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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200419T131500
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SUMMARY:45th Anniversary Avon Trail 5th Family Hike - Petersburg Bush/Crown Land Trail Loop - Cancelled due to Covid-19 concern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSUNDAY APRIL 19: 45th Anniversary Avon Trail 5th Family Hike – Petersburg Bush/Crown Land Trail Loop \n1:15-4:30PM\n \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Bernard – berngowa@gmail.com\n \nDistance:  ~ 4 km\nPace: Medium\nTerrain: Easy\nDuration: ~ 3 hours (travel – 25 minutes each way; hike – 2 hrs) \nMeeting and Time: \nMeet at EB Games (1067 Ontario St.\, Stratford N5A 6W6) at 1:15 PM for 1:30 pm sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 4:30 PM. Or\, meet at the Parking lot at south-east intersection of Hwy 7/8 & Notre Dame Drive/Queen St. (43.403224\,-80.593151)\n \nHike Overview:\nPetersburg Bush (Crown Land Trail) is a pleasant walk through mixed forest with gentle up and down elevation. Early signs of spring should be evident. Children should be able to walk the distance or be accompanied by adults able to carry them. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Refreshments at the conclusion of the hike.\nChildren will be given a ‘Log book’ for recording their hike. This is the fifth of ten Family Hikes celebrating the Avon Trail 45th Anniversary.\n \nRecommendations: Bring water and wear supportive waterproof footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather. \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/45th-anniversary-avon-trail-5th-family-hike-petersburg-bush-crown-land-trail-loop/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Family Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200321T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200321T130000
DTSTAMP:20200316T173007Z
CREATED:20200222T010100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T173007Z
UID:10211-1584783900-1584795600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:45th Anniversary Avon Trail 4th Family Hike – McCully’s Maple Syrup - Cancelled due to COVID-19 health conern
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \n SATURDAY MARCH 21: 45th Anniversary Avon Trail 4th Family Hike – McCully’s Maple Syrup \n9:45AM-1:00PM\n \nContact:   To Join the Hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Jane jane@rwfoster.ca\nDistance: 2 km\nPace: slow to medium\nTerrain: easy to moderate\nDuration:  ~ 3 hours (travel 15 minutes each way; hike –1 hour: tour/brunch extra)\n \nMeeting and Time:\nMeet at rear of Boston Pizza (729 Erie St.\, Stratford \, N4Z 1A1) at 9:45 AM for 10AM sharp departure to carpool to Wildwood Conservation Area kiosk (inside entrance) at 3995 Line 9\, St. Marys.\n \nHike Overview: \nThis is a fun hike for all ages. Children should be able to walk 2 km. We will be walking through coniferous forest and will view the base of the Wildwood Dam during the hike. Pet dogs not welcome. McCully’s Hill Farm at end of hike offers Sugar Bush Tours and Pancake Brunch. Cost of tour: $6.00 each. Wagon Rides through the sugar bush and guided tour of the sugar shack showcasing making of maple syrup. Pancake Brunch cost: $8.00 each. Brunch and tours are optional.\n \nRecommendations: Bring water and wear supportive waterproof footwear as snow may be in stages of melting. Clothing appropriate for weather \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/45th-anniversary-avon-trail-4th-family-hike-mccullys-maple-syrup/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Family Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200105T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200105T160000
DTSTAMP:20191129T143745Z
CREATED:20191017T180449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191129T143745Z
UID:8969-1578230400-1578240000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Second 45th Anniversary Family Winter Hike in the T.J. Dolan Natural Are
