FALL BIRDS AT WOODBINE PARK & ASHBRIDGES BAY.  

Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 12:30  p.m.

Leaders: Rose Petrich, Jack Alvo

Registration is required, space is limited. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration to make room for the waiting list.

Description: Join us for a ramble in search of fall migrants.  Meet at NE corner of Lakeshore Rd. and Embdaabiimok Ave., previously Lower Coxwell Ave. We'll explore Woodbine Park and then continue to Ashbridges Bay. Beginners and new birders are welcome.

What to bring: Please bring binoculars and/or camera if you have them. Remember to dress appropriately for the conditions. Water and snack suggested.

Location and Directions: Woodbine Park is on the north side of Lakeshore, and Ashbridges Bay Park is located directly south of Coxwell Ave. and Lakeshore Blvd. 

https://www.google.com/maps/search/Ashbridges+Bay+Park+parking+lot,+Toronto,+O%20%20N/@43.6604512,-79.3151449,17z/data=!3m1!4b1?authuser=0&%3Bentry=ttu

Parking: There are parking lots on the south side of Lakeshore. Free parking should be available on Coxwell Ave.

Public Transportation: - 3 options
From Woodbine Station, take the Woodbine South #92 bus, get off at Woodbine Beach Loop at Lakeshore. See map.
Alternatively, take the 505 Dundas Street Car east to Coxwell Ave. and Dundas St. East and walk 1.3 kms. south on Coxwell. See map.
Or, take 501 Queen Street Car to Coxwell ave. and Queen St. East, and walk 1.3 kms. south on Coxwell. See map.

Please note that Coxwell Ave. is now Embdaabiimok Ave. south of Queen St.

Approximate Distance: Two to three kilometers.

Terrain: The terrain is mostly flat, with some mild slopes, so it may be suitable for people with moderate mobility challenges.

Trail Surfaces: Paved trails, grass.

Trip day contact: Jack Alvo, 647-330-1892

TOC Outings: TOC aims to provide birding outings which are welcoming and enjoyable for all. If you have any questions about the event, or require accommodations, please contact the trip leader in advance, by emailing outings@torontobirding.ca. Please allow a few days for a response.

Land Acknowledgement for Toronto: The land in Toronto (Tkaronto) includes the traditional territories of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that this area of Toronto has been included under the Williams Treaty, the Toronto Purchase - Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum inter-nation peace agreement. 

We are stating a land acknowledgement to recognize the communities of peoples that were present and inhabited the lands before us, and the traditional territories of the peoples whose lands we are fortunate to share and live on today. Also, in effort to continue to improve our ongoing inter-relations with members of First Nations and Indigenous communities, we are mindful of broken covenants and the need to reconcile with all our relations. Together, may we care for this land and each other, drawing on the strengths of our mutual nation building through peace and friendship being mindful of generations to come.

Colonel Samuel Smith Park - Public Walk

Date: Sunday, October 18

Time: 9 am to 12 pm

Leader: Peter Sproule

Description: Please join us for a leisurely walk around Colonel Sam Smith Park. We'll be looking at fall migrants, waterfowl and resident birds.

Who should come: This outing will be geared to newer and intermediate birders, but birders of all experience levels are welcome. The more eyes the better! Newer birders will learn identification tips. 

Registration is required - spaces are limited. Please cancel your registration if you can't make it, to allow for waitlist registrations.

Facilities: Public washrooms are available at the Powerhouse parking lot (as of this writing).

Accessibility: The route will be mostly on established gravel and paved paths, but wet weather leading up to the day could cause some of the trails/areas to be a little muddy. The route can be adjusted to avoid the muddy areas. Depending on the size of the group, we may cover 3 to 5km

What to bring: Binoculars and/or camera, water, snack if desired, hiking shoes in case of recent wet weather.

Where and when to meet: Meet at 9 a.m. at the south parking lot at the end of the road.  No parking fees on the weekend. 

How to get there: 

TTC: From Kipling subway station, take the 44 Kipling South into the park – the Powerhouse lot is a short walk to the south from the bus loop.

Driving and parking: The park is on Col Sam Smith Drive (basically Kipling Ave south of Lake Shore Blvd – There are two parking lots, one at the Powerhouse (look for the tall chimney.)  The other, is at the south end of the road. No parking fee on weekends.

What to bring: Please bring binoculars and/or camera if you have them. Remember to dress appropriately for the conditions. Water and snack suggested.

Contact:  Peter Sproule: 416-807-0047

TOC Outings

TOC aims to provide birding outings which are welcoming and enjoyable for all. If you have any questions about the event, or require accommodations, please contact the trip leader in advance, by emailing outings@torontobirding.ca. Please allow a few days for a response.

Land Acknowledgement for Toronto: The land in Toronto (Tkaronto) includes the traditional territories of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that this area of Toronto has been included under the Williams Treaty, the Toronto Purchase - Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum inter-nation peace agreement. 

We are stating a land acknowledgement to recognize the communities of peoples that were present and inhabited the lands before us, and the traditional territories of the peoples whose lands we are fortunate to share and live on today. Also, in effort to continue to improve our ongoing inter-relations with members of First Nations and Indigenous communities, we are mindful of broken covenants and the need to reconcile with all our relations. Together, may we care for this land and each other, drawing on the strengths of our mutual nation building through peace and friendship being mindful of generations to come.