- HikeType Urban Walk
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_urban-walks.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes Flat
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. At Centre
Hike Leader(s): Smadar .junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 5-6 kms
Description
Since the official recognition of Black History Month in 1995, Canadians are invited to learn and be engaged in an ongoing flight against anti Black racism.
in this hike series we will learn about the early years of the black community in NOTL how it helped to shape our diverse society as it is today.
During the hike we will stop several times to see and learn about some of the places that are significant to the early days of the black community in the area.
please dress appropriately for winter hiking, icers and poles recommended. If you wish to get the badge, you may join all three hikes today or choose other hikes offered in the series at other dates in February.
please note that this is the first of 3 hikes on the same day. If you wish to get the badge you may join all hikes today or join other hikes offered in the series.
please note that these hikes are offered by volunteers who are committed to their own learning and share informative hiking experience. The hikes are open to all and offered. In a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.