Night Hike: Walking the Solar System at 1:2B Scale (8 km) - Thu, Oct 8 2026

Night Hike: Walking the Solar System at 1:2B Scale (8 km) (10/8/2026)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Main Street Station
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Oct 8 2026  7:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 8 2026 4:00:00 PM
Event Duration:less than 2.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Caglar
Gordon
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 14 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will walk across the solar system at the speed of light.

Upper Beaches Scale Solar System is built at a true 1:2,000,000,000 scale. This community project maps both the sizes of the celestial bodies and the vast distances between them across local streets, parks, and storefronts.

You can check 'Reddit Discussion Page' for more details about this community project.

This 8 KM hike will start from Main Street Station and end at Victoria Park Station.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Flashlight / Headlight
  • Hiking boots/hiking shoes
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • First Aid Kit
  • Whistle

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Main Street Subway Station is located on the eastern side of the Bloor/Danforth subway line.

    For those driving, the subway entrance is located on Main Street, just north of Danforth on the east side.

    MAP

    Picture of Starting Location


    Notes:

    Please ensure that you check the 'TTC service updates website' for any potential closures.
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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!