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday January 5\, 2020 \nTime: 1:20 pm – 4:00 pm\, rain or shine \nDistance: 4 km \nPace:  Medium \nTerrain:  Moderate \nDuration:  2 ½ hrs. \nMeeting:  Parking lot of the Perth District Health Unit\, West Gore St.\, (43.368915\,-81.001415).   \nTime: 1:30 pm  \nHike Route Overview:  We will hike a 4 km loop in the T.J. Dolan\, a sanctuary of nature nestled within the city boundaries.  We will take time to observe whatever birds are still in the area\, and other interesting features of the winter season.  There are moderate hills\, and possibility of wet areas.   All ages are welcome: Grand kids\, seniors and everyone in between.  Refreshments will be served at the end.   This is the second of nine Family Hikes celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Avon Trail.  \nRecommendations: Dress in layers appropriate for the weather.  Mitts and toque recommended.  Boots or good supportive footwear recommended.  \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Bernard berngowa@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/second-45th-anniversary-family-winter-hike-in-the-t-j-dolan-natural-are/
LOCATION:Perth District Health Unit\, West Gore St.\,\, 653 West Gore St.\, Stratford\, Ontario (ON)\, N5A 1L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191215T160000
DTSTAMP:20191201T154224Z
CREATED:20191201T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T154224Z
UID:9642-1576416600-1576425600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:First 45th Anniversary Family Hike - Sunday December 15
DESCRIPTION:Where: Stratford Side Trail/Main Trail Junction\n(The meeting place is Rd. 111 at the Bridge over the Avon River\, about 1 km north of Hwy 7/8\, GPS: 43.376155\,-80.937989) \nWhen: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm\, rain or shine \nDistance: 4 km \nPace: Medium \nTerrain: Easy \nDuration: 3 hours \nMeeting: Rd. 111 at the bridge over Avon River\, about ½ km north of Hwy 7/8 (43.376262\,-80.937814).  Home Hardware is at the corner of Rd. 111 and Hwy 7/8. \nTime:  1:30 pm. The hike will be approximately 1.5 hrs.  Car shuffle will be used. \nHike Route Overview:  This hike begins near the east end of the Stratford Side Trail; it includes a canopied walk along the Avon River beside crop land.  It junctions with the main Avon Trail where it passes through a mature woodlot\, then through the Little Lakes valley to the Forest Rd. Motel.  Apart from one descent\, it is mostly flat terrain.   All are welcome from grandkids to seniors and everyone in between.  This is the first of nine Family hikes celebrating the Avon Trail’s 45th anniversary year. Refreshments will be served at the end of the hike. \nRecommendations:  Dress in layers\, and appropriately for the weather forecast.  Good supportive walking shoes or boots recommended.  Mitts and toque may be needed depending on the weather.  Walking poles are optional. \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader:  Bernard berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/first-45th-anniversary-family-hike-sunday-december-15/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190427T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190427T150000
DTSTAMP:20190319T012829Z
CREATED:20190319T002525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T012829Z
UID:7183-1556354700-1556377200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Chesney Woods/Wilderness Area - East of Innerkip
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY APRIL 27: CHESNEY WOODS/ WILDERNESS AREA (just east of Innerkip)\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeetup Place:  EB Games\nTime:  8:45 am\nDistance: 4.5 km\, loop hike.\n Pace: easy-moderate.\nTerrain: moderate (grassy lane\, hardwoods\, pine and cedar\, wetland and field. Gentle rolling trail with one slightly steeper hill).\nDuration: 3.5-5 hrs.(hike 2 hrs\, travel 1.5 hrs\, possible lunch) \nDetails: Meet at EB Games at 8:45AM for departure at 9AM sharp to carpool (approx 45 min) to trail head. If gate is open\, drive in lane to parking area. If gate is not open\, park in small lot\, just off Co Rd. Family friendly. Dress in layers for the weather. Bring water and snacks. Could picnic there at end of hike or dine out in Innerkip.  Hike leader\, Bonnie\, will meet group in parking area…on Co Rd 29 (north side with sign) just west of Co Rd 22. \nFor further information or to join the hike at trail head\, please contact Hike Leader: Bonnie – bccohoe@gmail.com \nIf meeting at EB Games contact Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com for car pooling arrangements.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/chesney-woods-wilderness-area-east-of-innerkip/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes,Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190316T140000
DTSTAMP:20240203T182939Z
CREATED:20181203T150955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T182939Z
UID:6730-1552730400-1552744800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Family Hike to McCully's Farm
