The Great Riverwood Hike
In support of
The Riverwood Conservancy
Sunday, October 4, 2026
10:00 am
4300 Riverwood Park Lane
$25 Registration Fee
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 feel the joy of nature while helping to protect it.
The Hike is a peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising event. You can register as an individual, join a team, or create a team to take part. Raise funds for your hike, then come out to Riverwood on October 4 to explore the trails, take part in fun, nature-based activities along the way, and relax with refreshments at the finish line.
Funds raised from the Hike 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
The Hike route is two kilometres in length, and includes hills and unpaved trails. If you would like to keep your hike on flatter terrain, you can take the shortcut in the MacEwan Terrace Garden to avoid the hills and experience a shorter route of approximately one kilometre.
Along the route, we'll have a variety of stations 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 Hike route is 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!
Early bird prizes!
It can pay to get your fundraising done early! When you register for the Hike and raise $100 before 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 13, you'll automatically be entered in a draw to win one of four Foot Locker gift cards, each valued at $250!
Kickstart your fundraising early and you could find yourself walking the trails at Riverwood in a new pair of boots (or sneakers, or with a new backpack) with one of these gift cards!
Lace up your boots! Register and get started on your fundraising today!
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?
If you're new to the Hike, or just want a refresher on how to register for the event, have a look at our Registration Step-by-Step guide.
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 collect donations and pledges?
You'll be able to collect donations and pledges to your hike through CanadaHelps, which we're using as our event's fundraising platform. A CanadaHelps account will be created for you when you register for the event.
Direct people in your network to your CanadaHelps fundraising page for them to make online donations. 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.
Is my registration fee a donation, and will I get a tax receipt?
The registration fee is not a donation because in exchange for the fee, you'll be given a boxed lunch and commemorative sticker at the event. A tax receipt will not be issued for your registration payment.
Tax receipts will be issued for pledges and donations, including any donations you make to your own fundraising page. A donor’s complete address must be provided in order to receive a tax receipt. Online donations will be automatically receipted by 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 to walk with you.
Will there be food?
You bet! Our friends at Capra's Kitchen have generously agreed to provide boxed lunches for the Hike. Please note that boxed lunches are reserved for registered participants. Additional boxed lunches will be available for purchase while quantities last.
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