WEST TORONTO & HIGH PARK

63 members gathered outside of Dundas West Station although these folks look like they are members of a Senior Biking Club

These folks look more like it having to use the facilities and shade themselves from the sun. It certainly was going to be a hot humid day with the temperatures feeling like the mid 30's

Mary Ayers, todays leader, conducted the proceedings

She explained the new route will will take us through the west end neighbourhoods plus some similarities to her previous hikes in the area with lunch at High Park followed by a short walk along the Boardwalk 

Setting off with a smile

Taking the rail path from the Dundas Street end

Rene snaps me up

Nearing Bloor Street we meet up with Mr. Parker a.k.a Tony Asrilen

Pausing for a water break and a chance to break wind

Reflections

Halloween decorations

Passing St.Joseph's Ukranian Catholic Cathedral

 Crossing Dupont Street

Up the steps to the rail path

Charles on his imaginary scooter

Heading south on the rail path

Up the steps again to cross over the railway tracks

Preparing for the crossing

Down the steps to Dundas Street

Crossing Dundas Street

Playing catch up

We came across a house with an extensive and impressive collection of Halloween decorations

Liliane makes a point?

Waiting to cross Bloor and Parkside

Into the tranquility of High Park

After lunch we assemble outside of the Grenadier Restaurant

Setting off through the Park towards the lakeshore

Impressive flora

Looking across Grenadier Pond

The sign didn't say closed to Seniors

Heading towards the Boardwalk

Bea on the beach with Liliane

Gotta love the Boardwalk

Crossing over the Gardiner Expressway

Looking down on Rene

Kevin bringing up the rear

At Roncesvailles

Hello Kitty

Ah! the place to be for a most welcome pint. So much so 31 guzzlers barrelled into the establishment.  The Drake turned out to be very comfortable with excellent service

Michael has got his beady eyes on me

Mike tries a couple of beers and a coffee!

Toasting Mary

What lovely Ladies

I'm in Heaven

It certainly was a warm one but Mary provided lots of interest along the way to mitigate the hot weather. We experienced cosy neighbourhoods and others in transition from industrial to residential. Plus the last walk this year in suitably warm weather along the lakeshore was most welcomed. Thanks again Mary you did, as usual, make our day a pleasant one. Thanks to Liliane for the un deux trois and Bea for sweeping in the morning and Kevin for the afternoon. Also to Rene for providing extra images