Urban Walk: Lynde Shores Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Lynde Shores Conservation Area – New Parking Lot on Halls Road

Transit riders coming from Toronto can meet Tom Swales at Union Station in the Great Hall at 8.35 am. You will be taking the 8.50 GO Train to Whitby, taking a short bus ride, and will be walking down Halls Rd. to meet the drivers.

Parking Fee at the Conservation Area is $6.00 flat rate for the day

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Lisa Lifshitz Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will hike a couple of loops, including the Chickadee Bird Feeder Trail and the Lake Ontario Trail, around the lovely Lynde Shores Conservation Area, 1225 Victoria Street, Whitby. This is a great spot for birds and other wildlife. Optional refreshment stop at the “Oak and Ale Whitby Shores” after the hike.

Terrain and Speed – Flat, 3.5k, with stops for photos, viewing wildlife, or appreciating the beauty (approximately 4 hours)

Please let us know in the “Additional Information” field if you plan to take the GO Train or drive and park at the Lynde Shores Conservation Area.