. Clair West to Yorkdale: A Winter Ravine-to-City Walk 🌿❄️

An easy, scenic winter walk you don’t want to miss

This is one of those walks that reminds you why Toronto is such a fascinating city — where nature, neighbourhoods, and everyday life all blend together. Join us for a beautiful 90-minute winter walk that takes us from leafy ravines to one of Toronto’s most iconic malls, all at a relaxed and social pace. ✨

We’ll start at St. Clair West Subway Station and head into the peaceful Cedarvale Ravine Trail, one of the city’s hidden winter gems. Snow-dusted paths, quiet trees, and fresh air make this the perfect way to enjoy winter without feeling overwhelmed by it. ❄️🌲

From there, we’ll continue along a trail that runs beside Allen Road, offering a surprisingly calm walk through the city’s infrastructure and green spaces. We’ll pass through Wenderly Park, a small but lovely park that connects communities, before making our way through the Allen Centre, a charming local mall that feels like a little pause in time. 🏙️☕

One of the highlights of this walk is moving through the Lawrence Heights community, an area with a rich and important history in Toronto. As we walk, you’ll get a sense of how the city has evolved — from postwar housing development to one of Toronto’s most talked-about neighbourhood revitalizations. It’s a walk that quietly tells a story, without ever feeling like a lecture. 💛

We’ll end our journey at Yorkdale Mall, where warmth, food, and good company await. Depending on time and group size, we’ll either sit down together at The Cheesecake Factory or keep things casual with lunch in the food court — either way, it’s a perfect, cozy finish after a winter walk. 🍽️❄️

This walk is easy, social, and totally manageable in winter, making it a great way to get outside, move your body, and actually connect with people — without rushing or pushing yourself too hard.

📱 Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group – CLICK HERE!

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### ❄️ Meetup Details ❄️

⚠️ Please Note:
This is a true winter walk. Don’t sign up if you’re not comfortable walking in cold or snowy conditions.
✔️ The walk happens in almost all weather
❌ The event will be cancelled only if it’s -20°C or colder

📍 Meetup Location:
Outside St. Clair West Subway Station in front of the Loblaws — look for Mathew in his iconic Moose Hat 🫎

⏰ Meetup Time:
11:00 AM — I will only wait 5 minutes (this is a firm 5 minutes because… winter ❄️😉)
💲 Meetup Fee:
$5 cash in person or e-transfer to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**

🏁 End Spot: Yorkdale Mall

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### 🧣 What to Bring 🧣

• Water
• Good winter boots
• Gloves & hat
• Something warm to drink ☕
• A small snack
• A friend, family member or guest

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🚶‍♂️ Can I Leave Early?
Absolutely — leave anytime you like. The walk could take up to two hours.

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💛 REMEMBER:
You can just show up — or decide on the day if you’re not 100% sure.
⚠️ NOTE:
Sometimes things happen and plans may change — please keep an eye out for updates.

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👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**