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Sunlit trail through old-growth forest along Wilket Creek in Windfields Park
RavineEasyBest in Fall

Windfields Park & Upper Wilket Creek

Toronto·North York·2.5 km·45 minutes - 1 hour

Length

2.5 km

Elevation

30 m

Surface

Mixed

Type

Out & Back

A hidden ravine trail through the Windfields estate lands between York Mills Road and Edwards Gardens, following the upper reaches of Wilket Creek through 200-year-old trees, open meadows, and one of the most tranquil stretches of urban forest in Toronto. The trail connects Irving Paisley Park at Bayview and York Mills to Edwards Gardens at Lawrence and Leslie, forming the northern leg of the complete Wilket Creek corridor.

Very Toronto Tips

Enter from Irving Paisley Park at Bayview and York Mills — head east across the park toward the tree line and you'll find the trail descending into the ravine. The old-growth trees here are some of the largest in the city, remnants of the original Windfields Farm estate. It's remarkably quiet for being sandwiched between two major roads.

Highlights

200-year-old treesWilket CreekWindfields estate landsIrving Paisley ParkEdwards Gardens connectionmeadows

Amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Stroller-friendly
  • Washrooms

Getting There

Transit

Take TTC bus 11 Bayview from Davisville station or bus 95 York Mills from York Mills station. Get off at Bayview and York Mills — Irving Paisley Park is on the southeast corner.

Parking

Free parking at York Mills Arena (adjacent to Irving Paisley Park) on York Mills Road. Additional street parking on Bayview Avenue.

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Seasonal Notes

Best: Fall

The unpaved sections can be muddy after rain. The ravine is not fully connected — you'll need to detour via Post Road and Banbury Road at one point. The 200-year-old trees are spectacular in fall.

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