The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Horton Tree Farm | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Mar 8 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Wed, Mar 5 2014 11:55:00 AM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 4 hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D2: Easy to Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Stacy
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Member Cost: | $6.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 20 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 23 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Learn how REAL maple syrup is made - on a family-owned farm.
The Horton Family Tree farm is located near Stouffville. They have hiking trails, tours of the sugarbush, a museum, pancakes... I ran this event a few years ago, and it was really enjoyable. However, THIS year will be even better due to the real snow all over! In fact, I bet that this will prove to be the best year in many in which to experience a much more traditional and authentic tour of a Sugar Shack! Depending on how busy it is when we arrive, we might have our pancakes first, or the tour first… Tour of the farm: we’ll learn at each station how maple syrup goes from maple tree to a bottle on your table! (Hint: it takes 40 L of maple sap to produce only 1 L of the finished thing!) There’s also a hiking trail that we can take before we leave to warm up and walk off some of our breakfast.
Pancakes: Enjoy some made-on-the-spot pancakes with REAL maple syrup! They also have a variety of teas to try out. When I was last there, they had hemlock (no, not the poisonous kind) and sumac tea.
photo credit: Stacy | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | 5924 Slaters Rd, Whitby, ON Horton Tree Farms Google it | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 80Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 10:00 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $20.64 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 18, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person. | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com. | |||||||
Cost & Payment: | |||||||
Member Cost: | $6.50/Person | ||||||
Cost Includes: | Admission to farm (does not include pancakes) | ||||||
Make a Payment: | Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment. | ||||||
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |