HIKE TITLE
Exploring the interesting communities of Port Weller East and West
DATE
Sunday February 16th 2025
HIKE LEADER(S)
Sheila Massey
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
smassey449@gmail.com 289-362 5233
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
Port Weller (Northern point of St. Catharine’s)
MEETING AND START TIME
9:15 for 9:30 start
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
Charles Ansell Park
320 Lakeshore Road, St. Catharine’s L2M 7Z3
Charles Ansell Park - Google Maps
DISTANCE
Approximately 12 km
PACE:
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Moderate
DURATION APPROX
Approx. 3.5 hours
TERRAIN:
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Easy
TYPE OF HIKE:
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
Combination
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Meet at Lock 1 of the Welland Canal and follow trails to Port Weller East to Happy Rolf's Park, 911 Memorial Walk along Lake Ontario, the Welland Canal, crossing the Lock 1 bridge to Port Weller West, through Malcolmson Eco Park, along Sunset Beach and ending on Walker Creek Trail back to Charles Ansell Park.
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
• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.
• Water and snacks
• Icers are mandatory in winter conditions
• Sun protection if necessary
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
Port Weller is an interesting community in the north end of St. Catharines. There will be an option to meet for coffee.
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.
Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
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