"Rock the Walk" Toronto Trails Festival is set to launch from Sunday April
25th to Saturday June 5th

TORONTO, April 23 /CNW/ - The 8th annual Toronto Trails Festival is set to present it's FREE 7 week walking festival. The Festival will cover the entire city from the enchanting ravines to wondrous Lakeshore vistas that give life to Toronto and are open to all participant levels, from beginner to advanced.

"Our mission is to inspire Torontonians to take charge of their personal & environmental wellness through walking," said Tom Fiore, Festival Director. "One of our Special Features this spring will include the participation of world-renowned environmentalist/nature painter Robert Bateman."

"As a champion of health promotion initiatives, the Ontario Medical Association is proud to be a partner of the Toronto Trails Festival," said Dr. Suzanne Strasberg, President of the Ontario Medical Association. "Ontario's doctors encourage everyone to get outside and be active and walking is an easy way to do that."

For background information please visit www.torontotrailsfestival.ca

    
    Launch Event Location:   Guildwood/Scarborough Bluffs
    Date:                    Sunday April 25th
    Start time:              Noon - sharp
    

Toronto Trails Festival is produced by Momentum1 'community in motion, a non profit organization.

For further information: Tom Fiore, [phone] (cell), [email protected]; Lorraine Forster, OMA, [phone], [email protected]