About Let's Hike T.O.
Let’s Hike T.O. is a non-profit organization with the mission to diversify the hiking community through easy access to safe and enjoyable hikes for anyone interested in hiking, with a particular focus on intentionally engaging people of colour, newcomers, and young adults.
250+
organized hikes
3,000+
diverse hikers
60+
vetted routes
50+
active volunteers
Our Story
Let's Hike T.O. was founded in 2021 by local hike leader Camara Chambers, who noticed a distinct lack of diversity within the Toronto hiking community.
After encountering resistance from her initial club’s board when suggesting more inclusive practices, Camara rallied a group of friends to envision a truly diverse and inclusive hiking community. Thus, Let’s Hike T.O. was born.
At Let’s Hike T.O., we are dedicated to diversifying the hiking community by providing safe, accessible, and enjoyable hiking experiences for everyone. We focus particularly on Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, newcomers, and young adults. Through thoughtfully designed hikes that reduce barriers to entry, we offer everyone the chance to enjoy nature and its positive impact on well-being. Our volunteer team aims to foster a sense of belonging and build a stronger, more connected community by exploring Toronto's trails, hidden ravines, and green spaces.
Why Hike With Us?
Diversity Focused
Welcoming environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel valued and supported
Trained Hike Leaders
Hike leaders equipped with skills in navigation, first aid, and crisis management ensure a smooth experience
Affordable Access
Removing financial barriers with low-cost tickets and convenient transportation for inclusive hiking access
Vetted Hike Routes
Carefully planned trails ensure participant safety, with thorough assessments and precautions
Fun-Themed Experiences
Hikes with creative themes, sometimes in collaboration with experts, covering biodiversity, mindfulness, cultural heritage, photography, etc.
Type of Hikes
Urban Hikes
Explore Toronto's well-known parks, hidden ravines, and forgotten rivers. Each hike starts at a public-transit accessible location and some are pet-friendly.
Bus Hikes
Venture beyond Toronto to conservation areas, national parks, and provincial parks. Enjoy day trips with bus transportation provided, offering moderate-level trails.
Multi-Day Hikes
Experience wilderness adventures, staying overnight amidst stunning landscapes. Offered a few times a year, suitable for those seeking advanced experiences.
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Meet Our Board
Passionate, dedicated, and entirely volunteer-driven, they're the powerhouse behind our mission.
Board Chair
Amara
Amara (she/her) is new to the Let’s Hike T.O. team, but not new to finding joy, connection, and care in the outdoors. Her love for nature is rooted in spending time outside, discovering new places, and connecting with others, as well as a deep commitment to sustainability and making the planet cleaner, safer, and more accessible for all living things.
She brings experience in charitable and nonprofit work, having led events across Canada and helped foster a strong sense of community. With a background in project management and events, and having recently completed her MBA in Bath, England, Amara is excited to support Let’s Hike T.O.’s mission and the community it has created.
Outside of her work, Amara enjoys running, swimming, weight training, travelling the world, doing puzzles and a competitive game of UNO. She is inspired by the welcoming spirit of Let’s Hike T.O. and looks forward to helping more people feel supported, included, and connected outdoors.
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Hiking Director
Tram
Tram (she/her) discovered a passion for hiking and the outdoors after moving from France to Canada. Drawn to the beauty of nature and her love of photography, she found hiking to be a perfect blend of exploration and creativity. She joined Let’s Hike T.O. as a participant early on and became a hike leader in 2024, supporting the organization’s mission to make the outdoors more inclusive and accessible.
Inspired by the enthusiasm of the community on the hikes she led, Tram stepped into the role of Hiking Director in 2026.
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Communications Director
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Social Media Manager
Victoria
Victoria (she/her)’s heart leaps at breathtaking landscapes and verdant scenery. She thrives in sunshine and lush greenery, especially during invigorating walks in her home country, Jamaica.
Beyond her love for nature, she is deeply passionate about volunteering, supporting initiatives that expand access to resources, and contributing to efforts that reduce barriers in her community.
With a strong background in strategic marketing, Victoria began her journey with Let’s Hike T.O. as Marketing and Communications Director and now serves as Social Media Manager, growing engagement and strengthening connections with the community.
Finance & Administration Director
Nicholas
As an avid runner, Nicholas (he/him) frequently explores Toronto’s various trails and loves how they enable us all to connect with nature, even within the city. His enthusiasm led him to become a volunteer hike leader with Let’s Hike T.O., where he shares that joy and encourages everyone to discover the beauty of Toronto's paths and ravine system.
Seeing Let's Hike T.O.’s mission play out through the hikes Nicholas led motivated him to help out further and take on the role of Finance & Admin Director.