Contact the Hiking Coordinator here.
OCEY has an account with Ride with GPS. You can find out about accessing OCEY's rides and hikes under Member's area. The Outdoor Club of East York offers hikes and walks year-round including day trips; weekend trips; and multi-day events mainly in Ontario but also in other provinces and even other countries. Depending on the hike expect awesome scenery, perhaps a bit of history; sometimes an included local special event; plus you may be visiting new and exciting areas.
Our trips are geared to all levels from beginner to something more challenging both in Toronto and along wilderness trails.
Hiking Activities
December to March – a morning walk each week from a subway station, generally with a coffee stop. There will also be a few full day hikes and evening walks.
April to November – a morning walk each week in the GTA, generally with a coffee stop. One or two full day hikes on the Bruce Trail, Oak Ridges Trail and other trails each week. There may be the occasional evening walk with a pub stop as well.
Also weekend and multi-day out of town hiking events, generally 1 or 2 per month both in Ontario and further afield. These hiking events to exciting destinations provide excellent value and are very popular often filling up quickly.
Hiking Levels
With all hiking trips if you are unsure from the trip description on our website please contact the organizer if you have any questions. All descriptions will list a hiking level:
Easy – these are city walks and some out of town hikes with easier terrain. You will walk at a relaxed pace, often spending time to look at things of interest along the route. Distances are shorter, not more than 10-12 kms. They are suitable for beginners.
Moderate – these hikes cover longer distances, in the range of 12 – 15 km. You will walk at a steady pace, with fewer stops. Expect some rough or steep sections. They require a reasonable level of fitness and stamina and are suitable for those with some hiking experience.
Strenuous – these hikes cover longer distances, generally over 15 km. You will walk at a steady pace with few stops. Expect rougher terrain, lots of hills, and a faster pace. They require a good level of fitness and stamina and are suitable for experienced hikers.
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Upcoming events
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Monday, April 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Near Frontenac Park, Verona, Ontario
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Saturday, May 04, 2024 9:30 AM
1.3 km north of Mulock Dr., Newmarket
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Sunday, May 05, 2024 10:00 AM
Third Concession off Brock Road
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Tuesday, May 07, 2024 9:30 AM
Broadway at Rykert Crescent
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Tuesday, May 07, 2024 10:00 AM
Warden Subway Station, near ticket offic
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Wednesday, May 08, 2024 6:00 PM
90 Dale Avenue, Scarborough
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Thursday, May 09, 2024 10:00 AM
Main Street subway station, street level
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Saturday, May 11, 2024 7:30 AM
Foot of Leslie Street
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Saturday, May 11, 2024 9:30 AM
Greenwood Conservation Area
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:30 AM
Broadway at Rykert Crescent
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:00 AM
Mount Pleasant main gate on Yonge Street
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 9:30 AM
Broadway at Rykert Crescent
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:00 AM
Wilket Creek Parking Lot, 1100 Leslie Street
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:00 AM
East Side Entrance on Mount Pleasant Road
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Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:00 AM
Woodbine Subway Station main entrance.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:30 AM
Broadway at Rykert Crescent
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Friday, May 31, 2024
Wishbone Retreat, Myles Bay
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Tuesday, June 04, 2024 10:00 AM
Scotsdale Farms, Halton Hills
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Wednesday, June 05, 2024 10:00 AM
Main gate on Parliament St.
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Sunday, June 09, 2024 10:00 AM
TRCA Parking lot, 1401 Brock Road
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 6:00 PM
Greenvale Park parking lot, off Celeste
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Topo’s Hostel near Lake Placid
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Thursday, June 13, 2024 10:00 AM
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Saturday, June 15, 2024 10:30 AM
Thompson Memorial Park, Area D, Scarborough
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:00 AM
Kennedy Station by Ticket office
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:00 AM
15200, 7th Concession Road, King
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 5:00 PM
Leslie Street and Unwin Avenue
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Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:00 AM
Pape subway station main entrance
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:00 AM
1191 Lawrence Avenue East
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Friday, June 28, 2024 10:00 AM
Port Union Commons
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Tuesday, July 09, 2024 10:00 AM
Mississauga Road & Elora-Catract Trailway
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Tors Cove, Newfoundland
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 10:30 AM
Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street
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Friday, July 19, 2024
Whitehorse, Yukon
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Sunday, July 21, 2024 10:00 AM
Pinery Provincial Park
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:00 AM
Durham Regional Forest West Gate, Concession 7
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024 10:00 AM
Emil Kolb Parkway, Bolton
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 10:00 AM
1487 Brock Road, Goodwood
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Saturday, August 24, 2024 10:00 AM
Capitol Theatre, Port Hope
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Sunday, August 25, 2024 9:00 AM
Park entrance at 1 Leslie Street
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 6:00 PM
Eglinton West Subway Station Main Entrance
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Friday, August 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Presquile Provincial Park
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Sunday, September 01, 2024
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Thursday, September 05, 2024 10:00 AM
Yonge and St. Clair
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:00 AM
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Bowering Lodge, Blue Mountain
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Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:00 AM
North York Centre subway station entrance, 5102 Yonge Street
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:00 AM
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:00 AM
Kennedy Station by Ticket office
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024 10:00 AM
Castle Frank Subway
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Friday, September 27, 2024 2:00 PM
Oxtonque Lake near Algonquin Park
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024 10:00 AM
St Clair West subway station, in front of Loblaws
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Saturday, October 05, 2024 9:30 AM
Boyne Valley Provincial Park
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Tuesday, October 08, 2024 10:00 AM
Warden Subway Station, near ticket offic
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Saturday, October 12, 2024 9:30 AM
Hockley Valley, north of Orangeville
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Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:00 AM
Southwest corner of Yonge and Lawrence
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Friday, October 18, 2024 7:00 PM
via zoom
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Saturday, October 19, 2024 9:30 AM
Four Corners Bakery, in Caledon East on Airport Road
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Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 AM
Kerncliff Park, Burlington
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024 11:00 AM
McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve Parking Lot
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Friday, October 25, 2024 4:00 PM
Near Frontenac Park, Verona, Ontario
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Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:30 AM
Scottsdale Farm
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Monday, October 28, 2024 2:00 PM
Near Frontenac Park, Verona, Ontario
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024 10:00 AM
Eglinton West Subway Station
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024 10:00 AM
Guild Inn parking lot
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:00 AM
New Glasgow Parking Area, 1867 Concession Road 2, Whitchurch-Stouffville
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Saturday, November 16, 2024 11:00 AM
Woodbine Subway Station
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Friday, November 22, 2024 6:30 PM
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10, 1083 Pape Ave., Toronto (north of East York Community Centre)
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Saturday, April 12, 2025
Sicily, Italy
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Saturday, October 04, 2025
Greece
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