Toronto Fun Tours

You are invited to explore Rouge National Urban Park, Canada's first national park within a city. Located in Scarborough, this urban park is a wildlife and nature refuge right here in our city's "backyard". Starting from the main entrance on Zoo Rd. - near the Toronto Zoo - we will hike four different trails alongside the Rouge River and the Little Rouge Creek.
The hike is a little challenging with lots of steep hills, so this hike will be for intermediate-level hikers. Not suitable for first time hikers. We will go at a moderate pace and take small breaks about once an hour. Length: 14 km

• EVENT CATEGORY: Spring Hike, Scenic
  DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate -- Recent experience hiking 12 km or more required.
• TOTAL HIKING TIME: approx. 5 hours, depending on overall group pace.
• WHAT TO BRING: Water (at least 1.5 L), a packed LUNCH, snacks, appropriate clothing and footwear, hat, camera, cellphone, cash for personal expenses and/or TTC ride.
• POST-EVENT: TBD.
• WEATHER POLICY: In the event of harsh weather, this walk will be cancelled. The hike leader will monitor the weather forecast and notify all registered members at least 24 hours in advance to confirm or cancel the event.
• TIMELINE
  Travel to the Rouge Natl. Park by car or public transit and meet our group there NO LATER than 10:00 AM. The hike will start promptly at 10:15 AM

*** PLEASE, BE ON TIME ***
We will not wait for anyone after 10:15 AM. It is not okay to join the event or call the Organizer after the event starts at 10:15 AM.

⭐️⭐️ Event Fee: $5/ person (only $4 if paid ONLINE)
⭐️⭐️ HOW TO PAY ⭐️⭐️
You may pay the $5 fee CASH at the beginning of the event, or online via Interac E-Transfer (Save $1).

• Send payment to: Walter De Marco
• Email: thats.walter @ yahoo.com
• E-Transfer security answer: "Adventure"

GETTING THERE
Entrance to the Rouge Natl. Urban Park - Scarborough, ON.
Address: Meadowvale Rd and Zoo Rd (near the Toronto Zoo), Scarborough, ON.

⭐️ DIRECTIONS ⭐️

• BY TTC: Take the Subway to the Kennedy Station in Scarborough. Then take Bus 86A Scarborough towards the Toronto Zoo. Get off at the intersection of Meadowvale Road and Zoo Road -- one stop BEFORE the Zoo. Then Walk 100 metres to the right down Zoo Road and you will arrive at the Rouge Park entrance.
• BY CAR: Drive to the park entrance at Meadowvale Rd and Zoo Rd (near the Toronto Zoo).

Hello everyone,

**Kindly Read Carefully**

Please join me and my other groups for a fun and leisure Cherry Blossom nature walk through High Park.

We will meet at La Diperie Cafe where you are welcome to grab a coffee, water, pastry or ice cream if you like before we head out.

This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on a friendly walk through High Park.

*We can stop and rest at different spots, take some photos and share some laughs
*Perhaps play a little ice breaker game or two as well to help build some bonds

*This fun, leisure walk will be a great way to make some new connections, appreciate the changing seasons, get some fresh air, and even a little exercise.

Sincerely,

Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)

Event Details:
Cherry Blossom Social Leisure Nature Walk through High Park (meet at La Diperie Cafe)

Event Fee: 5 dollars when you arrive at the La Diperie Cafe (cash only please)
or e transfer in advance to steveflemming11@gmail.com

*I encourage you to take the subway as it is very close to the cafe but certainly driving in an option
*Plenty of street parking will be found along Bloor Street and residential area but not inside the park

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