The Great Riverwood Hike
In support of
The Riverwood Conservancy
Sunday, September 21, 2025
10:00 am
Starting at Chappell House
4300 Riverwood Park Lane
Every step protects nature
Ask anyone who’s enjoyed a hike on Riverwood’s trails, and they’ll tell you it was a good time. So what exactly makes The Great Riverwood Hike so… great?
It’s a chance for individuals, families, and groups to take in the beauty of nature while helping to protect it.
The hike is a peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising event. Register yourself or a team to take part. A $20 fee will apply to individual registrations, and all individuals must be registered in order to fundraise for the hike.
We've set an ambitious goal of raising $20,000 at this year's hike. Those funds will help ensure The Riverwood Conservancy’s vital conservation, education, and gardening programs can continue to serve our community, and the wider world of nature.
How The Great Riverwood Hike works
Once you've registered, you'll have access to our online fundraising platform, which you can use to collect donations from your network of friends, family, and colleagues. All of those donations will go directly to The Riverwood Conservancy's nature-focused work.
What to expect on event day
9:00 – 10:00 am: Check-in at the registration table at Chappell House. Anyone who hasn't registered online can still register on event day and take part in the hike.
10:00 am: Welcome remarks and light warm-up.
10:20 am: The hike begins!
During and after the Hike
Hike either of both of our route loops as many times as you'd like. We'll also have a variety of booths set up where you can learn about local wildlife and plants, take part in fun nature-themed activities, and connect with other organizations that support our mission of connecting our community to nature.
The loops are family- and dog-friendly, but please be sure to keep your pet(s) leashed at all times.
When you've finished your hike, grab some refreshments that you can take to go or enjoy in the company of friends, family, and Riverwood supporters like you. You'll leave Riverwood knowing you made a difference for nature in the city!
Rewards and commemorative sticker
As if supporting nature in your community wasn't enough, you can also earn some exclusive rewards as a top fundraiser at The Great Riverwood Hike!
Raise $250 and you'll receive a Riverwood Conservancy recycled cardboard notebook! Perfect for nature journaling, taking field notes, and jotting down all your thoughts.
Raise $1,000 and you'll receive a Riverwood Conservancy baseball cap! A super stylish way to show you support nature in the city everywhere you go!
Everyone who registers for the hike will receive a commemorative holographic sticker!
Top fundraiser prizes
Top Individual Fundraiser
A guided four-hour fly fishing trip on the Credit River with Larry Mellors, Owner of Friends on the Fly, as your instructor/guide.
Top Youth Fundraiser
A camping pack including a tent and sleeping bag from Cabela's.
Top Senior Fundraiser
A pair of Vortex Triumph HD Binoculars.
Top Fundraising Team
A variety of prizes including a membership to the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG), passes to a TBG event, gift baskets from Voortman Bakery, passes to an exclusive IMAX screening, and more!
Fundraising tips
If you're new to P2P fundraising or are looking for pointers on how to maximize your potential for donations, have a look at our fundraising tips for individual participants and team captains.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for the hike?
Have a look at our step-by-step guide on how to register for The Great Riverwood Hike.
What’s included with the registration fee?
Your registration fee will get you admission the event, refreshments, and a commemorative sticker! We'll have a new sticker each year as The Great Riverwood Hike grows, so start your collection or keep it going!
Please note that your registration fee does not count towards your fundraising total, and you will not receive a tax receipt for your registration fee.
Where can I park on event day?
Parking is available at Riverwood in the Main Parking Lot, located adjacent to the MacEwan Terrace Garden. You can also park at the Erindale GO Station adjacent to Riverwood, just a short walk from the start/finish area.
Please note that the Visitor Parking Lot adjacent to Chappell House will not be available for parking.
How do I submit pledges?
Collect pledges/donations to your hike online through the CanadaHelps account you’ll create when you register for the event. You can submit cash donations at the check-in tent on event day.
How do I become a Team Captain?
The first individual to register a team automatically becomes that team’s captain. If you have a group of friends or family who want to create a team, make sure that the person you want to be captain is the first person to register the team.
Will tax receipts be issued for pledges/donations?
Tax receipts will be issued for pledges/donations of $20 or more, as long as the donor’s complete address is provided. Online donations are automatically receipted through CanadaHelps.
Can I bring friends and family and do they need to register?
You can absolutely bring friends and family to join you on your hike, and they do not need to register.
Please note that at the end of the hike, registered participants will be provided with refreshments, while friends and family can purchase refreshments.
Will there be food?
You bet! Our friends at Capra's Kitchen have generously agreed to provide refreshments for all registered hike participants.
Registered participants will receive this gourmet bento box lunch at the end of their hike; you'll be able to choose either a turkey or vegetarian option.
The exact contents of the box may differ slightly from the image above.
Please note that at the end of the hike, registered participants will be provided with a bento box, while friends and family who are not registered can purchase a bento box for $20 each, while supplies last.
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