Hike Schedule

Sydenham Chipper (km44.2-29.4)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Parking along the Townline
Map 30 ED 30
Km44.2

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 14.8km

Description

Please join us as we chip away through the Sydenham section. This will be a series of 11 hikes that range between 13-19kms with one longer hike of 24km. We will begin our journey at the northern end of Sydenham and work our way south to try and avoid the dangers the falling leaves and snow will bring.

If you complete the 11 hikes in this series you will qualify for Sydenham’s new independent badge. Please keep track of your hikes as each hiker will be submitting their own badge request.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger ready.

Dec 5 hike – meet @km44.2 carpool to 29.4 

** the meeting point/hike direction of this hike might flip depending on conditions of Bognor Marsh**

If you have any questions please text me @ 519-410-9077 (this is the most efficient way)

Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch

No dogs

Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

Winter Festival of Lights Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of Floral Showhouse, 7145 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-7km

Description

Get into the holiday spirit with the Annual Winter Festival of Lights.  Hot apple cider & tea will be provided.  Bring a holiday treat to share.

9:00 am Side Trail Challenge #2 - Alfred’s Trot, Upper Canada Trail (at York Road), Major Teyoninhokarawen/John Norton

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Park at Queenston Heights parking near the washrooms. The main parking lot by the cairn is closed for winter.

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.6 kms

Description

Take the main trail until it meets Major Tetoninhokarawen/John Norton ST. Take side trail until it meets Upper Canada ST. Take it until it meets the
main trail. Go left on the main trail, up the switchback and along Main Trail until it meets Alfred’s Trot ST. Take the side trail until it, once again meets the Main trail. Take the Main trail back to the cairn. Photos: Major T Side Trail sign, rock wall and kiln on Upper Canada ST, Alfred’s Trot ST sign

Participate in all 9 scheduled hikes in the NBTC Side Trail Challenge or hike the side trails on your own. Submit your photos to collect the NBTC Side Trail badge.

http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/niagara-side-trails/

Webwood Falls

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the BTC parking lot on Grey Road 40, Km 105.7 Map 28 Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 4.6 km

Description

We gather in the somewhat new BTC parking lot on Grey Road 40. Our Trail takes us a short distance across a field and then into a forest. Then it’s a country walk beside farm fields towards Webwood Falls. We will view the Falls and poke around the old Harwood Farm to see features left behind from farmstead days. They we return back to our vehicles.

The view from Dewitt Hill

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the start of the Lewis Road Side Trail km 11.1, Map 6 of the BTC guide. Please do not block driveways. We will hike from Lewis Road to Dewitt Road and back. Great views from Dewitt road. Conditions could be a mix so have icers ready. Bring water and snack. There will be an optional lunch at the Menphis BBQ nearby after the hike.

Hike Leader(s): Paul Toffoletti Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9 km

Description

Joshua Creek Meander

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Easy Does It Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Oakville

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 8 – 9 km.

Description

Join in for a meander down to Lake Ontario, following Joshua Creek. We will return to our start using mostly the same route. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am.start in the parking lot of Maplegrove Mall at the corner of Maplegrove and Cornwall Rd. Park near Tim Horton’s. Bring water and a snack. Icers may be necessary. This will be a leisurely pace hike, suitable for new hikers and those wanting a slower pace. If cancelling the morning of the hike please let the leader know by email or text.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@ gmail.com.

Easy Hike - Shining Rainbow Deer Sanctuary

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): 446 Cape Hurd Road, Tobermory, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3 1/2 KM

Description

Shining Rainbow Deer Sanctuary – 3 ½ km boardwalk and forest path – teardrop shaped hike. This is a very pretty hike which meanders through a thriving marsh ecosystem and cedar forest.  You feel immersed in the marsh – without getting wet! We will stop at the birding platform to enjoy the soft colours of late Fall and early Winter, in its peace and solitude  at this time of year. If you wish to remain here to take in the quiet of the marsh, the hike sweep will keep you company. The rest of the hiking group will continue our  adventure through the woods, returning to join you at the birding platform. The hike includes some boardwalk walking which can be slippery in spots. The rest of the hike is on generally flat forest floor terrain.

NCC hike interpreter, Justin Johnson will join us for the hike – what a special treat. Thank you Justin!  Nature Conservancy Canada protects and cares for this property. We are grateful for their stewardship.

Parking: Roadside parking. Park on the east side of Cape Hurd Road near the entrance to Shining Rainbow Deer Sanctuary.

No washrooms onsite.

Wear layers, hat and warm mittens and boots. Bring a light back pack with water and snack.

Winter Hiking 101 - Virtual Information Session

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps):

Virtual on Zoom.

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin, Tom Swales

Distance: 0

Description

“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow” – so why don’t give yourself a try of winter hiking?  If you are new to hiking, or have hiked a lot in spring, summer and fall but never in winter, and want to know how to enjoy the winter hiking with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, or by yourself in a safe style, welcome to join this online information session. This virtual information session will provide all answers to questions that you would want to ask, including:

1. The Bruce Trail and the Club;
2. Different types of hiking programs;
3. How to join a group hike organized by the Bruce Trail Club;
4. How to prepare for winter hikes;
5.  Winter Hiking Badge;
6.  Our Winter Coach Program.

Zoom invitation will be sent to your at noon on Dec 7.  Please check your primary folder as well as the Spam folder just in case.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre St at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

Easy Hike - Hike! Cool Down! Celebrate!

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet up location: We will meet at The Meeting Place – 20 Centennial Dr,Tobermory. Leave some cars here and drive to our starting point at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor’s Centre. Map 42

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: ~3 KM

Description

Holiday season brings joy and sometimes a little stress.  Take a hike with us to find the balance you need to embrace the festive season.

Our final hike of the Easy Hike series is a carpool hike. Meet at the Meeting Place, 20 Centennial Drive, Tobermory. We will leave some cars here and carpool to our starting point – Northern Cairn in the village of Tobermory. We will hike along the Bruce Trail to Dunks Bay Road and return to the Meeting Place via Dunks Bay Road. The trail  includes some short inclines and uneven terrain with roots and rocks.

We are grateful to Laura Stevenson, Registered Massage Therapist  for joining us today, as we learn about the role of a Registered Massage Therapist and the benefits of stretching and cooling down after exercise. Laura will share some tips which can be integrated into your routine hike practice, helping to reduce the risk of injury on the Bruce Trail!

Celebrate the completion of our hike series and the upcoming holiday season. Holiday cider and shortbread awaits at the Meeting Place!

Please consider bringing a canned good donation for the Tobermory Food Bank.