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UID:9904-1582016400-1582027200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-66/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200216T153000
DTSTAMP:20200109T150619Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T150619Z
UID:8987-1581859800-1581867000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Third 45th Anniversary Family Hike – Health Valley Trail to King Arthur & back\, St. Jacob’s
DESCRIPTION:Time:  Hike begins at 1:30 pm and finishes around 3:30pm. Rain or Shine! \nDistance: 7 km \nPace: Moderate \nTerrain:  Easy \nDuration:  for those leaving from Stratford: 4 hrs. (2 hrs. hiking\, 1.5 hrs. travel).  To carpool from Stratford\, meet 12:30 pm at EB Games\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Stratford. \nFor Waterloo hikers: 2.6 hrs (2 hrs. hiking\, 40 min. travel). Meet at Health Valley Trail Parking Lot\, St. Jacobs. \nMeeting: Health Valley Trail Parking lot\, St. Jacobs\, (43.539138\,-80.549862).  Take King St. N through St. Jacobs\, turn right at Albert St. E\, (Home Hardware on the corner). Jog right at Water St. and immediately left into parking lot behind Kalora Interiors International.  Go to the far east end of the parking lot for the Health Valley trail head. \nHike Route Overview:  This is a ‘There and Back’ hike.  We’ll hike in on the Health Valley trail about 3 ½ km. After a short\, water break and snack\, hike back again\, along a lovely trail. We’ll enjoy the Conestogo River\, passing through cattle pasture\, and forest glade.  At the east end of our hike\, we’ll encounter a tree sculpture\, affectionately named ‘King Arthur’ by the locals – a nice photo op!  Once back at the trail head in St. Jacobs\, a hot refreshing drink and biscuit await the hikers.  Everyone is welcome – grand kids\, seniors and everyone in between. \nRecommendations:  Who knows what the weather will be like?   It should be cold\, and there may be snow on the ground.  Dress in layers\, bring a backpack to store clothing if too warm. Bring water and a light snack\, if desired.  Good supportive boots or hiking shoes are essential. \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Bernard  berngowa@gmail.com \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/third-45th-anniversary-family-hike-health-valley-trail-to-king-arthur-back-st-jacobs/
LOCATION:Health Valley Trail Parking lot\, St. Jacobs\, 43.539138\,-80.549862
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200211T210000
DTSTAMP:20200122T215908Z
CREATED:20191017T193707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T215908Z
UID:8983-1581447600-1581454800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Social Show ‘n Tell - Members Only
DESCRIPTION:For further details\, please click on this link   Winter Social Details
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/winter-social-show-n-tell/
LOCATION:Queen’s Inn\, 161 Ontario Street\, Stratford\, Ontario (ON)\, N5A 3H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Westley":MAILTO:megwestley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200211T120000
DTSTAMP:20200121T005604Z
CREATED:20200121T005604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T005604Z
UID:9902-1581411600-1581422400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-ramble-56/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200204T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020040Z
CREATED:20200121T005422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020040Z
UID:9900-1580806800-1580817600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-65/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200201T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200201T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T193044Z
CREATED:20191017T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T193044Z
UID:8979-1580546700-1580558400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wildwood Snowshoe or Hike
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:45 am to Noon \n Distance: 6 km \nPace: Medium \nTerrain: Moderate \nDuration: Approximately 2.5 hours (20 min. drive each way and 2 hr snow shoe/hike) \n Meeting: Boston Pizza rear parking lot (729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, N4Z 1A1) \nTime: Organize at 8:45 am. Carpool at 9 am or meet at Wildwood in the parking lot near the conservation area kiosk at 9:20 am. \nHike Route Overview: We will begin our adventure on the Dr. R.S. Murray Forest Trails and continue onto the Wildwood Lake Trail to marker 4 and back. The trails have elevation changes and mixed forest/scrub land making them interesting for winter adventures. We may have a nice view of the lake too. \nRecommendations: Please bring snacks and water\, if you need them. Be prepared with layered clothing for the conditions\, as well as your own snowshoes. We will not cancel this event if the snow conditions are poor; we will hike instead. \nContact: To join the snow shoe/hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Renee at reneelehnen@hotmail.com or text/call 905-616-0454.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/wildwood-snowshoe-or-hike/
LOCATION:Boston Pizza\, 771 Erie St.\, Stratford\, Ontario (ON)\, N4Z 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Lehnen":MAILTO:reneelehnen@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200128T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020050Z
CREATED:20200121T005326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020050Z
UID:9898-1580202000-1580212800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-64/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200121T120000
DTSTAMP:20200121T005203Z
CREATED:20200121T005203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T005203Z
UID:9896-1579597200-1579608000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-63/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200114T210000
DTSTAMP:20191017T191700Z
CREATED:20191017T191700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T191700Z
