Walk & Coffee

Start and End: Outside the Finch subway station
Transportation options: Finch subway station. Use Google Maps to route from your current location to this transit point or to a transit point close to the start point.
Parking options: Parking is available at Finch station

We will walk east on Finch Corridor Recreation trail from Yonge and Bishop until it connects to East Don Parkland Trail. We will walk to the northern end and then walk back

Coffee: Space Coffee
(Click the links above for google maps location)

Statistics: 13 km. We average at 15-20 min/km depending on the size of the group. You can choose to do a shorter walk

Please note that this is an in and out walk. We will be returning to the starting point if you walk the whole thing. You can choose to do a shorter walk.

What to bring

1. Water
2. Hat
3. Sunblock
4. Snack
5. Hiking boots and hiking poles are optional but highly recommended

What else to Note

1. This event is rain or shine
2. This is a paid event (See below)
3. By signing up and coming to this walk, it is understood that you have acknowledged the assumption of risks, preparedness, attitude, and participation as stated below.

Paid Event: This is a paid event. To attend this event you need to either

1. Become an annual member of this group. Sign up for memberships here (select either Walk & Coffee Annual Membership OR GTA Book Club + Walk & Coffee Combo Annual Membership)
2. E-transfer (Interac) the event fee to mojo620@gmail.com (put your Full Name as it appears on Meetup.com in the message or memo)
3. Pay the event fee in Cash

Benefits of membership

1. RSVP to all events without paying the event fee
2. When waitlisted, members will get priority over non-members to attend the event
3. Option to become a member of a community of like minded people from this group that go for hikes not announced on Meetup, discuss life, attend events together, play board games together, journal together and much more in a WhatsApp community

There are no refunds. If you are unsure of attending, then wait to transfer the money until you are sure.

Assumption of Risk: Walking involves inherent risks, including the possibility of a fall or severe injury. These risks may not be fully described here and unforeseen risks may also occur. By choosing to participate in this event, you are acknowledging and assuming all risks.

Assumption of Preparedness: You agree to come prepared for the event with clothing, gloves, cap, and shoes as appropriate for the weather and conditions as prevalent on the day of the event. It is also assumed that if you need to leave the event midway through the event, then you will inform the organizer before doing so.

Assumption of Attitude: You agree to approach this event with a mindset conducive to our shared experience. This is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy beautiful natural surroundings, and savor quality coffee at the conclusion. While engaging with every attendee is not mandatory, you come with an attitude of respect and civility toward all present. This gathering is meant to be a civilized where everyone can feel comfortable and appreciated in our collective enjoyment of nature and community.

Assumption of Participation: You agree that signing up for the event and not showing up without notice demonstrates disrespect for others who may wish to participate if the event reaches capacity. This behaviour contradicts the Assumption of Attitude stated above. If you cannot attend, please update your RSVP at least 2 hours before the event begins. Failure to do so may result in the organizer taking discretionary action regarding your future participation in this group.

Start and End: Outside the Rouge Hill
Transportation options: Rouge Hill. Get your $10 unlimited weekend GO pass at https://www.gotransit.com/en/partners-and-promotions/weekend-passes-with-go. Use Google Maps to route from your current location to this transit point or to a transit point close to the start point.
Parking options: Parking is available at Rouge Hill station

Join us for a walk on the Waterfront trail between Rouge Hill and Morningside Park. We will meet at the Rouge Hill GO station, walk west along the lake through Port Union Waterfront Park and then north through Lower Highland Creek Park and Colonel Danforth Park toward Morningside Park and then walk back

Coffee: Creek Coffee & Co
(Click the links above for google maps location)

Statistics: 15 km. We average at 15-20 min/km depending on the size of the group. You can choose to do a shorter walk

Please note that this is an in and out walk. We will be returning to the starting point if you walk the whole thing. You can choose to do a shorter walk.

What to bring

1. Water
2. Hat
3. Sunblock
4. Snack
5. Hiking boots and hiking poles are optional but highly recommended

What else to Note

1. This event is rain or shine
2. This is a paid event (See below)
3. By signing up and coming to this walk, it is understood that you have acknowledged the assumption of risks, preparedness, attitude, and participation as stated below.

