Documentary Screenings Toronto

October Film Club | Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023)

# 🎃 October Film Club \| Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person \(2023\) **A little something macabre for Halloween! 🧛‍♀️ (Please read the registration rules below!!!)** Join us for an afternoon of cinema, coffee, and conversation as we watch *Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person* (2023), a Canadian dark comedy with an unusual take on vampire mythology. **About the film** Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she's too sensitive to kill. When her frustrated parents cut off her blood supply, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager who might just have a solution to her predicament. Darkly funny, charming, and surprisingly tender, the film explores loneliness, empathy, and the difficulties of finding your place in the world. ## 🎬 What to expect After the Credits is a small, informal film club where watching the movie is only half the experience — the other half is talking about it! We usually gather around 10–20 movie lovers for a screening followed by an open discussion. No film education or special knowledge is required. Whether you're a dedicated cinephile or simply curious about the movie, you're very welcome. Here's how our afternoon usually unfolds: * **Coffee & introductions:** Arrive, grab a coffee, and get to know some fellow movie lovers. * **Film introduction:** A brief introduction before we start the screening. * **Movie time!** We watch the film together. * **Coffee break & discussion:** After the screening, we take a short break before getting together to exchange impressions, interpretations, and questions. There's no right or wrong way to interpret a film. Different perspectives are encouraged, and disagreement is always welcome! ## 🖤 Halloween dress code Since we're meeting just before Halloween, let's make **black our theme for the day**. Nothing elaborate required — just wear something black if you'd like to join in. And if you're feeling more adventurous, you're welcome to dress as a movie character instead! ## 📍 When & where **Date:** Sunday, October 25, 2026 **Time:** 4:00 p.m. **Location:** 50 High Park Ave., TV Room (Clubhouse), Toronto ## 🎟️ Registration — please read! **A Meetup RSVP does not reserve your seat.** We have limited capacity, so everyone attending must register through Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-club-humanist-vampire-seeking-consenting-suicidal-person-2023-tickets-2003056783761?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-club-humanist-vampire-seeking-consenting-suicidal-person-2023-tickets-2003056783761?aff=oddtdtcreator) ## 💛 Stay connected After the Credits also organizes casual outings to Toronto cinemas, festivals, and special screenings. If you'd like to learn more about the club, explore our previous screenings, or find out what's coming next, visit our website. You can also join our WhatsApp community to stay informed about future events and spontaneous movie outings. https://chat.whatsapp.com/CiEXcOP6AGWHmqPk5KUhKg **Come for the film. Stay for the conversation.** 🎬

🎬 FREE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: THE LIBRARIANS + PUB HANGOUT! 🍿🍻

# 🎬 FREE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: THE LIBRARIANS + PUB HANGOUT! 🍿🍻 **Monday\, October 19\, 2026 \| 6:30 PM screening** Looking for something meaningful to do on a Monday evening? Join Nick and fellow movie lovers for a **FREE screening of *The Librarians*** at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema! This powerful, timely documentary explores the battle over book banning and censorship in the United States. It's a thought-provoking film about freedom of expression, access to information, and the librarians standing up for the right to read. Come for the documentary, stay for the conversation! ### 🎥 ABOUT THE MOVIE **The Librarians (2025)** Directed by Kim A. Snyder, this acclaimed documentary follows librarians on the front lines of an escalating wave of book bans across America. As books addressing race and LGBTQ+ experiences are challenged and removed from schools and libraries, librarians find themselves facing harassment, threats, and political pressure. The film follows these librarians as they connect the dots between local controversies and wider efforts to restrict access to books and ideas. It's a compelling look at censorship, democracy, and the people fighting to protect intellectual freedom. ⏱️ **Runtime:** Approximately 92 minutes. 🎞️ **Watch the official YouTube trailer:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykll4MWltsQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykll4MWltsQ) ### 📍 WHEN & WHERE **Monday, October 19, 2026** 🕕 **Meet Nick at 6:15 PM** 📍 Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto. Look for **Nick and the Meetup sign outside the cinema doors** so we can connect before the screening. 🎬 **Movie starts at 6:30 PM.** ### 🎟️ FREE TICKETS — RESERVE YOURS! This is a FREE event, but you should reserve your ticket in advance! 👉 **Reserve your free ticket here:** [https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=662450~cf285ddd-dacb-4f18-89b8-1252c6dcffa6&epguid=a2104450-7e47-4369-a17d-c247570c3939&mdy=10%2F19%2F2026&showing=662464](https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=662450~cf285ddd-dacb-4f18-89b8-1252c6dcffa6&epguid=a2104450-7e47-4369-a17d-c247570c3939&mdy=10%2F19%2F2026&showing=662464) **PLEASE RESPECT YOUR RSVP!** Since this is a free screening, please RSVP only if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change, kindly update your RSVP so others have the opportunity to join us. ### 🍻 AFTER THE MOVIE: [PAUPERS PUB!](https://pauperspub.com/) The evening doesn't end when the credits roll! After the screening, we'll head across the street to **[Paupers Pub](https://pauperspub.com/)**[ ](https://pauperspub.com/)to hang out, grab a drink or something to eat, and discuss the documentary. Did the film change your perspective? What do you think about book bans and censorship? Let's share our thoughts and enjoy some great conversation. Food and drinks are optional and at your own expense. **A free movie, an interesting documentary, and good company. What's not to like?** See you there! — Nick 🍿