UID:8975-1579030200-1579035600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Field Naturalist Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 14\, 2020 \nTime: 7:30pm \nLocation to Meet: (Salvation Army\, 230 Lightbourne Ave\, Stratford) \nTopic: Great Lakes need Watersheds. Mari Velz\, an ecologist with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority\, will explain the intricacies of watershed management for the protection of the Great Lakes. \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/field-naturalist-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Salvation Army 230 Lightbourne Ave. Stratford\, 230 Lightbourne Ave\, Stratford\, Ontario (ON)\, L2M2B1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200107T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020059Z
CREATED:20191017T203549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020059Z
UID:9004-1578387600-1578398400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-57/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191231T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191231T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020114Z
CREATED:20191017T204042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020114Z
UID:9014-1577782800-1577793600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-62/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191225T200000
DTSTAMP:20191017T175544Z
CREATED:20191017T175544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T175544Z
UID:8967-1577260800-1577304000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Closed from St. Marys to Conestogo
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday December 25\, 2019
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/trail-closed-from-st-marys-to-conestogo-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191224T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020121Z
CREATED:20191017T203948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020121Z
UID:9012-1577178000-1577188800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-61/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191217T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020128Z
CREATED:20191017T203653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020128Z
UID:9006-1576573200-1576584000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-58/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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/
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191210T210000
DTSTAMP:20191017T174152Z
CREATED:20191017T174152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T174152Z
UID:8958-1576006200-1576011600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Field Naturalist Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 10\, 2019 \nTime: 7:30 pm \nLocation: Salvation Army\, 230 Lightbourne Ave\, Stratford \nTopic: Wood Warblers\, our neotropical gems. Since retiring in 2014 David Gascoigne has been able to pursue his love of birding full time. \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/field-naturalist-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Salvation Army 230 Lightbourne Ave. Stratford\, 230 Lightbourne Ave\, Stratford\, Ontario (ON)\, L2M2B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191210T200000
DTSTAMP:20191017T200603Z
CREATED:20191017T200603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T200603Z
UID:8990-1576002600-1576008000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Lights Walk
DESCRIPTION:Time: 6:30 pm. – 8:00 pm. Members only. \nDistance:  3 km \nPace:  Slow \nTerrain: Easy \nTime:  1 .5 hours \n Meeting:  Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot (close to Ontario St.)\, 211 Ontario St.\, Stratford \nTime:  6:30 pm to begin walk \nHike Route Overview:  Walk from parking lot to Waterloo St north to Avon River. Walk along river east then onto adjoining streets to Ontario St.\, walk west along Brunswick St. towards downtown to Waterloo St. then optional social time at local establishment (Molly Blooms Irish Pub—26 Brunswick St.). This is a members only event. \nRecommendations: Wear suitable warm clothing for weather and suitable footwear. \n Contact:  To join the walk or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Jane jane@rwfoster.ca
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/christmas-lights-walk-2/
LOCATION:Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot\, 211 Ontario St.\, Stratford\, 211 Ontario St.\, Stratford\, Ontario (ON)\, N5A 3H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191210T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T203851Z
CREATED:20191017T203851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T203851Z
UID:9010-1575968400-1575979200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-60/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191207T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191207T150000
DTSTAMP:20191129T143556Z
CREATED:20191015T120552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191129T143556Z
UID:8939-1575708300-1575730800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Best of Bayfield River
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday December 7\, 2019 \nWhat: Best Of Bayfield River\, 3 Trails – Bannockburn\, Mavis-Taylor\, and Sawmill \nWhen: 8:45 am – 3:00 pm \n Distance: Approximately 8 km  \nPace: Medium \nTerrain: Moderate to Challenging \nDuration: Approximately 6 hours (1 hour drive each way\, 1 hour for snack/lunch between hike 2 and 3 about 3 hours of hiking) \n Meeting Location: NW corner Giant Tiger parking lot (477 Huron St\, Stratford\, N5A 5T8) \nTime: 8:45 am arrival & organization. 9 am sharp departure to carpool to starting point. All trails are loops with parking at trail heads. Return to Stratford around 3 pm. \nHike Route Overview: \nHike 1: Bannockburn is a rugged hike over stunning countryside including meadow\, marsh\, scrub land\, cedar forest\, and deciduous forest. Then short carpool to \nHike 2: Mavis-Taylor\, between Varna and Bayfield. Mixed terrain including pine forest with a gorgeous view of the Bayfield River Valley. \nLunch in Bayfield at the Docks. \nHike 3: Sawmill Trail\, a riverside trail on the northside of River Road\, Bayfield featuring heartbreak hill\, named for a spurned\, Victorian era sweetheart. \nRecommendations: Likely to be muddy or icy and slippery. Please bring water and snacks if you need them and dress in sturdy\, waterproof boots and layered clothing. Also bring money for lunch at The Docks. \n Contact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Renee Lehnen 905-616-0454 (call or text) or reneelehnen@hotmail.com \n  \n*** \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/best-of-bayfield-river/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191203T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020137Z
