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Secret staircases and paths of Swansea Village and vicinity (12 km) (11/4/2017)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Old Mill Subway Station
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 4 2017  10:00 AM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 3 2017 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2.5 hours, 12km
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Dima L
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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:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Tackle hills of Swansea Village, Baby Point and High Park!

We will start at Old Mill and make a big loop through the neighbourhoods, hitting as many secret paths and staircases as possible. Some parts of the trail may be muddy, please have good footwear!

The last leg of the journey will take us back to Old Mill Subway Station.

The distance is approximately 12 KM and the pace will be 4.5-5.0 km/h. Note that the route is quite HILLY!


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good footwear
  • Water
  • Snacks
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Lunch

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

  • TTC:
    1. Take the Bloor line to Old Mill station.
    2. Come outside the front entrance, and gather just to the right of the doors.
  • Car from 401:
    1. Exit at Islington Ave.
    2. Travel south to Bloor St. W.
    3. Turn left (east) on Bloor St. W.
    4. Continue along Bloor St. W. to Old Mill Trail (about the 7th traffic light).
    5. Turn left on Old Mill Trail (at Old Mill subway station/formerly Humber Blvd.)
  • Car from QEW (eastbound):
    1. Exit at Islington Ave.
    2. Travel north to Bloor St. W.
    3. Turn right (east) on Bloor St. W.
    4. Follow Bloor St. to Old Mill Trail (at Old Mill subway station/formerly Humber Blvd.)
    5. Turn left on Old Mill Trail.
  • Car from Gardiner (westbound):
    1. Exit at South Kingsway and continue north to Bloor St. W.
    2. Turn left (west) on Bloor St. W., and cross the Humber River Bridge.
    3. Turn right on Old Mill Trail (at Old Mill subway station/formerly Humber Blvd.)

Parking is free at nearby Etienne Brule and King Mills Parks


Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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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!