A city that is covered in snow and cold for half the year, adventure is a twofold word. Multicultural and diverse, Toronto is filled with spots that can cater to the thrill of adventure we travelers look for in the world. From trails to ice parks to hiking, we have penned down a few of our favourite spots to fulfill your inner junkie.
Toronto Beltline
One of the most popular trails, Torontonians swear by this trail. An old railway line which spans for nine kilometers is a traverse walk for hikers, joggers, and bikers alike. It is an east to west stretch which weaves through neighborhoods along midtown Toronto. The trail is known as the Toronto Belt Line Railway Trail, the rail path includes scenic bridges, Moore Park, Forest Hill, etc. As you go deeper into the trails, you move away from the city landscape and enter lush green areas which are often visited by joggers.
Canoeing
Despite the winter that envelope the city from November to April, the summer is a paradise for everyone. The river systems and the water bodies in Toronto are a canoeist’s paradise. The Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre is one of the many places that one can go canoeing in the summer and fall. You can choose from Harbourfront, Humber River or the bluffs, each location is bound to offer a different experience.
Ontario Place
Theme parks are not 2018 and are still trending and a fun place to indulge in adventures. The reopening of the IMAX cinesphere has been a boon to all living in Toronto. Did you know that the Ontario Place has the city’s only outdoor summer ice skating rink? For all those who enjoy skating on ice in the winter, here is your chance to continue that experience in the summer as well!
Hike bluffers park
The Scarborough bluffs, or commonly known as the Bluffs is an escape from the cold and the wind. The 15 km stretch alongside the waterfront is a perfect getaway under the sun all day long. Nine escarpment parks, a beach, and lush green nature all around, the bluffs attract a lot of families and individuals in the hot months offering them an adventure filled with secret paths, fire pits and picnic tables which will ensure a great day out.
Escape Room Casa Loma
No one is too old for games, especially if it’s as tricky as the Escape Room at Casa Loma. The Escape Tower is one of the most well-known games in Toronto. Themed games have been on the rise with murder mysteries, escape games, and experiential theatre coming to life. For all those who look for intellectual games and adventures which get you invested till your bones, The Escape room games and the Escape tower game is for you.
Toronto has always been on my bucket list and I can finally strike it off, have you completed your bucket list?
The Globetrotter 