Ukranian Cultural Village plus Blackfoot hike - Sat, Jun 23 2012

Ukranian Cultural Village plus Blackfoot hike (6/23/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Off Highway 16 - east of Elk Island Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 23 2012 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 23 2012 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

7-8 hours approx (inc. travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Ian M
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Member Cost:

$9.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Spend your Saturday on a "double-header" east of Edmonton - visiting the Ukranian Cultural Village followed by a hike in the nearby Blackfoot area of the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Natural Area.

If you wish to attend just one of the events, please state this in the "notes" section when you register.
If this is the case (whether attending the Ukranian Village or the hike), then please make your own arrangements for transport, separate from the carpool.

The Ukranian Cultural Village is a multi award-winning provincial historic site showcasing Ukrainian settlement in East Central Alberta (1892 – 1930).
Be a time traveler and interact with costumed role players portraying real-life Ukrainian pioneers.
Explore more than 30 historic buildings including three churches of Eastern Byzantine Rite, a fully-functioning grain elevator, blacksmith shop and burdei (sod hut).
Please see the links below:
Ukranian Cultural Village website
Photo gallery from Edmonton Journal

After we have visited the Ukranian Cultural Village, we will continue the short distance south along Range Road 195, to the Blackfoot staging area.
We can hike on some of the trails on the northern part of the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Natural Area, for up to 2 hours.
Please see the links below:
Cooking Lake-Blackfoot guide
Cooking Lake-Blackfoot map

For carpooling, we will meet by the SE corner of the Bonnie Doon Mall (nearest the intersection of 83 St / 82 Ave) at 09:30am for a 09:45am departure.
For those making their own way to the Cultural Village, we will aim to meet by the ticket office for around 10:30am approx.
If you are just doing the hike, we should be at the Blackfoot staging area around 1:15-1:30pm.

To recognise me at the carpool location or at the Cultural Village or at Blackfoot staging area, I will be wearing a yellow EOC cap and driving a grey Hyundai wagon.
You can also check out my profile pic:
Ian profile pic

We will spend around 2.0 - 2.5 hours looking around the Village - however, please note that this is flexible.
If you are just meeting us at the Blackfoot Staging Area for the hike, assume we will be there around 1:15/1:30pm, but this will be confirmed on the day!.
You can contact me that morning on 780 983 9374 (cell) to confirm the likely arrival time at Blackfoot.

Please note that the Cultural Village is a fairly large site and involves a fair amount of walking around outdoors.

Also, not all paths are surfaced, so if it has been wet it may be quite muddy in parts.

For those with animal allergies, there is a farm at the Cultural Village, and as far as I know there are horses, cattle, chickens and pigs at the farm.

As these are outdoor events, the event may be postponed in the event of heavy rain / thunderstorms.
Keep an eye on the forecast and your emails on the day!.

Required Items to Bring:
Money for admission to the Ukranian Village ($9.00)
Money for carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Suitable footwear & clothing for conditions
(please note that much of the site is outdoors)

Water and snacks
Bugspray (in case!)
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, located 25 minutes or 50 km (30 miles) east of Edmonton along Highway 16, just 3 km (1.8 miles) east of Elk Island National Park.

Access is along a four-lane divided highway and the travel route is well signed from both east-west directions.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

110Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $31.90 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$9.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Adult admission to the Ukranian Cultural Village is $9.00

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!