In the 70s we just called it the Natche, short for nature trail. It’s recently had $1m of refurbishments with new elevated bridges over wetlands and new trees planted.
Ravines are the heart of Toronto. They intersect all through the city and bring wilderness & nature to everyone.
The Glen Stewart Ravine is built around the Ames Creek. Rainwater seeps down the hills and creates wetlands in the valley. The footpaths are as much about protecting the wetlands as they are about making it more accessible. The Manitoba Maples have been cut away to allow for the red oaks & maples to grow freely.
This post originally appeared in Beach-Pix in 2011, one of my ex websites.
More reading on Glen Stewart Ravine here;
This used to be our favourite walk home from Malvern Collegiate to
Glen Ames – cool, inviting, quiet and serene. The path was only about 2 feet wide, up and down – even in wet weather, it was safe to walk because we all knew it so well. While I am sure the new wooden footpaths enhanced it for travellers, in its natural state it was so much more beautiful and untouched, ending at the Glen Manor bridge.