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• Hiking Burlington Waterfront Every Friday

  • Start
    03 Nov 2017
  •  
  • End
    29 Mar 2019
  • Schedule
    74 sessions
  • Location
    Spencer Smith east of the restaurant

  2 hrs. 

  Pace - brisk. Terrain - easy.

  Meet at 7:30 pm. in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant for brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back.

  Hike cancelled in poor weather. 

  Leader: Lorne Carruthers. 

  For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Hiking Hamilton Radial Trail Every Monday

  • Start
    19 Nov 2018
  •  
  • End
    25 Mar 2019
  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    Chedoke Golf Club, Hamilton

  Location: Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton @ 9:30 AM

  10:00 AM from Dec 3rd (for December, January & February)

  Distance: 10km loop

  Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr

  Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
  Description: Hamilton Radial Trail +/-10 km loop. There is no dropout point.

  Hike Leader: Daljeet Juneja ds.juneja@gmail.com 905-870-3088

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• CANCELLED Ski Day Trip Wed. Feb. 20 2019 Mansfield ( #2 of 2 )

  • When
    20 Feb 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mansfield
  • Spaces left
    31

   

  
  

  Registration opens Jan 1 2019

  Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.
  

  	Mansfield
  Classic Trails	40 km
  Skate Trails	One 10 km loop
  Snowshoe Trails	Small area for snowshoeing
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$16, S-$16
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$10
  Ability Level	Novice to expert
  Lunch Room	Yes
  Food Service	Homemade chili, soup, brownies
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	No
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	Most trails located on top of the escarpment with a long, gradual descent to chalet.
  Retail Outlet	No

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• Ski Day Trip or Diagonal Stride/Double Pole Clinic Level 3 Sat. Feb. 23 2019 Wasaga Beach ( #4 of 5 )

  • When
    23 Feb 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Registration opens Jan 1 2019
  

  Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.
  

  	Wasaga Beach
  Classic Trails	30 km
  Skate Trails	7 km
  Snowshoe Trails	Yes 10 km
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$10, S-$10
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$7
  Ability Level	Beginner to intermediate
  Lunch Room	Yes
  Food Service	LIMITED light refreshments – bring lunch
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	Yes
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	Trails traverse rolling terrain in Dunes area
  Retail Outlet	Yes

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• Ski Day Trip or Hills Clinic Level 2/3 Sun. Feb. 24 2019 Hardwood Ski & Bike ( #4 of 5 )

  • When
    24 Feb 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Hardwood Ski and Bike, Barrie
  • Spaces left
    34

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  Registration opens Jan 1 2019

  Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.
  

  	Hardwood Ski & Bike
  Classic Trails	80 km of trails
  Skate Trails	Yes
  Snowshoe Trails	12 km
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$24, S (60+)-$20
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$14
  Ability Level	Novice to expert
  Lunch Room	Yes
  Food Service	Hot and cold food served
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	Yes
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	Meadowlands Ski Trail excellent for the novice skier
  Retail Outlet	Yes

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• Ski and Snowshoe Superior Feb 26-Mar 3 2019

  • Start
    26 Feb 2019
  • End
    03 Mar 2019
  • Location
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
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  A Superior Ski and Snowshoe Adventure in Thunder Bay 

  
  

  Enjoy a quintessentially Canadian experience in Ontario's north.

  
  

  Trip Leader:  Teri Kramer   terikramer@gmail.com

  Highlights
  

  • spectacular blue of Lake Superior
  • crystal white snow laden hills and rocky terrain
  • 110 km. of groomed ski trails
  • numerous well marked hiking trails to snowshoe
    
  • Sleeping Giant International Loppet

  Total Cost:

  Double Occupancy: $1325 per person
  

  Price includes:

  • return flight - Toronto International / Thunder Bay
  • 5 nights Towneplace Suites by Marriott in Thunder Bay
    
  • coach bus ground transportation
    
  • trail passes for skiing and snowshoeing
    
  • 5 breakfasts & 2 dinners
    

  Price does not include:

  • 4 dinners
  • lunches
  • alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (available for individual purchase)
    

  Registration and Payment Schedule:

  • payment for your flight will be made to our travel agent
  • payment for the land portion of the trip will be made to the club via our website

  
  

  Registration opens Apr 22 2018
  

  RESERVE YOUR SPOT:  Complete both steps starting Apr 22 2018 

  Step one: Register online.  Choose "Register" and make your $860 payment.

