Victoria Park Station Ice Cream loop - August edition - Thu, Aug 15 2024

Victoria Park Station Ice Cream loop - August edition (8/15/2024)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Start and Finish at Victoria Park Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Aug 15 2024  1:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 14 2024 11:00:00 PM
Event Duration:Approx.9.5km (2-3.5hours) - includes stopping for ice cream
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Gina J
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:25
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: about 9.5 km

PACE: about 4.5km-5km

Note: We will walk as a group, if you are super fast/not sure if you can maintain the pace, this event is not for you.

DIFFICULTY: D3

WASHROOMs: available on the Boardwalk

This walk/hike will take us down to the beach and then back up through the ravine starting at Ivan Forest Gardens. We will have a couple of opportunities to stop along the way including stopping for ice cream.

  • Route consists mostly of paved/gravel paths
  • We will start and finish at the Victoria Park Subway main Pedestrian entrance.
    This walk/hike will be run rain or shine.
    Plan to arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the start time to be checked in.
    We will leave PROMPTLY at the start time.

    For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 969498


    • Required Items to Bring:
    • bring your OHIP / health card
    • whistle
    • cell phone
    • snacks
    • water
    		Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    • sunscreen
    • insect repellent

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

    Please arrange to meet at the main pedestrian entrance at Vicotria Park Subway Station (on Victoria Park Ave-see map) .
    If you are driving, there is small Green P paid lot at Victoria Park Subway, but I cannot guarantee a spot will be available. Also to Note: parking near the station will likely be limited to 1 hour parking during the day…park at your own risk.

    PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


    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!