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza on Erie St.\nDeparture Time is 10:00 am Sharp. \nTerrain: Easy\nDistance:  2 km\nPace: Slow \nDetails: \nDuration: 4 hrs (1: travel\, 1: walking\, 2: tours/brunch). \nMEET AT 10 AM BEHIND BOSTON PIZZA\, Erie St. Stratford to car pool to Wildwood Conservation Area kiosk at 3995 Line 9\, St. Marys. Some vehicles will go to McCully’s parking lot 4074 Perth Line 9\, St. Marys for shuttle service.\nThis is a fun hike for all ages which starts at Wildwood and follows the blue Lake Trail/Avon Trail towards McCully’s Hill Farm.  \nOptional Things to Do:  McCully’s farm offers Sugar Bush tours and Pancake Brunch—10 AM to 2 PM. Tours include wagon rides through sugar bush\, guided tour of sugar shack and a visit to farm animals. Wagon Tour Cost: $6.00 Pancake Brunch cost: $8.00. \nContact: Further information contact Jane jane@rwfoster.ca 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/maple-syrup-family-hike-to-mccullys-farm/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Family Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190310T160000
DTSTAMP:20181117T214733Z
CREATED:20181117T214733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T214733Z
UID:6695-1552224600-1552233600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Alternate Weather Date for Late Winter Family Hike - Sebben Loop on the Stratford Side Trail
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location:  Park on Meighen Mews and gather\nDeparture Time: 1:30 pm\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 2.5hrs\nDistance: 2.8 km \nDetails:   SUNDAY MARCH 3\, (Sunday March 10 – alternate weather date): FAMILY LATE WINTER HIKE – THE SEBBEN LOOP ON THE STRATFORD SIDE TRAIL:  Distance:  2.8 km. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. Duration: 2.5 hrs.  MEET AT 1:30 PM AND PARK AT THE END OF MEIGHEN MEWS (off Devon St.)  to enjoy a Sunday afternoon walk on a little-known wooded trail along the Avon River at the east end of town.  We will walk via the public access lane to the Devon Playground and join the Stratford Side Trail at the River heading east\, across Rd. 111 and proceed to the Sebben bridge\, returning on the north side of the River. \nDress in layers\, appropriate for the weather and wear waterproof footwear. \nRefreshments served at the end of the hike.  Kids\, parents and grandparents of all ages are welcome. \nSee www.avontrail.ca/Announcements for alternate date announcement. \nRSVP avontrailmail@gmail.com. \nFor more information contact Hike Leader Bernard – berngowa@gmail.com    
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/alternate-weather-date-for-late-winter-family-hike-sebben-loop-on-the-stratford-side-trail/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190303T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190303T160000
DTSTAMP:20181117T214519Z
CREATED:20181117T214519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T214519Z
UID:6693-1551619800-1551628800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Late Winter Hike – Sebben Loop on the Stratford Side Trail (Alternate Weather date March 10)
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location:  Park on Meighen Mews and gather\nDeparture Time: 1:30 pm\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 2.5hrs\nDistance: 2.8 km \nDetails:   SUNDAY MARCH 3\, (Sunday March 10 – alternate weather date): FAMILY LATE WINTER HIKE – THE SEBBEN LOOP ON THE STRATFORD SIDE TRAIL:  Distance:  2.8 km. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. Duration: 2.5 hrs.  MEET AT 1:30 PM AND PARK AT THE END OF MEIGHEN MEWS (off Devon St.)  to enjoy a Sunday afternoon walk on a little-known wooded trail along the Avon River at the east end of town.  We will walk via the public access lane to the Devon Playground and join the Stratford Side Trail at the River heading east\, across Rd. 111 and proceed to the Sebben bridge\, returning on the north side of the River. \nDress in layers\, appropriate for the weather and wear waterproof footwear. \nRefreshments served at the end of the hike.  Kids\, parents and grandparents of all ages are welcome. \nSee www.avontrail.ca/Announcements for alternate date announcement. \nRSVP avontrailmail@gmail.com. \nFor more information contact Hike Leader Bernard – berngowa@gmail.com    
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-late-winter-hike-sebben-loop-on-the-stratford-side-trail-alternate-weather-date-march-10/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Family Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190217T153000
