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Hiking Schedule
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December 2, 2019
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Mississauga - Rattray Marsh
Description:
Come join me for a leisurely hike along the boardwalks and trails of Rattray Marsh Conservation Area, an important fish sanctuary and nature refuge along Lake Ontario. Our hike will begin at Jack Darling Memorial Park and we will walk in and out of Rattray Marsh making our way to the Bradley Museum by way of Meadow Wood Park where we will pause for lunch and take a guided tour of their heritage buildings. Please note there is a $6 fee per person for this tour ($4.80 for students and seniors). Afterwards we will return to Rattray Marsh and finish our approximate 4 hour/10 km circular hike back at our starting point. Bring a lunch and a thermos of your favorite hot beverage. Pre-registration speeds up filling out the waiver form but is not mandatory.
Meet at:
Jack Darling Memorial Park - Dog "Leash Free Zone" parking lot by the washrooms. (From Clarkson Go Station take bus 23 Eastbound, or from Long Branch streetcar loop and Port Credit Go Station take the same bus Westbound to Lakeshore Rd at Lorne Park Rd. Follow the bike path to our meeting point on the East side of Toboggan Hill, dog " Leash Free Zone". Cars use East entrance, keep left not straight, 1st parking lot after the bend.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sun Oct 27 2019 at: 6:00 AM Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Sat Nov 30 2019 at: 8:00 PM Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Sat Nov 30 2019 at: 8:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 35 Dropout available. Dogs welcome Beginners Hiking boots Families
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Lower Don River Trail
Description:
Join me for an easy winter walk along the Don River from the Necropolis and Riverdale Farm south to the Distillery District. You can leave the group there to visit the Christmas Market or continue along The Esplanade toward Yonge Street.
I will try to make a lunch reservation but we may have to wing it.
Meet at:
North east corner of Sumach and Winchester Streets: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Winchester+St+%26+Sumach+St, (The 65 bus from Castle Frank Subway Station will drop you at Parliament and Winchester Sts, about four blocks west of the meeting place. You can also take the 506 Carlton streetcar. Get off at Gerrard St East and Sumach St and walk 3 blocks north to Winchester St. Check the link to the Google Map reference to get your bearings.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sat Nov 23 2019 at: 9:00 PM Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Fri Dec 13 2019 at: 8:00 AM Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Fri Dec 13 2019 at: 8:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 60 Dropout available at: at several road crossings. No dogs Beginners Families Pub stop after
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Unionville
Description:
Join us for a pleasant hike of Unionville's scenic parkland and around Toogood Pond then through Markham's "village in the city" followed by a visit to historic Unionville decorated for Christmas. Optional pub stop on Main Street after the hike.
Meet at:
Markham Pan Am Centre ( Inside Southeast Entrance) (South side Markham Pan Am Centre 16 Main Street Unionville
(The Pan Am Centre is just north of Kennedy Road and Highway 407.
A group of us travelling by public transit will meet at the Yonge/Finch Regional Bus Terminal to take YRT Viva transit to the meeting point - contact Hike leader for details..)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Fri Nov 15 2019 at: 6:00 AM Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Fri Dec 20 2019 at: 11:00 PM Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Fri Dec 20 2019 at: 11:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 45 No dropouts Beginners Families Pub stop after
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Snowshoe Clinic High Park
Description:
Join me for a 2-3 hour introduction to snowshoeing. We'll run through the basics of flats and climbing hills with tips on how to get up after falling and other inevitable incidents. This is aimed at the novice but more experienced snowshoers are welcome if you want to stretch the legs before the season gets started in earnest. We'll meet in front of the Grenadier Restaurant in High Park and do a meandering but circular route to bring us back there for refreshments at the end of the day.
Please bring your own equipment. Snowshoes can be rented at the Mountain Equipment Co-op downtown and the staff can give you recommendations on the best fit for you.
Meet at:
Front of the Grenadier Restaurant, High Park (There is ample parking at the Restaurant. If travelling by TTC get off at High Park Station and walk south on Colborne Lodge Drive, about 15 minutes.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/High+Park/@43.6465479,-79.4636903,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x1bcc825a300ee67!8m2!3d43.6465479!4d-79.4636903)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sun Dec 8 2019 at: 9:00 PM Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Sat Dec 28 2019 at: 9:00 AM Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Sat Dec 28 2019 at: 9:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 50 Dropout available at: Any time. Beginners Refreshments after
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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