Where to Walk

Walking with others can be an enjoyable social activity. It can also increase your level of fitness.

Walking in a group is a great way to meet people, stay fit and find safe and new places to walk.

Toronto Field Naturalists
- Offer free guided nature walks twice a month to the general public
- For more information, visit Toronto Field Naturalists.
Drop-in fitness walking
- Offered at various recreation community centres by Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
- Search drop-in fitness programs for “Walking” or “Walking/Running Track”.
Historic walking tours
- Free tours in Toronto neighbourhoods offered by professionals and local community groups from April-October.
- Visit Heritage Toronto for information on walking tours.
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 to browse dozens of companies.
Toronto Bruce Trail Club
- Over 500 free guided walks and hikes each year in urban and Bruce Trail locations
- Visit Bruce Trail Club for more information.
High Park Walking Tours
- Free Sunday High Park Walking Tours take place every first and third Sunday of the month, including holidays, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Downsview Park a Walk in the Park
- A free guided stroll for youths aged 16+ and adults through Downsview Park’s green spaces on accessible pathways.
- Visit Downsview Parks for more information.

The City of Toronto has a lot of different and interesting places to walk. Be active and explore new areas of the city.
- Self-Guided Tours
  Discover architectural marvels, cultural hot spots, local history and public art.
- Toronto Parks and Trails Maps
  Use these maps to guide your walks and help you discover the City of Toronto.
- Toronto Region and Conservation
  Offers free interpretative and informative walks about nature, communities, rivers, biodiversity and projects underway to improve the environment.
- Discovery Walks
  Discovery Walks is a self guided program that helps you explore the city ravines, parks, gardens, beaches and neighbourhoods. Signs throughout the walk will help you experience the area and its rich history.
- Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation programs and activities
- Toronto Bike maps
Underground Walkway: PATH Map
PATH is downtown Toronto’s underground walkway linking more than 30 kilometres of shopping, services and entertainment. Its underground location provides pedestrians with a safe haven from the winter cold and snow, and the summer heat.
Mall Walking in Toronto
Some malls in Toronto offer organized walking programs. If an organized walking program is not offered, the mall may open early for you to walk. Call your local mall to find out what they offer.