Field trips are a great way for you to get out taking pictures. We all lead busy lives and sometimes put off our hobbies until we ’have time’. Our field trips give you an opportunity to work photography into your schedule. All the arrangements are made for you so you just need to register and show up. We choose locations and situations we think will be of interest to most members and try to provide a wide range of subjects. There are always several advanced members attending the trips who are very helpful if you need advice or have questions. Join us for a fun and easy-going experience photographing interesting and often unique subjects.
Click on the following icon to learn more about our Field Trip Program: 
Field trips are open to club members only and require registration. The registration form appears on the ‘details’ page sometime before the event, and when it does, a notice also appears on the Current News page.
The number of allowed participants varies with each field trip and is noted on the registration form. You are advised to register early to avoid disappointment. When you register you will be required to agree to and accept the following liability waiver:
Liability Waiver For Richmond Hill Camera Club (RHCC) Field Trips/ Outings and Workshops
I understand that membership in the Richmond Hill Camera Club provides me with opportunities to participate in activities that may involve elements of risk or danger that could result in loss or damage to my personal property, personal injury, or death. I acknowledge this risk and danger and accept sole personal responsibility for my personal property and my personal safety as well as any and all consequences resulting from my participation in any RHCC Field Trip, Outing, Special Interest Group or Workshop. I further agree to not hold the Richmond Hill Camera Club or any of its members responsible for any outcome, loss, injury, or liability from my participation in any Field Trip, Outing, Special Interest Group or Workshop organized by the RHCC. I further understand and accept that this liability waiver applies to any and all guests or participants which may be brought by me to any club event or activity and that I hereby undertake to advise my guests of this liability waiver and to obtain their acceptance of these terms. I further understand that I am responsible to ensure my guest’s safety and the safety of his/her equipment during any club event or activity.
I further agree to comply with all applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws and regulations as well as the rules, restrictions, and policies of any place or organization visited while participating in any RHCC Field Trip, Outing, Special Interest Group or Workshop.
Acceptance
I have read the terms of this waiver and understand that by registering for a Richmond Hill Camera Club event (including Field Trips, Outings, Special Interest Groups or Workshops), I acknowledge and agree to the terms of this liability waiver and accept sole personal responsibility as stated in this waiver.
For those who would like to meet up with fellow club members during the week, a few midweek outings have been planned. We’re keeping them simple and fairly close to Richmond Hill to cut down on traveling time. Registration will not be necessary. However, if you’re planning on attending please send an email to so we’ll know who to expect. Also, the general waiver must be signed in order to attend.
Note: More midweek outings can always be added depending on the interest level.
Field Trip Tips from our Members
01 Winter Wardrobe for Photography
02 Photographing Raptors at the Raptor Conservancy
Coming:
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Thu May 19 2022 |
Field Trip Newfoundland RHCC – The Big TripOur big trip to Newfoundland now has a firm date! |
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Sat May 28 2022 |
Field Trip Cranberry Marsh and Lynde Shores Conservations BirdingPhotography / Videography Category: Birding and Nature. Weather Dependent (or not): Light rain is OK |
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Fri Jun 10 2022 |
Field Trip Coffee Connoisseurs Rejoice – Barocco Coffee Company – Field TripWe will be able to capture the roasting, cooling, destoning, packaging, sealing, and labeling of whole coffee beans. |
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Sat Jul 23 2022 |
Field Trip Goodwood Kartways – Trip 1 – CupKart Canada Briggs Championship Finale Race Event Photography / Video Field TripBarry Green has received special permission for Club members to be “INSIDE” the track while Go-Karts are racing at top speeds within feet of you while competing in the CupKart Canada Briggs Championship Finale. |
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Sun Jul 24 2022 |
Field Trip Goodwood Kartways – Trip 2 – CupKart Canada Briggs Championship Finale Race Event Photography / Video Field TripBarry Green has received special permission for Club members to be “INSIDE” the track while Go-Karts are racing at top speeds within feet of you while competing in the CupKart Canada Briggs Championship Finale. |
List of Field Trips for Sep 2019 – Dec 2021:
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Sat Sep 14 2019 |
Field Trip Ballet Jorgen Dress RehearsalCanada’s Ballet Jorgen Dress Rehearsal for Anne Of Green Gable The Ballet |
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Sat Oct 12 2019 |
Field Trip Mclean’s Auto WreckersMclean’s Auto Wreckers |
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Sat Nov 30 2019 |
Field Trip Short Track Speed Skating Meet in MarkhamShort Track Speed Skating Meet in Markham |
