A jogger waves to a cyclist as they cross paths on the wooded trail that meanders alongside the Humber River. Songbirds serenade a silent canoeist. A country retreat? Look again. This idyllic haven is in Canada's most glamorous Mega city - Toronto.

Toronto may be the financial center of Canada, our national shopping hub and the unofficial arts & culture capital. Hey, even the Rolling Stones hang out here. But it's also a great place for outdoorsy folks looking for some open-air rejuvenation.

To get yourself started, ditch your car. Toronto's Discovery Walks, an intricate system of trails, runs through ravines, parks gardens, beaches and neighborhoods - within the city. It's often compared to the trails in Central Park. Think we're pulling your leg? Visit for yourself and let me know what you think about Toronto.

Julia Rosien
Nomadik Editor