Mix and Mingle Walks

🎁 Toronto’s Most Instagrammable Holiday Walk Returns!

🌸✨ Fleurs de Villes NOËL: The Must-See Holiday Floral Trail! ✨🌸
Step into a world of floral magic this holiday season! 🎄💐
Fleurs de Villes NOËL returns to Bloor–Yorkville, transforming the neighbourhood into a breathtaking open-air art gallery of festive blooms and winter wonder.

This FREE public event features over 30 dazzling floral installations, each one handcrafted by Toronto’s top florists. Picture life-sized floral sculptures, whimsical holiday designs, and picture-perfect spots that will make your camera roll sparkle. 📸
Whether you’re a flower lover, an art enthusiast, or just looking for a feel-good seasonal outing, this is the holiday walking event of the year — and you don’t want to miss it!

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🌹 Meetup Details
📍 Meeting Spot:
Outside the Toronto Reference Library (Bloor & Yonge)
👒 Mathew will be wearing his famous Moose Hat!
🕚 Meetup Time: 11:00am sharp (Mathew will wait 5 minutes)
🏁 End Point: Yonge & Bloor
💲 Meetup Fee:
💵 $5 cash at the event or
📲 E-transfer anytime (before or on the day) to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**
This helps support our group — thank you!

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👟 What to Bring:

• Water 💧
• Comfortable walking shoes 👣
• Camera or phone for all those stunning photos 📸

🥂 After the Walk:
Join us for dinner & drinks at Jack Astor’s, where we’ll warm up, share laughs, and toast to the season! 🎅🎉

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💬 Stay Connected:
👉 Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group – CLICK HERE!
⏰ Leaving Time: Anytime you like — stay for as long (or as little) as you’d like!
⚠️ Note: Occasionally, things happen and events may need to be rescheduled — please check for updates.

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👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

🌿 Elmcrest Creek Walk & Centennial Park Conservatory Adventure! 🌵

Join us for a relaxing nature walk along Elmcrest Creek and a visit to the beautiful Centennial Park Conservatory — a hidden gem in Etobicoke!

We’ll enjoy a light 45-minute walk through the scenic trail, then explore the Conservatory’s lush greenhouses for about 30 minutes. Inside, you’ll find over 12,000 square feet of plants — from towering tropical palms to vibrant cacti and seasonal flower displays.

After our visit, we’ll stroll over to Chuck’s Roadhouse for lunch together (always a group favourite!), then walk back toward the trail and return by TTC. Everyone pays for their own meal.

Menu - Click Here!

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🕓 Meetup Details
📍 Meetup Location:
Meet in front of the Information Station in the Kipling Subway Station bus area.
👒 Mathew will be wearing his famous Moose Hat!

🚗 If You’re Driving:
eet us at Bloordale Park South (by the tennis courts) at 11:15 AM.
There’s parking available beside the church next to the park.
Please message Mathew if you’ll be driving so we know to expect you!
(This Meetup spot is for anyone not joining us at the station)

🚏 Transit Meetup Time:
10:45 AM sharp – The 49 Bloor West bus leaves at 10:54 AM.
If you miss it, you will not be able to join us — we can’t wait long!
🏁 End Point:
We’ll take a bus back to Kipling Station after lunch.

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💲 Meetup Fee:
💵 $5 cash at the event or
📲 E-transfer anytime (before or on the day) to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**
This small fee helps support the group — thank you!
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🥾 What to Bring:

• Water
• Good walking shoes
• A light snack
• Weather-appropriate clothing

⏰ Leaving Time: Anytime you like!
📱 Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group – CLICK HERE!
⚠️ Note: Occasionally, things happen and events may be rescheduled — please check for updates!

