Hike + Beach

Sunday july 16, 2023

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kelso Conservation Area with our group hike! Nestled in the heart of Halton Region, Kelso Conservation Area offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

As we venture along the trails, we'll have the opportunity to appreciate the diverse flora and fauna that call Kelso home. The park features lush forests adorned with maple, oak, and birch trees. Keep an eye out for native wildflowers, such as trilliums and asters, which add bursts of color to the landscape.

After our hike, we'll have a couple of hours to enjoy the park's stunning beach. Kelso boasts a sandy beach along the shimmering waters of Kelso Lake. Take a dip and cool off with a refreshing swim, or simply relax on the shore, soaking up the sun. It's the perfect way to unwind and reflect on our hiking experience.

Join us for a day of adventure and beach enjoyment at Kelso Conservation Area.

THIS ACTIVEDAYS TRIP IS ORGANIZED BY THE ACTIVEDAYS COMMUNITY. SEE ALL ACTIVEDAYS TRIPS AND JOIN US VIA OUR FACEBOOK GROUP!

DAY SCHEDULE 

9:00am - Pick-up at 34 Asquith (please check TTC schedule/closures ahead of time to make sure you arrive on time)

10:30am - Arrive Kelso, washroom break

10:40am - 12:30pm - Hiking

12:30pm - 1:00 - Lunch Trailside. Lunch is not provided. Please make sure to pack yourself lunch and snacks to keep you going throughout the day.

1:00-2:00pm - Continue hiking

2:00pm - 4:30pm- Beach time: swim, sunbath, play beach games.

5:00pm - Depart to Toronto

WHAT TO BRING

• Lunch and snacks for the hike. We will be having lunch on the trail.

• Hiking shoes

• Water- AT LEAST 1.5-2 LITRES

• Hat, Bugspray, Sunscreen

• Medications

• Weather appropriate clothing- Please keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for a nice warm day or a slightly chilly rainy one, or both!

• Camera

• Beach blanket, games, swimsuit, and water floaties (optional)

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

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. There may be a number of groups hiking at various speeds for you to take part in, or the option to explore o your own.

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.

All ActiveDays participants are required to sign a waiver. We will send a copy of the waiver via email. You can find a digital copy of a sample waiver HERE

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform an event organiser.