Toronto urban Gems TORONTO walking guides by local author Nathalie Prezeau

Toronto's Islands Transformation: When outdoor art binds a unique carless community

The urban oasis Ward's Island overlooking Toronto's cityscape. A unique carless neighbourhood off Ward's Ferry.

Urban treasures around Old Montreal and Griffintown (Walk for the curious minds)

A new 7-km walk by author Nathalie Prézeau, for the curious minds who want to explore Old Montreal and Griffintown!

A hidden local forest near Riverdale Park East, for a cool spring stroll

There's a hidden lilac forest near Riverdale Park East!

Perfect St.Patrick's Day weekend WALK: Albatros Pub + loop around Colonel Samuel Smith Park in Etobicoke

Remember St Patrick's Day 2020? Days before, as the word was out that everything would soon close, I had to rush to take photos of the...

First STEPS first: Walking around the block after watching Netflix... (or building habits)

First steps first. How author of walking guides Nathalie Prezeau intends to embrace good habits.

Neighbourhood walk and shopping for the procrastinators on Roncesvalles Avenue

Roncesvalles Avenue, always a good bet for last-minute gift shopping + a foodie's delight + access to a beach walk at

Toronto Christmas at FREE Allan Gardens

A festive splash of colours at Allan Gardens + great café and cool gift shop a 10-min walk away.

Mississauga's hidden river walk (for the curious mind)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Quite the combo! A 7.3 kms WALK including Mississauga's architecture, nature, coffee and shopping!

ROAD TRIP around Grimsby and Vineland

This one is the most whimsical day trip around Grimsby and Vineland!

Toronto River walk: the new East Don Trail Phase 2 in Victoria Village

Toronto River walk around Victoria Village including the new Phase 2 of East Don Trail in a 4.4 kms loop.