The Shortest Sun Stroll
Please join Tanya for a quiet, mindful journey on the shortest day of the year. Winter solstice is a celebration of the turning seasons, offering a peaceful connection to bare forests, frosty trails, and the return of lengthening days. As we walk, we can think about using the silence to reflect on the past year and about what to let go of or welcome next. It is a time of stillness in the excitement, reflection of the passing of time, and intention of what is to come.
**This is a series of Solstice/Equinox hikes. More details to come.
Date: Monday, December 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meet Location: Covered Bridge (Gordon St parking lot)
Hike Location: From Covered Bridge to Guelph Lake Dam and back.
Distance: 20km
Difficulty: Level 3 due to length. Pace 4+ km per hour. Flat, with a mix of hard packed gravel, pavement and dirt.
Maximum 20 participants. No dogs please.
What to Bring:
Water: 2 litres minimum
Snacks: Short break on Guelph Lake Dam.
Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes.
Rain gear, warm layers, warm clothes
Hat, gloves, buff
Hiking poles optional.
Optional: Continue the walk to Found Coffee for a warm beverage and/or a snack, and some festive conversations before the holiday begins.
Hike Leader:
Tanya Simpraga tsimpraga@yahoo.comor text 226-791-4565
