THE TORONTO HIKING AND CONSERVATION CLUB has its roots in the Don Valley Conservation Association, formed in the early 1950s to protect the Don Valley.  After an active decade, a group of Association members met  to create the Toronto Hiking and Conservation Club on August 25, 1961.  Every year since, the Club has organized programmes of Sunday hiking in the countryside surrounding Toronto, and has financially supported a variety of conservation endeavours.  Currently membership is approximately 150, and, as in the past, voluntary participation continues, with energetic hiking programmes, hike leading, car pools, social events and Executive Committee work.

The current Spring 2012 program is available here or as a PDF document. To download a pdf copy of the current program, please click [here]. To ensure you have the newest program links displayed on this page, hold down the shift key while clicking on the REFRESH button.

GENERAL INFORMATION

EXECUTIVE

Ø For information about a particular hike, phone the hike leader the day before. Hike routes may be changed at the last moment due to unforeseen circumstances.

Ø Dress suitably for the weather. Sturdy, waterproof boots are advised. Bring lunch and a beverage. Do not litter.

Ø Transportation and Incidental Costs:

Passengers may donate towards transportation costs, using the following scale:

Under 100 km	$8.00
100-200 km	$10.00
Over 200 km	$12.00
Within Toronto	$5.00

Ø Hikers will pay gate fees to Conservation Areas where required.

Ø Visitors are welcome to attend one hike as guests of the club, after which they should apply for membership.

Ø Drivers should ensure that other drivers are not in difficulty before returning to Toronto. They should provide rides for as many people as possible, returning them to the parking lot, unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

President:

Peter Sproule

416-259-0622

Vice-President:

Tony Asrilen

416-693-8639

Treasurer:

Tony Asrilen

416-693-8639

Recording Secretary:

Agnes Heringer

905-763-2079

Membership Secretary:

Elke Ganguli

416-532-2883

Programme Secretary:

Marta Esmailji

416-445-1902

NEW PRACTICE - WHISTLE CODE

If you hear - 1 blow, stop; 2 blows - go to the person who blows the whistle; 3 blows - it is an emergency, safely rush to the person who blows the whistle.

Hikers participate at their own risk and neither the club nor the leader can be held responsible in the event of a mishap or accident on a hike or during any other club activity. Hikers are advised to carry identification, a whistle, and a telephone contact on their pack. Luggage tags are ideal for this.

By applying for membership, you acknowledge theses facts and absolve the club and leader of all responsibility in the event of injury or other mishap, howsoever caused.

THE TORONTO HIKING AND CONSERVATION CLUB has its roots in the Don Valley Conservation Association, formed in the early 1950s to protect the Don Valley. After an active decade, a group of Association members met to create the Toronto Hiking and Conservation Club on August 25, 1961. Every year since, the Club has organized programmes of Sunday hiking in the countryside surrounding Toronto, and has financially supported a variety of conservation endeavours. Currently membership is approximately 120, and, as in the past, voluntary participation continues, with energetic hiking programmes, hike leading, car pools and social events.

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL

Our membership year extends from October 1 to September 30 of the following year. Annual membership fees are: New Membership: $20 Single, $25 Family; Renewal: $15 Single, $20 Family. To apply for or renew your membership in the Club, please complete the form below, and either hand to our membership secretary when hiking, or mail with your cheque to: Toronto Hiking Club, Box 121, Station F, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2L4

Name		Phone
Address
E-mail
All hike leaders are unpaid volunteers.  Your participation is at your own risk and you absolve the club and leader of any
responsibility	Signature

Enclosed is (please circle): New/$20/$25 Renewal/$15/$20. Any surplus at year end may be donated to conservation projects. Check if you require a receipt: □