🎬 NAZA

Documentary: Shoot The People

Free event. CBC Because News . Quiz show taping

I took the group to a few of these already. Great times always. [Because News](https://www.cbc.ca/radio/becausenews/about-because-news-1.4344480) is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host and award-winning comedian Gavin Crawford makes games out of the headlines, along with a panel of comedians and celebrities. It's also become [somewhat of a TikTok hit](https://www.niemanlab.org/2023/10/wait-wait-dont-tell-me-how-this-canadian-radio-show-became-a-tiktok-hit/) Note - very limited, sold out event. **Only sign up if you can 100% commit to attend.** Meet 6PM Doors open 6:30PM Taping should end around 8:30PM. **THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE FRIENDS, THAT ARE SINGLE OR NOT SINGLE. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF OTHER EVENTS LIKE, MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE AND RESTAURANTS. WE LOVE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS TO SOCIALIZE AND TO FORM LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIPS.** **Rules:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241263/) **Getting The Best Out Of MeetUp:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241269/) Consider [joining our Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpUbpvfPcNuFzTJ1VqTLZO) to discuss this and future events too Don't Forget to join our email list (Meetup does not send out emails to everyone in a group) to get our weekly news later about upcoming events: [http://eepurl.com/hKt76f](http://eepurl.com/hKt76f) Facebook group @ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/](http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/)

