Join us for the Hike Ontario Annual Summit and AGM (London, Ontario, September 22-23), bringing hikers and trail users together to share, learn and collaborate.
Thames Valley Trail Association 50th Anniversary
The Thames Valley Trail Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary this September 22-24. It will be combined with Hike Ontario’s Annual Summit and is being held at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) Watershed HQ, in London, Ontario.
Friday, September 22
The weekend kicks off on September 22 with a HIKERS’ Meet and Greet at Kelsey’s Roadhouse, 900 Oxford Street East, London. Come in at 6 p.m. to meet other hikers from across the province, enjoy some refreshment and food (which you will pay for yourself).
Saturday, September 23
On Saturday, September 23, we will gather at the Watershed Conservation Centre, 1424 Clarke Road, London, Ontario N5V 5B9. Entry, activities and lunch will be provided free due to the generosity of the Thames Valley Trail Association, the Upper Thames River Conservation Area and with the support of Hike Ontario.
Annual General Meeting
We will be holding our Hike Ontario’s Annual Meeting at 8:30 a.m. in order to comply with CRA rules. There is a full day of activities planned that should provide you with great information and new skills. There will be presentations on:
- The Carolinian Zone (Canada’s most diverse environment)
- Hikes Around the World
- Weather to Hike (determining if weather conditions make it safe to go hiking)
- Scenarios for Hike Leaders
- Volunteer Recruitment and Management
- Challenges to Trails by Urbanization from a Planner’s Perspective
- Trail Maintenance including Hazardous Tree Management and Invasive Species
- Website Design and Promotion for Trail Associations
- Success and Challenges for Hiking Trails Round Table
There is a limit of 100 spaces, so register early to avoid disappointment!
Reserve a spot at the Hike Ontario AGM
50th Anniversary Gala
There will be a celebratory dinner for the 50th Anniversary of the Thames Valley Trail Association at the Marconi Club, 120 Clarke Rd, London ON N5W 5E1 [map]. A history of the Thames Valley Trail will be presented and explorer Adam Shoaltz will be the keynote speaker. Prices are currently projected at $70 for TVTA members and $75 for non-members.
Download the event flyer for more details
Buy tickets for the 50th Anniversary Gala
Need a Place to Stay?
We have appealed for billet options for out-of-town guests. If you are interested in this option, please contact Tom Friesen at tomfriesen@hotmail.com or 226-378-9737.