Finch to Pita, Falafel, Shawarma etc 11k - Wed, Jan 22 2020

Finch to Pita, Falafel, Shawarma etc 11k (1/22/2020)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Finch subway station
Passenger drop-off
North West corner of Yonge St + Hendon Ave
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jan 22 2020  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jan 21 2020 7:00:00 PM
Event Duration:about 3.5 hrs including lunch break
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:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
DISTANCE: 11 km

PACE: 4.5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

ICERS: we may need icers for this hike. Be prepared. You must keep icers in your pack during the winter months.

At the 8 km point we will be stopping at a restaurant in Thornhill which serves delicious mideastern food, Laffa, Pita, Falafel, Hummus, Shawarma etc at very reasonable prices.
It is not a sit down restaurant, but there are stools at the counter, and some outdoor patio seating.

We will hike along mainly paved, fairly flat paths and sidewalks, with a couple of tiny hills, and through some residential neighbourhoods.

This is the route we will take.

  • west along Finch Hydro Corridor to G. Ross Lord Park
  • north into Thornhill
  • have lunch at our restaurant
  • back to Finch Subway Station

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 768855


Required Items to Bring:
  • MANDATORY! PROPER ICERS with sharp metal points to dig into the ice
    - keep icers in your pack during the winter months.
  • no icers? see next item
  • bring your OHIP / health card
  • Good footwear
  • cell phone
  • whistle
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • water 1 or 2 L
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • first aid kit
  • sun glasses + sunblock

How to Get There:
Event Directions:We will meet at the passenger pick and drop off Kiss 'N Ride which is on the WEST side of Yonge St.
If you see a whole bunch of GO buses and TTC buses you are on the wrong side of Yonge St.

If driving, enter Finch West Parking Lot from the west side of Yonge Street, just north of Hendon Road; or from Hendon Road, just west of Yonge Street.
Parking cost: Daily rate $5

MAP OF MEETING LOCATION

PICTURE OF MEETING LOCATION


Notes:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly at the start time.


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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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