Nordheimer Ravine — Attraction in Toronto

A true and natural environment, right in the heart of Forest Hill. With the addition of the massive dog park it is now. St.Clair west subway station is next to the more wild section of the ravine One exit of the station, which is permanently closed, use to open right into the ravine. As you make your way south, you will see first an encampment of tents. Then you pass the dog park and further south on the path, you can look up and see mansions hanging off the cliffs as their property drops to the bottom of the ravine. So many contrasts, the good, the bad and the ugly. You decide...

I like to bring my dog through here. I try to socialize her because I’m going to be alone for the rest of my stupid life. I like to hide in the trees and weep incessantly. Sometimes I’ll be walking, just like a normal woman along St.Clair, and then I break-down (as one does). I hop over the guardrail, or run down the path, and try to breathe in the crisp air, but my throat becomes constricted with emotion. Then I fall to my knees and shake my fists at the sky. I’ll cry out “why?! WHY!!!!!????” and the trees look at me and loudly whisper,...

Serenity and nature in the heart of Toronto.

Great for dogs with a newly built off leash area.

Refreshing and calm environment for walking in groups or alone to meditate in this Ravine below street level

Runners abound and kids are joined with their parents exploring nature which abounds in the protected wildlife areas.

Sit and relax on one of the many benches and breathe the fresh air, perhaps to listen to the wildlife, ponder life or read a book.

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