HOTDOCS: NAZA

👻 Ghost Tour: The Exhibition Grounds 🎡

# 👻 Ghost Tour: The Exhibition Grounds 🎡 ### Toronto's Haunted Fairgrounds, Dark History & One Building I Don't Like Being Near The Exhibition Grounds have spent more than a century hosting crowds, celebrations, soldiers, shows, and some of Toronto's biggest events. But underneath all that history is a darker side. The Exhibition Grounds are said to be **one of the most haunted places in Toronto** — and I'll be honest: **this is the one place on my ghost walks that genuinely scares me.** There's something about the atmosphere here. Some buildings have an energy that feels different. And when you know what happened in them, it's hard not to look at them a little differently. On this evening ghost walk, we'll explore the grounds and hear stories of **soldiers, settlers, performers, animals, tragedies, and people who may never have completely left.** This isn't just about trying to scare you. It's about discovering the strange history hiding underneath one of Toronto's most familiar landmarks. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Explore We'll begin outside **Medieval Times** and make our way across the Exhibition Grounds toward the Princes' Gates. Along the way, we'll hear stories connected to: * 🏚️ **The General Service Building** * 💀 **The Stanley Barracks** — the building that genuinely creeps me out * 🐎 **The Horse Palace** * 🏠 **Scadding Cabin** * 👻 Other strange stories, unexplained encounters, and haunted corners of the grounds We'll finish at the **Princes' Gates**. We'll keep a steady walking pace and **will not be entering any of the buildings**. *** ## 🕯️ Why This One Is Different I've done a lot of ghost walks around Toronto. **This is the one that actually makes me uncomfortable.** Maybe it's the history. Maybe it's the buildings. Maybe it's simply knowing what happened here and then standing there after dark. Whatever it is, the Exhibition Grounds have always felt different to me. So come prepared for some genuinely creepy stories — and maybe a few moments where we all wonder whether we should really be standing there. 👻 *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** In front of **Medieval Times** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** **Princes' Gates** *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated ghost-walking experience**, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience. The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 📱 Your phone for photos And maybe… don't wander off by yourself. 👻 *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This experience is great for: * 👻 People who love ghost stories * 🏙️ Anyone fascinated by Toronto's darker history * 🕯️ Fans of the strange and unexplained * 🎡 People who want to see the Exhibition Grounds differently * 🚶 Anyone looking for something unusual to do on an evening out * 😈 People who like being scared — at least a little You don't have to believe in ghosts. **You just have to be willing to walk into the dark with us.** *** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the history.** **Stay for the ghost stories.** **And try not to look too closely at the buildings.** 👻

NEW EVENT - 👻🌙 The Ghosts of Cabbagetown

# 👻🌙 The Ghosts of Cabbagetown ### A 90-Minute Evening Ghost Walk Through One of Toronto’s Most Historic Neighbourhoods Cabbagetown has beautiful Victorian houses, quiet streets, old cemeteries, and a history that goes back generations. It also has ghosts. Join me for a **90-minute evening walking tour through Cabbagetown**, where we'll explore some of the neighbourhood's strangest stories, unsettling legends, and darker pieces of Toronto's past. We'll begin beneath the glass of **Allan Gardens**, then make our way through the streets of Cabbagetown, stopping along the way for stories of mysterious creatures, haunted buildings, old prisons, cemeteries, restless spirits, and the people who may never have quite left. This isn't a traditional history walk. It's a **ghost tour** — so expect some history, some local legends, a little mystery, and a few stories that are difficult to explain. And, of course, we'll have a few laughs along the way. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Explore Our route will take us through some of Cabbagetown's most atmospheric locations, including: 🌿 **Allan Gardens** — ghosts beneath the glass 🐾 **Winchester Square Park** — the strange story of Cabbagetown's Tunnel Monster 🍸 **The Winchester Hotel** — spirits that may have never checked out 🏚️ **Winchester Street** — haunted houses and Victorian secrets ⛓️ **The Don Jail & Bridgepoint** — where the walls remember everything 🐄 **Riverdale Farm** — and its strange connection to the old Don Jail ⚰️ **The Toronto Necropolis** — a city of the dead beneath a city of the living 🕯️ **St. James Town & St. James' Cemetery** — where the living and the dead share the same neighbourhood And much, much more... *** ## 🌙 What Makes This Tour Different? This is a **new ghost walk for the group**, created specifically around Cabbagetown. Rather than simply walking from one location to another, the route has been **curated around the stories** so that each stop connects to the next. We'll move through the neighbourhood at a comfortable pace, stopping along the way while I share the stories behind the places we're visiting. Some stories are historical. Some are local legends. Some are downright strange. You'll have to decide for yourself which ones you believe. 👻 *** ## 🕯️ A Little About the Tour This is a **90-minute evening walk**. We will be walking outdoors throughout the tour and will **not be entering buildings**. Some locations may be viewed from outside or from nearby public spaces. Please be respectful of residents, private property, and cemetery grounds as we make our way through the neighbourhood. *** ## 📍 Meetup Details 🕚 **Meeting Time:** 6:30 PM I will only wait **5 minutes** before we begin. 🫎 **Meeting Location:** Outside the **Palm House at Allan Gardens (this BIG WHITE building)** Look for me in my **Moose Hat!** 🏁 **End Point:** Parliament Street & Wellesley Street East 🚶 **Walking Time:** Approximately 90 minutes 👻 **Pace:** Comfortable, steady walking pace *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash or e-transfer** 📧 **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)** The $10 fee helps support the group and covers the **extra research, preparation, and curation that goes into creating these ghost walks**. These aren't simply walks where we meet up and wander around. I've put together a specific route, researched the stories, and created a series of stops designed to turn the walk into an actual **storytelling experience**. You're paying for the experience — not just the walking. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 🔦 A little extra light if you have it 👻 An open mind And maybe don't wander off by yourself. You never know who's walking behind you. *** ## ⚠️ A Quick Note Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel or change an event. Please keep an eye on the event page for updates. You can RSVP ahead of time — or **just show up on the day if you're not sure about your schedule.** *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This walk is for anyone who enjoys: 👻 Ghost stories and local legends 🏙️ Toronto history 🚶 Social walking 📸 Exploring different neighbourhoods 🕯️ Strange and unusual stories 😂 A good story without taking ourselves too seriously You don't have to be a believer. You don't even have to be scared. Just come for the walk and see what you think. ### **Organizer:** Mathew 📧 **[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)** ### **👋 Come for the stories.** ### **🚶 Stay for the walk.** ### **👻 And keep an eye out for who might be walking with us.**

