Date: Saturday, May 2, 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Meeting Point: St. Clair TTC Station, Pleasant Blvd exit
What to Expect
Discover the hidden oasis of the Vale of Avoca Ravine in midtown Toronto. A stream runs through it! Learn about the birds, rare plants and human history of one of our city’s treasures. You’ll get a firsthand view of the toll that has been taken on the ravine by channel and slope erosion and the impact of spreading invasive plants in the ravine. Restoration plans for the ravine will also be highlighted, supported by the Midtown Ravines Group. The walk will continue from Avoca through the Park Drive Ravine to the Belt Line Trail, ending up at the Brick Works where you can purchase a beverage and snack. You can take either the Brickworks shuttle bus to Broadview Station or the TTC bus to Davisville Station..
Walk leader Ian Darragh is a former editor-in-chief of Canadian Geographic and writer for National Geographic. He contributed two feature articles about Rosehill Reservoir to Spacing magazine (Spacing.ca).
Walk features: uneven terrain, dog-friendly walk, family-friendly walk, washroom
Details
Duration: 1.5 hours (2:00pm to 3:30pm)
Distance: 3.5 km (approximately)
Difficulty: Easy terrain, suitable for all ages and abilities
What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing — the event will take place rain or shine!
Questions? Email us for more information.
Learn more about the 2026 Toronto Jane’s Walk Festival.