Explore Vaughan’s outdoors on National Take A Hike Day

Today, the City of Vaughan invites you to take a hike – literally! It’s National Take a Hike Day, which means it’s the perfect time to put on your walking boots, grab a water bottle and some trail mix and step into the great outdoors. The City’s many trails and neighbourhood walks offer the best glimpse into the beautiful nature within Vaughan.

Share your outdoor adventures with your friends! If you take pictures while enjoying Vaughan’s trails, post about your good times on social media using the hashtag #PlayVaughanLocal.

Choose from 12 different trails throughout the city, great for all ages and abilities: Jersey Creek Neighbourhood Walk, Mackenzie Glen Neighbourhood Walk, Maple Nature Reserve Nature Walk, Marita Payne Neighbourhood Walk, North Maple Regional Park Nature Walk, Peter Rupert Neighbourhood Walk, Rainbow Creek Neighbourhood Walk, Riverwalk Neighbourhood Walk, Sonoma Heights Neighbourhood Walk, Sugarbush Nature Walk, Vellore Neighbourhood Walk and William Granger Greenway Nature Walk.

Visit vaughan.ca/GreatWalks for more information and maps of top trails or the Parks and Trails webpage for an interactive view of all trails and parks throughout the city. The Great Walks of Vaughan walking trail guide (PDF) and the City’s Great Walks of Vaughan map legend (PDF) are also available.

Visit vaughan.ca/PlayVaughanLocal for more information on all the outdoor activities available within the city.

The City urges everyone to continue to do their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 while visiting trails. It’s important to follow all York Region public health guidelines – including practising physical distancing from others and washing and sanitizing your hands thoroughly and often, among others.

Those who feel unwell, and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19, should contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.

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