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As the weather finally gets nicer and we move from the freezing winter ice storms to the wonderful warmth of summer, it only makes sense that us Canadians want to get outside as much as we can! What’s a better way to get outside, get active, and see nature than going on a hike? Here are 10 beautiful hikes near Toronto where you can go next (think about all the Insta-opportunities!).<\/p>\n

1. Taylor Creek Trail<\/h2>\n

260 Dawes Rd, East York, ON M4C 5M8<\/p>\n

2. Leslie Street Spit Trail<\/h2>\n

3 260 Dawes Rd, East York, ON M4C 5M8<\/p>\n

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3. East Point Park<\/h2>\n

201 Copperfield Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 3T9<\/p>\n

4. Scarborough Bluffs<\/h2>\n

61 Under Cliff Dr, Scarborough, ON M1N 3Z5<\/p>\n

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5. Bruce Trail<\/h2>\n

Southern and Central Ontario, running from the Niagara River to Tobermory, Ontario, with main trail being more than 890 km long
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6. Don Valley Trails<\/h2>\n

The Don River watershed is approximately 32 km from the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario. There isn’t a trail that extends the whole length of it but there are multiple places to walk which you can check out at http:\/\/www.discoverthedon.ca\/walkthedon <\/p>\n

7. Rattlesnake Point<\/h2>\n

7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON L9T 2Y1<\/p>\n

8. Rouge Park<\/h2>\n

1749 Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 5W8<\/p>\n

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9. Elora Gorge<\/h2>\n

7400 Wellington County Rd 21, Elora, ON N0B 1S0<\/p>\n

10. Dundas Peak & Webster Falls<\/h2>\n

Websters Falls Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 4W2<\/p>\n

Do you have any fave hikes near Toronto? Let us know in the comments below!<\/h5>\n
Featured image source: pinterest.com <\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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