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Street to Trail Association

Street to Trail is a non-profit organization that helps people living on the streets of Toronto rediscover their inner sense of worth using the healing power of the natural world. Street to Trail organizes wilderness hikes and other outdoor excursions including canoe trips that help homeless people experience the beauty and therapeutic calmness of nature.

Here at Street to Trail, we believe that by getting troubled people away from the city to participate in a wilderness trip they can benefit positively by increasing their self-confidence, enjoying a positive environment to support overcome addictions, find new, meaningful relationships and rediscovering lost feelings of peace and hope.


Upcoming Events

Street to Trail's Annual Hike-a-thon

Saturday, June 1

More Info >>

Annual General Meeting 2013

The Hot House Café
35 Church Street
Toronto, Ontario

5:30 pm
June 4, 2013

Agenda & Board Nominees

Report from the Chair for 2012

 


In the news

Recently, Toronto Star columnist Joe Fiorito joined us on a Saturday hike.

Here's what he had to say:

Toronto Homeless Hit the Trail
Toronto Homeless Hit the Trail, Part 2

The Wilderness Experience - Research Demonstrates What We Believe

In the past few years, Street to Trail has enlisted the help of graduate students from the College of Naturopathy, and from the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto, to undertake research related to the wilderness experience that Street to Trail provides.

The results support our belief that time spent in nature, and in the wilderness in particular, is therapeutic and beneficial for people who are economically disadvantaged.

Research Posters:

B. Cater and M. Tsuda, 2011

M. Coe and P. Robertson, 2012


The Poetry of Street to Trail

One of our voyageurs has written a poem about his experiences on the streets and an the trail.

Read it here >>


2012/13 Annual message from the Board of Directors: Before the Snow Falls >>


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Paul's Blog

Learn more about Street to Trail by reading  Paul's Blog for updated information.

 


Toronto Star
Centennial
Video Feature about  Street to Trail on Toronto 1 TV

On the Trail with Paul Mackle and Friends: Three Videos


Street to Trail would like to express a special thanks to the following organizations for their generous ongoing support.

We'd also like to extend our deep appreciation and gratitude for all of the individuals who have selflessly donated to Street to Trail.

Your support makes a difference!

The Cathedral Church of St. James
Coventree Capital Group Inc.
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
Diocese of Toronto, Anglican Church of Canada
Edelman Canada's "The Little Give - Toronto"
FaithWorks
The Harold A. Kopas Family Foundation
Mazon Canada
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Upper Lakes Group Inc.
Rosedale United Church
The Sprott Foundation
Toronto Community Foundation
Toronto Dollar
Supporting Members
Anonymous Donations

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