The East Don Parkland Trail in Toronto comes with a beautiful walk through a forest Stay in the loop Sign up for our free email newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime or contact us for details. The East Don Parkland Trail in Toronto offers the perfect spot for a scenic walk through the forest on its northerly stretch, with lots of views of the river and its valley completely unhindered by expressways and rail lines. There are a number of benches situated near the Don River along the trail. The East Don Parkland stretches 10 kilometres in length and runs from Sheppard Avenue East and Leslie Street to Steeles Avenue East.