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Bronte Creek Provincial Park: 10 km hike + Maple Syrup Festival (3/21/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 21 2015 8:55 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 19 2015 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Utkarsh
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Member Cost:

$6.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Note: Drivers will get preference on the waiting list. I'll increase the maximum number of participants as we get more drivers. You can also meet us directly at the park - I'll move you to the attendee list.

The 1690-acre Bronte Creek Provincial Park is home to a sizeable Carolinian forest, which has white-tailed deer, red foxes and a number of birds. We'll go on a 10 km hike (3 km/hr) along the Bronte Creek, which divides the Park into two parts.

The Park is celebrating its annual Maple Syrup Festival this month. We'll set aside 2-3 hours to explore the festival. You can enjoy a guided tour of the Maple Lane, where people in vintage costumes will demonstrate how to tap maple trees, make maple syrup and maple sugar. In addition, you can visit the small maple museum and the century-old Spruce Lane Farmhouse. You also have the option to have a Victorian-style portrait taken of you and your friends in classic Victorian costumes.

There is a fee of $16 per vehicle, which will be shared by the group. E.g. if we've 2 cars and 8 passengers, everyone pays $4; If we've 2 cars and 5 passengers, everyone pays $6.5 (this is what is indicated in the "member cost" below). This is in addition to the carpool cost, which will be around $5.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Lunch/Snacks (or cash to buy small meals available at the Park)
Hiking shoes
Post-hike footwear (only for the carpool passengers: to help keep the cars clean)
Weather-appropriate clothing
≈$10 in cash for the carpool + entry fee

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

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

You can meet us at either of these places:

8:55 am (Meet at Carpool): Kipling Station Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off (the circular structure outside the TTC station), off Aukland Rd at Subway Crescent, off Dundas St (Map) . Carpool departure at 9:00 am.

9:30 am (Meet at event): Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Day Use Area. Address: 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville (Map).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $20.64 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 25, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

Dogs are allowed in the park and on the Maple Lane guided tour, but must be kept on a leash.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$6.50/Person

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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