Hike and social event in Oka

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Hike and social event in Oka

Date of the hike: Sunday 11 October 2015

Location: Oka

$ Cost: 0

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On Sunday, October 11, join the Ramblers on a hike and social event in Oka.

Leader: Terry Browitt

Level: Intermediate for a short ascent Levels of difficulty for hikes

Distance: 9 km

Ascent: +/- 100 m

Meeting Place: parking area at the corner of Selkirk and Main Road in Hudson. See: http://g.co/maps/6fcxe. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. for departure at 9:10 a.m.

From there, we will take no more than 10 cars and drive to the Hudson-Oka ferry terminal where we will leave the cars. We will board the ferry as pedestrians.

We will then board the ferry for the passage to Oka.

The pedestrian fare is $2.00 per person each way. The fare will be paid by the club for all paid-up members.

Once in Oka, we will follow the lake shore through a pleasant residential water front area that leads into farm fields. We eventually turn north and enter Oka Regional Park.

There is an entrance fee of $7:50 per person for parties of 15 people or more to enter this SEPAQ park. For this event and this event only at this time The Ramblers Association will pay this entrance fee for its paid-up members.

If you wish to attend, please enter your name on the LIST since we have to send a form to SEPAQ with the exact number of hikers to benefit of the group rate. If you have a Sepaq card, please register as well and bring your card with you; you are part of the group.

There is then a walk through the woods and a final uphill stretch to the Sanctuary at the summit where you are rewarded with spectacular views of the Ottawa Valley and Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

To allow adequate time for everyone to appreciate this vista, we will stay for approximately 30 minutes and it has been suggested that this presents a great opportunity for more socializing over some beverages and a piece of cheese. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own cheese or whatever they wish to eat and drink (wine).

After our meal, we will return via the same route. Depending on the timing with the ferry, we anticipate to be back in Hudson by 12:30.

Insect repellent may be required and parts of the trail can be muddy, so please be prepared.

There will be facilities available at both ferry terminals.

I will be leading this hike and my cell phone number for enquiries and emergencies is 514-909-3505

Looking forward to seeing you on the trails

Terry Browitt

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Hike Report

Sunday October 11, 2015

Oka; Calvary Summit

The weather was cloudy but dry with a temperature of 9c at the beginning. Twenty people were in attendance most meeting at the SAQ parking on Main Road Hudson but some at the Ferry parking. There were two guests, Susan Mason and Daniela Moretti who stated they had a good time and will probably be joining the club. The hike went well, there were no bad incidents and everyone maintained the pace. We stopped 30 minutes at the summit for the usual refreshment break, it was a little more crowded than usual as the apple growers and Oka cheese makers were having a promotion, but quite manageable.

Because of the promotion there was no entry fee for the park, the ferry fees totaled $75:00 and an expense report was submitted.

This continues to be a popular hike at this time due to the fall colours and I believe it should continue to be an annual event.

Terry Browitt

Hike Leader

October 12, 2015

Please take note that pets are not allowed on hikes.

Members should have their card at each hike. The membership fees may be paid by cheque or with Paypal.

N.B. Guests are welcome and members are encouraged to invite interested individuals who can participate in our sanctioned activities once for free. Guests must register at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. After one free event, returning guests will be invited to join the Ramblers Association and pay the annual membership fee. Those people who, after using their free pass want to participate but not join will be obliged to pay $10 per outing.

All persons who participate in a Ramblers Club activity acknowledge having read, understood and accepted the Club’s policies and waiver and the participant guidelines, as posted on the website at www.lesrara.ca, and agree to abide by them.

NOTICE: Ramblers Association hikes are held rain or shine and will only be cancelled in the case of extreme weather conditions, such as an ice storm or thunderstorms. If a hike is cancelled for these reasons an email will be sent to all members and other people on our mailing list one (1) hour before the event is due to start. This cancellation notice will also appear on our website.

Please take note that pets are not allowed on hikes.

Members should have their card at each hike. The membership fees have to be paid by Interac.

N.B. Guests are welcome and members are encouraged to invite interested individuals who can participate in our sanctioned activities once for free. Guests must register at invite-guest@lesrara.ca. After one free event, returning guests will be invited to join the Ramblers Association and pay the annual membership fee.

All persons who participate in a Ramblers Club activity acknowledge having read, understood and accepted the Club’s policies and waiver, as posted on the website at www.lesrara.ca, and agree to abide by them.

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