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McMichael Canadian Art Gallery (3/29/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Culture

Event Location:

Kleinburg ON

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 29 2008 10:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 27 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours.

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Bazza
Matt E
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Member Cost:

$15.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will meet at Downsview Station then head to the McMichael Gallery to see their collection of Canadian art, including art by the famous "Group of Seven" (Tom Thompson is a favourite of mine.)
Special exhibitions include rare drawings by the Group of Seven and also several types of Inuit art ("Sticks, Bones and Stitches.")
After lunch (there is a somewhat pricey but good restaurant there), there will be a hike (weather depending) of a few kilometres around the extensive grounds and quaint Kleinburg village.
We will get back to Downsview Station about 5:30pm.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Boots, Water, Lunch (or money to buy some)

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take #400 North to Major Mackenzie Drive.
Turn Left (West) to Islington Ave.
Turn Right (North) on Islington to the village of Kleinburg (slow for speed bumps.)
The gallery entrance is about 200m on the Right side.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

60Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $15.48 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 9, 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:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$15.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Entry to the Art Gallery.
The group rate for more than 15 people is $12.

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!