Queen’s Global Connect Summer Hike
Date
Saturday June 20, 202610:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
We’re excited to invite you to join Queen’s Global Connect (QGC) for a relaxed summer hike at Lemoine Point Conservation Area.
This will be a chance to spend time outdoors, connect with colleagues, and enjoy one of Kingston’s beautiful natural spaces together. Whether you are new to Queen’s, new to Kingston, or have been part of the community for a while, we hope this will be a welcoming opportunity to connect with others in our QGC community.
Please review the information below before registering:
Family members are welcome to join: As this is an event taking place on a weekend, QGC members are welcome to bring partners, family members, and/or children. Please note that the registered participant is responsible for the members within their party for the duration of the event.
What to wear and bring: Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, and any personal items they may need for a comfortable outdoor activity.
Private vehicle use: If you choose to use your personal vehicle to travel to the event or to support informal carpooling, please review Queen’s information regarding private automobile usage.
Carpooling option: To help make transportation easier, we would like to encourage informal carpooling among participants who are comfortable doing so. For those interested in carpooling, we will meet on the main campus at the electric charging station parking lot at the corner of Union Street and Division Street, beside Mitchell Hall, at 9:30 am. Please indicate in the registration form whether you may need a ride or may be able to offer a seat in your vehicle. Further details about the carpool meeting time will be shared closer to the event.
Important disclaimer and waiver information: This is an optional outdoor activity. All participants will be required to complete the Queen’s University waiver before participating in the hike. Before completing your registration on the link above, please follow the instructions below:
- Download the waiver.
- Review the waiver carefully before signing it.
- Complete and sign the waiver form.
- Upload the signed waiver when completing the registration form.
If you are bringing family members or children, please ensure this is reflected when completing the waiver and registration form.
Participants are responsible for assessing their own comfort and ability to participate in this activity, including walking outdoors on natural trails and uneven terrain. The event may be adjusted, postponed, or cancelled depending on weather or trail conditions. Registrants will be notified of any changes by email.