Hiking Viewing the Xmas Lights in Port Dalhousie

HIKE TITLE

Viewing the Xmas Lights in Port Dalhousie

DATE

Sunday, December 8, 2024

HIKE LEADER(S)

Sheila Massey

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

smassey449@gmail.com   

289-3625233

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Lakeside Park

1 Lakeport Road, St. Catharines

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 6:45 p.m. for a 7:00 p.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

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

meet at Port Dalhousie Public Parking Lot

Lakeside Park, 1 Lakeport Road

St. Catharines, ON

DISTANCE

7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Leisurely

DURATION APPROX

1-1/2 – 2 hours

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Combination

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Rennie Park, Martindale Bridge, Village of Port Dalhousie, Lock 1 of second Welland Canal, historic trolley shelter, Beach and Pier

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 15 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

• Wear supportive walking shoes with good tread.

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

• Bring a flashlight

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

• Icers are mandatory in winter conditions.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Rennie Park will be aglow with thousands of twinkling lights, a glowing palm tree and giant snowflake for pictures.  Get together after the hike at one of the local establishments