Walking

The Applewood Probus Walking Group has been active since May 2009, and in that time more than 100 people have participated in our walks. In 2020 we surpassed the 250 mark in number of walks.

Each walk can offer you outdoor exercise, an introduction to other members, and a chance to discover various trails in the Mississauga area. We choose groomed trails with wide paths to facilitate conversation. Members and spouses are welcome to join each walk. Everyone is free to walk at their own comfortable pace and distance. It’s a great way to spend time together.

We meet at 10 am on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month of the year. We walk on local trails and sometimes further afield. A typical walk would be up to 7 km and about 2 hours, with 10-20 participants. Weather permitting, we have a picnic lunch together, and otherwise find a suitable restaurant.

February 20, 2025

On February 20th, seven hardy souls headed out eastward from Jack Saddington park . As usual conversation was spirited, with commentaries including the status in the States, and our provincial election. Unfortunately, the wind chill was brutal particularly on the face, so most turned around after about 45 minutes of walking. This was a good excuse for an early lunch as several headed off to Papa Guiseppe’s in Port Credit

doug

January 16, 2025

Our stats are:
Distance 7Km
Total time 1:44:21
Average pace 15:06 / km

It was actually pleasant to be out walking in the snow!

Doug Brien

On Nov16, a small group of seven walkers headed west from Marie Curtis Park along the Waterfront Trail. The weather was a truly wonderful bright fall day, with the tree colours exploding as we traced the trail towards up to Lakeshore Road and towards the huge Lakeview Development. No question that this will change Mississauga's waterfront as we noticed construction of new headlands and parkland along the route. A pleasant wander, but unfortunately, we couldn't solve all the world's problems with the lively discussions along the way.

January 2, 2025

As an early New Year accomplishment, on January 2, 2025, our intrepid group of 12 walkers met and headed out in the snow, eastward from Marie Curtis Park. Most made it to Colonel Samuel Smith park with it’s frozen skating trails, a distance of about 5 km, before turning back. Fortunately, the snow ended in time for the return walk.

Doug

December 19, 2024

Happy New Year, I hope you were able to celebrate the holidays with family, friends, and love. Thank you for all your support in 2024.

Attached are pictures from our walk on Dec 19th, when 18 of the group came out for a Christmas photo, and most not only took a pleasant walk along Etobicoke Creek, but visited the poinsettias, cacti and decorations at the Etobicoke Centennial Greenhouse.

We then capped the excursion off with an exuberant lunch at the London Gate Pub.

Doug Brien

November 7, 2024

Our (partial) stats are:
Distance 3.42km
Duration 49:28 minutes
Average Pace 14:29 Min/km

May 16, 2024

Since May is one of those months with five Thursdays, this is just a reminder our next walk is on June 6^th.

On May 16^th,ten of the group walked the Etobicoke Creek Trail north from Garnetwood Park. It was a surprisingly warm and sunny day, so some enthusiasts did extend their efforts for a longer challenge. Most, however, had turned back walking to their own level of comfort.

Thanks again to Doug Brien for the photos.

Doug Brien

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May 2, 2024

Thanks to Marty and Frances for leading the last walk. Here is the report:
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A group of 12 walkers met at The Old Mill on May 2nd to enjoy a beautiful spring day along the Humber River. Many of us walked about 5 km and some even continued walking up to the restaurant on Bloor.

This egret was a beautiful sight. We enjoyed lunch at The Dark Horse on the patio!!!

Doug

April 4, 2024

Even though spring had been declared as having arrived, it was a cold wintery day for our walk on April 4th.

Our group of eleven started out at Brookmede Park and headed north on The Glen Erin/Fifth Line trail. Unfortunately, when we reached just north of Burnamthorpe, your fearless leader, obviously unable to read a map or the iPhone app, took a wrong turn, so we were somewhat disoriented, and by this time getting wet.

The effect was that our walk was abruptly cut short. However, since rain had added to the wintry discomfort, the general feeling was that this truncation of our walk was not a bad thing, so we headed back to the welcoming warmth of the Abbey Road Pub.

There over a convivial lunch, we decided that the world’s problems would have to wait a couple of more weeks before we would solve them.

For our next walk, given the continuing soggy conditions, we’ll stay on a paved path, so we’ll do the waterfront trail from JC Saddington Park westward towards Jack Darling Park and check out the rhododendrons on the way. We’ll meet in the parking lot at the foot of Mississauga Road at 10.00 a.m.

Unfortunately, the weather forecast is for a 40% chance of rain, but the Pump House grill is close for lunch.”

PS – As you can tell the walk on April 4th was very wet and uncomfortable, but sorry I missed you.

Doug Johnston

March 21, 2024

Our group of 16 plus one, who we almost left behind, headed out on a sunny March 7th along the Waterfront Trail, starting from Lakeview Promenade walking towards Port Credit.

As usual, some turned back before the final destination, but all seemed to enjoy the walk , judging from the lively conversation and wild gesticulations as we went along.

Doug

February 15, 2024

On February 15, 11 members headed out on a cold winter's day along the Applewood Trail following Little Etobicoke Creek.

As usual our group got somewhat spread out as the more enthusiastic (athletic?) forged ahead , so they didn't notice when a small group turned back early, but they missed the sight of the hawk surveying his territory as we rounded a corner in the trail. Thanks to the Linklaters for shepherding the group along.

BTW If you need to touch base with us on the walk, my cell is 647 234 3229

Doug Johnston

February 1, 2024

Thanks to Marty and Frances for leading the walk on February 1st along the Applewood Trail.

It was good to see a large group of sixteen members taking advantage of the unusual winter temperatures, and as usual several world problems were solved along the way!

Doug Johnston