Christmas Hike & Carol Singing at HOCKLEY VALLEY: Sat, Nov 30

*** Christmas Hike & Carol Singing ~ HOCKLEY VALLEY Prov. Park ***

Let's enjoy another scenic hike in the great Ontario outdoors, followed by a social event at the Hockley Valley Resort, where we will order some food and/or drinks, and warm up for the Christmas season with some jolly carol singing. This event is organized by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club.

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Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve is located within the rolling moraine landscapes of the Niagara Escarpment which was created by a long process of erosion. Through the centre of the nature reserve can be found a scenic deepcut tributary valley to the Nottawasaga River. This hike takes us along the main Bruce trail as well as the Snell Loop, the Glen Cross Side Trail and the Tom East Side Trail.

The Nottawasaga River cuts a deep gorge across this escarpment. Forested moraines and open meadows are located upstream, and swamp and bottomland forest spread across the valley floor, stretching for several kilometres. Hockley Valley is part of the Niagara Parks System, and the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve. There are no visitor facilities, but Hockley Valley is a favourite site for hiking and nature appreciation.

EVENT CATEGORY: Winter Hike and Holiday Party

COST: $23 Bus Fare + $5 Annual Membership Fee (AMF) or RSVP Deposit. Learn more HERE (https://www.meetup.com/wetravel/pages/Annual_Membership_Fee_%28AMF%29_and_RSVP_Deposit) ~ Total: $28

(If you have paid your AMF, you will get a refund for your $5 Deposit on the day of the hike)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Medium Difficulty, about 14 Km with some hilly sections. Some rocks on trails therefore in some parts of the trail foot placement is important.

WHAT TO BRING: Water (at least 1 L), lunch, snacks, appropriate clothing, gear and footwear for the weather, hat, camera, cellphone, cash for the bus fare, a smile:)

POST-EVENT: Refreshments (not incl. in price) and Christmas-carol singing at the Hockley Valley Resort.

Weather Policy: In the event of harsh weather, this hike will be cancelled, and you will get a refund for your payment.

DIRECTIONS:

The pick-up location is Yonge St & Old York Mills Rd (1 blk south of York Mills Rd) near the York Mills Subway Stn.

*** CLICK HERE for Google Map of the bus pick-up location *** (https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1+Old+York+Mills+Rd,+Toronto,+ON&hl=en&sll=43.656877,-79.32085&sspn=0.514662,1.352692&oq=1+Old+York+Mills+Rd&hnear=1+Old+York+Mills+Rd,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M2P+2G9&t=m&z=16)

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PRICE:

• Round trip bus transportation aboard a CHARTER BUS from Toronto + Guided hike by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club: $23

• $5 Annual Membership Fee (AMF) or RSVP Deposit. Learn more HERE (https://www.meetup.com/wetravel/pages/Annual_Membership_Fee_%28AMF%29_and_RSVP_Deposit)

• $2 Guest Fee

TOTAL: $28 (+ $2 if you bring a guest)

REFUNDS:

• Members who have paid the Annual Membership Fee (AMF) (https://www.meetup.com/wetravel/pages/Annual_Membership_Fee_%28AMF%29_and_RSVP_Deposit) will get a $5 refund when they arrive at the bus. Learn more HERE (https://www.meetup.com/wetravel/pages/Annual_Membership_Fee_%28AMF%29_and_RSVP_Deposit)

• If you are a member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC), bring your BTC membership card with you, and you will receive an extra $6 refund.

HOW TO PAY:

• If you use PayPal, just RSVP "Yes", and you will be directed to our group's PayPal page.

• OR contact the organizer via Meetup to discuss a different payment method. CLICK HERE to send an Email (https://www.meetup.com/wetravel/message/?recipientId=5457626)

RSVP Deadline: Friday, Nov 29

This tour is offered by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, an organization dedicated to the protection of the natural ecosystems of the Niagara Escarpment (http://brucetrail.org/pages/about-us/the-niagara-escarpment), and to the promotion of environmentally responsible public access to this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

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