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Join our BEAR Hikes in September-October 2026

Looking for Toronto’s hidden nature trails?

Join us September and October 2026 for guided walks that bring together fresh air, local nature, new discoveries, and community connection.

WHAT:

  • MNLC’s BEAR (Building Empowerment and Resilience) Hikes for Newcomers Program

WHEN AND WHERE:

  • SEPTEMBER 12: Toronto Islands

  • OCTOBER 3: Sunnybrook

WE WILL:

  • Hikes are 5 to 8 km long. We walk together, enjoy Toronto’s green spaces, and enjoy a nice picnic.

WHY JOIN

  • Explore the beauty of Toronto outdoor spaces
  • Build confidence and resilience
  • Find meaningful connections
  • Learn about local plants and animals

Space is Limited! Reserve Your Spot Today!

📣 Contact Marla Marquez for details: marlamc@mnlc.ca

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Thank you for your patience as we worked through the cybersecurity incident affecting our communication systems.

We are happy to share an important update — we now have new MNLC emails set up from our new domain, @mnlc.ca. Please watch for us in your inbox. 

Please note: All our services, classes, and appointments will be closed from Friday, July 31, to Monday, August 3. We will resume on Tuesday, August 4.
Happy Civic Holiday!

You can now reach us through our new program emails below:

Our office hours remain the same: You can drop in at our Keele location (2737 Keele St, units 9, 111, 112, North York) or Finch location (1122 Finch Ave West, Unit 1, North York):

  • Settlement staff are available onsite at 2737 Keele St Units 111 & 112 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday to Fridays to answer questions and provide guidance. Wi-fi is now available.
  • Community Health Services are available at 1122 Finch W Unit 1 on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The HAP clinic is closed for the summer but our Health Navigator can provide guidance in accessing health services.
  • LINC classes are closed for the summer. Registration will begin in August for the fall semester.
  • Mental Health and BREM staff are available by appointment only.

We take your privacy seriously and kindly ask that you do not share sensitive personal information via email.

Thank you for your patience as we worked to get the issues resolved. We appreciate the many kind words of empathy shared by our community. We’re hopeful that we will return to regular operations soon, and will continue to share updates as our systems are restored.