DTSTAMP:20190214T104400Z
CREATED:20181117T212552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T104400Z
UID:6686-1550410200-1550417400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Alternate Weather Date for Family Winter Snowshoe/Walk at Stratford Perth Museum
DESCRIPTION:❄❄Lots of snow for snowshoeing or walking\,  come on out and enjoy some winter fun. ❄❄ \nPlease Read before participating.\nMeet Up Location: Stratford Perth Museum\nDeparture Time is 1:30 pm\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: Slow\nDuration: 2 hrs\nDistance:  1 km \nDetails:    SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10 (Sunday FEB 17 alternate weather date):  MEET 1:30 AT MUSEUM PARKING LOT\, 4275 Huron Road\, Stratford (½ km west of Stratford on Highway 8). Bring your snowshoes\, if you do not have your own\, you can borrow a pair of Museum snowshoes on a donation basis.  This is a 1km walk on the Historical Walking trail behind the Museum building.  Hot drinks and cookies served following the hike. Wear warm clothing appropriate for weather.  \nOption: bring your family for a visit to the exhibits at the Museum before the hike.  Museum is open 10 to 4 on Sundays.  Family admission $20.   \nRSVP requested. See www.avontrail.ca/Announcements for alternate date announcement. \nContact Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/alternate-weather-date-for-family-winter-snowshoe-walk-at-stratford-perth-museum/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190210T153000
DTSTAMP:20190208T123048Z
CREATED:20181117T212345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T123048Z
UID:6684-1549805400-1549812600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Family Winter Snowshoe/Walk at Stratford Perth Museum (Alternate weather date Feb 17)
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – Due to unsatisfactory weather conditions \nPlease Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Stratford Perth Museum\nDeparture Time is 1:30 pm\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: Slow\nDuration: 2 hrs\nDistance:  1 km \nDetails:    SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10 (Sunday FEB 17 alternate weather date):  MEET 1:30 AT MUSEUM PARKING LOT\, 4275 Huron Road\, Stratford (½ km west of Stratford on Highway 8). Bring your snowshoes\, if you do not have your own\, you can borrow a pair of Museum snowshoes on a donation basis.  This is a 1km walk on the Historical Walking trail behind the Museum building.  Hot drinks and cookies served following the hike. Wear warm clothing appropriate for weather.  \nOption: bring your family for a visit to the exhibits at the Museum before the hike.  Museum is open 10 to 4 on Sundays.  Family admission $20.   \nRSVP requested. See www.avontrail.ca/Announcements for alternate date announcement. \nContact Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-winter-snowshoe-walk-at-stratford-perth-museum-alternate-weather-date-feb-17/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Family Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190102T130000
DTSTAMP:20181112T001549Z
CREATED:20181112T001458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T001549Z
UID:6546-1546423200-1546434000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Hike: Snowshoe or Walk a Loop in TJ Dolan (Alternate Date: Thursday\, Jan 3)
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: PARKING LOT OF PERTH DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT\, 653 West Gore St. \nDeparture Time is 10:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Easy with some hills\nPace: Slow \nDuration: 2.5 hours\nDistance: 2 km\nDetails:   MEET at 10 AM IN THE PARKING LOT OF PERTH DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT\, 653 West Gore St. \nBring snowshoes (if we have snow!) or winter boots will work well.   Dress in layers\, and according to the weather. \nThis is a short loop\, about 2km on mostly level terrain\, suitable for children 4 yrs. and older. \nRefreshments will be served following the hike. \nSee www.avontrail.ca/Announcements for date change announcement.  \nRSVP avontrailmail@gmail.com      \nHike Leader: Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com    
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-hike-snowshoe-or-walk-a-loop-in-tj-dolan-alternate-date-thursday-jan-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Family Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181021T160000
