Walk the line (quite literally): Green Line
Yanbo said he wanted to do a walk that goes all the way across the TTC green line, from Kennedy to Kipling.
We were like, aight cool!!
So this is it: a full cross-city walk following the spirit of TTC Line 2, from the east end of the green line to the west end.
We’ll meet at Bloor-Yonge Station at 9:30 AM sharp, outside the LCBO in the underground plaza. We’ll take the subway together to Kennedy Station from there.
If you don’t want to meet at Bloor-Yonge, you can also meet us directly at Kennedy Station at 10:15 AM. We’ll start the walk from Kennedy shortly after everyone gets there. The goal is simple: walk from Kennedy to Kipling in one day.
This is a serious long-distance walk, not a casual photo walk or sightseeing hangout. We’ll move at a steady pace and take planned breaks along the way for food, water, washrooms, and recovery.
There will be three break points along the route:
Stop 1: Coxwell Station, around 9 km
Stop 2: Bloor-Yonge, around 15 km
Stop 3: Runnymede, around 22 km
Destination: Kipling Station, around 27 km
Each break will last around 35 to 45 minutes, depending on our pace.
You do not need to be an athlete, but you should be comfortable walking for several hours. The route roughly follows Line 2 across Scarborough, East York, downtown Toronto, the west end, and finally Etobicoke.
Since we’ll be close to the subway line for most of the route, people can leave early at almost any station if they need to.
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, snacks, weather-appropriate clothes, and anything else you need for a full day outside.
Cameras are welcome, but this walk is mainly about completing the route, so pack light and make sure you count every gram you carry.
What to bring
Power banks
Headphones
Entertainment — podcasts, music, or audiobooks to listen to
Sun-protective clothing, sunscreen, and hats
Snacks
Water bottle — we’ll be making stops every once in a while, so you don’t need to carry a huge amount of water
Change of socks
Band-Aids, anti-chafing cream, and anything else you use for blister prevention or care
PRESTO card or another payment method for transit in case you want to leave early
Money to buy food or water along the way
Here's the route we'll be taking:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1dV6FYgwsb6pMMJ_P4fkMoJRn8Mh-Img&usp=sharing
You can untick Sections 1-4 to see just the breaking points.