Here for your convenience is a selection of on-line sources of information concerning the Humber River and environs. I have visited each site to confirm its relevancy; several sites have links to additional sources.
Please email me with any further suggestions. Thanks.
1. Lower Humber Valley. Includes description of hiking/biking trail. Great photos.
2. Upper Humber Valley.Same as 1, but concerns the upper portion of the watershed.
4. Humber Arboretum. Located on the campus of Humber College, this facility includes nature trails as well as an outdoor education center dedicated to the local Humber environment.
5. Hydrologic Land Cover Classification for the Northeast Humber Watershed.Includes maps and technical description (remote sensing applications) pretaining to the Humber.
6. Geography of Toronto. An overview of Toronto geography, and early settlement patterns in the Humber area
7. Ontario Streams. Fishing opportunities and aquatic environment of various streams, including the Humber.
8. Project to Improve Fish Migration on the Humber River. Information on efforts to remove barriers to fish migration on the Humber River.
9. Carrying Place Canoes. A traditional canoe-builder located on the East Humber River!
10. Bridge Design. Information about a unique pedestrian/biking bridge which spans the mouth of the Humber River.
11. Problems in Humber Bay. An overview of pollution in Humber Bay.
12. ARCH. Action to Restore a Clean Humber. A non-governmental citizens' group dedicated to restoring and preserving the Humber's natural environment.
13. Oak Ridges Moraine. Introduction to the geologic landform which provides sources for the Humber River.