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Hike to Brickworks Farmer's Market (8/30/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Chester Subway Station

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 30 2014 9:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 29 2014 9:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

3 - 3.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Gordon C
Kelly O
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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:

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:

This is Kelly's first event, so please direct your questions to her.

We'll start at Chester Subway Station and head to the Don Valley. We'll take the Don Valley Trail north to Crothers Woods, walk through the Neighborhood of Bennington Heights & then take the Moore Ravine down to the Brickworks Farmer's Market (about an hour and a half hike).

We'll spend an hour exploring the farmer's market before finishing our journey following the path back through the ravine out to Castle Frank Station (about half an hour).

For anyone who wants to drop out at the Brickworks, there's a free bus shuttle back to Broadview or you can take the TTC bus to Davisville.

The Brickworks Farmer's Market is open from 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays, below is the link to their website with more details:

http://www.evergreen.ca/get-involved/evergreen-brick-works/farmers-market/

Total distance for this hike is 9 KM and the total time for this hike, including the hour we'll spend at the Farmer's Market, will be around 3 hours. We will be hiking at a pace of 4.5 km.

While dogs are allowed on this hike they are not allowed in the farmer's market food area while we are there.

This hike will run rain or shine (barring no thunder/ lightning :) )

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate hiking shoes and clothing
Water + snacks

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

Money for the farmer's market
Bags to carry anything you purchase
Hat + sunglasses if it is sunny

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Bloor/Danforth line and get off at Chester Subway Station. We will meet at the only exit.

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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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