Walking the Toronto Islands - Sun, Sep 14 2008

Walking the Toronto Islands (9/14/2008)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Toronto Islands
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Sep 14 2008  11:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 13 2008 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:3-4 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Katherine
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Member Cost:$6.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Start your Sunday with a brisk walk on the Toronto Islands. We will take the 11:15 am ferry over to Hanlan's Point, walk towards Wards Island, then back. If the weather is nice we will have a picnic on Olympic Island (site of the TOC Annual Picnic), which is about halfway through our walk. The walk will take about 3-4 hours. Afterwards, members can go to a pub for a drink.

Some of sites we might see along the way include:

  • Far Enough Farm
  • Centreville
  • the pier
  • Gibraltar Point Lighthouse
  • Ned Hanlan Statue

    Note: This hike will take place rain or shine.


    • Required Items to Bring:
  • sensible walking shoes
  • water
  • lunch
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:The ferry docks are located at the foot of Bay St. (beside the Westin Harbour Castle). We will meet in the ferry waiting area (area AFTER you pay). We will take the 11:15 am ferry to Hanlan's Point. Be sure to arrive a few minutes early to meet up with the group.


    Notes:

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    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$6.50/Person
    Cost Includes:The ferry costs $6.50.
    Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
     
    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

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