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Sat Feb 1 2020 |
Field Trip Richmond Hill Winter CarnivalRichmond Hill Winter Carnival |
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Sun Feb 9 2020 |
Field Trip Orchid Show Southern Ontario Orchid SocietyOrchid Show |
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Fri Mar 13 2020 |
Field Trip Friday Night Jazz at Ripley’s AquariumFriday Night Jazz at Ripley’s Aquarium – cancelled due to lack of registrations |
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Sat Mar 28 2020 |
Field Trip Bird Kingdom in Niagara Falls – cancelled/closed due to COVID-19 CoronavirusBird Kingdom in Niagara Falls- cancelled/closed due to COVID-19 Coronavirus |
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Wed Jul 29 2020 |
Field Trip Architectural Photography at CNE Grounds – Wed July 29, 2020 (weather permitting)Architectural Photography at CNE Grounds – Wed July 29, 2020 (weather permitting) |
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Sun Sep 27 2020 |
Field Trip Architectural Photography Downtown Toronto a – Sunday, September 27, 2020 (weather permitting)Architectural Photography Downtown Toronto a – Sunday, September 27, 2020 (weather permitting) Architectural Photography – Downtown Toronto – Union Station/Bay Street and area – Sunday, September 27, 2020 |
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Sat Oct 3 2020 |
Field Trip Aviation Night Photography – Saturday October 3, 2020 at Toronto Pearson AirportAviation Night Photography |
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Sat Oct 10 2020 |
Field Trip Mclean’s Auto Wreckers – October 10, 2020 10am-2pmMclean’s Auto Wreckers Please note – If you went last year, please do not register for this trip |
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Thu Oct 22 2020 |
Field Trip Bond Lake Loop Trail Field Trip – “A Hidden Gem in Richmond Hill”Barry Green will lead this field trip along the Bond Lake Trail in the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve. |
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Fri Nov 6 2020 |
Field Trip Photo Walk at Scanlon Creek Conservation AreaRon Mantay will lead this Field Trip to the Scanlon Creek conservation area near Bradford. This is an opportunity to get some photos of the Fall colours and maybe capture a few outdoor macro shots. Note: New Date for Event = Friday November 6. New Registration Limit = 14 Members |
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Sat Nov 14 2020 |
Field Trip TTC Vaughan Subway Station Photography FieldtripPhilip Wong will lead this field trip to photograph the TTC Vaughan Subway Stations. |
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Sat Mar 27 2021 |
Field Trip Canadian Raptor ConservancyPhotograph Birds of Prey both in flight and static |
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Fri Apr 9 2021 |
Field Trip Canadian Raptor Conservancy – Second TripPhotograph Birds of Prey both in flight and static. |
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Wed Jun 16 2021 |
Field Trip Photography / Cycling – Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit)This is a place for land, lake, and cityscape photography, nature and bird photography, and photography of inuksuk type statues made from concrete rubble and bricks. |
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Thu Jun 17 2021 |
Field Trip Photo Walk at Bendor and Graves TractThis field trip is a good opportunity to reconnect with members as we walk and talk in nature while taking photos in this 200-acre tract of forest. |
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Wed Jun 30 2021 |
Field Trip “Queen West Vibe at Night” – Toronto Street Night Photography Field TripQueen Street West has many photo opportunities of virtually every kind – people, street art, architecture, neon signs, storefront windows, you name it. |
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Wed Jul 28 2021 |
Field Trip Edwards Gardens / Toronto Botanical Gardens (Weather Permitting)In addition to beautiful gardens, wildlife, especially birds, flourish at the park, making it one of the best nature-watching areas in the Greater Toronto Area. |
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Sat Jul 31 2021 |
Field Trip Goodwood Kartways – Race Event Photography Field TripThis is your opportunity to receive a “media pass” and get up close & personal with the racers, their karts in the paddocks to capture some event/documentation photography. |
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Sat Sep 18 2021 |
Field Trip Goodwood Kartways Race Event Photography Field TripThe racing starts in the late afternoon with the final races at night lit up with the stadium lights |
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Thu Sep 30 2021 |
Field Trip Nature Field Trip – Richmond Green Park (pond)There are often red-winged blackbirds, kingfishers, ducks, and gulls present. Many of the flowers in the beautiful park gardens are still in bloom. |
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Sun Oct 3 2021 |
Field Trip Halloween Haunt – Canada’s WonderlandThis is a great opportunity to practice your creative and night photography skills. |
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Sat Oct 23 2021 |
Field Trip Bird Kingdom and Butterfly Conservatory (Niagara Falls)Note: all payments will be collected at the location(s) |
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Wed Nov 24 2021 |
Field Trip Toronto Zoo Photo Walk Field TripRon Mantay is inviting RHCC members and guests to join him for a mid-week Photo Walk at the Toronto Zoo |