Tommy Thompson Park 13 km - Sat, Sep 28 2024

Tommy Thompson Park 13 km (9/28/2024)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Starting at the Tim Hortons at Lake Shore Blvd E & Leslie St
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 28 2024  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 27 2024 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:about 3.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Arnie
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:40
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: about 13 km

PACE: about 4.5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

WASHROOMs: a few port-o-potty locations in the park

This hike will be on level paved and gravel paths, and a short walk on the rocky beach

This is the route:

  • start at the Tim Hortons at Lake Shore Blvd E & Leslie St
  • walk south on Leslie
  • meander around, and explore Tommy Thompson Park
  • we'll stop for a snack break by the lighthouse
  • There will be lots of interesting things to see, and there will be time to take some pictures
  • end at the Tims (see above)

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 957377

For info about Tommy Thompson Park CLICK HERE

Why was the landfill initiated in 1959? CLICK HERE


Required Items to Bring:
  • bring your OHIP card
  • cell phone
  • whistle
  • Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • snacks
  • first aid kit

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet in the parking lot of the Tim Hortons at Lake Shore Blvd E & Leslie St.

Please check your favorite app or website for driving or transit directions

There is free parking in the area. Check the map. You will be able to figure it out.

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:
photo credit for Inuksuk on Beach in Tommy Thompson Park: Arnie
pic taken Sep 9, 2023

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly at the start time
This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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