Geospatial

We’re meeting up to finally stop talking about it and just power through our designs together. Whether you’re sketching out your first ideas or deep in the "crunch" of building your gear, come hang out and get it done. We'll be trading tips and making progress, one cup of coffee and one hot glue burn at a time. We will be meeting in the quiet area of the Scarborough Civic Centre Library.

​Come join our wintertime PATH walk! ​​\*\*(We're meeting INSIDE the Eaton's centre next to the big Christmas Tree at % Arabica Toronto Eaton Centre)\*\* ​​Start your Saturday morning off right. ​​The mindful miles brings together a group of curious people to meet up and walk 10k-ish steps at 8am every Saturday. ​​It is a space for people who love wandering conversations, without the pressure of networking or speed dating. ​​We will meet up at **% Arabica** (inside on the 1st floor\*\*: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/JsUBWoFPCMzjhxwT6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JsUBWoFPCMzjhxwT6)\*\*) at 8 am and then head into the PATH for our walk. ​​After the walk, you are invited to join us for an optional 20-minute mindfulness practice, followed by our weekly [Foodcourt Fairgrounds](https://www.meetup.com/happy-town/events/312838411/).

❄️⛳️ **Don Valley Golf Course Winter Walk** **Yes, we’re walking a golf course. In winter. Because we can.** Did you know that in the winter you can actually **walk the paths of Toronto-owned golf courses**? No golfers, no carts — just wide open space, fresh air, and a completely different way to experience the city. It feels a little bit sneaky, a little bit special, and very *“I didn’t know you could do that.”* Join us for a **short, easy 90-minute winter walk** through **Don Valley Golf Course**. It’s something different, surprisingly peaceful, and a great excuse to get outside when most people are hiding indoors. The trails may have snow, the air will be crisp, and yes — **it will be cold**… but that’s part of the fun. There is **no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing options**. Dress properly and you’ll be totally fine — maybe even smug about it 😏❄️ Miss this and you’ll later say, *“Wait… you walked a golf course??”* *** 🍗 **LUNCH AFTER** After the walk, join us for **lunch at Swiss Chalet** — always a group favourite with warm food, fair prices, and cozy winter vibes. *(You don’t have to join for lunch, but it’s highly recommended.)* *** ⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTES** • If the **TTC is closed** this weekend, we’ll move the event to another date • This walk happens in **cold and snow** • **Do not sign up** if you’re not ready to walk in winter • Event will only be cancelled if it reaches **-20°C** *** 📍 **MEETUP LOCATION** I’ll be waiting **near the Shell gas station**, wearing my **famous Moose Hat** 🦌 (Easy to spot, even in a snowstorm.) *** 🎒 **WHAT TO BRING** • Water • **Good boots** (very important) • Gloves & hat • Something warm to drink ☕ • A snack *** ⏰ **LEAVING TIME** Any time you like — stay for the full walk or head out when you’re ready. 👀 **NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT?** You can **just show up** or decide on the day. Winter plans don’t need pressure. *** 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) ⚠️ **NOTE:** Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel — please keep an eye out for updates. *** ❄️ Wide paths. Winter air. A golf course with no golfers. This is one of those walks people don’t realize they want… until they do. **Organizer:** Mathew 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

New Rules: Starting now, we are asking that each person contribute $2 towards maintaining this page. Without our space here on MeetUp, there is no group. So we ask that you bring a tooney when you come to keep us operational. Thank you very much! Thank you to everyone who has ordered something to eat or drink. It's very important that we each make a purchase, even just a tea or coffee, to maintain our welcome. Mil veces, gracias!

\*\***The Toronto History Walks Explorer Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!\*\*** We have an amazing "Lecture on the Go" series for 2026. New topics and fascinating stories abound! Join us and learn about the world and keep active and warm during the winter months! I started this walking classroom when we were under that horrible cloud called Covid. This series was popular and helped people get out and back into society and life. The series is back for 2026 with 6 new topics for exploration over the winter and spring months. The "Lecture on the Go" Series is open only to members who have purchased the YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PASS, it's free for those members. If you wish to attend a lecture and you are not a yearly pass member then the price **per** lecture is $20.00. This first lecture is focussed on the Global Arms Trade. How safe are we in a world of lies and corruption where the almighty dollar rules over life and death itself. You would be surprised at the hidden secrets I have found during my research, and how arms are bought and sold in the international market. How money is laundered offshore, and brought back for school programs and senior centres. All these needed programs come from the trade in not only guns, but also in weapons of mass destruction. In a business, and it's a business, which consumes trillions of dollars of taxpayer's money, and results in war and destruction all in the name of money and power. You will never view this world the same again. This topic is timely and fascinating to anyone who is interested in where money comes from, and where it goes when it leaves our pockets. Hope to see you there! Topics upcoming in the 2026 series of lectures are as follows. \*The Global Arms Trade (January 31) \*Dante; The Hidden Meaning Behind The Divine Comedy (February 28) \*The 250 Year History of Encyclopedia Britannica: From Print to Digital (March 28) \*Hidden Wonders of Canada; Northern Ontario History and Guide (April 25) \*Philosophy 1: Great Minds of the Western World: Goethe to Kant! (May 30) \*Philosophy 2: Great Minds of the Eastern World: Chuang Tzu to Dalai Lama (June 20) This is the first event in the "Lecture on the Go," series for 2026! Hope to see you on this "Lecture on the Go!" So book your plans now! This event is for all levels and walkers, there are a few steps here and there to navigate, but mostly on one level. Mainly this event in a non walking event. The lecture begins on the steps of Old City Hall at the northeast corner of Bay Street and Queen Street West. This lecture event has a ticket price of $20.00 per person, and is **free with the yearly membership pass**. Hope to see you there! \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**

Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together. Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions. If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming! Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event! Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event! **Discord**: We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event! https://discord.gg/Da9fZFxPfs **Event policy**: * We have 0 tolerance for harassment. * We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets. * The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do. * Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.

Golf courses are not just for golf. In winter, city-owned courses become cross-country skiing and snowshoeing territory. Detonia Park is one of them and is also the closest to a subway station. There's also good food nearby. After romping through the golf course, we'll head west to another potentially snow-covered field. Then, it's on to Little Bangladesh along Danforth Avenue, where you can check out Bengali supermarkets and snacks. The hike ends at a Bangladeshi restaurant. This event depends on snow. If there is heavy snowfall, you can ski or showshoe the golf course portion of the hike. Walking in the snow loops is not recommended. If you must, wear muck boots and traction aids. If there is no snow and ice, we'll just walk. After the golf course, the rest of the route is on foot. **Highlights** 1. Detonia Park Golf Course car park (depart 12pm) 2. Golf turf blanketed in snow (or barren and grey) 3. Crescent Town 4. Shohid Minar 5. Adi Bikrampur Sweets (depart 1:05pm) 6. Bangladeshi supermarkets 7. Shaad Restaurant (arrive 1:30pm) **Neighbourhoods** Oakridge > Crescent Town > Taylor-Massey **Map** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1R8N6ptm1qIdtmkzPiAEmsWPcezgN68w&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1R8N6ptm1qIdtmkzPiAEmsWPcezgN68w&usp=sharing) Free admission to golf course in winter. **How it works** Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints. See our [About section](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/) for more info.

Join us for a relaxed creative hangout where we spend time painting, working with air-dry clay, and creating together. This is not a class, just a shared creative session where everyone works on the same activity in a calm, social setting. **All supplies will be provided. A small materials fee will apply to cover the cost of supplies.** No prior experience is needed. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.

For those who have been asking us for a repeat, it's KARAOKE night again, presented by TSCC and These Boots are made for hiking. Whether you’re a seasoned karaoke enthusiast ready to showcase your vocals or a first-timer eager to give it a try, join us! Sing solo, duet, or with a group. It’s the perfect way to try something new, make friends, and enjoy a high-energy evening filled with fun and music which will also lead us to goof around on the dance floor. Tickets cost $15 each which includes a light snack. Drinks are available at the bar, do not bring alcohol on the premises. Parking is free. This event is limited to 25 people and will accept the first 25 payments only. Etransfer to boots4hikingthesix@gmail.com. use the password **singing** and add a comment **karaoke**.

⭐️⭐️ A Winter Outdoor Adventure on the Islands! ⭐️⭐️ The winter is long and cold… but that won’t keep us from spending a great day outdoors, just minutes away from Downtown T.O. Join us for this scenic adventure, as we tour the **Toronto Islands** on a cold winter day, and enjoy some amazing views of **Lake Ontario,** the Toronto skyline, swans, Canadian geese, ducks and other wild animals. In winter there are a few **public washrooms** and **restaurants** open on the islands. We will take breaks along the way for beverages and/or washroom needs. **Length**: 8 Km. DIFFICULTY LEVEL: **Beginner** \-\- all levels welcome\! WHAT TO BRING: Water (about 0.75 L), appropriate clothing, hiking shoes/ boots and cash for ferry ticket and personal purchases. **POST-EVENT: TBD** **Event conditional on weather.** In the event of harsh weather, this walk will be cancelled or rescheduled. **\*\*\* PLEASE, BE ON TIME \*\*\*** We will not wait for anyone after 11:15 AM. It is not okay to join the event or call the Organizer after the event starts at 11:15 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 question: What is this payment for? * Answer: **"Adventure"** ⭐️⭐️ OTHER COSTS * **Ferry ticket:** **$9.15** round trip ( $5.90 for Seniors) Tickets available online on this **[secure website](https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp)** (City of Toronto): [https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp](https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp) * GETTING THERE **Jack Layton Ferry Terminal / Toronto Ferry Docks** ⭐️ **[Google Map](https://goo.gl/maps/R9ptdGQKa49Mc5SJ7)** ⭐️ **[>> Click HERE <<](https://goo.gl/maps/R9ptdGQKa49Mc5SJ7)** DIRECTIONS * **By Car:** Parking is available 1 block north, at Lakeshore and Bay, 1 block west on Queens Quay between Bay and York Sts, 1 block east opposite Toronto Star building (1 Yonge St). * **By TTC:** From Union Station, take the streetcar or the Bay St. Bus #6 southbound to the stop at Bay St and Queen's Quay, or you can walk from Union Station to the Toronto Ferry Docks at the foot of Bay St and Queen's Quay. ===================================== * **DISCLAIMER** During all events, members are responsible for themselves. All events in this Meetup group are planned and operated by volunteers with several years of experience as event organizers. However, we make no claims of being professional guides, and take no responsibility for the outcome of any of our trips or activities.

