Hilton Falls is a beautiful winter destination close to the city. It features a 10m waterfall, a roaring fire and many kms of trails.

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One of the greatest things about Canada is that it is home to so many different people from different cultures. This trip invites those who celebrate Lunar New Year and those who want to learn- to come together in the outdoors in honour of this holiday! Lunar New Year has so many rich traditions. It is also known as the Spring Festival and signifies newness, and is a time to sweep away the old to get ready for incoming abundance.

Parkbus is excited to be facilitating this event in partnership with MEC and Culture Link.

DAY SCHEDULE

9:00am - Pick up at 34 Asquith Ave.

10:30am Arrive Hilton Falls

10:30am Hike to Hilton Falls

12:00pm - Lunch at the campfire (weather permitting); Lunch is not provided. Please pack yourself something delicious that you can enjoy at the visitors centre

12:00pm - 1pm - Optional hike to lookout

1:30pm - depart for Toronto

3pm - Arrive back in Toronto

WHAT TO BRING

Lunch (nut free please!) If you can, bring something warm- This helps a lot in staying warm on a cold day

A warm drink (optional but having something warm in a thermos to enjoy by the fire would be so nice)

Winter boots!

Water (at least 1.5L)

Skis, Snowshoes *Parkbus riders get 50% off rentals at MEC! Follow this link to get a deal on rentals!

Medications

Weather appropriate clothing- Layer up! Wool is great as a middle layer as it helps wick water away from the body and keep you warm!

Camera

Whatever else you need to have fun on the trail :)

HOW TO DRESS FOR WINTER

It’s important to wear winter clothes that will keep you warm and dry. The following is what we recommend:

- Winter Boots

- Warm socks (even 2 pairs!)

- Bottom layer of long underwear or a long sleeve top (wool is great but not mandatory)

- Second Layer pants and a warm sweater

- Top Layer: Winter jacket, snow pants

- Accessories: winter hat, mitts, scarf

Also, please see below a graphic from MEC on how to prepare for winter outdoors.

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH ACTIVEDAYS

To us, facilitating this event is about creating an environment that you can engage with in your own way. This is your experience and everyone has their own relationship with the outdoors and their bodies. We want to meet you where you are at — you can take part in the hike as casually or focused as you would like.

Active Days is also a community. This is an inclusive space to meet new people, share stories and have fun! To us, there is no better place to get to know someone than the outdoors. We all share a desire to get out, explore and move.

We will also be providing everyone a map and some information on some of the geology of the region.

All ActiveDays participants are required to sign a waiver. We will bring printed copies of the waiver to sign on the bus. You can find a digital copy of a sample waiver HERE

ActiveDays is made possible with the support of our partners at Mountain Equipment Coop