Humber River Salmon Run Hike

Join us for a walk along Humber River and watch the annual journey of salmon run! 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 near Bloor Street West and Old Mill Trail, walk north along Humber river before we return back to our starting point, and learn about nature along the way. We will also learn to document the biodiversity we see using the iNaturalist app, small prizes will be given to hikers who made the highest number of observations after the hike: Link to iNaturalist-Let's Hike T.O.- Salmon Run Hike.

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: Near Bloor Street West and Old Mill Trail. The exact meeting point will be shared with ticket holders closer to the date. - We will set off at 11:00 am. Plan to arrive at the start point at 10:45 am sharp as we aren't able to wait for latecomers. The time has been updated from the original post.

End Point: Near Bloor Street West and Old Mill Trail. The exact meeting point will be shared with ticket holders closer to the date.

Length:  6 km

Pace of hike: 4 km per hour - Moderate

Difficulty: Beginner

Terrain Type: Mostly flat trails. Paved and dirt trails.

Dog-friendly: (Dogs Must Remain on a Leash at All Times) Yes

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

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

Requiring hiking boots: Not Required.

Requiring walking poles: Not Required.

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 discounted ticket based on your circumstance.

Limited tickets: This hike is restricted to 30 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