CREATED:20191017T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020137Z
UID:9008-1575363600-1575374400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-59/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191201T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191201T160000
DTSTAMP:20191201T153532Z
CREATED:20191015T115221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T153532Z
UID:8934-1575207000-1575216000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Postponed to Dec 15 due to weather - First 45th Anniversary - Late Fall Family Hike now Sunday Dec 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-late-fall-family-hike/
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191126T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T203457Z
CREATED:20191017T203457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T203457Z
UID:9002-1574758800-1574769600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-56/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191119T213000
DTSTAMP:20191015T114825Z
CREATED:20191015T114825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T114825Z
UID:8932-1574190000-1574199000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:AGM Avon Trail
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:00 PM \nWhere: Stratford Rotary Complex\, Community Hall D.  \nTopic: AGM with Guest Speaker:  outdoor enthusiast Linda Bathe\, Why Hike the Bruce Trail……Twice? Business meeting & election of officers.  Refreshments served. 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/agm-avon-trail/
LOCATION:Stratford Rotary Complex\, 353 McCarthy Road\, Stratford\, 353 McCarthy Rd\, Community Hall D\, Stratford\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191119T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T202114Z
CREATED:20191017T202114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T202114Z
UID:8999-1574154000-1574164800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-55/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191112T210000
DTSTAMP:20191015T114416Z
CREATED:20191015T114416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T114416Z
UID:8930-1573587000-1573592400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Field Naturalist Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:30 pm. \nWhere: Salvation Army\, 230 Lightbourne Ave\, Stratford \nTopic: South Africa Wild Animals & Flowers – from the Cape to Kruger. The Cape area is a region of tremendous plant diversity\, while Kruger National Park remains a refuge for species that are rapidly disappearing through human expansion\, hunting and greed. Waterloo professor emeritus Alan Morgan will explore these two aspects of endangered wildlife in this illustrated talk.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/field-naturalist-meeting/
LOCATION:Salvation Army 230 Lightbourne Ave. Stratford\, 230 Lightbourne Ave\, Stratford\, Ontario (ON)\, L2M2B1\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191112T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T201954Z
CREATED:20191017T201954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T201954Z
UID:8997-1573549200-1573560000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-54/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191105T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T201702Z
CREATED:20191017T201702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T201702Z
UID:8994-1572944400-1572955200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-53/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191103T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191103T153000
DTSTAMP:20191015T000557Z
CREATED:20191015T000557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T000557Z
UID:8917-1572770700-1572795000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Loop de Loop (rain or shine)
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:45 a.m. arrival & organization. 9:00 a.m. sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 3:30 p.m. \nDistance: 12 km. \nPace: Medium \nTerrain: Moderate \nDuration: 6.5 hours \n(1.5 hrs. travel\, 4.5 hours hiking\, ½ hour lunch break) \nMeeting: EB Games\, Festival Mall (1067 Ontario St.\, Stratford\, N5A 6W6) \nTime: 8:45 a.m. arrival & organization. 9 a.m. sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 3:30 pm. \nHike Route Overview: We will hike three loops towards the eastern end of the Avon Trail: the Organic Loop 3.4 km; the Drumlin Loop 2.0 km and the Nith River Loop 6.0 km. \nRecommendations: Pack a snack\, lunch and water. Sun protection advisable. Wear supportive comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. RAIN OR SHINE. \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Bruce brucedgraham@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/loop-de-loop-rain-or-shine/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Graham":MAILTO:brucedgraham@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191029T120000
DTSTAMP:20190709T195412Z
CREATED:20190709T195412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T195412Z
UID:8165-1572339600-1572350400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramblings
DESCRIPTION:October 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n\n\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp. \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous\nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour\nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows.\nContact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-ramblings-13/
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