Toronto Bans Tobogganing on 45 Hills Amid Safety Concerns
City Councilman Brad Bradford Opposes the Ban, Calling it a Detriment to the Canadian Experience
- Toronto has banned tobogganing on 45 hills around the city, citing safety concerns such as trees, stumps, rocks, rivers, or roads.
- The city has designated 27 hills as tobogganing-approved and has set up a website for residents to find these locations.
- Toronto City Councilman Brad Bradford opposes the ban, calling it 'embarrassing' and stating that tobogganing is part of the Canadian experience.
- Despite the ban, some residents, including Bradford, plan to continue tobogganing in the banned areas.
- The city's toboggan hill inspection program, established in 2017, regularly inspects local hills for safety.