Lilac Festival - Royal Botanical Gardens - Sun, May 20 2007

Lilac Festival - Royal Botanical Gardens (5/20/2007)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Burlington

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 20 2007 11:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 17 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

approximately 4 hours (not including driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Jo
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$8.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Note: member registration is subject to the availability of carpool drivers and will be first-come, first served for non-drivers.

"Spring into bloom with lilacs at The Gardens
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Arboretum/Lilac Dell
Discover the Lilac Dell, the world's largest collection of lilacs, and enjoy entertainment, food and more."

The RBG is the world headquarters for lilacs, having many diverse species of this beautiful, fragrant plant. Its Lilac Dell is a lovely grassy valley covered in lilac bushes and trees. If we're lucky, all will be blooming. We can also take in other parts of the gardens as time and energy allow.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Comfortable walking shoes
Money for entrance fee

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Sunscreen, hat
Camera
Cash for drinks/snacks, gift shop etc.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Royal Botanical Gardens are located on the border of Burlington and Hamilton.

BY CAR
From Toronto and East:
Queen Elizabeth Way to Highway 403 West (Hamilton). Exit at Highway 6 North. Turn right onto Plains Road West. Turn left at the lights to continue on Plains Road West for about 1 km. Turn right onto Spring Gardens Road and right again into the main parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $38.70 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, November 23, 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:

- Dogs are permitted in outside areas of the gardens, but must be on-leash at all times.
- Carpool drivers will be given priority if there is a waiting list for this event.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$8.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$8.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Entrance to RBG.

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: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: Event will run RAIN or SHINE.