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Stunning Toronto trail cuts through forest that once helped defeat Napoleon

Chris Middleton

created: April 27, 2025, 4 a.m. | updated: April 28, 2025, 7:45 p.m.

Mast Trail is a beloved hiking trail in Toronto, often visited as a fun weekend getaway. But with over 10,000 years of history in Rouge Park, there's a little more to these trails than one might think. After suffering a devastating defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar, Napoleon switched tactics to strike England where it hurt — their timber supply. Unfortunately, finding white pines in Rouge Park is a rarity due to of the overforesting during this time, with red pines now dominating the landscape. Thankfully, Parks Canada has made a concerted effort to protect the White Pines that grow in the park.

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