Humber River Salmon Run Hike

Every September to November, several salmon species migrate from the cold Lake Ontario water upstream through the rivers of Toronto to spawn.

Did you know that Etienne Brulé Park is one of the best spots in Toronto to watch the salmon run? If you are lucky, you might see salmon jump more than a meter high over the Old Mill dam to go upstream to their spawning grounds.

We will start our hike at Old Mill Station, walk north along Humber river before we return back to our starting point, and learn about nature along the way.

Let's Hike T.O. is a hiking community open to everyone with a focus on newcomers, people of colour, and young adults.  All are welcome on our walks!

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Start Point: Old Mill Subway Station [Google Maps Link] - We will set off at 1pm. Plan to arrive at the start point at 15 mins before departure time sharp as we aren't able to wait for latecomers. 

End Point: Old Mill Subway Station [Google Maps Link]

Length: 10 km

Pace of hike: 4km per hour - Moderate

Difficulty: Intermediate

Dog-friendly: (MUST remain on leash) Yes

Family-friendly: (suitable for young people 17 and under) Yes

Stroller-friendly: (paved trails accessible for strollers) No

Requiring hiking boots: No

Requiring walking poles: No

What To Expect:

Hike leader: Meng (she/her)

Registration fee: $5 + service fee though if you cannot afford it, please contact us at letshiketo@gmail.com to request a complimentary registration based on your circumstance.

Limited tickets: This hike is restricted to 20 registrants. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, are non-refundable and can’t be transferred to future events.

Pre-hike email: Registrants will receive additional details by email the day before the hike, such as what to bring on the day, what to wear, etc.

Weather precautions: The hike will take place regardless of rain, wind, or snow so please dress accordingly! We will only cancel or postpone the hike if weather conditions are considered extreme or dangerous, in which case registered hikers will be informed 48 hours in advance.

Questions? Email LetsHikeTO@gmail.com