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Discovery Walk - Garrison Creek (3/15/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Garrison Creek - Discovery Walk

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 15 2009 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 13 2009 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2-3 Hrs.

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Teresa N
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Late winter urban hike Discovery walk Garrison Creek.

The walk is approximately 4km long with a walking time of about 1.5 hrs. (minimum)

The starting point will be from the west side of Front St. West and Bathurst Street from one of Toronto's premier historical sites, FORT YORK. We will find evidence of the creek's former alignment by following the Garrison Creek Discovery walk as it meanders along curving neighbourhood street and through a series of interconnected parks and open areas. The walk ends at the CHRISTIE PITS PARK.

There will be an additional 1km walk to watch an interesting site (to be announced at the end of the hike)

Required Items to Bring:

comfortable walking shoes/boots
water
snacks
cash for refreshments/food (optional)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

good mood
enthusiasm

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at the west side of Front St. W.and Bathurst St. at 10:45.I will be holding a TOC sign.

By TTC - From Bathurst St. take Streetcar 511 Bathurst south.

By car - park your vehicle near by Christie park and take the eastbount TTC train at Christie Stn. and get off at Bathurst Stn. then take the Streetcar 511 and get off at Front St. West.

Notes:

This event will go on rain,shine or snow.

The hike will be cancelled only in the event of a thunderstorm.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

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