Fjord Drama - Winner Cannes Film Festival (Location TBC)

Note: Once theatres update their movie listing, latest Wednesday that week, the time and location will be confirmed. On **Saturday October 24th,** join me to see **Fjord, Winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival**. The latest film from writer-director Cristian Mungiu is a gripping high-stakes courtroom drama driven by a profound moral dilemma, where private lives are laid bare for public scrutiny. In the latest from masterful Cristian Mungiu (*Graduation,* TIFF ’16; *R.M.N*, TIFF ’22), Lisbet (Renate Reinsve, TIFF ’25’s*Sentimental Value*) and Mihai Gheorghiu (Sebastian Stan, TIFF ’23’s *Dumb Money*) are a conservative Christian couple who’ve relocated from Romania to an isolated Norwegian town with their five children. Unlike their new neighbours, the Gheorghius enforce daily bible study and don’t allow trappings like smartphones and YouTube. The family’s rigid beliefs cause a stir when one of the children is accused of introducing religious bias into their school by criticizing another student’s sexual orientation. This, however, is just the beginning of the family’s problems.... **My seat is TBC. Purchase your tickets for Fjord on Saturday October 24th for the Regular Show at time TBC at Cinema TBC.** **COST** TBC **SIGNING UP** * **Simply RSVP Yes confirming Yes/No to food/drinks after** * **Purchase your own ticket by selecting Get Tickets, Saturday October 24th, Cinema TBC, Regular Show at time TBC, and post your seat number as a Comment** * You can also meet the group at the meetup time with your ticket in hand * RSVPs close 1 day prior **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: time TBC in front of Auditorium TBC, inside Cinema TBC at address TBC. after scanning your ticket** **Show starts**: time TBC Length: 2 hours 26 minutes After: meet me outside **Auditorium TBC** to head out for dinner and chat about the movie Enjoy and please post your comments in the event after.

👻 Ghost Tour of Old Toronto🌙!

# 👻 Ghost Tour of Old Toronto 🌙 ### Haunted Hotels, Dark History & The Ghosts of Downtown Toronto has a long history — and some of it is considerably darker than the history books make it sound. Join us for an evening walk through **Old Toronto**, where we'll uncover stories of haunted hotels, gruesome executions, mysterious deaths, and some of the stranger legends that have become part of the city's history. We'll walk through the downtown core as the city settles into the evening, stopping along the way for stories about the ghosts, tragedies, and unusual events connected to the streets and buildings around us. And yes, we'll even explore **why Toronto has a long-standing fear of clowns.** 🤡👻 This isn't simply a walk through downtown. It's a **curated storytelling experience** that looks at some of Toronto's history from a decidedly darker perspective. 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 👻 What We'll Explore We'll begin outside the **Royal York Hotel** and make our way through Old Toronto toward the **Hockey Hall of Fame**. Along the way, we'll hear stories about: * 🤡 **Why Toronto doesn't like clowns** * 🏨 **The ghosts of downtown's historic hotels** * 💀 **Gruesome executions and forgotten tragedies** * 🔫 **A deadly reminder of why you should never play with guns** * 👻 **Restless spirits and strange encounters** * 🕯️ And much, much more… We'll remain outside throughout the experience and **will not be entering the buildings**. *** ## 🕯️ A Little About the Experience This is one of our **curated ghost walks**, rather than a regular social walk. I've researched the stories, developed the route, and brought together some of the stranger pieces of Toronto's history to create an evening experience that is part history, part ghost story, and part “what the hell happened here?” You don't have to believe in ghosts. **You just have to enjoy a good story.** 👻 *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** In front of the **Royal York Hotel** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** **Hockey Hall of Fame** *** ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This is a **curated ghost-walking experience**, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience. The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 📱 Your phone for photos *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This experience is great for: * 👻 People who love ghost stories * 🏙️ Anyone interested in Toronto's history * 🕯️ Fans of the strange and unexplained * 🤡 People brave enough to learn about Toronto's clown problem * 🚶 Anyone looking for something different to do in the evening * 😂 People who enjoy being a little creeped out without taking it too seriously *** **Come for the history.** **Stay for the ghost stories.** **Leave looking at Old Toronto a little differently.** 👻🌙 *** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the history.** **Stay for the ghost stories.** **Leave looking at Old Toronto a little differently.** 👻🌙

Free Friday night movie @ Innis Town Hall. Deliverance

🏕️ Free Movie Night: Deliverance — A Classic That Will Make You Think Twice About Camping! Looking for something a little darker this Halloween season? Join us Friday, October 23 at Innis Town Hall for a FREE screening of the 1972 survival thriller Deliverance. 🎬 📍 Innis Town Hall 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto 🎬 Movie starts: 7:10 PM ⏱️ Runtime: 109 minutes 🌲 About the Movie Four friends head into the wilderness for a canoe trip down a remote river before a proposed dam changes the landscape forever. What begins as an adventurous weekend quickly becomes a fight for survival as they encounter increasingly dangerous circumstances deep in the backcountry. Starring Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox, Deliverance is one of the most famous—and unsettling—survival movies ever made. 🎥 Watch the trailer on YouTube: "Watch the Deliverance (1972) Trailer" ([https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Deliverance+1972+official+trailer](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Deliverance+1972+official+trailer)) 👋 Meet Nick Meet Nick in the lobby before the movie. I'll have a Meetup sign so you can easily find me. 💰 FREE EVENT! There are NO charges or fees for this Meetup. Please respect your RSVP—if you RSVP, please make every effort to attend. Not sure about your schedule yet? That's okay! You can simply just show up if you're unsure whether you'll be able to make it. No pressure to RSVP. Come out, meet some fellow movie fans, and experience one of the most iconic—and unforgettable—films of the 1970s. 🏕️🎬 Just remember: this is probably not the movie to watch right before planning your next canoe trip. 😬