  This amount covers the cost of the land portion of the trip including a $25 non-refundable fee.

  Step two: Pay a deposit of $100 to Teachers' Travel Service.  

  TRAVEL AGENT: Teachers' Travel Service ~ Jill Sanderson  ~ Office direct line: 1-800-268-7229 ~ 21 St. Clair Ave East, Suite 1003 ~ Toronto, ON M4T 1L9

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• Ski Day Trip Sat. Mar. 2 2019 Highlands Nordic ( #5 of 6 )

  • When
    02 Mar 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Highlands Nordic Duntroon
  • Spaces left
    51

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  Registration opens Feb 1 2019

  Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash. 
  

  	Highlands Nordic
  Classic Trails	24 km
  Skate Trails	Groomed for classic and skate skiing
  Snowshoe Trails	7.5 km
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$16, S-$16
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$10
  Ability Level	Novice to expert
  Lunch Room	Yes
  Food Service	Hot and cold food served
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	Yes
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	Many trails located on top of escarpment with views of Georgian Bay
  Retail Outlet	Yes

   
  

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• Ski Day Trip Sun. Mar. 3 2019 Scenic Caves ( #4 of 5 )

  • When
    03 Mar 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Scenic Caves - Collingwood
  • Spaces left
    49

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  Registration opens Feb 1 2019
  Trail Fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.

  
  

  	SCENIC CAVES NORDIC CENTRE
  Classic Trails	27 km combined
  Skate Trails	27 km combined
  Snowshoe Trails	10 km
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$18, S (65+)-$18
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$18
  Ability Level	Beginner to intermediate
  Lunch Room	Yes pleasant chalet heated lunch room wood stove
  Food Service	LIMITED Bring lunch
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	Yes
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	The area offers beautiful scenery, wooded wilderness and usually good snow conditions.
  Retail Outlet	Yes

   

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• Ski Day Trip Sat. Mar. 9 2019 Horseshoe Valley ( #6 of 6 )

  • When
    09 Mar 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Horseshoe Valley Barrie
  • Spaces left
    49

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  Registration opens Feb 1 2019
  

  Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.
  

  	Horseshoe Valley
  Classic Trails	40 km
  Skate Trails	Yes
  Snowshoe Trails	8 km
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$20, S -$20
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$12
  Ability Level	Beginner to expert
  Lunch Room	Large eating area
  Food Service	Cafeteria serving hot and cold food
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	Yes
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	Trails pass through scenic rolling woodland
  Retail Outlet	Good retail shop

  
  

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• Ski Day Trip Sun. Mar. 10 2019 Wasaga Beach ( #5 of 5 )

  • When
    10 Mar 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Registration opens Feb 1 2019
  

  Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.
  

  	Wasaga Beach
  Classic Trails	30 km
  Skate Trails	7 km
  Snowshoe Trails	Yes 10 km
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$10, S-$10
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$7
  Ability Level	Beginner to intermediate
  Lunch Room	Yes
  Food Service	LIMITED light refreshments – bring lunch
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	Yes
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	Trails traverse rolling terrain in Dunes area
  Retail Outlet	Yes

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• Ski Day Trip Wed. Mar. 13 2019 Scenic Caves ( #5 of 5 )

  • When
    13 Mar 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Scenic Caves - Collingwood
  • Spaces left
    54

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  Registration opens Feb 1 2019
  Trail Fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.

  
  

  	SCENIC CAVES NORDIC CENTRE
  Classic Trails	27 km combined
  Skate Trails	27 km combined
  Snowshoe Trails	10 km
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$18, S (65+)-$18
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$18
  Ability Level	Beginner to intermediate
  Lunch Room	Yes pleasant chalet heated lunch room wood stove
  Food Service	LIMITED Bring lunch
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	Yes
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	The area offers beautiful scenery, wooded wilderness and usually good snow conditions.
  Retail Outlet	Yes

   

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• Ski Day Trip Sat. Mar. 16 2019 Hardwood Ski & Bike ( #5 of 5 )

  • When
    16 Mar 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Hardwood Ski and Bike, Barrie
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Registration opens Feb 1 2019
  

  Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash.
  

