Hike Schedule

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.