Ravine Days

October 5 to 14, 2024

Ravine Days is an annual city-wide celebration of Toronto’s ravine system. Activities about and throughout the ravines – from talks and tours to exhibitions and creative workshops – are held in collaboration with community partners. Visit the interactive Ravine Days map to learn more about ravines or plan your own visit.

Browse Ravine Days events in the City’s Festival and Events Calendar. Events are typically posted in the calendar in September.

Ravine Days brings together City-led and community-driven events that showcase and celebrate Toronto’s unique ravine system. These events foster appreciation and respect for the ravines as natural and connected spaces that are essential for the health and well-being of the city. Past events have included nature walks, virtual panel discussions, farmers markets, creative workshops and more.

For 2024, we’re introducing the Toronto Ravine Passport, available at Ravine Days events while supplies last. Use your passport alongside the interactive Ravine Days map to learn more about ravines and explore at your own pace.

Document your journey with notes and sketches as you adventure through the ravine system.

A person's hands holding a Toronto Ravines Passport, showing the cover.
Person's hands holding an open Toronto Ravines Passport, showing an example of content and sketching area.

Submit a Ravine Days event to the Festivals and Events Calendar.

Non-profit organizations and community groups are invited to host events during Ravine Days. Past events have included ravine walks, virtual panel discussions, creative workshops and more.

The City supports participating groups with their event planning and promotions. This includes helping organizers navigate park permits, City venues, ecological considerations and potential funding opportunities, as well as helping to promote the events through the City’s Festivals and Events Calendar and on social media.

Learn more about park, trail and natural spaces etiquette.

Before making your way into the ravines, consider the following:

  • Plan your route; take advantage of nearby Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) stops and park facilities.
  • Visit during the daylight hours as many trails are not lit to minimize artificial light impacts on wildlife.
  • Check the weather and avoid visiting during storms, which can lead to hazards such as flooding and falling tree branches.
  • Stay on official trails and use proper footwear such as running shoes or hiking boots to tackle stairs, slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Consider wearing long pants and sleeves to protect yourself against hazardous vegetation like poison ivy and giant hogweed, as well as tick bites.
  • Apply bug spray and sunscreen.
  • Pack a water bottle and plan your bathroom breaks.

In addition to Ravine Days activities, the City runs volunteer programs, community stewardship events and walking tours throughout the year, many of them within the ravines.