Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Ravine Path

Toronto is criss-crossed by an extensive network of deep ravines that have been carved out over the centuries by the 3 rivers and the numerous creeks & streams that run through the city. They have almost all been left in a natural state as a protection against flooding and so you are never very far from a path such as this one leading down from a busy downtown street into wilderness. They are well used by walkers, runners, and especially people walking their dogs!
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25 comments:

  1. Luis GomezJune 3, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    How wonderful Pat. Much more in a modern city like yours.

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  2. Mike@Bit About BritainJune 3, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Makes one want to pop out for a stroll right now!

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  3. SharonJune 3, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    A little escape from the big city while you are still there.

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  4. TexWisGirlJune 3, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    pretty and lush!

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  5. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJune 3, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Nice they have those. I would never have guessed that was taken in a busy downtown area.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoJune 3, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Very green and lush Pat. Toronto is a fascinating city have you seen the 'Strip the City' series.. so good!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj-N4azmkHI

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  7. HalcyonJune 3, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    The best thing is that people actually clean up after their dogs in Toronto. :)

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  8. HalcyonJune 3, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    The best thing is that people actually clean up after their dogs in Toronto. :)

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  9. KarenJune 3, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    A lovely oasis amidst the big city!

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  10. RevrunnerJune 3, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    A very inviting trail.

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  11. LúciaJune 3, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Another world inside the city! ;-)

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  12. cieldequimperJune 3, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Now that is exactly what is so lacking in Paris...

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  13. LowellJune 3, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    You are so fortunate to have such paths/trails as part of the Metro complex! I would spend a lot of time on these paths. And I'd guess there are a lot of great photo ops along the way, too.

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  14. DebJune 3, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Nice, I associate ravine paths with seaside towns like Scarborough where they are equally popular with joggers and dog walkers.

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  15. LoisJune 3, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    This picture is making me want to go for a walk!

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  16. William KendallJune 3, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful. I haven't been down in too many of those ravines.

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  17. RandyJune 3, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    What a beautiful looking trail.

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  18. StephanieJune 3, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Nice looking trail!

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  19. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 3, 2014 at 10:54 PM

    The lush shades of green along this path are beautiful... a very inviting place to walk in quiet contemplation.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  20. The Furry GnomeJune 3, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    We walked many ravine trails when we lived in TO many years ago. Loved exploring them!

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  21. CloudiaJune 4, 2014 at 12:52 AM

    how nice





    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  22. AnonymousJune 4, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Looks like an ideal walk for a walk!

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  23. UnknownJune 4, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Lovely path!

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  24. JackJune 4, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    This is an informative post. I didn't know about Toronto's ravines.

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  25. EG CameraGirlJune 5, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    I think it's great that Toronto still has some natural beauty within its borders.

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