Sunset to Sunrise: An Overnight Walk
"When I used to work overnight shifts at Timmies, there was a special period during the night when the traffic slowed down, and everything became quiet.
I always enjoyed watching the sky and feeling the air slowly change as the sun began to rise.
I think it would be fun to share that experience with some of you, while attempting something I've always wanted to do: a walk from sunset to sunrise."
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You're invited to join us for a 40-45km overnight "stroll" across the shore of Lake Ontario.
As we walk, I will point out various transit terminals and hubs for anyone who feels they have gone as far as they are able and wish to go home.
(Please note: This is an overnight event and is open to participants ages 18 and older.)
🌇 The Route:
We'll meet at Union Station GO and take the train to Clarkson GO Station.
Our journey will take us from Water's Edge Park south all the way to the R.C. Harris water treatment plant down by the beaches, where we will watch the sun rise.
Our walk will be split into 5 different legs, each averaging about 8-10 kilometres and taking around an hour and a half to two hours.
After each leg, we will do a strictly timed stop for food, rest and a washroom break before we set out again on our journey.
The stops will be as follows
Starting point: Union Station/Clarkson GO
Stop 1: Port Credit (30 mins)
Stop 2: Kipling Ave and Lakeshore Blvd (30 mins)
Stop 3: Queen and Roncesvalles (40 mins)
Stop 4: Front Street & Union Station (40 mins)
Final Stop: RC Harris water treatment plant
🌅 Preparations:
Due to the fact that this walk is taking place overnight, many of the usual facilities you would rely on will be closed and thus, good preparation is key.
We recommend the following items be brought:
Ontario Health approved bug spray (as we will by walking along the water for a majority of the trip)
Reflective clothes/high visibility gear
Appropriate shoes and clothes (very important, make sure to use the right fabrics and have layers)
Flashlights
Water & Electrolytes
Food/Snacks
A change of socks
Bandages/Blister packs
Money for food/transportation
Charger/Power Bank
🌄 (This event is run by Happy Town - a group that hosts regular and affordable ways to hang out. To check out more, visit our Happy Town Luma calendar.)