### 🚶‍♂️❄️ Downtown Toronto Walk + The PATH (Mostly Indoors!) ❄️🚶‍♀️ **Sunday\, February 1 \| 10:00 AM – approx\. 12:30 PM** **Free Event** Winter can make it tough to stay active in Toronto. Often late Jan/early Feb gives us the coldest days of they year. Join Nick for a **downtown walk that transitions into a long, fascinating journey through the PATH system**, keeping us mostly warm and indoors while still exploring the city on foot. 📍 **Meeting Point** **10:00 AM sharp** Wellesley Station — **right by the PRESTO kiosk** Look for **Nick and the Meetup sign** *** ### 🗺️ The Route We’ll start outdoors at Wellesley Station and walk **west**, then **south**, before entering the PATH system. From there, the walk becomes largely **indoors** as we continue **south through the PATH all the way to the lake**, finishing at **10 Bay Street**, right where the PATH meets the waterfront. **Estimated walking time:** \~2.5 hours at a relaxed, conversational pace **End time:** around **12:30 PM** *** ### 👀 What We’ll See Along the Way This isn’t just a walk — it’s a guided urban exploration: * Older downtown parks with **recent upgrades and improvements** * **Brand-new parks** — some finished, some still under construction * A **refreshed and facelifted section of the PATH** * The **relocated bus terminal** * A surprisingly **sad indoor mall** * And plenty of lesser-known downtown details you’ve probably walked past without noticing *** ### 🏙️ A Little PATH History The **PATH** is the largest underground pedestrian network in the world, stretching **over 30 kilometres** beneath downtown Toronto. What began in the early 1900s as simple underground connections between buildings slowly evolved into a climate-controlled city beneath the city — linking office towers, transit hubs, shopping areas, food courts, hotels, and attractions. Love it or hate it, the PATH is a uniquely Toronto creation — confusing, practical, occasionally bizarre, and endlessly fascinating. Nick has even led **curated private tours of the PATH**, featured in *NOW Toronto*: 👉 [https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/toronto-walk-exploring-the-path-with-nicolas-bello/](https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/toronto-walk-exploring-the-path-with-nicolas-bello/) *** ### 🧤 What to Bring * A **bag or backpack** to carry your coat, hat, and gloves — we’ll be indoors for long stretches * Comfortable walking shoes *** ### 🐕 Accessibility & Notes * **Only certified service animals** are permitted on this walk * This is a **free event** * Please **respect your RSVP**, but feel free to **just show up** if your schedule is uncertain *** Come explore Toronto from **street level to underground**, learn some history, and enjoy a winter walk that doesn’t freeze you solid. See you there! 👋

The February Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **February 3rd, 2025 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined in person by **David Pickering**. You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at **[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** **[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** [Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27861114692350?p=lHdrSV1OOELhLnCiAg)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person. If you would like to subscribe to our email list outside of Meetup, we have changed platforms recently and you will need to register [here in Kit ](https://ohio-north-data-training.kit.com/b8f036f615)instead to receive emails. Agenda: **5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees. **6:00 PM EST**: Updates and announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details. **7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment. We hope to see you there! Session Abstract **No Map Required: Geospatial Analytics Directly in Your Data Warehouse** Think geospatial analysis requires specialized GIS software? Think again. This session introduces you to shapefiles and spatial operations right inside your database—no mapping application required. We'll demystify shapefiles (what they are, how they work, and where to get them) and show you how nearly every modern database —from DuckDB to Snowflake, supports spatial operations. You'll see practical demos covering spatial joins, distance calculations, and how to determine if two shapes interact with each other. Whether you're a data engineer optimizing delivery routes, an analyst aggregating metrics by geography, or a BI developer building location-aware dashboards, this session will show you how to unlock powerful spatial capabilities already built into your database stack—no specialized tools required. \*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.

**GIS and Software Programming** (with a focus on Python and JavaScript) by **[Gary Yu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-yu-analyst/)** * GIS Overview * Programming Overview * GIS History * History of Programming * A Cluster of GIS Software * A Tale of Two Programming Languages (Python and JavaScript) * How to integrate GIS Software in Python * How to integrate GIS Software in JS ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!*** *(title subject to change)* Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Click Here For More Videos: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17vTa7EuwG/ ********************************* The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way. As always, we will provide refreshments and food. ********************************* Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017) 830pm-930pm Cuban Salsa Lessons 930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party $15 With Lesson $10 Just Open Dance ********************************** Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)