BGOW x SALOMON 6TH ANNUAL FIRST DAY HIKE

Join BGOW for our 6th annual “First Day Hike” to start the year off right!

This year, we invite you to celebrate with us a little closer to home, at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, and with the support of Salomon. This event has been foundational to how we begin our year and has created a mindful and intentional experience for those who have attended.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area is located just a stone's throw away from Toronto (approx 45 minutes to 1 hour) and is one of Ontario’s natural treasures. On this hike, you will have the opportunity to view the thousand-year-old cedars growing throughout the park, and your eyes might even land on an owl taking a nap as one of the many birds that call this conservation area home. With beautiful trails, stunning bird life, and opportunities for animal tracking, Rattlesnake Point offers the perfect landscape for a slow and scenic morning adventure.

Pack your curiosity and come prepared to hike, build community, and share your intentions for the year ahead.

The first ten (10) returning participants who register by Monday, December 8th, will receive a special gift from Salomon in recognition of their continued support of the BGOW Community. Please note that gifts will only be distributed in person on the day of the event.

No need to worry! If you missed the date for the special gift, you can still register and join us for a great day on the trails.

For the safety of our participants, the exact meeting location will be sent via email to registered participants.

HIKE DIFFICULTY: Beginner-friendly. Expect 5-7 km at a relaxed pace with breaks.

TERRAIN: Trails may be snowy or uneven. We move slowly and stay together as a group.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Guided Hike

Post-hike snacks

A safer and welcoming community

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

There is a $10.50/person entrance fee payable to Conservation Halton. We encourage booking online to avoid paying additional costs at the gate.

LUNCH- BE PREPARED FOR COLD WEATHER

Lunch (think warm), water

WHAT TO WEAR:

Layers (warm layers)

Warm socks

Winter boots

Gloves and hand warmers

Crampons and/or walking poles (recommended but not mandatory)

This hike is not designed for speed but to take in the beauty of the landscape with time for photos, connecting with each other, and the nature around us.

While we encourage carpooling, please ensure that you are able to get to and from the event via your own mode of transporation.

The fees for this hike are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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This event is open to Black, Indigenous, and racialized femme diverse individuals.

Waivers and photography consent will be provided upon registration. We capture images of our events to ensure folks can see themselves represented in different outdoor activities. If, for any reason, you do not wish to be photographed, please ensure this is noted on the waiver. While we aim to respect all wishes, any photos taken specifically as a group will be shared with the BGOW community, but will not be used to generate any financial compensation.

Looking forward to seeing you there!