🌈 Rainbow Tunnel Walk
A Hidden Piece of Toronto History, Friendship & the Moccasin Trail
You may have driven along the Don Valley Parkway hundreds of times without realizing there was a story waiting just above you.
The Rainbow Tunnel is one of those unusual pieces of Toronto that feels almost like a secret. Painted in 1971 by teenager B.C. Johnson after the death of his friend Sigred in a car accident, the colourful tunnel became a lasting tribute to friendship and loss.
More than 50 years later, the artwork is still part of the landscape.
Join us for an easy social walk through the Moccasin Trail and surrounding ravine paths, with the Rainbow Tunnel as our destination.
We'll take our time, stop for photos, enjoy the trails, and learn a little about the story behind one of Toronto's more unusual landmarks.
This isn't a difficult hike or a formal historical tour. It's simply a chance to get outside, discover something you may have driven past hundreds of times, and spend a few hours with good people.
📱 Don't forget to join our WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)
*
🚶♂️ What We'll Do
We'll meet near Don Mills & Lawrence and begin walking east along Lawrence before connecting with the Moccasin Trail.
Along the way we'll:
• Walk through the surrounding ravine and green spaces 🌳
• Follow the Moccasin Trail
• Visit the Rainbow Tunnel 🌈
• Stop for photos and learn the story behind it
• Continue along the surrounding paths
• Make our way back to where we started
The walk is approximately 2 hours, depending on the pace of the group.
We'll take our time rather than rushing through the route.
*
☀️ Weather & Expectations
This walk takes place outdoors in typical Toronto weather.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes.
The route includes some unpaved and uneven trail surfaces, so good footwear is recommended.
This is a social walk, not a race. We'll keep a steady pace and take time to enjoy the surroundings.
*
🧢 Meetup Details
📍 Meetup Location: In front of the Royal Bank at Don Mills & Lawrence
🫎 Look for me in my Moose Hat!
⏰ Meetup Time: 6:30 PM sharp
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time. On time is late.
🏁 End Point: Back at the Royal Bank
*
🎟️ Meetup Fee
$5 cash in person or e-transfer
📧 mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue organizing walks and other events throughout Toronto.
*
🍰 After the Walk
After returning to the starting point, anyone who wants to continue the afternoon can join us for a social stop at Danish Pastry House.
Come for the walk. Stay for coffee, pastries, and conversation. ☕🥐
*
🎒 What to Bring
💧 Water
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🥨 A snack
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing
📱 Your phone or camera for photos
*
🌈 Who Is This For?
This walk is great for:
• People who enjoy discovering hidden parts of Toronto
• Anyone interested in local history and unusual stories
• People who enjoy easy social walks
• Anyone looking to meet new people
• People who simply want to spend a few hours outside
The Rainbow Tunnel may be the destination, but the people you meet along the way are the real experience.
*
REMEMBER: You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule.
Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates.
👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email:
📧 torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com
Come for the Rainbow Tunnel.
Stay for the friendship.
Leave with a little more Toronto history — and maybe a new connection. 🌈💛
