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For immediate release: Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
Media Advisory
Toronto Trails Festival to launch 5th anniversary season on September 23rd
Thousands of Torontonians expected to participate in a celebration of health, environment, community and protection of city green space
(Toronto) Mayor David Miller will be the honourary walk leader at the official Toronto Trails Festival (TTF) launch on September 23rd, commencing a six week walking journey throughout Toronto. Joining Mayor Miller will be local politicians and media personalities, along with Torontonians and their families.
When: Sunday, September 23rd at 10:00am
Where: Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit, parking at Leslie St. and Unwin Ave.)
Beginning in 2003, the TTF, along with the City of Toronto, has been encouraging Torontonians to enjoy the health and social benefits of walking through the city’s world-class system of trails.
Following the great success and the overwhelming positive response from participants of the festival’s first year, the TTF expanded in 2004 into an entire month of walking and hiking activities.
In 2007, the TTF will offer Torontonians a wide range of opportunities to adventure into the city’s ravines, parks and waterfront with the Classic Walks, Yoga Walks and a two and a half hour Xtreme Walk finale. There will also be self-guided walks which include an audio walking tour of the waterfront.
The 2007 Toronto Trails Festival is a unique celebration of Toronto’s parks, ravines and the renaissance of our waterfront involving thousands of Torontonians from across the city.
With a focus on personal and environmental well-being, and creating a culture of walking in Toronto, the entire festival is free of charge and reminds us all of the precious green space our city is famous for.
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Photo and video opportunities available
For more information, please visit: www.torontotrailsfestival.ca or contact:
Tom Fiore, Director and founder of the Toronto Trails Festival, at (416) 598-3300
Josh Matlow, Toronto Trails Festival, at (416) 809-5674
