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February 21
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    February 21, 2025

    NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES- #1- Standing Firm For Freedom

    8:30 AM-11:30 AM
    02/21/2025
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. At Centre

    Hike Leader(s): Smadar .junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
    Terrain: Flat
    Distance: 5-6 kms

    Description

    Since the official recognition of Black History Month in 1995, Canadians are invited to learn and be engaged in an ongoing flight against anti Black racism.
    in this hike series we will learn about the early years of the black community in NOTL how it helped to shape our diverse society as it is today.

    During the hike we will stop several times to see and learn about some of the places that are significant to the early days of the black community in the area.
    please dress appropriately for winter hiking, icers and poles recommended. If you wish to get the badge, you may join all three hikes today or choose other hikes offered in the series at other dates in February.

    please note that this is the first of 3 hikes on the same day. If you wish to get the badge you may join all hikes today or join other hikes offered in the series.

    please note that these hikes are offered by volunteers who are committed to their own learning and share informative hiking experience. The hikes are open to all and offered. In a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

    Winterloops #5 - Scotsdale Farm - Pitt Duff and Trafalgar Side Trails

    8:30 AM-12:30 PM
    02/21/2025
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm Main Parking Lot

    Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
    Distance: 11km

    Description

    This is a series of five winter loop hikes, join us for one, some or all.

    This hike will follow the BT main trail and Duff Pitt and Trafalgar Side Trails for approximately 11 km loop

    Bring plenty of water and a snack; dress in layers for winter conditions, bring icers and hiking poles.

    Please arrive at 8:15 am as well depart promptly at 8:30 am.

    9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    02/21/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street

    Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6-7 km

    Description

    Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

    Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

    Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

    Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

    Rockway - in and around.

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    02/21/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Staff Ave – free Parking

    Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 9k

    Description

    We hike the main trail from Staff ave to Rockway, taking in some of the side trails on return.

    this section is rocky with changes in elevation.

    Bring snacks, water  and be prepared for the weather – icers, poles and appropriate foot wear.

    NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES- hike 2- The Early Black Community.

    10:45 AM-12:45 PM
    02/21/2025
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. At Centre.

    Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
    Terrain: Flat
    Distance: 5 kms.

    Description

    Since the official recognition of Black History Month by the Canadian government in 1995 Canadians are invited to learn reflect and engage in the ongoing  fight against anti Black racism and discrimination. This hike will give us the opportunity to get to know the strength and perseverance of the early Black community.
    please dress for winter weather hiking. Icers and poles are recommended.
    please note that these hikes are offered by volunteers who are committed to their own learning and to be able to offer informative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

    NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES, hike 3- The Beginning of the End of Enslavement in Upper Canada.

    1:00 PM-3:00 PM
    02/21/2025
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on Veteran’s Lane, past the tennis courts.

    Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
    Terrain: Flat
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    At 1995 the Canadian government has officially recognized February as Black History Month.  A chance for Canadian  people learn and  reflect and engage in the ongoing fight against anti Black racism and discrimination. During all  the hikes in these series we will learn about the Black History in the NOTL area. To earn this badge you can join my 3 hikes today or join other offered hikes in February.

    Please dress according to winter weather. Icers and poles are recommended.

    NEW LOCATION. Inglis Falls loop

    1:30 PM-3:30 PM
    02/21/2025
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: Snowshoe Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot behind the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority head office.
    237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound

    Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
    Distance: 3.6 kms

    Description

    We will snow shoe from the Parking lot up to Inglis Falls, enjoy the views, and then cross the road and hike into Smith Bush, back down to the parking lot. Hiking poles and a water bottle advised.

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