  	Hardwood Ski & Bike
  Classic Trails	80 km of trails
  Skate Trails	Yes
  Snowshoe Trails	12 km
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$24, S (60+)-$20
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$14
  Ability Level	Novice to expert
  Lunch Room	Yes
  Food Service	Hot and cold food served
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	Yes
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	Meadowlands Ski Trail excellent for the novice skier
  Retail Outlet	Yes

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• Ski Day Trip Sat. Mar. 23 2019 Highlands Nordic ( #6 of 6 )

  • When
    23 Mar 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Highlands Nordic Duntroon
  • Spaces left
    49

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  Registration opens Feb 1 2019

  Trail fees will be collected on the bus. Please bring cash. 
  

  	Highlands Nordic
  Classic Trails	24 km
  Skate Trails	Groomed for classic and skate skiing
  Snowshoe Trails	7.5 km
  Ski Trail Fees	A-$16, S-$16
  Snowshoe Trail Fees	$10
  Ability Level	Novice to expert
  Lunch Room	Yes
  Food Service	Hot and cold food served
  Ski Rentals	Yes
  Snowshoe Rentals	Yes
  Waxing Room	Yes
  Resort Highlights	Many trails located on top of escarpment with views of Georgian Bay
  Retail Outlet	Yes

   
  

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• The 2019 Spring Information Fair!

  • When
    05 Apr 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Mainway Arena 4015 Mainway Burlington L7M 2L7

  Curious about our club? Thinking about joining? A perfect  opportunity to learn more * Already a member? Gear up for the season or explore a new activity.  All welcome.

  

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• Annual General Meeting 2019 The Halton Outdoor Club

  • When
    16 Apr 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New Street, Burlington

  
  

  
  

  
  

  All members Welcome
  

  Tuesday, April 16, 2019
  

  Port Nelson Room

  Burlington Seniors' Centre, 2285 New Street, Burlington

  In Central Park area just west of Guelph Line on New Street

  
  

  Guest Speaker:  TBA 

  
  
  

   AGM Agenda and Attachments  -  available closer to the date
  

  Business Portion 

  • Discuss the Annual Report containing the Club’s Financial Statement and Auditor’s Report
  • Hear reports by the Club’s Directors
  • Elect and confirm new Directors
    
  • Appoint an Auditor and authorize the Directors to fix remunerations
    
  • Discuss new business
    
  • Vote on any presented motions.

  

  
  

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• Hiking Tuscany and Venice

  • Start
    06 Sep 2019
  • End
    18 Sep 2019
  • Location
    Italy
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          September 6 - 18 2019

  

  Includes  7 days in Tuscany and 4 days in Venice

     

  Trip Leader:  Maureen Hills  hillsmaur@gmail.com 

  • organized with the assistance of Teacher's Travel and HF Holidays

  Highlights

  • 4 hikes through gentle undulating Tuscan countryside, crowned with historic towns, including Pienza & Montepulciano
    
  • Explore the beautiful Renaissance city of Siena with a local guide
    
  • Sample the natural hot springs at Bagno Vignone
    
  • In Venice, highlights include the stunning Rialto bridge
  • Visit St. Mark's Square with its basilica and Doge's Palace
    
  • Enjoy the Islands of Murano, Burano & Torcello
    
  • Explore the Dorsoduro area with its important galleries

  Total Cost

  Double Occupancy: $4113 per person

  Single Occupancy:  $4648

  Price includes: 

  • return airfare Toronto / Rome
  • 11 breakfasts
  • 7 dinners in San Quirico
    
  • Coach transfers between Rome airport & San Quirico and later from there to Venice
    
  • Transfer to Venice airport
    
  • Tip to bus drivers
    

  Price does not include: 

  • all lunches
  • 4 dinners in Venice
  • alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
    
  • water taxi ticket for Venice (approx. 40 euros)
  • entrances to museums

  Registration opened February 2 2019 
  

  RESERVE YOUR SPOT:  Complete steps one, two and three 

  Step one:  make sure you login to our website first. Check to see if your name appears in this window on the top right corner.  If you see only the word "login" you need to click that and login.  Test this login procedure well before the time you are ready to register.  Registration opens after 11:59 pm on Feb 1 so in the first minute of Feb 2.

