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Lawrence +Edwards Gdns +UpDn the Hill 10.6 km (7/30/2024)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: NW Corner of Yonge St & Lawrence Ave in front of City Market grocery store
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jul 30 2024  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jul 29 2024 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:about 2.7 hrs
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:25
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 23 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: about 10.6 km

PACE: 4.5 km/h

DIFFICULTY: D3

WASHROOMS: 1/2 way in Edwards Gdns

Along a mix of mainly paved paths and sidewalks. We will start and end at Lawrence subway station

We will head over to Glendon Campus, then ascend the BIG Lawrence hill, walk around the Bridle Path area, Edwards Gardens then descend the BIG Lawrence hill

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 942887

Are you wondering why there isn't an apostrophe in Edwards? (I was)
And what does Edwards Gardens have to do with Canada Varnish Ltd.?
And what the heck is a Carillon?
CLICK HERE for the answers


Required Items to Bring:
  • bring your OHIP / health card
  • whistle
  • cell phone
  • Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • first aid kit
  • snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We'll meet on the North-West corner of Yonge St and Lawrence Ave, in front of City Market grocery store, which is right beside the Lawrence Subway Station Entrance.

MAP OF STARTING LOCATION

PICTURE OF STARTING LOCATION


Notes:

photo credit for the tank with colorful fish: Arnie
pic taken June 8, 2024 on my hike: Finch W +Black Creek +DerryDowns +Downsview 10.5 km
One of the vendors at the Downsview Park merchant market was selling fish
I also took a video which looks like a real life screen saver!

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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