GATINEAU TRAIL

Today under clear blue skies Charles Chaffey led 50 members on a new hike along the Gatineau Trail. It was named after the Great Gatineau Power Station built in the 1920's

The meeting point, Victoria Pk and O'connor Dr. Mary & Evelyn are seen embracing after being apart  far too long!

Charles imparts his knowledge of today's route. At least Rosemary is paying attention

Daring Seniors leaving the safety zone

The trail runs along the Hydro Corridor

And off we go together

Getting "strung out"

Waiting for the group at one of the several crossings

The gangs all here!

Heading towards Wexford Park

The woods at Wexford

The Big Oak Tree

Coming out of the Woods

Marching on "Refugee Style"

Stanley "I Presume"?

Reaching Lawrence Avenue we walked east to Rockford Blvd where we came upon a Dinosaur Parkette. These metal sculptures were produced by AC Waterjet. A company specializing in cutting metals.

Me and my previous life!

Happy to be out and about

Leaving the Parkette we followed the Massey Creek

Charles is seen shepherding his flock

The President is seen conversing with "Commoners"

Crossing the "Mighty Massey"

Lunch is nearby at Centennial College, Ashtonbee Campus

Time to eat

Back at it crossing the Ashtonbee Reservoir Park

Crossing at Victoria Park

Another Evelyn & Mary photo op

Following the corridor west of Victoria Park

Seniors over the hill!

Seniors going downhill

Charles leads us to the end of the trail

"Cheers" to Charles at the Watts Tavern in Eglinton Square 

THE GREEN LOOP

Joint Leaders, Tonie Norman and Germaine Kovary, led the group of 41 members on a 12 km circular hike in North Scarborough around the "Green Loop"

The meeting point Warden and Finch

Tonie holds court while Germaine ensures folks are paying attention

And we're off

The trail ahead

Yes, that's Kevin at the back doing an admirable job of "Sweep"

Looking forward to Lunch

Lunch at Chartwell Shopping Centre

Back on the trail

Tonie's favourite Gate

Fall Colours

The old Homestead

"Walking the Line"

"Pee Break"

L' Amoreaux Park

Waiting for our Beer at Congee Queen, Bridlewood Mall

That's better

 Heidi downs her first in one go!

We can't believe it!

Finally Heidi's had enough!

Tonie & Germaine treated the gang to "Daikon". A Japanese White Turnip, cubed and sautéed with peppers and spices. Everyone thanked them for enjoyable day out in the wilds of Scarborough

HIGH PARK

68 "Eager Beavers" met at the Old Mill Station for todays Hike led by the one and only Ann Atkins. While Ann was imparting the details the Lady in the forefront decided to demonstrate her Tai Chi moves!

Setting off south on the Humber Trail we encountered ahead of us an inquisitive Deer

Followed by some Deer Friends

With Kevin, The Sweep,  bring up the rear 

Dorit with her guest from Berlin Germany

Pausing for the slower movers

Taking another break 

On the go again

Getting close to the Lake

Such a beautiful bridge

Ann's route to the Boardwalk!

 Monument to "The Great Trail"

Going East along the Boardwalk

Crossing The Queensway into High Park

After lunch Ann meets up with her friend and Ellie

Around the Park

Doris looking colourful

Ann says goodbye to Ellie

Group shot before the Pub

Group shot in Mackenzies Pub

The Stats