CANCELLED Hiking History of the Welland Canal Hike

HIKE TITLE

History of the Welland Canal Hike

DATE

Saturday Sept 28, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Joy White

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

joywhite.mail@gmail.com

905-902-4195

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Lakeside Beach Park, Parking Lot

Port Dalhousie, Ontario. (St Catharines)

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 am for 10:00 am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Lakeside Park Beach Parking Lot

1 Lakeport Rd

St Catharines ON 

There is a cost for parking of $3 per hour

Lakeside Beach Park

DISTANCE

10 Km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate pace of 3-4 km per hour

DURATION APPROX

2.5 to 3.5 hours, including stops.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Mostly flat, easy, paved terrain with some hills and stairs

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

This is a combination of out and back route, with a small loop in one section

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

This is an urban walk with mostly paved paths and some grassy areas.  Will see a lighthouse, some locks from past Welland Canals, beach, quaint neighbourhoods, and parks.

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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 10 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread or supportive walking shoes. Hiking poles will be helpful.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Hike ends one to two blocks from coffee shops / ice cream shops.  Could end hike with coffee or ice cream if the group is interested!