Winter hike, snowshoe, XC ski in Toronto Islands - Sun, Feb 9 2014

Winter hike, snowshoe, XC ski in Toronto Islands (2/9/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Meet at the Toronto Islands Ferry Terminal

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 9 2014 10:15 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 8 2014 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jessie
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Member Cost:

$7.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join me in exploring the Toronto Islands on a beautiful, cold, snowy Sunday morning.

We'll be taking the 10:30am ferry to Ward's Island. Once there we will walk/snowshoe/ski from Ward's Island to Hanlan's Point and back again. The terrain is fairly easy. Given the amount of freshly fallen snow, we can hike, snowshoe or cross country ski. I will bring my snowshoes.

There are no rentals for snowshoes or skis at Toronto Islands so, for those who need to, please rent them in Toronto. MEC or Europe Bound has equipment for rent.

Note: For those intending to hike, you should have a pair of icers in your pack. You won't have to use them very often, but when it is icy on the trail, you'll need them. The icer is held to your boot with a set of Velcro straps, and keeps you from slipping and sliding. You can purchase good quality icers at MEC.
We will make hot ginger tea or soup when we stop for lunch. I will bring my new pocket rocket stove and tea bags. Do bring your mugs.
Ferry Schedule from Wards Island to Queen's Quay Terminal

12:45PM
1:45 PM
2:45 PM
3:15 PM
3:45 PM

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Warm layered clothing ( no cotton). It is always colder in the islands than the city.
Packed lunch.

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

Camera
Snowshoes/skis

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Ferry Terminal is at the bottom (south end) of Bay St, and Queens Quay. Keep walking towards the water.
We will meet inside the terminal, after you pay, on the left, close to the washrooms. One adult fare is $7.00 for a return ticket. We will take the 10:30am ferry. Don't be late as the ferry runs only once an hour in winter.

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$7.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Buy ticket at the ferry dock; this includes return trip. If there's no one at the ticket wicket, buy ticket at the machine inside where you wait for the ferry. Exact change or credit card.

Make a Payment:

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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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