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Trip Overview

The ALM Team are getting together for an afternoon of fun and games in High Park. We'll start with a group lunch before splitting into teams and embarking on a quest around the park as you race to solve clues and be the first team back.

Please note that you will need to complete this waiver in advance of the event.

Adventure Details

We'll meet up at High Park for a hot al-fresco lunch and start to think about teams for the adventure. We'll split into teams of between 6 and 8 so figure out who's going to have the skills to help you win and secure them for your team.

We'll be meeting here

After a quick navigation lesson, we'll be heading off on a race around High Park, going from point to point and finding hidden clues as we go. You'll need some map reading skills, quick-witted thinking and sharp eyes to ensure your success. Along the way, you'll see some of the park's most beautiful spots and learn about the nature that surrounds you. The first team back to the start wins!

Those who want a more leisurely afternoon can remain at the picnic area where we'll have a variety of lawn games like Ladder Ball, Bocce, Spike Ball and more. Once folks who've taken part in the quest return they'll join in to finish any remaining food and take part in the games.

Itinerary

11:30 Onwards - Meet at Picnic Area #23 in High Park. There's very limited parking on Deer Pen Road, accessible via Parkside Drive. The easiest way to get there is either to take the Bloor Line to High Park Station and walk to the picnic area (approx 20 minutes walk) or to Keele Station and get the 80 bus. Check the timing of the bus before you leave the office to figure out which will be easier. If you need a more detailed map of the park, download this.

12:00 - Lunch starts

13:00 - Break into teams and head off on the High Park Quest. Those who don't wish to take part will stay around the picnic area for lawn games and relaxation

16:00 - Award ceremony for game winners

16:30 - Social ends

Custom Map Download

Download Map

This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.

You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.

Weather Forecast

It looks like we'll have perfect weather. Keep an eye on weather conditions closer to the time so you can dress appropriately

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What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • A bottle of water
  • A hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Bugspray if you're sensitive to insects
  • Clothes you'll be comfortable in for games

Food

Rented Gear Info

Additional Fees/Reservations

Dangers and Mitigation

Shared Photo Album

Click on the button to share your photos from the trip and see what others have captured. Please note, we may use your photos on our Instagram. If you'd rather we didn't - let us know in the Discord.
Google Photo Album

Guest Waiver

Those bringing guests will need them to complete this waiver in advance.

Indigenous History of the Area

We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. You can use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas.

High Park has a particularly long and varied indigenous history, groups who maintain connections to the land include:

  1. The Anishinaabe: This includes the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Algonquin peoples. They have lived in the region for centuries and continue to have a presence in the area.
  2. The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy: This includes the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora nations. They have historical connections to the land around Toronto.
  3. The Huron-Wendat: They were once the primary inhabitants of the Toronto area before being displaced by European colonization and other Indigenous groups. The Huron-Wendat nation now resides in Wendake, Quebec, but maintains a historical connection to Toronto.
  4. The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation: This is a Mississauga Ojibwe First Nation located near Brantford, Ontario. They have treaty rights and historical connections to the land that is now the city of Toronto.
  5. The Métis: The Métis people, who are of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry, also have connections to the region.

Trip Overview

The ALM Team are getting together for an afternoon of fun and games in High Park. We'll start with a group lunch before splitting into teams and embarking on a quest around the park as you race to solve clues and be the first team back.

Please note that you will need to complete this waiver in advance of the event.

Adventure Details

We'll meet up at High Park for a hot al-fresco lunch and start to think about teams for the adventure. We'll split into teams of between 6 and 8 so figure out who's going to have the skills to help you win and secure them for your team.

We'll be meeting here

After a quick navigation lesson, we'll be heading off on a race around High Park, going from point to point and finding hidden clues as we go. You'll need some map reading skills, quick-witted thinking and sharp eyes to ensure your success. Along the way, you'll see some of the park's most beautiful spots and learn about the nature that surrounds you. The first team back to the start wins!

Those who want a more leisurely afternoon can remain at the picnic area where we'll have a variety of lawn games like Ladder Ball, Bocce, Spike Ball and more. Once folks who've taken part in the quest return they'll join in to finish any remaining food and take part in the games.

Itinerary

11:30 Onwards - Meet at Picnic Area #23 in High Park. There's very limited parking on Deer Pen Road, accessible via Parkside Drive. The easiest way to get there is either to take the Bloor Line to High Park Station and walk to the picnic area (approx 20 minutes walk) or to Keele Station and get the 80 bus. Check the timing of the bus before you leave the office to figure out which will be easier. If you need a more detailed map of the park, download this.

12:00 - Lunch starts

13:00 - Break into teams and head off on the High Park Quest. Those who don't wish to take part will stay around the picnic area for lawn games and relaxation

16:00 - Award ceremony for game winners

16:30 - Social ends

Custom Map Download

Download Map

This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.

You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.

Weather Forecast

It looks like we'll have perfect weather. Keep an eye on weather conditions closer to the time so you can dress appropriately

What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • A bottle of water
  • A hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Bugspray if you're sensitive to insects
  • Clothes you'll be comfortable in for games

Food

Rented Gear Info

Additional Fees/Reservations

Dangers and Mitigation

Shared Photo Album

Click on the button to share your photos from the trip and see what others have captured. Please note, we may use your photos on our Instagram. If you'd rather we didn't - let us know in the Discord.
Google Photo Album

Guest Waiver

Those bringing guests will need them to complete this waiver in advance.

Indigenous History of the Area

We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. You can use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas.

High Park has a particularly long and varied indigenous history, groups who maintain connections to the land include:

  1. The Anishinaabe: This includes the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Algonquin peoples. They have lived in the region for centuries and continue to have a presence in the area.
  2. The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy: This includes the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora nations. They have historical connections to the land around Toronto.
  3. The Huron-Wendat: They were once the primary inhabitants of the Toronto area before being displaced by European colonization and other Indigenous groups. The Huron-Wendat nation now resides in Wendake, Quebec, but maintains a historical connection to Toronto.
  4. The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation: This is a Mississauga Ojibwe First Nation located near Brantford, Ontario. They have treaty rights and historical connections to the land that is now the city of Toronto.
  5. The Métis: The Métis people, who are of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry, also have connections to the region.