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Hiking Schedule
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Sunnybrook to Victoria Park
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Join me for a walk along (and near) the West Don River and Taylor Creek. We will start the walk at Glendon College on Bayview Avenue and work our way through the continuous park system. As much as possible we will follow the informal path along the river banks away from the crowds on the paved route.
Meet me at the Lawrence Avenue subway station bus platform.
We'll take bus 124 departing at 10 am, debarking at the Glendon College gate at Bayview and Lawrence.
We will be practicing social distancing during the walk. I will be enforcing the 10 person limit.
Meet at:
Lawrence Subway Station, bus platform for route 124. Leaving at 10 am.
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sat Jun 13 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Fri Jul 3 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Fri Jul 3 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available at: at various points.
No dogs
Beginners
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
Sunnybrook Park to Victoria Pa
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
I will be leading another 10 person group on the same walk as Wayne Crockett is leading --along (and near) the West Don River and Taylor Creek. We will start the walk at Glendon College on Bayview Avenue and work our way through the continuous park system. As much as possible we will follow the informal path along the river banks away from the crowds on the paved route.
We will meet at the Lawrence Avenue subway station bus platform.
We'll take bus 124 departing at 10 am, debarking at the Glendon College gate at Bayview and Lawrence.
We will be practicing social distancing during the walk. Like Wayne, I will be enforcing the 10 person limit in my group that I lead.
Meet at:
Lawrence Subway Station, bus platform for route 124.
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Mon Jun 22 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Fri Jul 3 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Fri Jul 3 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available at: Dropout at various points.
No dogs
Beginners
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Erindale Park & Riverwood Loop
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Commencing from Erindale Park we will do a loop hike on a series of pleasant trails beginning with UTM nature trail, linking with Sawmill Valley Trail, and then east via Wahoosh Falls to Riverwood Conservancy, returning to our starting point by way of the Culham trail. The hike will afford spectacular views of the Credit River, a history of the area and off the beaten path seldom used secondary trails that will keep us away from the crowds and enable social distancing.
Meet at:
MiWay Dundas #1 bus platform at Islington Subway Stn. for 9:27 am departure
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Wed Jun 24 2020 at: 6:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Sat Jul 4 2020 at: 8:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Sat Jul 4 2020 at: 8:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available at: 6 & 8.5 km for transit users.
Beginners
Hiking boots
Families
Anyone wishing to go directly to the start of the hike can meet the rest of us at 10:15 in the main parking lot by the washrooms. Follow the driveway at Erindale Park entrance on the north side of Dundas St. 250 metres east of Mississauga Rd to the parking area. Please phone me on my cell to let me know that you are waiting at our departure point so that we don't miss you.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Leslie Spits
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Start early in the morning to beat the heat
Meet at:
Leslie and Unwin Sts
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Wed Jul 1 2020 at: 6:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 10 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 10 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available.
Beginners
Hiking boots
Families
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
My Covid walk
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
This is the most usual route that I have been using during this lockdown. It goes along Mimico Creek, through Humber Bay Park, then north along the Humber and eventually back to Mimico Creek.
It is possible that a very nice patio restaurant near our end point may be open.
Meet at:
Corner of Park Lawn Rd and exit fron Gaediner
(TTC - From Old Mill Station, take 66B. Get off at Garduer Expressway Ramp.
by car - Park in shopping complex at NW corner of Lakeshore abd Oark lawn. Walk 1 block north on Park Lawn)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Fri Jun 12 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Thu Jul 9 2020 at: 11:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Thu Jul 9 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available.
Beginners
Families
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
Wild Edible Hike
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Please join us for a Wild Edible Plant Workshop with Olivier Herlin. Olivier graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bsc. in Biodiversity and Conservation sciences. During this hike, we will understand how to promote nature’s well being while sustainably foraging for food and knowledge. As Olivier says: The greatest teacher is nature and we must remember how to listen and speak the language of our kin.
Meet at:
Old Mill Subway Station - Main Entrance
(Please meet in front of the Old Mill Subway Station.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration will begin on: Sat Jul 4 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Thu Jul 9 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Thu Jul 9 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
No dropouts
No dogs
Beginners
Families
Please note that we will be practicing social distancing on this hike. Masks are recommended. Please bring water.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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West Highland Creek
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Out and back hike from Birkdale Ravine through Thomson Memorial Park to Cedarbrook Park near Markham Rd. and return. This is a pleasant chain of parks through Scarborough. We will detour off the main path to avoid the busier spots and visit some historic landmarks.
Physical distancing protocols will be followed and mandatory preregistration/10 person limit will be enforced.
Meet at:
Birkdale Community Centre 1299 Ellesmere Road
(Meet outside Birkdale Community Centre west of Brimley Road and Ellesmere Road (south side). Detailed directions for drivers and TTC will be emailed to registrants the day before the hike.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Wed Jul 1 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Sat Jul 11 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Sat Jul 11 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Beach Walk
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Enjoy a summer walk along the beach and through some of the areas lovely residential streets. We'll also walk through Glen Stewart Park and Kew Garden Park. What could be nicer on a hot summer day?
