Humber 2 Humber: A Trail of Two Campuses
(This event is part of The Fall of Happy Town - a group that hosts regular and affordable ways to hang out. To check out more, visit our Happy Town Luma calendar.)
"This is a walk I've wanted to do for a very long time now.
The Humber River is underappreciated as a natural getaway within the city, and walking almost its entire length while watching the leaves change is sure to be a fantastic way to spend a day.
Join me Sunday November 15th, as I embark on an almost 30km journey between Humber College Lakeshore Campus, and Humber College North Campus."
The Route
The route will be a meandering trail through the Humber River watershed, with a few stops in between.
We'll begin by walking along the shore of Lake Ontario until we reach the mouth of the river.
From there, we will head north, staying on the trail as much as possible.
Each stop will follow with a short 30 minute break for people to rest, eat, recover, and head home if they need to.
Please note that due to the lengthy nature of this walk, we will be adhering to a strict schedule and will not be going over to 30 minute break time.
Phase 1:
Humber College Lakeshore to South Humber Trail
90 Minutes - 2 Hours
Transit Connections with TTC Buses
Places to shop and buy snacks available
Phase 2:
South Humber Trail to Scarlett and Eglinton
90 Minutes - 2 Hours
Transit Connections with TTC Buses
Nearby Tim Hortons and drug store
Phase 3:
Scarlett to Weston and HWY 401
50 Minutes - 1 Hour
Several restaurants and a Real Canadian Superstore
Transit Connections with TTC Buses
Phase 4:
Weston to Kipling and Rexdale
Nearby Tim Hortons
90 Minutes - 2 Hours
Transit Connections with TTC Buses
Final Phase:
Humber College North Campus
90 Minutes - 2 Hours
Connections to TTC Line 6
What To Bring
As with any walk over 20k, proper equipment is key, on this walk, especially, we will be mostly off the main roads, and as such, extra precautions need to be taken.
Therefore, we recommend bringing the following equipment:
Bug Spray: Though it may be late autumn, we will still be out in wilderness so it's not a bad idea.
Comfortable footwear: Bring shoes you'll feel comfortable walking in for an extended period of time, as well as a change of socks.
Personal care items: Blisters, sores, cuts and bruises may be a possibility, proper bandages and other first aid equipment is recommended.
Flashlights/Reflective gear: As the sun sets earlier, we are going to find ourselves on trails that aren't illuminated, in order to make sure you can travel safely at night, please bring a flashlight with you.
Snacks/beverages: Stuff like electrolytes and stuff that will give you energy in between rest stops.
Podcasts/audiobooks: though these walks are primarily a way for people to socialize and converse, it's always a good idea to have something you'd want to listen to if you just wanna be by yourself for a while.