Ann Atkins and I researched a new hiking route. The club in the past has arranged a Bus Hike to Bronte Creek but due to the unavailability of a driver we had to re-think a suitable replacement for May 17th. We thought about a Train Hike instead, using the GO. Reviewing the Waterfront Trail we decided on walking from Clarkson Go Station to Port Credit. After a walk along Southdown Rd we entered Meadowwood Park, Rattray Marsh and followed the path along the shoreline to Jack Darling Park. This was an excellent spot to have lunch complete with washrooms. From the park we walked along Lakeshore Drive to the Rhododendron Gardens and followed the shoreline again to Saddington Park entering into the centre of Port Credit. We found a suitable watering hole, The Pump House Grill. The beer went down particularly well after walking 13 km on a warm sunny day. Ann & I are hopeful that the members will support this new venture in May. The cost of the train fare is less than hiring a school bus. The ride is first class compared to those wretched yellow tin cans!
Ann posing at the monument to Clarkson which was once the Strawberry Capital of Ontario.
Checking out the trail and the route
Rattray Marsh
Along the shoreline
Old Lake Steamer used as a breaker for the Harbour
Port Credit Lighthouse
Credit River meets Lake Ontario
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