Facilities: Public washrooms are available at the Powerhouse

Accessibility: The route will be mostly on established gravel and paved paths, but snow or ice may make walking a bit challenging, depending on the weather. The route can be adjusted to avoid the worst areas. 

What to bring: Dress warmly! It's always cooler by the lake! Bring binoculars and/or camera, water, snack if desired, boots in case of recent wet weather.

Where and when to meet: Meet at 10 am at the south parking lot. Parking is free on weekends.

How to get there: 

TTC: From Kipling subway station, take the 44 Kipling South into the park – the south parking lot is a short walk from the bus loop.

Driving and parking: Parking lot is at the south end of Col Sam Smith Drive (basically Kipling Ave south of Lake Shore Blvd.) 

Winter Waterfowl and More at Humber Bay Parks- Public

Date: Sunday, February 1

Time: 10 am to 1 pm

Leaders: Peter Sproule, Julia Zarankin

Description:  Please join us for a leisurely walk  along the lakeshore and through Humber Bay East and West Parks . Waterfowl will be the main interest, as well as  gulls and winter passerines. This outing will be 2 to 3 hours long

Who should come:  This is a public event. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. The more eyes the better! Newer birders will learn identification tips. 

Facilities: Public washrooms in Humber Bay W. are open. There are also cafes on Marine Parade Drive.

Accessibility: The route will be mostly on established gravel and paved paths, but wet or snowy weather leading up to the day could cause some of the trails/areas to be a little slippery. The route can be adjusted to avoid the icy areas. 

What to bring: Binoculars and/or camera, water, snack if desired. Dress for the weather, it's always cooler by the lake. Boots or hiking shoes in case of recent wet weather.

Where and when to meet: Parking and meeting place will be the northeast corner of the Humber Bay West main lot (left at the Y junction stop sign, and then immediate left to the north end of the lot; it's free at this time of the year.

How to get there: 

TTC:  5 Minute walk west from Park Lawn and Lake Shore Blvd West. From Old Mill Station, take the 66B bus to Lake Shore. Or take the 507 Long Branch Streetcar to Legion Road.

Driving and parking:  Take Lakeshore to Humber Bay Park Rd. W. Park in the northeast corner of the Humber Bay West main lot (left at the Y junction stop sign, and then immediate left to the north end of the lot; it's free at this time of the year.

Contact: Peter Sproule - pbsproule (at) rogers.com

Land Acknowledgement for Toronto: The land in Toronto (Tkaronto) includes the traditional territories of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that this area of Toronto has been included under the Williams Treaty, the Toronto Purchase - Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum inter-nation peace agreement. 

We are stating a land acknowledgement to recognize the communities of peoples that were present and inhabited the lands before us, and the traditional territories of the peoples whose lands we are fortunate to share and live on today. Also, in effort to continue to improve our ongoing inter-relations with members of First Nations and Indigenous communities, we are mindful of broken covenants and the need to reconcile with all our relations. Together, may we care for this land and each other, drawing on the strengths of our mutual nation building through peace and friendship being mindful of generations to come.