Sustainability Coffee Hike: Meet, Walk & Chill @ Étienne Brûlé Park
Here is the updated event description with the pet-friendly details added under both The Details and What to Bring:
Coffee, River Trails & Conversation: Étienne Brûlé Park
Join us this weekend as we explore Toronto’s scenic Humber River trails and support an independent neighborhood café . Whether you are coming solo, bringing a friend, or bringing your four-legged companion, this walk is about slowing down, meeting neighbors, and enjoying fresh air.
The Details
Date & Time: Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Point: Golden Gecko Coffee (282 Jane Street, Toronto) — We will gather here first to grab drinks.
Trail Location: Étienne Brûlé Park & The Humber River Trail (watching for early seasonal salmon along the river!)
Pet-Friendly: 🐶 Dogs are very welcome! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are encouraged to join the walk along the river trails .
Pace & Difficulty: Easy to moderate (mostly flat dirt trails and paved riverside pathways) .
Distance & Duration: Approximately 5 km | Around 1.5 to 2 hours .
Bonus: Community perk details provided at the café.
What to Bring
Your Own Reusable Cup / Thermos (Essential): Did you know Toronto discards roughly 1 million single-use cups every day? We are doing our small part to change that habit. Bring your clean reusable mug to fill up at the café before we hit the trail.
If Bringing a Dog: A leash and waste bags for the trail.
Comfortable walking or running shoes (trails may have occasional damp soil or gravel).
Weather-appropriate layers.
A water bottle.
Who Is Organizing This?
This walk is hosted by CityRewards, a community initiative encouraging neighborhood exploration and sustainable daily habits.
100% Independent & Commission-Free: We do not take cuts, kickbacks, or promotional commissions from the cafés we visit. We organize these walks to support local small businesses directly and bring people together.
Disclaimers & Participant Responsibility
Personal Safety & Responsibility: This is an informal, community-led walking group on public trails . By attending, you agree that you participate entirely at your own risk. Pet owners are solely responsible for their animals' behavior, leashing, and safety. Organizers assume no liability for personal injury, illness, lost property, pet incidents, or trail accidents during the event.
Photos & Media: We may snap a few casual group photos during the walk to celebrate local participation. If you prefer not to appear in photos, mention it to the organizer at the meeting spot, and we will keep you out of the frame.
