HOC 50th Anniversary Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Fall Info Fair - November 3
HIKE TITLE
AGB, canal & downtown
DATE
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
HIKE LEADER(S)
Marilyn Baker
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
mbakerconsulting@gmail.com 289 838 2953
GENERAL LOCATION
Burlington waterfront & Downtown
START TIME
1:00 p.m.
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
AGB, between the parking lot for the Art Gallery Burlington and the entry door on the north side of the building.
DISTANCE
8.5 km
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Leisurely to moderate with stops
DURATION APPROX
2.5 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy, flat, paved
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. loop or out and back
Out and back & a downtown loop
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Art Gallery, Lake Ont., waterfront, pier, downtown, Coffee Culture for a warm up beverage, very interesting old house.
Lakefront may be windy.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
CANCELLATION
• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.
• The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.
REGISTRATION OPENS
2 weeks before the hike. Up to 10 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
WHAT TO BRING
• Wear supportive footwear
• Dress in layers according to weather, expect wind
• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water
• Sun protection
IMPORTANT COVID REMINDERS
The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.
GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather conditions.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
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Mail Us 3023 New St. P.O. Box 91565 Burlington, ON L7R 4L6
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