Meet at:
Boardwalk at the foot of Woodbine Ave. I'll be wearing a red hat.
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Tue Jun 30 2020 at: 9:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Tue Jul 14 2020 at: 9:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Tue Jul 14 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available.
No dogs
Beginners
Families
Bring snacks and plenty of water. There are public washrooms open and we'll stop at least once along the way for a bathroom break.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Exploring the moraine
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Terrain:
Mostly flat, May be wet spots, some road walking
Description:
We will look at some of the history of this area in the early 20th century, especially Henry Pellat's estate. The Augustine Brothers now own this property and we will walk the Rosary Path (which also includes stations of the cross). At time of posting, Seneca College has closed all the trails on their property but, if they are opened, we will add another app 4 km to see Eaton Hall and learn about its history.
Meet at:
Roadside parking on Keele St between 15th and 16th Sideroads
(Fron Hwy 400 north, exit on King Rd. In King City, turn north on Keele St)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sat Jun 13 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Wed Jul 15 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Wed Jul 15 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available.
Beginners
Families
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Lower Highland to the Rouge
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Join me for a walk from the UofT Scarborough Campus south through the Lower Highland Creek park system to the Waterfront Trail and west to the mouth of the Rouge River. Longish transit ride.
We will meet on the bus platform for the Scarborough Centre LRT station. We will take the 10 am number 38 Highland Creek bus and debark at the Military Trail entrance to the UofT campus.
We will spend some time at the Rouge Beach and then backtrack about a km to the Rouge Hill GO station. You can pick up connections to the subway there or the Lakeshore GO train back toward downtown.
We will be practicing social distancing on this hike and I will enforce the limit of 10 participants.
Meet at:
Scarborough Centre LRT station, bus platform for bus 38 Highland Creek
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sat Jun 20 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 17 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 17 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available at: at various points.
No dogs
Beginners
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
Central Don Parks
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Circular hike through Serena Gundy, Sunnybrook, Wilket Creek, and ET Seton parks. We will take lesser used trails through the woods. A few hills.
Physical distancing protocols will be followed and mandatory preregistration/10 person limit will be enforced.
Meet at:
Parking Lot Wilket Creek Park
(Meet at the first parking lot on the right after entering on the park road on the west side of Leslie Street just north of Eglinton Avenue. Public transit riders may take the #34, #54, or #51 buses from Eglinton Station on Line 1 to Leslie Street & Eglinton Avenue East.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration will begin on: Wed Jul 8 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 17 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 17 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Toronto Beltline Walk
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Come out for a nice Sunday stroll through Glencedar Ravine/Park, and connect to the very pretty Beltline Trail in mid-town Toronto. Note that walk will end at Yonge and St. Clair.
Meet at:
In front of Loblaws, 396 St. Clair Ave. West (next to St. Clair West subway station)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration will begin on: Sat Jul 4 2020 at: 9:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 17 2020 at: 7:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 17 2020 at: 7:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available.
Dogs welcome
Beginners
Families
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
We will hike through Scotsdale Farm along the main and side trails. After the hike those interested may join me for refreshments in Georgetown.
Meet at:
Parking lot at Scotsdale Farm
(North on Trafalgar Road from the 401 to past Georgetown. Left onto Hwy 7 to Silver Creek then north again on Trafalgar about 1.5 km to entrance to Scotsdale Farm on the right. The parking lot is about 0.5 km from the road.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration will begin on: Sat Jul 11 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Wed Jul 22 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Wed Jul 22 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available at: TBA.
Beginners
Hiking boots
Pub stop after
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Goodwood Tract Uxbridge
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
Early start to beat the heat
Meet at:
We meet at Webb Rd and Concession Rd 2 in the town of Glasgow.
(We meet at Webb Rd and Concession Rd 2 in the town of Glasgow.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Wed Jul 1 2020 at: 8:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 24 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Fri Jul 24 2020 at: 9:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
No dropouts
Hiking boots
Families
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Exploring the moraine
COVID-19: ALL HIKES ARE MANDATORY PRE-REGISTER, LIMIT ALL HIKES 10 PERSONS
Description:
We'll do a loop through the very pleasant woods and then move cars to do another loop which includes some important wetlands (and a pet cemetery)
Meet at:
Walker Woods parking area
(From Hwy 404, go east on Bloomington Sideroad. Appraoching Goodwood, turn right(at traffic lights) onto #21 and follow it to 6th consession, turn right again and continue until you see parking on the left.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sun Jun 14 2020 at: 12:00 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline occurs on: Wed Jul 29 2020 at: 9:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline occurs on: Wed Jul 29 2020 at: 9:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 10
Dropout available.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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