Paid Event: This is a paid event. To attend this event you need to either

1. Become an annual member of this group. Sign up for memberships here (select either Walk & Coffee Annual Membership OR GTA Book Club + Walk & Coffee Combo Annual Membership)
2. E-transfer (Interac) the event fee to mojo620@gmail.com (put your Full Name as it appears on Meetup.com in the message or memo)
3. Pay the event fee in Cash

Benefits of membership

1. RSVP to all events without paying the event fee
2. When waitlisted, members will get priority over non-members to attend the event
3. Option to become a member of a community of like minded people from this group that go for hikes not announced on Meetup, discuss life, attend events together, play board games together, journal together and much more in a WhatsApp community

There are no refunds. If you are unsure of attending, then wait to transfer the money until you are sure.

Assumption of Risk: Walking involves inherent risks, including the possibility of a fall or severe injury. These risks may not be fully described here and unforeseen risks may also occur. By choosing to participate in this event, you are acknowledging and assuming all risks.

Assumption of Preparedness: You agree to come prepared for the event with clothing, gloves, cap, and shoes as appropriate for the weather and conditions as prevalent on the day of the event. It is also assumed that if you need to leave the event midway through the event, then you will inform the organizer before doing so.

Assumption of Attitude: You agree to approach this event with a mindset conducive to our shared experience. This is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy beautiful natural surroundings, and savor quality coffee at the conclusion. While engaging with every attendee is not mandatory, you come with an attitude of respect and civility toward all present. This gathering is meant to be a civilized where everyone can feel comfortable and appreciated in our collective enjoyment of nature and community.

Assumption of Participation: You agree that signing up for the event and not showing up without notice demonstrates disrespect for others who may wish to participate if the event reaches capacity. This behaviour contradicts the Assumption of Attitude stated above. If you cannot attend, please update your RSVP at least 2 hours before the event begins. Failure to do so may result in the organizer taking discretionary action regarding your future participation in this group.

Start and End: Outside the Finch subway station
Transportation options: Finch subway station. Use Google Maps to route from your current location to this transit point or to a transit point close to the start point.
Parking options: Parking is available at Finch station

We will walk east on Finch Corridor Recreation trail from Yonge and Bishop until it connects to East Don Parkland Trail. We will walk to the southern end and then walk back on the Newtonbrook Creek Pathway

Coffee: Space Coffee
(Click the links above for google maps location)

Statistics: 15 km. We average at 15-20 min/km depending on the size of the group. You can choose to do a shorter walk

Please note that this is an in and out walk. We will be returning to the starting point if you walk the whole thing. You can choose to do a shorter walk.

What to bring

1. Water
2. Hat
3. Sunblock
4. Snack
5. Hiking boots and hiking poles are optional but highly recommended

What else to Note

1. This event is rain or shine
2. This is a paid event (See below)
3. By signing up and coming to this walk, it is understood that you have acknowledged the assumption of risks, preparedness, attitude, and participation as stated below.

Paid Event: This is a paid event. To attend this event you need to either

1. Become an annual member of this group. Sign up for memberships here (select either Walk & Coffee Annual Membership OR GTA Book Club + Walk & Coffee Combo Annual Membership)
2. E-transfer (Interac) the event fee to mojo620@gmail.com (put your Full Name as it appears on Meetup.com in the message or memo)
3. Pay the event fee in Cash

Benefits of membership

1. RSVP to all events without paying the event fee
2. When waitlisted, members will get priority over non-members to attend the event
3. Option to become a member of a community of like minded people from this group that go for hikes not announced on Meetup, discuss life, attend events together, play board games together, journal together and much more in a WhatsApp community

There are no refunds. If you are unsure of attending, then wait to transfer the money until you are sure.

Assumption of Risk: Walking involves inherent risks, including the possibility of a fall or severe injury. These risks may not be fully described here and unforeseen risks may also occur. By choosing to participate in this event, you are acknowledging and assuming all risks.

Assumption of Preparedness: You agree to come prepared for the event with clothing, gloves, cap, and shoes as appropriate for the weather and conditions as prevalent on the day of the event. It is also assumed that if you need to leave the event midway through the event, then you will inform the organizer before doing so.

Assumption of Attitude: You agree to approach this event with a mindset conducive to our shared experience. This is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy beautiful natural surroundings, and savor quality coffee at the conclusion. While engaging with every attendee is not mandatory, you come with an attitude of respect and civility toward all present. This gathering is meant to be a civilized where everyone can feel comfortable and appreciated in our collective enjoyment of nature and community.

Assumption of Participation: You agree that signing up for the event and not showing up without notice demonstrates disrespect for others who may wish to participate if the event reaches capacity. This behaviour contradicts the Assumption of Attitude stated above. If you cannot attend, please update your RSVP at least 2 hours before the event begins. Failure to do so may result in the organizer taking discretionary action regarding your future participation in this group.