Wilket Creek Trail – Don River Valley loop from St. Clair

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Wilket Creek Trail – Don River Valley loop from St. Clair

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Wilket Creek Trail – Don River Valley loop from St. Clair

02:40

44.2km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.1 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.74 km

Edwards Gardens and Toronto Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

Edward's Garden area is home of Toronto's botanical garden. It can be your whole day hiking spot or lunch brake on biking tour. Amazing display of tireless work of botanical students and volunteers creating heaven in the middle of the town. On weekend, farmers market brings all organic and natural products from producers in the area. Restaurant and souvenir shop are open everyday. Occasional art exhibitions and concerts are must if you are in the area.
Accessible with public transit or car (free parking).
Enjoy and respect !

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9.79 km

Wilket Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is a pretty stretch of trail that follows Wilket Creek.

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14.6 km

Don River Valley

Highlight • River

The Don River Valley cuts through Toronto in a surprisingly wild stretch of forested ravines, wetlands and multi-use trails just beyond the downtown core. Shaped by the Don River flowing through it, the valley is one of the city’s largest natural corridors, with paved and dirt paths passing beneath bridges, alongside marshes and through dense tree cover that feels far removed from the surrounding city.

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17.0 km

Beachwood Wetland

Lake

19.5 km

Monsters for Beauty, Permanence, and Individuality by Duane Linklater

Highlight • Monument

“Monsters for Beauty, Permanence and Individuality” is an art installation by Omaskêko Cree artist Duane Linklater. Fourteen sculptures, made in 2017 from cast concrete, lie scattered on a meadow along the Lower Don River Trail.
catrionajeffries.com/artists/duane-linklater/works/duane-linklater-monsters-for-beauty-permanence-and-individuality-2017

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19.9 km

Chester Springs Marsh

Forest

23.2 km

The Distillery District

Highlight • Historical Site

Wonderfully used factory site with many small shops (also a lot of handicrafts) and restaurants. There were also a lot of interesting stands. Not just for beer and whiskey lovers.
Additional Information:
thedistillerydistrict.com

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25.3 km

Bayview Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Finally we got dedicated bike/hike lane on Bayview, south of Rosedale Valley Rd. Trail parallel to this, along the Don River is broken and busy so this is excellent alternative to connect to the other trails in the Toronto bike system. Thanks City for spending our tax money wisely.

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34.9 km

Don River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The route features a paved asphalt surface and a series of picturesque wooden footbridges, making it ideal for walking, trail running, and road cycling. Surrounded by dense tree canopies, wetlands, and wildflower meadows, the trail provides prime habitat for local wildlife, including foxes, deer, and diverse bird species.

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