- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Flat,Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot),Variable
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet me at the Tim Hortons inside the No Frills Plaza SE corner of Islington and Dixon Rd at 9:40 am to use the washrooms and to stay warm. We will leave the Tim Hortons by 10 am to cross over to the ravine on the west side of Islington where we will begin the hike.. If driving to the hike, park on Northcrest Road, on the south side of Wincott Park and follow the path around the pond to the entrance of the park at Dixon Road and proceed east to meet the group at the intersection for 10. Transit users can come either via Islington Bus 37 from Islington Subway running every 11 minutes or via Lawrence West Bus 52 to Pearson Airport running every 12 minutes.
Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 9.5 to 10 km
Description
Join me for a pleasant winter hike along the little known Humber Creek tail running eastward to the Humber River. Once we reach the river we will follow the Humber River trail south to just past Dundas St and our destination, the historic Lambton House where at 2 pm you will be treated to a lecture on the indigenous peoples and the Humber by Darin Wybenga, Heritage Interpreter for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Those of you not wanting to attend the lecture can drop out there or continue to Old Mill Subway for an additional 3 km.
Public Washrooms and warm-up facilities available at Tim Hortons at 0 km; Valleyfield Rink (The West Way) at 2.5 km; James Gardens (7 km); and Lampton House (9.5 km)
Please bring your icers as the trails may be icy and dress appropriately for the winter conditions. Pack snacks or a lunch and sufficient water or a Thermos of your favorite hot drink.
Poles will be of help to you on a wilderness section of trail east of Royal York Road where if conditions permit we may attempt a creek crossing.