  • login to our website
    
  • know your emergency contact :  name and phone number
    
  • know the name of a preferred roommate
  • have your credit card ready - note expiry date and 3 digit CVV/CVC code on the back of your card. On the final payment screen, you'll need to type in your address including postal code.

  Step two: On this page to the left Choose "Register".  Fill in the required information online and make your $25 non-refundable payment online.

  Step three: Contact the Travel Agent (see below) as soon as possible . Pay a deposit of $625 per person to Teachers Travel Service.

  Step four: pay balance to Travel Agent no later than June 14, 2019

  See Trip Information Sheet for additional payment details and cancellation policy.

  TRAVEL AGENT: Teachers Travel Service  ~ Cathy Kinloch  ~  Office direct line: 1-800-268-7229 ~ 21 St. Clair Ave East ~ Toronto, ON M4T 1L9

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• Cycle The Camino Portugal Coast

  • Start
    06 Sep 2019
  • End
    21 Sep 2019
  • Location
    Portugal and Spain
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   Two-week Adventure  Portugal and Spain

  
  

  Includes a 7 day cycling trip taking the Portuguese Coastal Camino route that will appeal to both trail riders and road cyclists.

  
  

  Trip Leader:  Madeleine Davidson:  msdavidson0000@gmail.com  

  • organized with the assistance of Teacher's Travel
  • cycling portion arranged and led by CaminoWays, a UK provider specializing in Camino exursions.

  Highlights

  • cycle The Portuguese Coastal Camino or Caminho da Costa; a stunning alternative route to the traditional Portuguese Camino
    
  • discover the wild Atlantic beauty and sandy beaches of Northern Portugal and Galicia
  • taste delicious seafood and wine
  • stay in charming seaside towns and fishing villages
  • feel refreshed by the coastal feel of this scenic Camino de Santiago trail.
    
  • Total cycle distance is 252 kms.

  Total Cost:

  Double Occupancy: $5036 per person

  Single Occupancy:  $5696 

  • Airfare Toronto return
  • all ground transportation
  • bicycle rental
  • luggage transportation on cycle days
    
  • CaminoWays guide
  • 14  nights accommodation
  • all breakfasts
  • 4 dinners on cycle days
  • Sintra tour with lunch
  • Fado show and dinner in Lisbon 
  • half day Lisbon tour
    
  • club registration fee

  Price does not include:

  • lunches
  • dinners except where indicated
  • items of a personal nature
  • tips for hotel personnel (optional)
  • entry fees to attractions except where indicated
  • alcoholic beverages

  Please appreciate that the Camino journey is a pilgrimage, and on the route when dinners are included we will be served “The Pilgrim menu” which is usually simple such as soup, pasta and dessert. It is a group menu so offers no choice.

   

  Registration opens July 29 2018
  

  RESERVE YOUR SPOT:  Complete steps one, two and three 

  Step one:  Gather your documents. When you are ready to register, to avoid last minute scrambling, make sure you have the following close at hand:

  • your passport:  This is information required by the airline: we need issuing country,  your passport number, the passport date of expiry,  the full name on your passport and your date of birth (date format DD MMM YYYY e.g. 01 FEB 1949)
    
  • your medical insurance information:   Do you want to purchase insurance through the travel agent? Do you already already have insurance? We need the name and contact number of the insurance company plus the policy number. If you decline insurance, please have your OHIP number handy. 

  Step two: Choose "Register". Fill in the required information online and make your $25 non-refundable payment online.

  Step three: Contact the Travel Agent (see below). Pay a deposit of $500 per person to Teachers Travel Service no later than Aug 7, 2018.

  See Trip Information Sheet for additional payment details.

  TRAVEL AGENT: Teachers Travel Service  ~ Cathy Kinloch  ~  Office direct line: 1-800-268-7229 ~ 21 St. Clair Ave East ~ Toronto, ON M4T 1L9

  Trip Information Sheet

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