GETTING THERE AND BACK Follow ravine footpaths and a 2 BEACHES NEIGHBOURHOOD You can reach the suggested starting point on beach boardwalk. Experience a public transit by taking the 64 MAIN bus south During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the from Main Street Station on the BLOOR/ Great Lake shoreline, gardens Beaches was one of the most popular beach DANFORTH subway line and get off at Kingston and wooded ravine parklands. resorts in the region and contained several Road. The 501 QUEEN streetcar east from amusement parks. Exploring the tree-lined streets Queen Station on the YONGE/UNIVERSITY THE ROUTES today, the architecture, atmosphere and attitude of this community still resembles a small lakeside subway line also provides service into the area EASTERN RAVINES DISCOVERY WALK resort town. Plan a return visit to check out all the including one of the suggested tour end points. Eastern Although you can begin this Discovery unique and eclectic storefronts, boutiques, cafes Walk at any point along the route, a and restaurants along Queen St. East. You never good starting point is the northern end know what you will discover! FOR MORE INFO Ravine & of the enchanting Glen Stewart Ravine (see top of map). Follow this ravine down to the Lake Discovery Walks is a program of self-guided Ontario shore and experience the Eastern 3 BOARDWALK walks that link city ravines, parks, gardens, Beaches and its boardwalk. Along the way you’ll Boardwalks have existed along this shoreline beaches and neighbourhoods. For more Beaches visit an Art Deco water treatment plant and a since 1850. In the early 1900s, the Boardwalk information on Discovery Walks, including One in a series of self-guided walks charming Beaches neighbourhood. was the central hub of the Scarborough Beach brochures, please call customer service at Amusement Park which included amusement 311, or 416-392-CITY (2489) from outside ACCESSIBLE DISCOVERY WALK rides, daredevil and freakshow acts, professional City limits. Information can also be found at Working in compliance with AODA lacrosse games, festivals and events. Today’s toronto.ca/parks/trails/discover.htm. For (Accessibility for Ontarians with Boardwalk connects the beaches, lakeside more information on area history, inquire at Disabilities), this Discovery Walk is parks and open spaces. The Boardwalk leads the Beaches Branch of the Toronto Public shorter in length and follows paved paths with to the City’s architecturally impressive Art Deco Library. no steep changes in elevation. style R.C. Harris Water Filtration Plant which was once known as “the palace of purity” because ALTERNATIVE DISCOVERY WALK of its beautiful brass and marble interior. Follow this Eastern Ravine and Beaches Discovery Walk through the Beaches 5 ASHBRIDGE’S BAY PARK neighbourhoods, along the Lake Ontario boardwalk, through the Glen Stewart Ravine and The park was named after Sarah Ashbridge, a across the shops and restaurants of Queen Quaker widow from Philadelphia, who purchased Street East. the land in 1793 to farm. The park was created in the 1970s when the shoreline was lled in by excavated material from development sites. This EASTERN RAVINE AND BEACHES DISCOVERY park contains shaded picnic areas, over 90 beach WALK HIGHLIGHTS volleyball courts, a beautiful beach and endless activities to enjoy! During a walk along the 1 GLEN STEWART RAVINE shoreline you will see evidence of the force of Lake Ontario’s waves where large boulders have Visit the 8.5 hectare ravine and park, which been placed to protect it from erosion. contains many native plants, including many WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP species rare in Toronto. Ames Creek, which The City of Toronto would like to thank the ows through the ravine, is one of the few Toronto Public Library, Toronto Field Naturalists, remaining natural streams in the city. Enjoy this Discovery Walk at different Archaeologists have found artefacts in this Toronto Transit Commission, Heritage Toronto, area that date back 4000 years. Today, times of the year. You’ll be surprised Toronto Bruce Trail Club, and Toronto Public municipal by-laws protect this ravine and the how it changes from season to season. Health. City is restoring much of the vegetation. EASTERN RAVINE AND BEACHES DISCOVERY WALK MAP Corley Ave Kingston Rd Meadow Ave DISCOVERY WALK Eastwood Rd approx. 9 kilometres Glen Stewart Cres ACCESSIBLE WALK Juniper Ave Rd Winthorpe 1 e approx. 3 kilometres v A Glen m Bingham Ave Bingham Beaufort Rd Stewart a Waverley Rd Waverley s Rd Fallingbrook l Ravine a Rhyl Ave Ave Kenilworth Glen Ames B ALTERNATE WALK Bracken Ave approx. 4.4 kilometres Norway Ave Scarborough Rd Scarborough Pine Ave Haslett Ave Haslett THE HIKERS’ CODE Blantyre Ave Blantyre Vince Ave Dr Southwood Williamson Rd Rd Courcelette Columbine Ave G • Stay on the Trails l e Glen Manor Dr E Windsor Ave Wheeler Ave Wheeler n Maughan Cres Ave Bellefair M • Do not disturb wildlife a Ave Willow n Cres o e r in Dundas St E D P • Keep dogs on a leash r W Kingswood Rd Kingswood Kingston Rd Dixon Ave Ave Wineva • Be cautious when crossing roads Balsam Ave Balsam Ashland Ave Ave Elmer Spruce Hill Rd Hill Spruce 2 Blvd Park Neville • Leave owers and plants for others Hambly Ave Hambly Isleworth Ave Ave Beech Herbert Ave Herbert Battenberg Ave THE BEACHES Ave Park Victoria to enjoy Woodbine Ave Woodbine Rhodes Ave Rhodes Coxwell Ave Coxwell • Wear suitable clothing and Lark St Lark Lockwood Rd Lockwood Queen St E Queen St E appropriate walking/hiking shoes 2 • Walk with someone - it’s safer and Eastern Ave more fun • Be aware of other trail users Nursewood Rd Nursewood Neville Park Blvd Park Neville Balsam Ave Balsam Silver Birch Ave Birch Silver Lee Ave Lee Kew Ave Park Munro Maclean Ave Maclean Leuty Ave Leuty Boardwalk Dr Boardwalk Fir Ave Glen Manor Dr Manor Glen Kenilworth Ave Kenilworth Gardens Wineva Ave Wineva Kippendavie Ave Kippendavie Hammersmith Ave Hammersmith Scarboro Beach Blvd Beach Scarboro REMEMBER 6 Lake Front Winners Crcl Winners Joseph Duggan Rd Duggan Joseph Hubbard Blvd Sarah Ashbridge Ave Ashbridge Sarah • All walks involve stairs and/or slopes Woodbine Park Blvd Dancer Northern Kewbeach Ave Alfresco Lwn 3 • Walking surfaces vary and can include: hard pavement, woodchips, 3 Lake Shore Blvd E Beaches Park grass, limestone nes, sand, and/or bare earth • Steps and paths are not lighted and not cleared of ice and snow 3 • Use at your own risk Woodbine LAKE ONTARIO Beach 4 Steep Incline WALKING TIPS Staircase Walk into Health. Use a pedometer to track your steps and keep you Telephone motivated on your Discovery Walk. Ashbridge’s You can borrow a pedometer from Bay Park GLEN STEWART RAVINE Seasonal Washroom 1 many libraries across Toronto. 2 BEACHES NEIGHBOURHOOD Washroom 5 This walk is approximately 9 km 3 BEACHES AND BOARDWALK Flower Garden long with an estimated walking time 4 LAKE ONTARIO Streetcar Stop of about 3.5 hours. The Alternative 5 ASHBRIDGE’S BAY PARK and Accessible walks are usually 0 325 650 1,300 Metres Streetcar Route shorter and easier to walk. GARDENER’S COTTAGE 6 Parks, Forestry, and Recreation 2014.