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.

August 20, 2026

Our last walk continued your leader's pattern of less-than-satisfying challenge.

First, the Sawmill Trail was washed out at its upper end, which shortened the walk considerably and then we found our (mostly reliable) Abbey Road Pub didn't open until 3.00 pm during the month of August.

By chance, the landlord and his wife were there to let us know this when we ensconced ourselves on the patio, and very kindly provided us with some free soft drinks while we waited for others to catch up.

However, all was not lost, as several of the group headed over to Keenan's Irish Pub for lunch.

Doug

March 5, 2026

On March 5th, ten of our group headed up the Glen Erin/Fifth Line Trail, and for once we weren't defeated by rainstorms, ice or snow, making the whole circuit back to the Abbey Road Pub in time for a hearty lunch, joined by Tim and Margot.

Unfortunately, despite the combined sterling intellect of the group, we were unable to solve many of the problems of today's crazy world, although many opinions were put forward.

Doug

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 5, 2026

We decided to delay our first walk of 2026 until Monday, January 5, when nine of us headed east from Marie Curtis on a bleak winter morning. Footing was a little difficult as there were a few millimetres of snow underfoot, but it was not icy.

Fortunately, the forecasted snow held off, although some ice pellets fell for a short time.

Several members topped the 7.5-kilometre mark, while others turned back a little earlier.

Doug

December 18, 2025

To all our walkers, and those who have not been able to join us this year:

I hope you have the most wonderful holiday season, filled with good food, laughter and family reminiscences.

On December 18th our group did a short walk along the Elmcrest Creek Trail, but as it was slippery we curtailed the adventure and retired to the Centennial Greenhouse to admire the poinsettias, amaryllis and decorations, supervised by Ernest the Elf.

Then we headed to the Pump House Grille in Port Credit for a great lunch, filled with camaraderie, a Christmas Quiz and holiday warmth.

And Remember: raise a glass to the New Year!

Doug

December 4, 2025

On December 4th, a small group of 9 hardy walkers headed eastward form J.C. Saddington Park along the lakeshore past the Adamson estate. It was a somewhat cold winter's day with gusty, sharp winds, so we had to keep up a steady pace to stay warm.

After this bracing exercise, several of the group headed to the Port Credit Pump to warm up and finish discussions on what problems that had been solved that day.

Doug

November 20, 2025

On November 20th we had a great group of 16 who followed the fishermen along the Credit River.

Unfortunately, the trail got rocky and wet beyond Burnhamthorpe which curtailed the walk for the distance enthusiasts. Nevertheless, most were able to head over to the Abbey Road Pub to drown their sorrows, or at least have a satisfying lunch.

During the walk several world problems were solved, but the solutions disappeared into the air.

Doug

September 18, 2025

September 18th was a great day for walking ....finally.

Just a small group of walkers, six of us, headed along the Lakeshore from the promenade parking to Port Credit.

Several made it to the lighthouse while others truncated their walk to just over 5 k. But the day was a fine day for a walk!

Doug

September 4, 2025

September 4th was one of those walks which started off with a group of 9 and picked up a few laggards as we went along. Although we did start in heavy rain, the weather did improve as we went along and by the time we reached our turning point the rain had stopped entirely.

This was especially welcomed as the group plus several non-walkers moved up the street to the Mcauliffe's for a great BBQ, great fellowship and lots of laughter. (Of which some seemed to be directed at the chef's BBQing ability!). A good time was had by all.

I can't thank the McAuliffe's enough for their wonderful hosting, and the group who supplied so much to our enjoyment with the additional salads, desserts and sides.

Doug