Summer Awakens the Wandering Traveler
The weather in Toronto tends to linger on the cooler side for about two-thirds of the year. The Summer Solstice arrived yesterday to welcome in the hot clammy weather that many Torontonians will gratefully endure so that they could swap their heavy dark winter apparel for lighter and brighter fabrics.
This is also the best time to go hiking when the landscape is drenched in deep lush greenery.
If you are staying within the Greater Toronto Area, here are some suggested books about places worth getting your feet kicking:
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For those travelers itching to wander off the beaten path, here are some suggested Pinterest Motivational Quotes to Hike By and hiking trails around Toronto. Also have a look at the following links:
- Some amazing Parks, Gardens, & Beaches suggestions from Toronto's Parks, Forestry & Recreation website include Featured Parks, Trails & Nature, Leisure Spaces, and Toronto Islands & Ferries, to name a few.
- TorontoHiking.com promotes hiking and walking along many trails in Toronto and Southern Ontario.
- Hiking trails in and around Toronto from BlogTO offers a brief list of some amazing suggestions to discover and enjoy.
- Walking Meetups in Toronto website offers opportunities to discover new trails in the GTA and to meet and greet people who share the same interest.
Here are more suggested titles from our library collection on hiking:
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If you are planning to travel far away for your walkabout, take these titles with you to send your feet off to breathtaking places:
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Enjoy the summer weather and get your feet going before the season ends. Go take a hike anywhere, starting today.
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