Spring Walks Along the Shores of the Bluffs

Thank you everyone that joined us for our recent walk on Sunday April 9th! We had a wonderful event with a group of 57 people joining us. Our intent was to walk the full shoreline of East Point but we found that due to the heavy winds of the past month that much of the sand beach had been washed away. This is not an unusual occurrence, especially in an area that is over 3 km in length. The shoreline from East Point to Grey Abbey has been shaped by the elements of wind and water over time and the sand beach that accumulates by the silty clay of the bluffs eroding, is constantly changing. 

 Walking tours are a great way to share the history and beauty of an area with the public and our East Point walk was wonderful! Please stay in touch and join us for our next walk in May. Details are below. Our group 'Friends of the Bluffs' are leading the walks. We appreciate your support and if you can't attend a walk, please share with your friends. Enjoy the pictures, thank you for your support!




East Point Walk on Sunday April 9, 2017


Walking down to the beach








Steve sharing some information about our next walk with the group




Jen talking about the shoreline to the group





Enjoying the natural sand beaches of East Point

















Unique Features of East Point Park

East Point is known for its beach and meadows though it also has a beautiful pond that a number of beaver families have made their home. The area is also known for its birds and in addition to a having a bird watch feature, the region is a recognized flyway for migrating birds.

How many cities can boast a natural sand beach over 3 km in length, an area that offers so much value and all we have to do in return is to preserve the natural beauty that is already there? 

If you would like to learn more about the work we are doing to raise awareness about this area of the bluffs, please visit our website at www.friendsofthebluffs.com




Setting sun around the point of East Point in spring 2017




Golden light across the pond








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Join our next walking tour in May: 
Walk Along the Guild Park Shoreline on Sunday May 7 at 2pm

















Join us for an afternoon walk along the Eastern shore of the Guild Park and Gardens. Learn about the interesting history of this section of the Scarborough Bluffs and how things have changed over the years. This section of shoreline is a wonderful place for walking and cycling, though it is also recognized as an area for wildlife with rabbits, deer, mink, amphibians, reptiles, shorebirds, and more. This walk will be a relaxing tour highlighting the main features of the area with some conservation discussing the hidden potential of how the area can be even more sustainable as a natural area and more successful as a public place.
Points of Interest and conversation
• The original shoreline of the Scarborough Bluffs
• Looking back; reflecting on the waterfront plans of 1967 
• Remnants on top; traces of the mysterious Amphitheatre  
• How and why the Guild beach and frog pond came to be 
• Armour rocks and areas of concern  
• Recent history of shoreline hardening along the edge  
• What are the lost opportunities for recreation?  
• End of the path; a potential place for quiet reflection 
• Sand beaches in the east are attracting shoreline birds 
• Sharing the shoreline; residences with riparian rights  
• How can the shoreline be a better place for people and nature? 
• Tour will wrap up with a visit to Guild Park and Gardens 
Walk Details
We will meet at the entrance off Guildwood Parkway at Galloway Road and walk down the service road to the shoreline. There is a parking lot at 309 Guildwood Parkway. For public transit, take the 116C bus from Kennedy station. Please note that the walk is down and back up a very steep grade hill but the surface is smooth. Once we get to the bottom, the road is level of crushed gravel. The walk will be 2 hrs and is suitable for all ages. There are no washroom facilities. 


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Jennifer @ 416-871-5132 jenfalvy@hotmail.com

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