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Toronto Highland Creek
Terrain:
Mostly flat, remote areas having natural undisturbed environments
Description:
August Civic Holiday weekend hike along Highland Creek from Guildwood GO Station through Highland Creek Park, Morningside Park, Colonel Danforth Park and finally East Point Park on the shore of Lake Ontario. It is a loop hike, as we shall return to Guildwood GO Station. Voluntary contributions to the Escarpment Legacy Fund will be greatly appreciated. No pre-registration required.
Meet at:
Guildwood GO station ticket collector
(Guildwood GO station, 4105 Kingston Rd, is serviced by the TTC 86 Scarborough bus from Kennedy subway station as well as the Lakeshore East GO train. For GO train info: www.gotransit.com or call 1 888 GET ON GO.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sat Feb 9 2019 at: 8:12 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Sat Aug 3 2019 at: 12:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Sat Aug 3 2019 at: 12:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Dropout available at: any time.
Bring a lunch, water, sunglasses, sunscreen
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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beautiful trail, Beer testing, & St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
Description:
1. 10 km beautiful trail along the Conestogo River.
2. Beer testing at Block 3 Brewery.
3. Visiting The Mennonite Story Centre
4. Last hour to shop at St. Jacobs Farmers' market to get the best deal.
5. This is a joint event with Charity Hike Club.
Meet at:
York Mills Subway Station: Buses park at 16 York Mills Road in front of the York Mills Centre near the north entrance to the subway.
[ Map ]
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Thu Aug 1 2019 at: 6:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Fri Aug 9 2019 at: 6:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Fri Aug 9 2019 at: 6:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 46
Dropout available at: 7 km.
Beginners
Hiking boots
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Scenic Elora Gorge Hike
Description:
Enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Gorge and the Grand River during a moderately challenging hike followed by a visit to the historic town of Elora. We will visit a restaurant for lunch afterward. Please see "Other information" for details. Expect a late arrival back to Toronto (around 6:30 pm)
Cost:
$18.00 members
$25.00 non-members
Meet at:
Islington subway station: On Sundays, buses wait at the Beer Store on Bloor Street; on Saturdays they park nearby. Free parking available on weekends at TTC lot nearby.
[ Map ]
[ Parking Information ]
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sun Jun 30 2019 at: 9:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Fri Aug 9 2019 at: 9:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Sat Aug 10 2019 at: 6:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 44
Dropout available at: 7.5 km.
Hiking boots
Refreshments after
Families
Pub stop after
Late return (after 6pm)
Strong Beginners
We would like to arrange a lunch at an attractive terraced restaurant facing the river that would be opened especially for our use. We will need an advance commitment from interested hikers. Please check: la-fontana.ca and e-mail Ruth by July 10 if you will have lunch at the restaurant. Insufficient commitment means we'll find an alternate restaurant or restaurants. For your information over 75% of the hike is under tree cover and during which there will be two opportunites to refill your water bottle. Also a nominal conservation area admission fee applies.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Unionville
Description:
Hike along the Rouge River, around Toogood Pond and into historic Main Street Unionville where several venues will be hosting the Markham Jazz Festival. Preregistration is optional but saves time during the sign in process and allows the hike leader to send current information.
Meet at:
Markham Pan Am Centre
(Meet inside main lobby of the Markham Pan Am Centre Kennedy Road north of Highway 407. Contact hike leader for information on reaching the meeting place by public transit. Free shuttle back to the Pan Am Centre from the Jazz Festival.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Mon Jul 29 2019 at: 6:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Fri Aug 16 2019 at: 11:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Fri Aug 16 2019 at: 11:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 35
No dropouts
Beginners
Families
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley
Description:
Pretty hike in the Hockley Valley mostly through pleasant wooded areas with some spectacular lookout points. The terrain is quite hilly but we will take an easy pace. Cell on day of hike 416-320-8555.
Meet at:
Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve parking lot.
(Take Hwy 10 north from Orangeville, turn right on Hockley Rd (Reg Rd 7) 5 km to parking area. Alternative route go north on Airport Rd, cross Hwy 9 and proceed to Hockley Rd (Reg Rd 7). Turn left for 6 km to parking area. The parking lot is just east of km 60.1)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Thu Mar 21 2019 at: 9:48 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Thu Aug 22 2019 at: 12:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Thu Aug 22 2019 at: 12:00 AM
Additional Notes:
No dropouts
No dogs
Beginners
Hiking boots
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Trekking 105 km 6.5 days, QC
Category:
Independent outing
Terrain:
Challenging, Rocky
Description:
Trekking in the mountain region north-east of Quebec City with breathtaking views and wildlife viewing (105 km in 6.5 days, trip duration total 10 days)
FIRST OF ALL: THIS NOT A BACKPACKING TRIP BUT A FAIRLY COMFORTABLE 105 KM LONG TREK FOR 6.5 DAYS WITH STAYS IN CHALETS ON THE WAY.
