Evening Walk in High Park - Public Outing (26 May 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Tuesday, May 26, 5:15 pm

Leaders: Sean Fraser and Donald Taylor

This outing will be a casual walk around High Park to look for migrant species and possible breeding birds.

Who can come: Public outing, all are welcome!

Registration: Registration is required. This outing will be limited to 25 participants. Join the waitlist to be notified if space opens up. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend.

What to bring: Binoculars and/or camera, water, snack if desired, hiking shoes in case of recent wet weather.

Where and when to meet: Inside the main entrance gate on Bloor Street West at 5:15pm.

Facilities: There will be portable toilets and public washrooms available along the route.

Accessibility: The route will be mostly on established dirt paths and paved paths, but wet weather leading up to the day could cause some of the trails to be a little muddy. The route can be adjusted to avoid the park’s larger hills to accommodate everyone. Depending on the size of the group, we may cover 2 to 4km.

How to get there:

TTC: High Park subway station is a few minutes' walk from the meeting point.

Driving and parking: Street parking along Bloor Street West may be available, and the parking lot near the Grenadier Cafe is a 10 minute walk from the meeting point (cars can only enter the park via the Parkside Drive entrance).

Contact: Sean Fraser - sean@numbirds.ca

Weekday Bird Hike at Tommy Thompson Park (01 Jun 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

WEEKDAY BIRD HIKE AT LESLIE SPIT/TOMMY THOMPSON PARK - PUBLIC

Date and time: Monday, June 1, 8:30 - 11:30 am

Optional extension till 1:30 pm

Leaders: Jack Alvo, Connor Smith and Lynne Freeman

Note: Public and TOC members are welcome!

Registration: Registration is required. Space is limited. If you can't attend, please cancel your registration online.

Description: Please join us to enjoy a leisurely walk through Leslie Spit/Tommy Thomson Park. Meet at 8:30 at the main parking lot at the foot of Leslie Street.

Target birds will be late Warblers, Thrushes, Sparrows and other migratory songbirds. Emphasis on bird calls and nesting birds. Possibly shorebirds.

Who should come: Birders of all experience levels are welcome. The more eyes the better!

What to bring: Please bring binoculars and/or camera if you have them. Remember to dress appropriately for the conditions. Water and snack suggested.

Location and Directions: The main parking lot for Leslie Spit/Tommy Thompson Park is located at the foot of Leslie Street (intersection with Unwin). We’ll meet by the visitors pavilion.

Parking: Parking is free

Public Transportation: From Donlands Station, take the Jones #83 bus to Leslie and Commissioner Streets and walk 500 meters south to main parking lot.

Distance: Approximately 4-5 kilometers round trip. Plus 2.5 kilometers for optional extension.

Accessibility: Terrain is mostly level, with some mild slopes. Mix of paved and gravel trails. .

Facilities: Washrooms and water fountain (for bottles only) at entrance. Only porta potties after that.

Contact: Jack Alvo - 647-330-1892 or alvo@sympatico.ca

Toronto Ornithological Club upcoming events

Evening Walk in High Park - Public Outing (26 May 2026)

Weekday Bird Hike at Tommy Thompson Park (01 Jun 2026)