Towpath Blazing Workparty

Work Party Coordinator: Paul Personic
Contact:  paul.personnic@rogers.com    or   647-234-7908
When:  November 7, 2026
Time:   9:00 AM
Meet Location:   41 Front St, York (Free parking at York Park)
Google Maps:   41 Front St S

About the Work Party:   
 - Install metal blazes on hydro poles along River Road as directed by work-party leader.
 - Paint blazes on trees, wooden posts etc. with land owner permission, if/when necessary. This should be infrequent if, at all. Work-party leaders will decide if this is necessary.
    Note: Spacing between blazes is approximately 1 km or, whenever line-of-sight is blocked by curves, trees, hills etc. Guidance will be provided by the work-party leader.
  - After a blaze is placed on a hydro pole, a picture of the pole number must be recorded by the work-party leader for entry into the Hydro One data base.
  - Install GVTA signs on Trans-Canada Trail metal sign trail posts.
 
Tools Required (if available):
If you have or can borrow it, bring a battery drill with batteries and ‘red’ and ‘green’ Robinson bits.

Optional Tools:
a)  Cut-out blaze (2” x 6”) on a cardboard template
b)  2” (angle) paint brush …rags and, gloves recommended
c)  Scrapper, pruners (in case of plant growth in designated spot)
 
Provided Material:  Metal blazes, screws/bolts and GVTA signs and paint is all provided.

Dress:  - Work clothes appropriate for the weather. 
             - Work boots and coloured vest are recommended because work is close to the road.

Registration and Work Party Waiver:
Please register using the 'Register' button on the left of the registration screen at GVTA website:
https://www.gvta.on.ca/Work-Parties-Calendar

Registering automatically provides your waiver acceptance.