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Doors Open 2015: Richmond Hill (10 km @ 3.5 km/hr) (5/9/2015)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Leno Park, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 2S3
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 9 2015  9:15 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, May 7 2015 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:8 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Utkarsh
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Note: Drivers will get preference on the waiting list. I'll increase the maximum number of participants as we get more drivers. You can also meet us directly at the park - I'll move you to the attendee list.

Doors Open is an annual series of events, when many sites in Ontario communities open their doors to the general public. As part of this hike, we'll visit the following 6 sites in Richmond Hill.

# Site Description
1 Richmond Hill Hindu Temple This temple was built under the Agama Sastra traditions, which prescribe a unique method of temple construction that is quite different from the more prevalent Hindu traditions.
2 Richmond Hill Artifact Storage Centre This building houses thousands of artifacts in a climate- controlled facility. Many of the artifacts were donated by local families, and are preserved for the future generations.
3 Eyer-Wideman Homestead and Ropes Challenge Course Built in 1828, this building was originally a Pennsylvania-German Mennonite dwelling. Today, it's used as a local youth centre, featuring an outdoor high and low ropes challenge course, and a climbing wall.
4 St. Mary's Anglican Church Built in 1872 as the first church in the original village of Richmond Hill, this white brick building is a scaled-down version of St. James Cathedral in Toronto.
5 Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Built in 1880, this church campus is home to the "Dead House", a rare surviving example of an octagonal cemetery storage vault. Such vaults were used to store dead bodies during severe winters, until the ground became suitable enough for digging graves.
6 Richmond Hill Heritage Centre (Amos Wright House) Situated in the picturesque Amos Wright Park, this Ontario Regency-style cottage house was built in 1840.

Please note that this is an urban hike — 10 km of walking with not-so-short breaks at each of the sites. You'll be disappointed if you're expecting a swift hike along the Oak Ridges trail.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Water
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Hiking / Running shoes
  • Cash for the carpool cost (only for the carpool passengers; around $5)
  • Post-hike footwear (only for the carpool passengers: to help keep the cars clean)
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • Lunch / Snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

You can meet us at either of these places:

9:15 am (Meet at Carpool): Downsview Station Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off (Carpool departure at 9:30 AM).

9:55 am (Meet at event): Leno Park, Richmond Hill (entrance near 80 Woodriver Street, Richmond Hill, ON). Free parking is available. Location is also accessible via YRT/Viva Bus 91A from Finch Bus Terminal.

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):56Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $14.45 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 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:

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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!