- HikeType Tuesday Hikers
- PaceTypes Leisurely - 3 km/hour or less
- TerrainTypes Easy - mostly flat and usually good footing
- PaidOuting No
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): KW Optimist Camp
2001 Kressler Rd.
Heidelberg Ont
Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely - 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy - mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 4 - 5 km
Description
This is a Special Event Hike on a private property near Waterloo Ont.
CHRISTMAS IN THE WILD AND WOODS
Come enjoy a short hike through the mixed coniferous and deciduous treed forest and around a pond and field. Afterward we can gather by the fire pit, enjoy hot beverages, Christmas music (if any one plays an instrument we'd love to hear you play) and your own lunch. Bring hotdogs, marshmallows or any other food items that can be roasted over the fire, if you like. Hot beverages - tea, coffee, apple cider, hot chocolate provided. There is a building on the property with washrooms, and tables and where hot beverages can be accessed. MASKS MUST BE WORN UNLESS EATING OR DRINKING. SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED.
There is a pond for skating, IF IT IS FROZEN. Bring snowshoes if you like, or cross country skis. We will even provide a few sleds or toboggans if you want to zoom down a short hill!
PROVE OF VACCINATION REQUIRED AND WILL BE CHECKED. The Optimist Club follows provincial guidelines.
*** there is no cost for this hike or the beverages provided. However a small donation to cover expenses would be appreciated but not necessary***
Optimist Clubs are a not for profit service club organization that provide opportunities and assistance to and for children. Examples of their work include - YMCA run children's summer camps on the property. The Waterloo School board uses the property for outdoor education. They provide funding for service dogs for autistic children. Scouts Canada and Guides Canada use the property for camping, outdoor activities and hiking all year long. These are just a few of the groups and activities they support.
Membership, rental of the property for special events; and fund raising activities and events is how they fund raise.