Riverdale Farm

Located in the heart of downtown community of Cabbagetown, his extrinsic farm offers 7.5 acres of scenic views along the pathways through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens. The farm hosts many farm animals such as horses, cows, goats and chickens.


Did you know?

In 1894 the farm opened to become Toronto’s first zoo, but eventually it was closed in 1974 with the animals relocated to the new Toronto Zoo in Scarborough.The park features three buildings that remain from the old Riverdale Zoo! Although the farm isn’t that big in size, it is an urban gem, being located just blocks from the downtown core.

Recreation
Learn and chat with the farmer during daily chores that may include animal feeding, egg collection, cow milking or goat milking, horse grooming, and mucking out the stalls-pens-paddocks. These products will be later sold at a farmer's market.

Rouge Park

Located at the Eastern edge of Toronto bordering Pickering lies a vast beautiful natural oasis called Rouge Park. Rouge Park is Canada’s first national urban park. With major events happening monthly, a kid’s zone, and a variety of hikes and activities, this park has everything to satisfy the nature lover from young to old. The park is also located next to the Toronto Zoo, so if you wanted to really jam-pack your day, you could always end your day at the park with a trip to the zoo, or vice versa!

Something you probably didn’t know: The Rouge River got its name from riverbank day causing the stream to look red, or “rouge” in French, hence the name Rouge Park.

Things to do in March: The month of March brings the first sights and sounds of spring, including blossoming flowers, leaves, and birds. March is the perfect time to take a guided hike in Rouge Park. Guided hikes happen 4 to 5 times a week at Rouge Park, and about 3 times daily. Each guided hike has a different challenge and activity level, so there’s something for everyone. You can download the walking schedule from The Rouge Park official website. Groups for the hike can be up to 15 people.