It is a fairly comfortable journey because you will be serviced on a daily basis by a non-profit organization which is taking good care of the trails and providing for hikers' needs during their adventure. You will be hiking only with your day pack carrying water, lunch and few other necessities.
You will be staying for 6 nights in rustic chalets during your journey. The chalets can accommodate up to 15 people.
The trip is suitable only for very fit members who are comfortable hiking uphill for extended period of time with elevation gain up to 900 m during one hike (this are mountains, not hills). We hike only as group close to each other taking breaks as needed and stopping to enjoy breathtaking vistas and to view wildlife. Bring your camera with you. WE ONLY CARPOOL (and already have 3 drivers) .If you consider to commit to driving, you have to be comfortable to do so for up to 5-6 hours (to Montreal and back).
August 23, Friday morning: departure from Toronto, drive to Montreal. Overnight stay in Montreal
August 24, Saturday morning: Drive for ca 4 hours north-east of Montreal. Registration. Start of the hiking adventure.
From August 24 to August 30 overnight stay in chalets while trekking 105 km.
August 30: Finishing of the hike. Drive to Quebec City and overnight stay.
August 31: Some sightseeing in Quebec City and drive to Montreal. Overnight stay in Montreal.
September 1: Drive back from Montreal to Toronto.
Contact: Natalia Svechnikova (hike leader with TBTC). Email: natalia.sve.sch@gmail.com
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Wed May 8 2019 at: 3:12 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Fri Aug 23 2019 at: 12:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Fri Aug 23 2019 at: 12:00 AM
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Whitby Waterfront Trail
Description:
GO Train Hike - Circular hike on the Whitby Waterfront Trail from Whitby GO Station to Lynde Shores Conservation Area often active with wildlife. Optional visit to the Town Brewery craft brewery.
Meet at:
Union Station, outside at the Clock Tower, to get the 09:43 GO train to Whitby
(Hikers wishing to drive to hike starting point may meet us by the ticket agent in Whitby GO Station at 10:30 AM.)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Mon Aug 5 2019 at: 6:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Fri Aug 23 2019 at: 11:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Fri Aug 23 2019 at: 11:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 35
No dropouts
Beginners
Pub stop after
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
Rockwood Conservation Area
Terrain:
Mostly flat, Variable
Description:
Spend a relaxed day in this recreational area on the Eramosa River. We'll explore the interesting geological features, including potholes and caves (challenging climb into North America's second largest pot hole is optional), as well as some of the history of the area as evidenced by the ruins of the Harris Mill. We'll be mostly on nature trails. Bring your bathing suit to make use of the beach after our hike or you can rent a canoe or paddleboat. On the way home, we'll stop at Andrew's Scenic Acres and Scotch Block Winery. We will be collecting the conservation area admission along with the bus fare - or you can do an e-transfer in advance
Cost:
$18.00 Member bus fare
$25.00 Non-member bus fare
$5.00 Child bus fare
$6.75 Park admission adult
$5.25 Park admission senior (65+)
$2.75 Park admission child
Meet at:
Islington subway station: On Sundays, buses wait at the Beer Store on Bloor Street; on Saturdays they park nearby. Free parking available on weekends at TTC lot nearby.
[ Map ]
[ Parking Information ]
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sat Aug 3 2019 at: 12:00 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Thu Aug 22 2019 at: 12:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Thu Aug 22 2019 at: 12:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 46
Dropout available.
Beginners
Hiking boots
Refreshments after
Families
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
Taiwan Festival, Music Garden, Ontario Place, Waterfront Trail
Meet at:
High Park subway station, east exit (closer to High Park Ave)
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Mon Jul 15 2019 at: 6:00 AM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Fri Aug 23 2019 at: 10:00 PM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Fri Aug 23 2019 at: 10:00 PM
Additional Notes:
Maximum number of participants: 60
Dropout available at: Anywhere.
Beginners
Families
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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Plant Identification Hike
Description:
There will be goldenrods, possibly asters, and end-of-summer plants. This hike will follow the Cedarvale Ravine north from St. Clair Ave. It will be very slow. It will focus on plants in the area which will be different from those on the June hike in the same area. We will stop and go for the length of the hike, so be prepared for a slow progress. The distance we travel will depend on what we see. Bring snacks , water and a pen.
Meet at:
St. Clari West Subway Station, Heath St. exit
Pre-registration details:
Member pre-registration began on: Sun Mar 3 2019 at: 7:03 PM
Pre-registration cancellation deadline passed on: Sun Aug 25 2019 at: 12:00 AM
Pre-registration cutoff deadline passed on: Sun Aug 25 2019 at: 12:00 AM
Additional Notes:
Dropout available.
No dogs
Beginners
Please arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of departure time to sign in.
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