Guildwood

This Scarborough neighbourhood offers plenty of unique outdoor sights for a day trip out of downtown. So put on your walking shoes, and bring your swimmers (or toque and gloves, depending on the season) and explore this scenic wonderland.

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Exploring the hiking trail through South Marine Park
A former artists’ colony, Guild Park and Gardens. It’s now full of sculptures and architectural remnants salvaged from downtown Toronto
A walk on the Doris McCarthy Trail, which takes you through a wooded gully and alongside the area’s stunning white cliffs
Sunday brunch at Bickford Bistro, overlooking Guild Park and Gardens
Snapping a photo in front of the Guildwood street mural, which was created by artists Chris Perez and Leyland Adams

BOUNDARIES: Along the lakeshore, from South Marine Park to Grey Abbey Park. Bounded by the CN rail track to the north.

PUBLIC TRANSIT (TTC): Kennedy subway station, then take the 116 bus eastbound. Guildwood GO train station.

Scarborough Guild Park & Gardens at dusk in winter. The park is in the Guildwood neighbourhood in the Scarborough district of Toronto. The park was formerly the site of an artist colony and is notable for its collection of relics saved from the demolition of buildings primarily in downtown Toronto arranged akin to ancient ruins.

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Scarborough

A giant zoo, nature escapes and multicultural food scene come together in Scarborough. Located in the east of Toronto, this area is ideal for those who want to explore the great outdoors without leaving the city.