Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10th at 12 PM
Hike start time: 9 AM; Meet at Covered Bridge Parking Lot near 114 Gordon Street, Guelph; Board school bus headed for Toronto
Hike end time: Hike takes place 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM ending at the Rogers Centre; Bus will have us home by 7 PM in Guelph following conclusion of the Toronto Blue Jays game.
Limit number of hikers: 36 is maximum hikers allowed; Only 36 spots on the bus for hikers.
Hike description GHTC is excited to invite you to our second annual Blue Jays Bus Hike! This is a GHTC fundraising event that started in 2024.
This year’s proceeds will go toward updating GHTC’s branding/website. These valuable resources help spread word about our club to the surrounding community. Updating these vital marketing tools for our club will help us further our mission by attracting new members/donors, improve member/donor experience, and help GHTC raise our public profile. This short-term investment will have lasting impact putting additional funds back into our community!
Our goal is to raise $6,000 toward these important Club initiatives. The Blue Jays Bus Hike is one of our 2025 events that will help us reach our goal.
Join us for a unique experience that combines hiking with seeing the Toronto Blue Jays take on the San Francisco Giants at the newly renovated Rogers Centre! Hikers will have two different hike-types from which to choose. Hike # 1 drop-off location will be at the Humber Bay Bridge (15 Marine Parade Dr. Loop at Lakeshore Blvd W) in Etobicoke. Hike # 1 is ~7.5 km in length; moving at 4 km/hour pace along Toronto’s boardwalk adjacent to the waterfront. Hike # 2 drop-off location is the Exhibition Place Wind Turbine (Alberta Circle). Hike # 2 is ~3.4 km in length; moving at 2 km/hour pace along Toronto’s boardwalk adjacent to the waterfront. Both hikes offer beautiful views of Lake Ontario and Toronto’s skyline as we approach the Rogers Centre by foot. Once at the Rogers Centre, hikers will be able to offload any gear inside of our bus and then proceed into the Rogers Centre to take in the Blue Jays game!
PRICING
Regular Price: $225/Person (All-In); Sign up at Regular price before the deadline and receive a FREE copy of GHTC's 50th Anniversary special edition Trail Handbook! Print copies will be available in August 2025.
The deadline to sign up is Thursday, July 10th at 12 PM
Your registration fee includes:
- Roundtrip school bus transportation from Guelph to the Rogers Centre
- One premium Blue Jay ticket to the game (Section 214 along first-base line; all seats are sun-covered)
- Portion of your registration is eligible for charitable tax receipt; final amount determined by price paid and total number of spots sold. Eligible tax receipt amount will range between 10 to 20% of purchase price.
Registration is open to both GHTC members and non-members. We welcome everyone who wishes to be part of our special event!
Payments can be made by Interac E-transfer, cash, or cheque. As this is a fundraising event, we will not accept credit card nor PayPal. Your spot is not confirmed until payment has been made in full and receipt has been issued.
Upon registration, you will receive an invoice that indicates payment options. By registering for this event online, you agree to pay the above amounts in full upon receipt. Due to limited capacity, there are NO REFUNDS for this event. This event will be taking place, rain or shine. It is your responsibility to wear weather-appropriate attire.
Spaces are limited so be sure to reserve your spot today!
What to bring: bagged lunch (if you wish), water, bug repellent, sunscreen, weather-appropriate attire, hat, sunglasses, athletic or hiking shoes; backpack
Hike Rating
Long Hike (7.5 km): Athletic/Faster Pace; 2 hrs; Level 3; Experienced hikers only; 4-5 km/hr pacing.
Short Hike (3.4 km): Easy/Walking Pace; 2 hrs; Level 1; Leisurely hike; 2 km/hr pacing.
Leader contact info: Colin McCusker, colin_mccusker@yahoo.com; 647-527-6271
Email hike information and hike cancellation requests to colin_mccusker@yahoo.com; 647-527-6271
