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Discovery Walk - Garrison Creek (9 km) (8/23/2014)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Christie Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 23 2014  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 22 2014 11:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2.5 - 3 Hrs.
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ryan F
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 22 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is a late summer urban hike along the Discovery Walk of Garrison Creek, one of Toronto's buried rivers.

"By 1880, development along the ravine had polluted the creek. The City buried the creek in an underground sewer where it flows today. Later, the city gradually filled in sections of the ravine and demolished or buried the bridges. At least two of these original bridges remain invisible but intact, buried under Harbord Street and under Crawford Street."

The walk is approximately 9 km long with a walking time of about 2.5 hrs. (minimum)

We'll be following the discovery walk (click here for pdf) until just after Fort York where we'll continue through Coronation Park. We'll then continue along the Waterfront Trail, make sure the detour again through Little Norway Park and Canoe Landing park (to see the giant canoe up close and personal), before ending at Union Station.

This will be a slow hike. We'll be taking our time to take a look at things that catch our attention. There will be an option for people to drop out at the Bathrust streetcar loop if they'd like, which is about halfway.


Required Items to Bring:
  • comfortable walking shoes/boots
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • water
  • snacks
  • cash for refreshments/food (optional)

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Christie Subway Station is located on Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth), 3 stops west of St. George station.

    We'll meet right out the station.


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    Notes:

    This event will go on rain or shine.

    Please arrive on time as I will be turning off my phone once we start the hike.
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    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!