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The dramatic Scarborough Bluffs cliffs rising above Lake Ontario
WaterfrontEasyBest in Summer

Scarborough Bluffs Trail

Toronto·Scarborough·5.6 km·1.5-2 hours

Length

5.6 km

Elevation

15 m

Surface

Mixed

Type

Loop

A 5.6-kilometre waterfront trail at the base of the dramatic Scarborough Bluffs, where 90-metre clay cliffs rise above Lake Ontario's shoreline. The trail connects Bluffer's Park and Beach with stunning views of the layered geological formations that have been eroding since the last ice age.

Highlights

90-metre clay cliffsCathedral Bluffs lookoutBluffer's BeachLake Ontario viewsgeological formationsmarinasunset views

Amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Stroller-friendly
  • Washrooms

Getting There

Transit

From Kennedy station (TTC Line 2), take bus 12B to the Brimley Road stop. On weekends May-October, take the 201 bus directly from Kennedy Station to the Bluffer's Park Loop.

Parking

Two parking lots at Bluffer's Park. $1.50 per half hour May-October, free November-April. Lots fill quickly on summer weekends — arrive before 10am.

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Seasonal Notes

Best: Summer

Stay on marked trails and behind fences — the bluffs are unstable and can collapse without warning. The beach is best May through September.

Official Trail Page

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