Rouge National Urban Park, Parks Canada

09/15/2026

Calling all students! Are you looking for an outdoor volunteer activity? Have fun planting trees at with 10,000 Trees while earning volunteer hours at the same time!

Sign up at www.10000trees.com.

09/14/2026

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09/13/2026

🌲Spirituality of the forest

Join Susan to reflect on the spirituality of the forest using your own observations and teachings from many different traditions.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
🕙 9:00 am to 11:00 am
📍 Vista Trail
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09/11/2026

📅 Guided walks this Sunday, September 13
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🌳Trees of the Rouge 101
Get to know some of Rouge National Urban Park’s resident trees, including beginner-friendly identification tips, fascinating history and trivia, and what makes the trees of the Rouge unique.
🕙 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
📍 Mast Trail

People of the Rouge - Mongolia 📜
Rouge National Urban Park is home to many historical communities. Walk and discover the stories of the bygone community of Mongolia in Markham, Ontario.
🕙 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
📍 Central Trail

09/10/2026

📅 Guided walks this Saturday, September 12
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🎂The Rouge in 100 years?
Can we predict the future of the park? Not completely, but we know it will look very different if climate change persists. See how many differences you can predict and how many ways you can help, as we hike through the park’s diverse ecosystems… while we still can. Please note that there is no washroom on site.
🕙 9:30 am to 11:30 am
📍 Woodland Trail

🎓Walking wisdom
Every trail tells a story! Explore Rouge National Urban Park’s well-loved trails and uncover the stories they hold. Enjoy a relaxing walk as you unwind, connect with nature and leave your stress behind.
🕙 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
📍 Monarch Trail

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Fall planting season is upon us! We're looking forward to working with 10,000 Trees again this year to plant native trees and shrubs at Rouge National Urban Park.

For more info, visit https://www.10000trees.com/

09/04/2026

📅 Guided walks this Sunday, September 6
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𓆝 𓆟 Run salmon run 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟
Every fall, salmon battle their way upstream to spawn. Join Brian to learn about this remarkable migration, the challenges salmon have faced and the ongoing efforts to restore native fish populations in Lake Ontario and the Rouge watershed.
🕙 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
📍 Orchard Trail

🪲Xplorers: Bug detectives!🔍
Hey kids ages 6-12 and their families! Join walk leader Marilyn and learn about bugs in Rouge National Urban Park!
🕙 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
📍 Harvest Trail

09/03/2026

📅 Guided walks this Saturday, September 5
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🌊Following the flow
Water has shaped Rouge National Urban Park for thousands of years. Discover how rivers, streams and wetlands influence the landscape, and learn about erosion, conservation, and the wildlife that depend on healthy waterways.
🕙 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
📍 Reesor Way

💦From deep freeze to living springs: The Oak Ridges Moraine
Step back to the Ice Age and discover how glaciers created the Oak Ridges Moraine. Learn how this unique landscape supplies clean water, supports wildlife and continues to shape our environment today.
🕙 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
📍 Northeast Trail

📷Marlene Duhig