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Doors Open Richmond Hill: Two shrines and Oak Ridges Trail (5/14/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Oak Ridges Moraine, Richmond Hill

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 14 2016 8:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:35 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 12 2016 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Utkarsh
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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:

16 (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 at the event.

Doors Open is an annual series of events, when many sites in Ontario communities open their doors to the general public. We'll visit two such sites in Richmond Hill, apart from traversing the Oak Ridges Trail.

Hike: Bond Lake - Swan Lake loop (15 km @ 4 km/hr)

Richmond Hill Hindu Temple

This colorful temple is among the largest Hindu shrines in Canada. During Doors Open Ontario, they offer guided tours of the temple (And free food, if you happen to be there at the right time).

St. Mary and St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church

The interior of this beautiful church features hand-painted murals, carved wood and Egyptian marble. As part of Doors Open Ontario, visitors can enjoy Coptic art and music here.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Weather appropriate clothing
Hiking shoes
Cash for the carpool cost (only for the carpool passengers; around $4-$5, depending on number of passengers)
Post-hike footwear (only for the carpool passengers: to help keep the cars clean)

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

Camera
Lunch/Snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

You can meet us at either of these places:

8:30 am (Meet at Carpool): Finch Station Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off (the circular structure at NW corner of Yonge St and Hendon Ave). Parking is free on weekends. Address: 18 Hendon Ave, Toronto, ON M2M 4G8. ( Map). Carpool departure at 8:35 am.

9:10 am (Meet at event): Parking lot near the William Bond Park, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 5C4. The parking lot is located at the Oak Ridges Trail entrance on the Old Colony Rd, between Tiger Lily St and Lebovic Dr. Nearest address for GPS: 251 Old Colony Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 5B2. (Map )

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

65Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:35 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $16.77 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

This hike will go on in case of moderate rain. It'll be canceled only if a severe thunderstorm is forecast.
Dog owners bring their own cars.

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

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