DTSTAMP:20180722T210847Z
CREATED:20180722T201939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180722T210847Z
UID:5226-1540130400-1540137600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Rain Date of Family Fall Hike at Camp Bimini
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: grounds of Camp Bimini\, 3180 Perth Road 113/Embro Road\nDeparture Time is 2:00 PM Sharp\nTerrain: Varied\nPace: Varied\nDuration: 2 hrs\nDistance: Varied \nDetails:  Meet on the grounds of Camp Bimini\, 3180 Perth Road 113/Embro Road at 2 pm.  Event will conclude by 4 pm.\nThe grounds of Camp Bimini and neighbouring landowners offer a variety of trees\, wetland vegetation\, water courses\, other plant and wild life.\nThree hikes are offered of varying lengths by trained hike leaders\, suitable for children ages 4 or older as well as activities based on\nobservations along the way.\nNo dogs please.\nHotdogs & drinks provided at end of hike. \nPlease RSVP by Thursday October 11 to Carolyn at avontrailmail@gmail.com of your intention to join this hike. \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/rain-date-of-family-fall-hike-at-camp-bimini/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181014T160000
DTSTAMP:20181004T015143Z
CREATED:20180722T201807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T015143Z
UID:5224-1539525600-1539532800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Fall Hike at Camp Bimini (Rain Date Oct. 21)
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: grounds of Camp Bimini\, 3180 Perth Road 113/Embro Road\nDeparture Time is 2:00 PM Sharp\nTerrain: Varied\nPace: Varied\nDuration: 2 hrs\nDistance: Varied \nDetails:  Meet on the grounds of Camp Bimini\, 3180 Perth Road 113/Embro Road at 2 pm.  Event will conclude by 4 pm.\nThe grounds of Camp Bimini and neighbouring landowners offer a variety of trees\, wetland vegetation\, water courses\, other plant and wild life.\nThree hikes are offered of varying lengths by trained hike leaders\, suitable for children ages 4 or older as well as activities based on\nobservations along the way.\nNo dogs please.\nHotdogs & drinks provided at end of hike. \nPlease RSVP by Thursday October 11 to Carolyn at avontrailmail@gmail.com of your intention to join this hike. \n  \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-fall-hike-at-camp-bimini-rain-date-oct-22/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180819T163000
DTSTAMP:20180623T013345Z
CREATED:20180623T013345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T013345Z
UID:4912-1534687200-1534696200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Hike along Beautiful Trout Creek
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Parking lot behind Boston Pizza\nDeparture Time is 2:00 PM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium to Slow\nDuration: 2.5 hrs\nDistance: 2.6 km \nDetails:  Meet 2 PM behind Boston Pizza parking lot. Drive/carpool to hike starting point. Our route takes us along the edge of crop land\, by abandoned gravel pit\, into a mature Carolinian woodlot abundant with wild flowers\, and along banks of Trout Creek\, a main tributary of Thames River. A Scavenger Hunt activity will focus on some of Nature’s wonders. The walk is tailored to meet the experience of those who attend and will be geared for ages 4 and up.\nRefreshments will be served at the end of the walk.\nEveryone welcome.\nNo dogs please.\nThis is dependent on good weather; check website\, www.avontrail.ca for updates or cancellation. \nHike Leader: Please RSVP Bernard at berngowa@gmail.com to join the hike.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-hike-along-beautiful-trout-creek/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Family Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180121T160000
DTSTAMP:20171123T031746Z
CREATED:20171123T031004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T031746Z
UID:2214-1516541400-1516550400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Winter Snowshoe Hike - Stratford Perth Museum
DESCRIPTION:Note: If weather unfavourable\, hike will be held on January 28 \nPlease read before participating \nMeet Up Location: Meet at museum parking lot\, 4275 Huron Road\, Stratford (½ km west of Stratford on Highway 8\n Time is 1:30 PM  sharp\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: Slow\nDetails: Snowshoes provided by the Stratford Perth Museum on a donation basis. Hot drink and cookies after hike/snowshoeing . Wear warm clothing appropriate for weather. Washrooms will be open.   RSVP requested.\nContact Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com \nOptional: The Museum is open\, 1 to 4pm.  Cost of Entry: Families $20\, Adult $7\, Seniors & Students $6\, Child $5. Featured exhibits include Railways\, Firefighting\, Agricultural History and other others