🍂🌿 NEW FALL WALK: Discover Biidaasige Park 🌿🍂

# 🍂🌿 **NEW FALL WALK: Discover Biidaasige Park** 🌿🍂 ### A Brand-New Toronto Park, Fall Colours & Waterfront Trails We're trying something **new**! Join us for our first group walk to **Biidaasige Park**, one of the newest and most ambitious parks in Toronto. Opened as part of the massive transformation of the Port Lands, the park sits on **Ookwemin Minising**, Toronto's new island where the Don River meets Lake Ontario. This isn't a walk we've done before, which makes it a little more exciting. We'll spend much of the afternoon actually **exploring the park rather than rushing through it** — following its trails, enjoying the waterfront, taking in the fall scenery, and stopping along the way to appreciate the new landscape. The park is enormous, with more than **50 acres already open** and more sections being added as the Port Lands transformation continues. There are curated trails and paths, viewpoints, natural areas, and places to get down closer to the new Don River. And because we're doing this in the fall, we'll get to experience the park at a completely different time of year — cooler air, changing leaves, open skies, and fewer summer crowds. 🍂 We'll meet at the **Young Centre in the Distillery District** simply because it's an easy and convenient meeting point before we head toward the park. We won't be spending the day touring the Distillery District — **the park is the destination.** 📲 **Don't Forget to join our WhatsApp Group – [\[CLICK HERE!\]](http://xn--%5Bclick%20here!%5D(%20join%20our%20whatsapp%20group-cu832c:%20Click%20here%20to%20join)/)** *** ## 🚶‍♂️ **What We'll Do** We'll meet outside the **Young Centre for the Performing Arts** and make our way toward Biidaasige Park. Once we reach the park, we'll slow things down and spend about **90 minutes exploring the trails and waterfront**. Along the way we'll: * 🍂 Enjoy the fall colours * 🌿 Explore the park's trails and green spaces * 🌊 Walk along the new waterfront landscape * 📸 Stop for photos and scenic views * 🌳 Explore the natural areas around the new Don River * 🌆 Take in views toward the Toronto skyline and Toronto Islands * 🚶‍♂️ Enjoy plenty of time to walk and talk with the group The walk itself will be approximately **2 hours**, but we're not trying to race through it. **This is about experiencing the park.** It's our first time doing this walk, so we'll take our time and actually enjoy discovering what has been created here. *** ## 🌊 **Why Biidaasige Park?** Biidaasige Park is part of one of the biggest transformations Toronto has seen in decades. The new Don River was created as part of the Port Lands Flood Protection project, transforming former industrial land into a new river valley, wetlands, parkland and public spaces. The first phase of Biidaasige Park opened in July 2025. The park includes **accessible trails, cycling paths, river access, wetlands, viewpoints and waterfront promenades**, with views toward the Toronto Islands, Inner Harbour and skyline. And there's something particularly fun about visiting a place that is still **brand new**. We're not revisiting an old Toronto favourite. **We're discovering somewhere new together.** *** ## 🍺 **After the Walk: The Keating Channel Pub & Grill** After exploring the park, we'll head over to **The Keating Channel Pub & Grill** for lunch. The pub sits right on the Keating Channel and has been a local fixture in the area for more than 20 years. After years of Port Lands construction made the neighbourhood difficult to reach, the transformation of the area has brought new life and new visitors back to the waterfront. It's a nice way to finish the day: **a brand-new park followed by one of the neighbourhood's old survivors.** Lunch is optional, but everyone is welcome to join us. *** ## 🍂 **Fall Weather & Expectations** This is a **social urban walk**, not a difficult hike. We'll be walking for approximately two hours, including our time exploring the park, so you should be comfortable being on your feet for that length of time. Please dress for typical Toronto fall weather. The waterfront can be cooler and windier than other parts of the city, so a warm layer is a good idea. *** ## 🧢 **Meetup Details** 📍 **Meetup Location:** Outside the **Young Centre for the Performing Arts**, 50 Tank House Lane, in the Distillery District. Young Centre for the Performing Arts 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time: 11:00 AM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🏁 **End Point:** The Keating Channel Pub & Grill *** ## 🎟️ **Meetup Fee** **$5 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue organizing walks and events throughout Toronto. *** ## 🎒 **What to Bring** 💧 Water 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🥪 A snack 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 📸 Your phone or camera for photos *** ## 🌈 **Who Is This For?** This walk is great for: * People who enjoy discovering new places in Toronto * Anyone who likes parks and waterfront trails * People who want a relaxed social walk * Anyone interested in seeing Toronto's newest public spaces * People who enjoy exploring somewhere they've never been before * Anyone who wants to spend a fall day outside with good people The park may be new. **The idea is the same: come out, walk with us, and meet some people along the way.** *** 📲 **You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time — or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule.** Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come discover a new park.** **Stay for the fall colours.** **Stay a little longer for lunch and friendship.** 🍂🌿🍺