Waitangi Day 2023

Kia ora all!

We are doing it! Sunday September 8th, our annual Kia Ora Canada Toronto Picnic BBQ. This year we have secured Picnic Area 2 at the spacious Marie Curtis Park!

Haven’t been to one yet? We bring the kai (food), you bring the fun. Simple!

There will be cold refreshments & snacks. And our small but well seasoned crew will gladly whip a few chops, burgs and snags on the BBQ for our mates and families while they have a yarn.

Come enjoy a day out at the park, we’d love to see you.

Loads of room on the grounds for cricket bats and rugby balls. We might even dig into the cupboards to get a lolly scramble going for the young ones. There’s a splash pad and playground for the kids. Even a beach. (For the sake of a fun, and safe environment, we encourage guardians to supervise children in these areas).

We’ve also stood witness to a few talented bakers in the past. Of course anyone is welcome to show up with afghan cookies or a slab of ginger crunch too! (*Hint hint….*) Just prepare yourself for lavish accolades and sweet praise from homesick sweet-toothed kiwis.

RSVP!

• Coming!? Let us know as soon as poss, so we can plan food etc. You know the deal! It really helps! Please hit that link to Eventbrite.
• Though it’s free of charge, you also have the option to leave a koha if your heart so desires! Societies like ours could not achieve any of this, without the continued love and generosity of our people.

What do I bring?

• You, your loved ones, your friends.
• Picnic blanket, lawn chairs, swimsuit and towel if you’re swimming, any kids games or adult ones too!
• Special dietary requirements? We’ll have veggie burgers, but if the kai we have available still doesn’t accommodate you, no worries. Bring your protein of choice and we will take care of ya! Concerns or clarification? Please email us, we’ll sort it out.
• Post on any of our social media platforms that you’re going, so we can look out for each other. Events are always cross posted.

How do I get there? 

• Marie Curtis Park is located on the shore of Lake Ontario, just west of the Long Branch GO station. Lakeshore Blvd and Brown’s Line being the closest main intersection.
• GO Train: Get on to the Lakeshore West Line and hop off at Long Branch GO Station. From there walk a short distance west on Lakeshore Blvd to 42nd Street.
  Head south to the lake, park located on the right. Look for the familiar flags!
• TTC directions: Subway to Islington Station, take Bus route 110A or 110B Islington South all the way to the very end stop – Long Branch Loop (Stop ID: 5511)
  From there walk a short distance west on Lakeshore Blvd to 42nd Street.
  Head south to the lake, park located on the right. Look for the familiar flags!
• Driving directions: From the QEW, Gardiner or 427. Take Brown’s Line south all the way to Lakeshore Blvd, turn right. After a short distance west, turn left on 42nd Street.
  Head south to the lake, park located on the right. Look for the familiar flags! You will find parking inside the Marie Curtis Park premises.

When:  Sunday, September 8th, 2024 – 11am Onwards

RSVP: Please hit that link to Eventbrite.

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