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oliviakellis
November 17, 2025
Following West Highland Creek between Brimley Road and Ellesmere Road, Birkdale Ravine is a quiet, tree-lined green corridor with a paved multi-use path running its length. The ravine mixes wooded slopes, open grassy pockets, and creekside bridges, offering a calm, shaded walk that feels surprisingly removed from the surrounding neighbourhoods. Seasonal highlights include spring wildflowers, steady fall colour, and increased creek flow after rain. With easy access points, gentle terrain, and connections to Thomson Memorial Park, it’s one of Scarborough’s most peaceful everyday walking routes.
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Hike the moderate 5.3-mile (8.5 km) Birkdale Trail in Toronto's Thomson Memorial Park, gaining 125 feet (38 metres).
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