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Leslie Street Spit Trail

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Leslie Street Spit Trail
"Tommy Thompson Park TTP is a unique urban wilderness in Toronto owned by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority TRCA. It is located on the Leslie Street Spit, close to downtown Toronto.The park is a great place to experience nature and the outdoors. It is widely considered one of the best places for bird-watching in the city, with more than 300 recorded species. It’s also a prime destination for wildlife viewing and fishing.From its origin as rubble and sand, Tommy Thompson Park has developed into a complex mosaic of habitats, which support a diverse community of flora and fauna species.In 2000, Tommy Thompson Park was declared a Globally Significant Important Bird Area by BirdLife International."
Address: 3 Leslie Street , Toronto M4M 3M9, ON, CA
Phone: (416) 661-6600
State: ON
City: Toronto
Zip Code: M4M 3M9


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Saturday: 09:00-16:30
Sunday: 09:00-16:30

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Reviews
Nice conservation park ideal for biking and bird watching. If you decide to walk, the trails are very long and can take a few hours to walk from one end to the other and back. There are no benches to rest but you can sit on some large stones to catch your breath after a long walk. A great place to unwind and enjoy the peace and calm of nature. The view of the city skyline is also very beautiful.
By far my favorite place in town. The history of this place and how the city has converted it to this majestic spot is quite stunning. Bring your bike, roller blades, or just walk around, relax on the beach and enjoy the skyline view. The ecosystem is pretty amazing. The birds colony is always nice be of the main attractions. Bring your zoom lenses or you will regret it.
A gem of a park. It a wonderful place for a bike ride or a walk. Wonderful views of the city as you make your way through the park. I saw otter, swans, Cardinals , Falcons , Monarch butterflies which are rare to see these days it was a beautiful day as we walked though, I look forward to visiting again.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo wait
a great place for a bike ride! some of the surfaces are quite rough/bumpy/dirt, so a hybrid/mountain bikes are a better option. bring your own snacks/water - apart from one water bottle filling station at the very entry to the park there are no other fresh water sources. Public washrooms are available at the Tommy Thompson Park pavilion, and there are some porta potties along the spit. Some hiking paths are probably more interesting to explore for pedestrians than the main road - and it is a really long walk if you intend to reach the tip of the Spit. There is a non functioning Lighthouse at the end, but it is sad, neglected, barely visible and overgrown with plants. Some great views along the way - especially from the floating bridge and the beach at the end of the Leslie Spit. in the afternoon/evenings and on the weekends there are not supposed to be any cars, but you will encounter an odd, slowly moving vehicle on it's way to a yacht club located half way of the park.
This place is huge. There's a long walking trail available, but some parts of it are covered with mud and water. Considering the tire skid marks, that's partially thanks to cyclists that don't understand not to ride on pedestrian designated trails. I'm an avid walker, but this place made me wish I knew how to ride a bike. It's great for cyclists because the paved roads are wide and open, there were barely any pedestrians, and there were no cars on premises. The place being isolated/underdeveloped is both a pro and a con depending how you look at it. I wished there were benches, more accessible commuting the nearest bus stop is far, especially if you're using bus 72, a restaurant, and better paved walking trails to name a few. On the other hand, the lack of crowd and amenities is a boon for people who are looking to escape the noise. Playground: No playground as far as I can tell Restrooms: There are restrooms available at the entrance Dog-friendliness: There was a sign that was warning against a plant that was hazardous to dogs. Didn't take a picture of it Picnic area: I didn't find an area that's really suitable for a picnic. You can try sitting at the rocky shoreline if you're into that
A very nice little "peninsula" park with a really nice walking/biking trail where no vehicles are allowed in there. Air is extremely fresh and you can get really good view of Lake Ontario which surrounds the park everywhere. I came here in summer and had blue skies all around despite it being really hot but that makes the photos really nice. During this period of time, you can also see birds flying in large groups I reckon they are migrating as the weather cools and it's quite magnificent. The plants are pretty much grown naturally and I don't think there's any human intervention here which describes the randomness in trees, shrubs, plants etc. Do note that it is a really large area and walking from one end to the other takes a few hours, so once you find that you are about half way there to finishing up your endurance and energy, make sure you turn back and head to the road, otherwise you will be stuck deep into the park. There are ample bins around so you can throw your trash should there be any. Sometimes there are wildlife lurking around so be alert and careful not to get into trouble with them. Overall here is a really nice place to hike, picnic, gather, view nature/wildlife and have a good view of Lake Ontario, and not to forget, the cityscape of Toronto.
The view of the toronto skyline was truly breathtaking. The small beaches located along the trail were also worth stopping and spending time at. The only issue I felt was given the length of the trail, lack of eating and drinking options or filling stations made it a little less enjoyable .Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
This is a fantastic park/nature reserve right next to Toronto's downtown core. Stunning views of the Golden Horseshoe from the point. Lots of birds and rabbits and other creatures. To protect wildlife, stay on the designated trails and no dogs are permitted. A fantastic bike ride is down the Lower Don Trail or down Bayview, over to Cherry Beach, into Tommy Thompson Park, and then over to Woodbine Beach. Restrooms: At the entrance when you first come in.
My favourite trail in the city conveniently connected to the Lakeshore and Don trails for long-distance cyclists. Excellent for those who want a quick isolated getaway from city noise. Many paved and manmade walking paths along the spit. You could catch lots of wildlife including swans, foxes and snakes near the main paths. Clear shores and plenty of secluded spots to rest your bike. Look out for sharp metal scraps. Some of the roads are seriously overdue for maintenance, especially along the northeast coast.
Great little park but not a whole lot to see unless you go off the beaten path. Also! Canadian geese. Mean as hell! Watch out. I also got attacked by birds in trees lol. Great little beginner hike in the city.Visited onWeekdayWait time1 hr+Reservation recommendedNo
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