Walking and Cycling
Walking in Toronto
Toronto is a pedestrian-friendly city. A large part of the City's attractiveness as a walking city is its network of safe, clean and friendly neighbourhoods. Whether in Kensington Market, High Park or the Scarborough Bluffs, Toronto offers a myriad of destinations that can be easily enjoyed on foot. With increased urban density many people are choosing to walk to work or use a mix of public transit and walking to complete their daily commute.
Another weatherproof pedestrian option linking destinations within the downtown core is Toronto's underground PATH system. In addition to offering protection from winter cold and summer heat, the PATH provides an important contribution to the economic viability of the city's downtown core. The PATH's 27 kms (16 miles) of subterranean walkways link office towers, shops, services and entertainment venues. According to Guinness World Records, the PATH is the world's largest underground shopping complex with 371,600 m2 (4 million ft2) of retail space.
To encourage walking, Toronto City Council recently adopted the Toronto Walking Strategy to help build a physical and cultural environment that supports walking.
Canada's Most Walkable Cities 2010
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Montreal
- Toronto
- Halifax
- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Calgary
- St. John's
- Winnipeg
Cycling
Cycling has increased in popularity as Torontonians become more concerned about environmental sustainability. Fortunately, cycling within the City is a safe and efficient transportation option with 115 existing bike lanes to choose from and plans to build additional lanes are in the works.
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