Guild Park Gardens (5 KM) - Sun, Oct 27 2024

Guild Park Gardens (5 KM) (10/27/2024)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Guildwood GO Station (North/Main Entrnace)
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 27 2024  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Oct 27 2024 6:55:00 AM
Event Duration:less than 2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Fletcher
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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:30
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 16 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

So, the random hike picker has selected this urban hike for today.
I'll do a shorter, easier hike for those of you don't want to walk very far.

We'll head down to Guild Park to check our some of the cool sculptures in the gardens.
I figure we'll stop for 20-30 minutes to give you ample time to check it out.

This 5 KM hike will both start and finish at Guildwood GO Station.

The hike will be on a combination of sidewalks, paved park paths, wide gravel trails and grassy fields.

In terms of hills, there shouldn't be any above 25 meters.

There's a washroom attached to the Guild Gardens, which you can use during our 20 - 30 minute break.
However, there's a really nice one at Guildwood Station located at both the start / finish of this hike.

Please note that dogs are not permitted in the Guild Gardens, so they aren't allowed on this hike (sorry).

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A SUBWAY CLOSURE BETWEEN VICTORIA PARK STATION AND KENNEDY STATION THIS WEEKEND.

For those unfamiliar with how I lead my hikes.

  • If you see me walking at a certain pace, you don’t have to walk at the same pace as me (I like to talk to different people on a hike, so I walk I different paces)
  • If you’d like to walk faster than me, that’s cool, if you like to walk slower than me, that’s cool too
  • We’ll meet up as a group when we take a major turn, cross a major intersection or if I think the group is getting too far separated.
  • We’ll do a water break, breather and sure everyone is aliver
  • I have two requests:
    1. If you choose to walk in front of me and you don’t know where you’re going, please stop and wait as I ain’t going to chase after y'all.
    2. Please no harassment, or else you won’t be welcomed back.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking boots / hiking shoes
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • First Aid Kit
  • A smile
  • Whistle Icers or traction devices

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Guildwood GO Station is located on the Lakeshore East GO Line.
    We'll meet at the north/main entrance to the station
    (Look for me in the BLUE Toronto Outdoor Club shirt)

    You have a couple options to arrive at the station via Transit.
    ---Take the Lakeshore East GO train 4 stations from Union to Guildwood GO Station
    ---Take the 86A or 86D Scarborough Bus from Kennedy Station and exit at Celeste Drive/Guildwood GO Station
    ---Take the 905B Eglinton East Express from Kennedy Station and exit at Celeste Drive/Guildwood GO Station

    For those of you driving, Guildwood Go Station is located at 4105 Kingston Road.

    Guildwood Station parking is free on weekends/holidays.

    MAP

    PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


    Notes:

    Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.

    Please arrive on time, I will turn off my cell phone once the hike begins.


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