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👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

🎅✨ The Holiday Lights of Rosedale ✨🎄

💫 Toronto’s Most Magical Christmas Walk Returns! 💫
Get ready for an evening of twinkling lights, festive charm, and pure holiday magic! 🌟

Join us for a light-filled winter walk through Rosedale, one of Toronto’s most Christmassy neighbourhoods — where heritage homes transform into dazzling displays of lights, wreaths, and wonder. From the legendary Kringlewood Drive (where every house has a giant Santa!) to nearby streets trying to claim the Christmas crown, this walk will have you feeling like you’ve stepped into a Hallmark movie. 🎬🎁
We did this walk last year and it was one of our most beloved events of the season — full of laughter, photos, and the spirit of community. You won’t want to miss this year’s encore!

After our stroll, we’ll head to Swiss Chalet for their famous Festive Special — a cozy Canadian holiday tradition featuring quarter chicken, stuffing, cranberry sauce, a warm dinner roll, and a LINDOR truffle (maybe?) for dessert. 🍗✨ (Dinner is optional — you can join just for the walk if you like!)

🎥 Watch a sneak peek of the magic here:
👉 The Holiday Lights of Rosedale - YouTube
🍽️ Learn more about Swiss Chalet’s Festive Menu:
👉 Swiss Chalet Holiday Dinner

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🎁 Meetup Details
📍 Meetup Location:
Right outside St. Clair Station, beside the McDonald’s.
🚋 Look for the streetcar exit — that’s the easiest way to find us.
🦌 Mathew will be wearing his famous Moose Hat!
🕕 Meetup Time: 6:30 PM sharp (Mathew will wait 5 minutes)
💲 Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**
(This helps support our community events!)
🧭 End Point: St. Clair Subway Station
🕒 Duration: Around 3 hours, including dinner

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🎒 What to Bring:

• Warm layers & good walking shoes 👢
• A festive mood (Santa hats encouraged!) 🎅
• Camera for all those twinkly photo ops 📸

🚻 Bathroom Note: Please go before you arrive — no washroom stops along the route.
☃️ Weather: We’ll walk unless it’s pouring rain or below -20°C. Dress for the weather — there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing! 😉

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💬 Stay Connected:
👉 Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group – CLICK HERE!
⏰ Leaving Time: Any time you like — stay for as long as the magic moves you.
⚠️ Note: Occasionally, events may need to be rescheduled. Please keep an eye out for updates.

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👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

🍫☕ The Ultimate Hot Chocolate Tour of St. Clair West! ☕🍫✨
Grab your boots, your coziest coat, and your warmest hat — it’s time for a sweet winter adventure! ❄️
Join me for a walk along St. Clair West, one of Toronto’s most underrated café strips — packed with local chocolate shops, cozy coffee spots, and bakeries galore (no Tim Hortons or Starbucks in sight 👀).
We’ll sip rich hot chocolate, taste Dubai chocolate, browse the Wychwood Farmers Market, and wrap up with one of the best sub sandwiches in Toronto.
🥾 What to Expect:
This is about 2 hours of walking and sampling, with plenty of stops (and time to linger where you like). You’re welcome to join or leave at any point — totally chill.
📍 Meetup Location:
I will be outside of ChocoSol Traders (I’ll be wearing my famous 🫎 Moose Hat!)
🕚 Meetup Time: 11:00 AM (I’ll wait about 5 minutes before we start walking)
🏁 End Point: Yonge & St. Clair West
🗺️ Our Sweet Route:
🍫 ChocoSol Traders
🍫 Dubaimo Toronto – Dubai Chocolate
🍫 Chocolat de Kat
☕ Krave Coffee
☕ Le Bleu Coffee
🌾 Wychwood Barns Farmers Market (30-min stop + bathroom break)
🥐 Bakery Garden Café
🥪 Grandma Loves You – Toronto’s Best Sub Shop!
💲 Meetup Fee:
💵 $5 cash at the event or
📲 E-transfer (before or on the day) to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**
(You can pay either way — easy!)
🧣 What to Bring:

• Water
• Good walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing (dress warm!)
• Snacks if you like

📱 Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group – CLICK HERE!
⚠️ Note:
This event runs rain, snow, or shine — there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing choices 😉
Sometimes plans change, so please watch for any updates.
👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email: **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**