WALKS, WALKS, WALKS! THEY'RE BACK! 

Registration for September 2025 Walks Starts on Tuesday, August 26th 2025, 09:00 AM

So, come and enjoy walking and thinking and good conversations with us as we embark on yet another season of our Spring and Summer Walks.

When: This year’s extra is that we’re starting a month earlier, on the first Friday in April. And we will be walking every Friday through to the end of September.

Where: All over. Toronto’s ravines, parks, neighbourhoods, gardens, downtown, public art, rivers, waterfront, and literary sites.

Coordinators: Our wonderful Walk Leaders, LIFE members who enjoy sharing their knowledge of the city, and introducing others to some special areas

Need-to-know information:

✓      Walks will take place weekly on Fridays from the start of April through to the end of September. Start time will be 10:30 a.m. and walks will normally last 1½ to 2 hours.
✓      You will sign up for the walks one month at a time. Enrolment and payment will be on a ‘per walk’ basis at $5 per walk
✓      The first registration will be for the 4 walks in April. Registration will be available late March.  More information to follow.
✓      Only registered walkers will be allowed on the walks.
✓      Registration numbers will be limited for each walk.
✓      Most walks will be accessible by TTC.
✓      There will be a variety of walks: nature walks, historical walks, art and architecture walks, as well as different levels of difficulty.
✓      Members will be notified by email about upcoming walks.

✓ No pets allowed.

Types of Walks

Level 1: Easy urban walk, usually city sidewalks.
Level 2: Moderate (e.g., some rough ground and hills).
Level 3/HIKE: Strenuous (e.g., uneven or hilly terrain, possibly at a fast pace, difficult for
people with hip/knee problems).

We offer two main types of walks:

• Green Walks are nature walks that usually take place on unpaved paths. They may take place in areas that include beaches, parks, gardens, ravines and/or birding. They move at a brisk pace, but still allow for comfortable conversation. Examples of Green Walks include Edwards Gardens, Moore Park Ravine, Don Valley Brick Works, East Don Parkland and James Gardens to the Old Mill.

• Grey Walks take their visual interest from the cityscape and take place on paved sidewalks. They are usually themed, allowing you to discover some of the great heritage areas, distinct architecture, quaint neighbourhoods and points of literary or cultural significance around the city. They move at a moderate pace, and include frequent stops to allow the group leader to comment on points of interest. Examples of Grey Walks may include jaunts through Yorkville, along Spadina Avenue, around City Hall, Concord City Place, the CNE, South Rosedale and Riverside.

Refunds are not available for single-session courses, walks, or special events.

N.B.: It is important to review the Acknowledgement and Release of Liability on The LIFE Institute™ website, which applies to all members and guests of LIFE.