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This is a recording of my online travel presentation on an international hiking trip to a world-class hiking destination – the Italian Alps!
In August 2025, we will embark on an outdoor adventure in spectacular Trentino, in the Eastern Alps. I hope you will join this guided adventure in the splendid Val di Sole region of the Alps, in the province of Trentino.

Let's enjoy a leisurely walk along the Black Creek Trail, a scenic walking/cycling path, and proceed through a mix of nature trails, sidewalks and green spaces southbound to Downsview Park in North York. We will pass by the historic Village at Black Creek, Derridowns Park, Northwood Park and Sheppard Ave West. A unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and encounter some local wildlife without leaving the city!
The Black Creek Valley is a good example of an urban green space transformed. Through the hard work of community members, led by the Black Creek Conservation Project, the valley has been changed from sterile, groomed parkland into a more natural state of wildness, if not exactly wilderness. Facilities such as barbecues, picnic tables and washrooms are found at the south end of Northwood Park.
The last part of our excursion will be a pleasant stroll through the footpaths of Downsview Park, which features vast green spaces, sports facilities and quiet resting areas, as well as a lake. Finally, we will reach the Downsview Station from which we can return home or to the starting point by subway.
All walking/ hiking levels welcome. We will take breaks along the way for beverages and/or washroom needs. Length: 11.5 Km.

⭐️ IMPORTANT ⭐️
This is a LINEAR hike, but the end point is a subway station, where you may use the subway to return to your car if you are driving.

• DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner – All walking/hiking levels welcome!
• TOTAL HIKING TIME: approx. 4 hours, depending on overall group pace.
• WHAT TO BRING: Water (at least 1.5 L), LUNCH, snacks, appropriate clothing and footwear, hat and cash for personal expenses and/or TTC fare.
• 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 Pioneer Village Subway Station (York University) by car or public transit and meet our group OUTSIDE the station NO LATER than 10:15 AM. The hike will start promptly at 10:30 AM

*** PLEASE, BE ON TIME ***
We will not wait for anyone after 10:30 AM. It is not okay to join the event or call the Organizer after the event starts at 10:30 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 question: "What is this payment for?"
• Answer: "Adventure"

GETTING THERE
Pioneer Village Subway Station (York University) – OUTSIDE. South-East corner of Steeles Ave and Northwest Gate, North York, ON.

Let's spend a day in the fabulous Ontario outdoors, and enjoy a guided hiking adventure in the company of other outdoor enthusiasts from all over the GTA!

⭐️ ENJOY AN EXCITING GUIDED TOUR OF THIS WORLD-RENOWNED REGION OF NORTH AMERICA ⭐️
(Includes 3-day accommodation and bicycle rental for one day)

July 4-6, 2025 • 3 Days/ 2 Nights

• Price: from US $311 (about $430 CAD)

• EVENT CATEGORY: Hiking/cycling Tour, Multi-day.

• DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate – Recent experience hiking/cycling for 4+ hours required

• Description
Take part in a leisurely bike ride along the scenic Niagara River Recreation Trail, a paved path for walking and cycling built in 1986, connecting Niagara Falls with Niagara on the Lake, along the Canadian side of the Niagara River. During an official visit in 1943, Sir Winston Churchill drove along the parallel road, named Niagara Parkway, and described it as "the prettiest Sunday afternoon drive in the world".
For a bigger rush of adrenaline, join a group hike on a popular trail ending on the banks of the spectacular Niagara River. From the tourist area of Niagara Falls, we will cross the Rainbow Bridge on foot over to the trailhead on the American side (PASSPORT required to cross the border). Our scenic hike will follow the Niagara Gorge Trail all the way to the bottom of the gorge, with impressive views of the river and the Niagara Falls skyline... AND MORE.