Monday is the Thanksgiving public holiday, and for many of us it can mean being away from family or missing out on the traditional dinner altogether. That’s why we’re inviting you to a Wilderness Union Friendsgiving! We’ll be gathering at the Wilderness Union warehouse, decked out in festive decorations, for an evening of connection, celebration, and comfort. Expect a full Thanksgiving feast catered by Swiss Chalet, complete with sides and seasonal pies, plus entertainment ranging from trivia games to bracelet making. Best of all, our amazing party planning committee has handled all the details so you can just show up, relax, and enjoy. It’s all about great food, great company, and the kind of warm, fuzzy good times that help us transition from summer to fall with full hearts.
Guests are welcome too, if you know someone spending the holiday alone, bring them along to join the celebration!
We strongly recommend taking either the TTC or a Bikeshare to the location as parking is very limited. There are many Bikeshare stations around Keele station and just down the street from the warehouse. The closest subway station is Keele. The location is a 30 minute walk from the station or a short bus ride going North on either the 41/89 or 189 city busses.
When you arrive at the warehouse, head up the car ramp at the back the property (near the RONA parking lot), continue around counter clockwise until you see unit 203 (beside a colourful sign that says "MAWG"). Enter that warehouse door and continue to the back, we will have signs to help you find your way!
If you have any issues finding us, please message on the Discord thread!
Address - 500 Keele Street unit 203
16:00 - 17:00 - Set-up time. We welcome all volunteers!
17:00 - 22:00 - Dinner, games and entertainment
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.
Sides, desserts, and personal dishes are very welcome. Please label any dishes with ingredients or allergens so everyone can enjoy safely.
BYO alcohol if you wish, WU will not be serving alcohol.
There will be both vegetarian, vegan and meat options for everyone as well as sides, pie and soft drinks.
BYO alcohol if you wish, WU will not be serving alcohol.
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.
Toronto has a particularly long and varied indigenous history, groups who maintain connections to the land include:
Monday is the Thanksgiving public holiday, and for many of us it can mean being away from family or missing out on the traditional dinner altogether. That’s why we’re inviting you to a Wilderness Union Friendsgiving! We’ll be gathering at the Wilderness Union warehouse, decked out in festive decorations, for an evening of connection, celebration, and comfort. Expect a full Thanksgiving feast catered by Swiss Chalet, complete with sides and seasonal pies, plus entertainment ranging from trivia games to bracelet making. Best of all, our amazing party planning committee has handled all the details so you can just show up, relax, and enjoy. It’s all about great food, great company, and the kind of warm, fuzzy good times that help us transition from summer to fall with full hearts.
Guests are welcome too, if you know someone spending the holiday alone, bring them along to join the celebration!
We strongly recommend taking either the TTC or a Bikeshare to the location as parking is very limited. There are many Bikeshare stations around Keele station and just down the street from the warehouse. The closest subway station is Keele. The location is a 30 minute walk from the station or a short bus ride going North on either the 41/89 or 189 city busses.
When you arrive at the warehouse, head up the car ramp at the back the property (near the RONA parking lot), continue around counter clockwise until you see unit 203 (beside a colourful sign that says "MAWG"). Enter that warehouse door and continue to the back, we will have signs to help you find your way!
If you have any issues finding us, please message on the Discord thread!
Address - 500 Keele Street unit 203
16:00 - 17:00 - Set-up time. We welcome all volunteers!
17:00 - 22:00 - Dinner, games and entertainment
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.
Sides, desserts, and personal dishes are very welcome. Please label any dishes with ingredients or allergens so everyone can enjoy safely.
BYO alcohol if you wish, WU will not be serving alcohol.
There will be both vegetarian, vegan and meat options for everyone as well as sides, pie and soft drinks.
BYO alcohol if you wish, WU will not be serving alcohol.
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.
Toronto has a particularly long and varied indigenous history, groups who maintain connections to the land include:
