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		Walking with others can be an enjoyable social activity. It can also increase your level of fitness. Drop-in fitness walking Offered at various recreation community centres by Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation. See list of programs. Historic walking tours Free tours in Toronto neighbourhoods offered by professionals and local community groups from April-October. Self guided itours walks can be downloaded. No registration needed. Visit Heritage Toronto for more information. Professional tour operators Guided tours with a personal touch, including intimate stories of Toronto's hidden treasures. Some tours are free. Visit Professional tour operators for more information. Toronto Bruce Trail Club Over 500 free guided walks and hikes each year in urban and Bruce Trail locations with easy to challenging levels of difficulty. Visit Bruce Trail Club for more information. Malls Some local malls offer walking programs. Toronto Public Health has put together a list of malls (PDF) in Toronto that provide a safe place to walk. This list includes: malls with organized walking programs malls that open their doors early for walkers but do not offer organized programs Mall walking locations: Interested in starting a walking program in your community agency or workplace? Toronto Public Health and its partners can help you to start a group. Call Toronto Health Connection at 416-338-7600. A Public Health Nurse will help you start your walking group by providing you with training, resources and on going support. This is an example of what you can receive: Last updated August 2011

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