WHAT: Ontario Day Hike: Rouge National Park
WHERE: Rouge National Park, GTA, Ontario
WHEN: July 31, 2021
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
PRICE: FREE!
*This event is for people with type 1 diabetes
*Pre-registration is required
- This event has passed.
Ontario Day Hike: Rouge National Park
July 31, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm EDT
Join us for a day-hike in Canada’s first national urban park! The park is home to 15 trails that explore meadows, forests, wetlands, and farmland, right in the Greater Toronto Area! We’ll meet, get to know one another, and head out on a low-impact hike. Don’t forget your running shoes, water bottle, and some low snacks!
*Note: This program’s capacity is 10 hikers. Pre-registration is required.
What Is A CIM Adventure?
CIM Adventures help to connect people with Type 1 diabetes, get active, and enjoy nature. The trips give you the chance to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle of your everyday life; learn skills for taking diabetes into the wild, and step outside of your comfort zone into the place where magic happens. These programs are for veterans and new adventurers alike.
All The Important Information You Could Need
Rouge National Urban Park
Meeting Point & Parking: Zoo Road Welcome Area
1749 Meadowvale Road
Scarborough, ON
M1B 5W8
When attending a day-hike, you can expect to connect with other adults with Type 1 diabetes, while enjoying the natural environment. CIM will provide the guide, you bring whatever else you may need! You MUST bring a full water bottle (1L recommended), low-snacks, and shoes to be active in. We suggest bringing along a trail snack or two, as well as wearing sunscreen and a hat.
Schedule at a Glance
We have an action-packed weekend of adventures. Below is a loose sample of what you can expect on your trip.
Saturday
10:00AM
Meet up with group at the parking lot
All Day
Head out for the day hiking and exploring
5:00PM
Back at the parking lot to head home
Your Guides
Sarah Gaughan
CIM Adventure Coordinator
Sarah has always had a love for the outdoors and has worked as an Ontario Junior Ranger, a canoe trip guide, and outdoor educator. Diagnosed with type one diabetes in 2017, she considers herself extremely lucky to have crossed paths with Connected in Motion soon after, and has been involved with CIM ever since. Sarah completed a BSc in marine biology in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and hopes to attend veterinary school in the future. In her free time Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, canoeing, snowboarding, birding, and planning dream trips!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can register for this event?
This trip is offered for adults who are living with Type 1 diabetes. There is something special that happens when you’re surrounded by a community of people who ‘get it’. Although we are so grateful for our support networks – our Support Crew – this trip is open exclusively to people living with Type 1 diabetes (Looking for Support Crew-friendly programming? Check out our Support Crew Virtual Slipstream and Support Crew Canoe Trip).
What sort of camping gear do I need to bring along with me?
No special gear required! Just bring yourself, your running shoes, a full water bottle (at least 1 litre), a bagged lunch, and low snacks! We’ll send out more info as we get closer to the event. You can always feel free to post in the event FB page with questions!
I still have a question. Who should I contact?
Still have questions? Send them to info@connectedinmotion.ca with Adventure FAQ in the subject line and we’ll get your questions answered!
Don’t believe us? Just watch!
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