Lakeshore hike to Tirgan festival (10 km @ 3.5 km/hr) - Sat, Jul 29 2017

Lakeshore hike to Tirgan festival (10 km @ 3.5 km/hr) (7/29/2017)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Keele Station (Keele St entrance)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 29 2017  9:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 29 2017 8:55:00 AM
Event Duration:4 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Utkarsh
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All Ages Welcome
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Tirgan is a biennial summer festival that celebrates Iranian art and culture. The activities scheduled at Harbourfront Centre on Saturday include an Iranian bazaar, dance and music, visual arts installations, a cooking workshop, food & drink etc. Some other events are scheduled at the nearby Distillery District.

We will meet outside the Keele Station (Keele St entrance) at 9 am on Saturday. We will then walk through the High Park, and along the lakeshore. The hike will end at the festival venue (Harbourfront Centre) around noon. The total distance is 10 km/hr, and the path is mostly flat. We'll walk at 3.5 km/hr, although you can walk faster if you want.

The hike route:


Required Items to Bring:
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear (at the time of this posting, the forecast says 24°C Sunny)
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Water
  • Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Notes:
Pets are allowed on the hike, but you cannot take them inside the Harbourfront Centre building. Pets are allowed at outdoor events on the Harbourfront Centre grounds, but must be on leash.
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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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*Note: The hike will not be canceled in case of light rain.