Wednesday, 20 December 2017

A NEW HIKE IS VAUGHAN

Today 60 Senior Hikers had a double treat,  a brand new hike and a spanking new subway ride. 

The unusual design of the new subway station at Pioneer Village

Waiting for our leader Charles Chaffey in the wrong place at the Station

Charles showed up and led the group to the correct spot

This more like it

Barry surrounded by "Bevy of Beauties" 


Charles gave the group detailed information on today's hike

Leaving the station we headed towards York University Campus while experiencing a chilly wind

With no toilets at the brand new station, a stop at one of the University buildings was necessary 

Nearby a sculpture depicting an Inuit Soccer Player. It was carved out of a 26 tonne rock!

The Stong House



The advance party waiting for reinforcements

Passing by the new York University Subway Station




Nearing the lunch spot

Lots of snaps at lunch taken by Rene and myself

Tony's brought a big lunch

My kind of food court

Rose hoping for a handout!




Roger doing his Doris Youssef impression!

Multi-tasking

Susan enjoying her lunch?


Off we go passing by the impressive University main building

Tony confused about which way to go

He figured it out

The "Sticky Wicket" Sculpture by Mark di Suvero 

 Charles strutting his stuff past the Bergeron Centre 


Walking through the Arboretum by the lake


Passing by Pioneer Village

A glimpse of the buildings through the fence


Entering the City of Vaughan

A tour of Beechwood Cemetery

 A break from the cold and to relieve ones bladder at the Mausoleum

Impressive Chapel

Rest in Peace





The new 407 Subway Station

The 407

A slight detour

To the Paradise Banquet Hall

Group Photo

Extended Group Photo 

Crossing the busy intersection in downtown Vaughan with Roger in need of a beer!

The official end of the hike at the newVaughan Metropolitan Centre Station 

The Pub Goers heading for the St. Louis Bar & Grill

"Cheers to Charles"



The route

We owe a big thank you to Charles for taking us on a new hike that had a number of interesting features along the way. As usual he displayed care and consideration for the group. All in all a most enjoyable day despite the windy conditions. Thank you to Tonie for "Sweeping" so nicely and to Liliane for counting once again.

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