Hike Schedule

Car Hike; Cherry Beach Down town 114

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the end of Cherry Street

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

Park  in Cherry Beach parking lot

We will explore Tommy Thompson park along Lake Ontario and listen to the birds and visit light house at the end of park.

Some safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Urban Walk: North York Walk + Holiday Fair

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet outside Starbucks at 5140 Yonge St.

Hike Leader(s): Danny Pivnick Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 8 km

Description

Join us for a nice Saturday morning walk in North York.   We will begin near the North York City Center, go through York Cemetery, and eventually reach Earl Bales Park.  We will then return to the starting point along a similar route.  Stay around following the walk to enjoy a hot drink and the final day of the Holiday Fair in Mel Lastman Square.  An optional skate is also available if that is of interest.   Icers are recommended, but not compulsory.  Do check weather conditions before heading out.

Dundas Valley Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Iroquoia Section, Map 8. Dundas Valley Conservation Area Parking Lot P3. Take DVCA Trail Centre Entrance off Governors Road, near km 51.8.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 kms

Description

Join us on a lovely loop hike in the Dundas Valley. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails.  Lots of waterfalls like Sherman, Canterbury, and Cascade.  Please bring  icers, water, a warm drink, snack for “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles.  Please dress in layers.  Entrance fee to DVCA in effect at gate.  Consider buying a Hamilton Conservation Area annual pass. It’s well worth it.  Please arrive at 8:45 to be ready to hike at 9:00.

Christmas Day Hike - Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Orchard Park parking lot off Blue Spruce Avenue (not Sutton Drive) in Burlington to the east of Alexander’s Public School. From the QEW westbound take the Burloak exit north on Burloak Drive. Blue Spruce Avenue is the right immediately after the bend in the road as Burloak Drive becomes Upper Middle Road.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10 kms

Description

Join us with special elves Anne and Phill Armstrong on an easy and fun in and out hike in Bronte Creek Provincial Park.  We will take in woodland trails alongside and down to Bronte Creek then up to Spruce Lane Farm and the Trillium Trail.  We will then head north on an old farm track between two fields to enjoy more woods on our way back to the cars.  The park amenities will be closed.  Please bring icers, a warm drink, some water and a light lunch.  Poles recommended.  Please arrive at 9:45 am to be ready to hike at 10.

Santa's Elves Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Orchard Park parking lot off Blue Spruce Ave (not Sutton Drive) in Burlington to the east of Alexander’s Public School. From QEW westbound and eastbound take exit north on Burloak Drive. Blue Spruce Avenues is the immediate right after the bend in the road as Burloak Drive becomes Upper Middle Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10 kms.

Description

After the work in Santa’s workshop some of the elves are ready for a fun day outside. Join Anne and Phill (and maybe some other elves) for an easy and fun in and out hike in Bronte Creek Provincial Park. We will take in the woodland trails alongside and down to Bronte Creek, then up to Spruce Lane Farm and the Trillium trail. We will then head north on an old farm track between two fields to enjoy more woods on our way back to our cars. (We many not see any reindeer, but there may be some local species around.) The park amenities will be closed. Please bring icers, a warm drink, some water and a light lunch. Poles recommended. Please arrive at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start.
Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

9:00 Staff Avenue Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Staff Avenue Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO DEER HARVEST Explore Louth Conservation area

Bring Poles water, snack, Icers and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring water and icers.

City View Park, Burlington, Map 9.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Burlington.
From Highway 403 going west, turn right on Brant Street, left on Dundas Street, left on Kerns Rd., take second turn left into City View Park to the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

From City View Park will connect with main Bruce Trail and hike to Smokey Hollow waterfall, also hike Kings ST and Eric Best ST on the way. After snack break will trace back our steps and return to parking.
It’s an opportunity to start shedding some weight may have gained during holiday partying. For Boxing Day enthusiasts, there will be still time to spend.
Bring icers, gaiters, water and snack. Dress according to weather.
There is optional refreshment stop at Copper Kettle Cafe in Waterdown at Dundas St. and Main St. after the hike.
As of now the weather forecast looks good, but check your email about 7:30 am for a last minute change, especially during winter hikes.
Hike leader phone No. 416-566-0503.

Urban Walk: Annual TBTC Boxing Day Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Meet inside Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street. TTC – take any streetcar from Union Station one stop south the Ferry Docks stop and walk south.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales & David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12

Description

Avoid the Boxing Day shopping crowds and come hike with the TBTC instead. The Toronto Islands are very peaceful in the Winter Season. We will catch the 2:15 or 2:45 pm ferry to be back in the city by 3:00 pm.  Bring a lunch, snacks, water, a hot beverage, and icers if the first snow has fallen.  Dress in warm layers appropriate to the weather. Heated washrooms available. Dropout anytime by walking back to the Ward’s Island Ferry Dock. We will hike towards Hanlan’s Point and return to Ward’s Island (the only ferry destination served in the Winter) – approximately 5-6 km each way.