Humber Arboretum & West Humber River Valley

GETTING THERE AND BACK Take a walk on the wild side. 2 THE WEST HUMBER RIVER AND VALLEY LANDS You can reach the suggested starting points Discover the gardens, natural wetlands, The paved path beside the West Humber on public transit using the 37A bus from woodland and meadows of the West Humber River is part of the Toronto trail system that Islington Station (not accessible), or the 36B River valley. leads to the main Humber River Trail, The bus from Finch Station (accessible). For further Shared Path and to Lake Ontario (a distance of 20 kilometres). From the bridges you get a information contact the TTC at 416-393-4636 THE ROUTES or visit the TTC Website ttc.ca. Wheel Trans wonderful view of the river, which contains habitat for beavers, turtles and herons. The information: 416-393-4111 HUMBER ARBORETUM DISCOVERY WALK valley meadows are home to deer, fox and This Discovery Walk leads you on a loop rabbits. Many songbirds nest in the long through the West Humber River Valley grasses and hedgerows. In the fall, blooming on a mixture of paved, hard-packed and FOR MORE INFO Humber Arboretum wild goldenrods and asters thrive in the open grass trails. You can start at the Humber valley. Discovery Walks is a program of self-guided Arboretum (adjacent to Humber College) or at the walks that link city ravines, parks, gardens, & West Humber Humberwood Centre. This delightful walk takes 3 WOODLAND beaches and neighbourhoods. For more you though the ornamental gardens, an The deciduous woodland is a pleasure through information on Discovery Walks, including environmentally signicant woodland and along River Valley the West Humber River. which to stroll. It is one of the few remaining brochures, please call customer service at forests along the West Humber and is 311, or 416-392-CITY (2489) from outside One in a series of self-guided walks ACCESSIBLE DISCOVERY WALK protected as an Ontario environmentally City limits. Information can also be found at signicant area. Two hundred years ago much of toronto.ca/parks/trails/discover.htm. For Working in compliance with AODA the Toronto region was covered by forest just like information on area history, inquire at (Accessibility for Ontarians with this one. Mature native trees such as hickory, Disabilities), this Discovery Walk is the Humberwood and Albion branches of maple, beech, ash, oak and black cherry, provide shorter in length and follows paved paths with the Toronto Public Library. homes for owls, woodpeckers, chickadees and no steep changes in elevation. other wildlife. In the spring wildowers, including For information on the Humber Arboretum, trilliums, are eeting beauties. Migratory birds stop to rest and feed in the spring and fall. call 416-675-5009 or visit ALTERNATIVE DISCOVERY WALK humberarboretum.on.ca. For information on Follow this Humber Arboretum along a 4 HUMBERWOOD CENTRE the Humberwood Centre, call 416-394-5700. paved path that follows the Humber The Humberwood Centre is home to two For information on Toronto and Region River as it curves through the valley. You community schools, a library, a daycare and a Conservation, call 416-667-6295. will walk past meadows, ponds, and other water features associated with the river, as well as, the recreation centre - all under one roof! Stop in to environmentally signicant woodlands. see the Great Hall and visit the library. The award- winning Humberwood facility was designed to help control ooding by using techniques like WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP porous pavement and naturalized landscaping. HUMBER ARBORETUM AND WEST HUMBER The City of Toronto would like to thank the Toronto Public Library, Toronto Field Naturalists, RIVER VALLEY DISCOVERY WALK HIGHLIGHTS Toronto Transit Commission, Heritage Toronto, 1 THE HUMBER ARBORETUM Toronto Bruce Trail Club, and Toronto Public Health. Beautiful in all seasons, the 100 hectares belonging to the Humber Arboretum features a kaleidoscope of ornamental gardens integrated with ponds and naturalized areas. You can nd over 1,700 species of trees and owering plants with a diversity of wildlife. In 2007, The Centre for Urban Ecology, an educational and research facility was built at the Arboretum. HUMBER ARBORETUM DISCOVERY WALKS MAP Connecting Route Steep Incline Telephone d v l Washroom B ns w o Seasonal Washroom D e n Finch Ave. West i b lvd. d Bus Stop d B o oo o rw W e b m Community Centre u W H e s t H Parking u m b e r R iv er Hu m b er lin e P Dr. inec one D r Hwy. Hwy. 27 Humberwood Community Humber College Blvd. Centre P 4 Soccer Cricket Field Pitch HUMBER Humberwood Meadow COLLEGE Biodiversity Plot d. Blv tum ore Arb Humber 1 Arboretum Humb 2 er w er oo W iv d e r R B st umbe lv H d r . D 3 d o wo r 3 o b r A Triple Crown Ave. 2 . Dr Hwy. 27 ate Pl H s wy. 427 Rexdale Blvd. n e e u Q Woodbine Pond HUMBER ARBORETUM AND 1 THE CENTRE FOR URBAN ECOLOGY Entrance Rd WEST HUMBER RIVER AND DISCOVERY WALK 2 VALLEY LANDS approx. 6 kilometres ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT 3 WOODLANDS ACCESSIBLE WALK 4 HUMBERWOOD CENTRE approx. 1.4 kilometres ALTERNATE WALK approx. 2.5 kilometres 0 250 500 1,000 Metres WALKING TIPS THE HIKERS’ CODE REMEMBER Walk into Health. Use a pedometer to • Stay on the Trails • All walks involve stairs and/or slopes track your steps and keep you • Do not disturb wildlife • Walking surfaces vary and can motivated on your Discovery Walk. • Keep dogs on a leash include: hard pavement, woodchips, You can borrow a pedometer from • Be cautious when crossing roads grass, limestone nes, sand, and/or many libraries across Toronto. • Leave owers and plants for others bare earth to enjoy • Steps and paths are not lighted and This walk is approximately 6 km • Wear suitable clothing and not cleared of ice and snow long with an estimated walking time appropriate walking/hiking shoes • Use at your own risk of about 2.5 hours. The Alternative and • Walk with someone - it’s safer and Accessible walks are usually shorter more fun and easier to walk. • Be aware of other trail users Parks, Forestry, and Recreation 2014.

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