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-winter-snowshoe-hike-stratford-perth-museum-alternate-date-january-28/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180101T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180101T160000
DTSTAMP:20171123T213624Z
CREATED:20171123T030254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T213624Z
UID:2197-1514813400-1514822400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Hike - Snowshoe or Walk Around Harrington Pond
DESCRIPTION:Please read before participating \nMeet Up Location: Parking lot behind Boston Pizza\nDeparture Time is 1:30 PM Sharp\nTerrain: Easy\nPace:  Slow\nDetails: Meet at 1:30 behind Boston Pizza to car pool to destination.  Bring your snowshoes or appropriate winter footwear.\nThis is a short loop\, about 1km on level terrain.\nFollowing the hike\, Tim Van de Kemp of the Harrington Mill Restoration Project will give us a guided tour of the restored Harrington Grist Mill\, one of very few remaining in Ontario.\nRefreshments will be served following the hike and tour. \nContact: Bernard – berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/snowshoe-walk-around-harrington-pond/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171021T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171021T143000
DTSTAMP:20171017T190913Z
CREATED:20170707T002134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171017T190913Z
UID:455-1508576400-1508596200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Woodlot Hike\, Potluck and Heritage Sawmill Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: EB Games\, 1067 Ontario St\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: Easy      \nPace: Medium (3-4 km/hr) to slow (2-3 km/hr) \nDuration: 2 hours \nDetails: Carpool to the Double CC Farm of Roger & Elaine Cook\, 4335 Rd. 110\, RR#1\, Stratford.  Roger will lead a 2 hour hike beside the creek\, along the wind break and through the woodlot to view over 10\,000 trees. Roger is an expert in tree identification and woodlot health and will point out interesting species and features along the walk. Following a potluck lunch in the workshop\, Roger will give us an hour demonstration of the workings of his unique heritage sawmill using trees harvested from his woodlot. \n \nChildren age 7 and older welcome. \n Potluck: whatever you like.\nTea\, coffee\, and water provided. Bring plates\, cup\, cutlery. \nReturn to Stratford by/at 2:30 pm. \nRSVP please by October 19 to Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com \n Contact: berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/woodlot-hike-potluck-and-heritage-sawmill-demonstration/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170827T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170827T190000
DTSTAMP:20170724T035358Z
CREATED:20170707T000408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170724T035358Z
UID:436-1503856800-1503860400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Hike in the T. J. Dolan Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Everyone welcome. \nPlease Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Perth District Health Unit Parking lot\nDeparture Time is 6:00 pm Sharp.  \nTerrain: Easy \nPace: Leisurely (less than 2 km/hr) \nDetails:    Starting at the West Gore St. entrance of the T. J. Dolan Natural Area\, we explore this gem of meadow and woodlot within Stratford\, which is home to a great variety of birds\, trees\, and wild flowers. There is a Nature Scavenger Hunt activity for the kids during the hike which is tailored to meet the abilities of those who attend and is geared for ages 4 and up.\nRefreshments will be served at the end of walk.\nParking is available across road from T. J. Dolan in the Perth District Health Unit parking lot.\nNo dogs please.  \nNote:  This hike is dependent on good weather; check our website\, www.avontrail.ca for updates or cancellation. \n Contact: Please RSVP Bernard at berngowa@gmail.com to indicate attendance and numbers\, or for more information.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-hike-in-the-t-j-dolan-natural-area/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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