Rollerblading on the Martin Goodman Trail near Cherry Beach
9 km Mostly Flat All Skill Levels

A loop that combines the Lower Don Trail and Martin Goodman Trail on the east side of downtown Toronto.  The route is mostly flat and on dedicated bike paths off the street.  There is a small portion on Unwin Ave where you'll be on the road, but it's not too busy.

We suggest starting at the shop, but you could also start at Cherry Beach or near the Starbucks located at the corner of Lakeshore Blvd E. and Leslie St.  Check the route map for additional information about what's along the route.

Nearest Transit Stop:
Route 504A - Cherry Street @ Front Street East

Address:
446 Front Street East

Latitude/Longitude:
43.653097, -79.355807

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Route Description and Photos:

Shop Task - Toronto's Inline Skate Shop

From Shop Task, you'll be inline skating east towards the Corktown Common park.  Then you'll pass under the railway tracks, connect with the Lower Don Trail and head south east towards Lakeshore Blvd East.

Inline Skating on the Lower Don Trail in Toronto, Ontario.

There you'll be skating on the Martin Goodman Trail all the way to Leslie Street.

Inline skating on the Martin Goodman Trail in Toronto, Ontario.

 At Leslie Street there is a Starbucks, Tim Hortons, and a couple grocery stores if you need any refreshments and/or snacks.

Rollerblading to Starbucks on the Martin Goodman Trail in Toronto, Ontario.

Head south on the Martin Goodman Trail, which runs parallel to Leslie Street, and follow it down to the end of the street to the entrance of Tommy Thompson Park.

Rollerblading on the Martin Goodman Trail towards Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto, Ontario.Turn to the right and skate along Unwin Ave, the road bends to the left.

Inline Skating on Unwin Ave in Toronto, Ontario.

At the bridge the Martin Goodman Trail picks up again on the left.

Inline Skating on the Martin Goodman Trail in Toronto, Ontario.

Follow the Martin Goodman Trail from here to Cherry Beach.

Inline Skating at Cherry Beach on the Martin Goodman Trail in Toronto, Ontario.

During the warmer months there are washrooms at Cherry Beach.

Washrooms at Cherry Beach.

The Martin Goodman Trail bends to the right and continues north, parallel with Cherry Street.

Inline Skating on the Martin Goodman Trail in Toronto, Ontario.

Continue straight on the trail, over the bridge.

Inline Skating on Cherry Street in Toronto, Ontario.

On the north east corner at Commissioners Street there's the Cherry Street BBQ, a great place for a post skating meal or refreshment.

Cherry Street BBQ at Commissioners Street.

Continue straight on the trial all the way up to Lakeshore Blvd E.  Cross the street and stay to the left.  You'll be skating under the railway tracks and up Cherry Street.

Lakeshore Blvd East at Cherry Street.

After the bridge stay to the right and skate around the street car loop.  This avoids skating over any tracks.

Stay to the right and skate around the street car loop.

Turn right on Mill Street, which is the first street.

Inline skating on Mill Street in Toronto, Ontario.

Turn left on Rolling Mills Road, which is the second street.

Inline skating on Rolling Mills Road in Toronto, Ontario.

Welcome back to Shop Task.  Congrats on completing the Cherry Beach Loop.

How did you like the route?

AJ DeLong
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