Leave the Smog Behind

One thing that we like to do on nice days is grab a tea at Fair Grounds Cafe and Roastery and then explore new parklands in the city. I'm partial to the lake and the feeling of being out of the city when you are around it, so I tend to seek out parks that meet that criteria.

Recently we found a great park south of Kipling Ave and Lake Shore Blvd W. It's actually south of Humber College and is called Colonel Samuel Smith Park. It's a large peninsula that juts out about 2km  into the lake. There are great gravel trails, as well as some smaller trails that follow the lake. You can take a stroll, jog or bike right out to the point from the parking lot which is about a 2 mile return trip, or just walk over to the marina and check out the beautiful boats.

Whatever you choose, it's just good to get away from the smog lined noisy streets. You won't believe you're still in the city. Oh ya, in the winter they actually have a skating trail (I have yet to try this out).