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December 9, 2023
Car Hike: Boyd Conservation Park Vaughan 112
8:15 AM-1:15 PM
12/09/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-boyd-conservation-park-vaughan-3/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Boyd Conservation Park, Islington Avenue, Vaughan, ON free parking at the entrance of the park
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KM
Description

Explore the trails that wind through the beautiful valley at Boyd Conservation Area and the William Grainger Greenway. We will have lunch/snack in shelter with seated area,
It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.
Please carefully read 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.
Car Hike: Borer's Falls to the Great Falls at Smokey Hollow
8:30 AM-2:30 PM
12/09/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-clara-hughes-sydenham-lookout-to-borers-falls-to-great-falls/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): N43.330803, W79.886980 BTC Map 9. We’ll meet at Smokey Hollow Side Trail parking lot beside Mill St. at 8:30 am. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for car shuttle. As the colder temperature is upon us please layer your outfit. Hiking poles are highly recommended and please have icers handy in the event of icy trail. Bring enough water for hydration, lunch and snacks.
Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: Approximately13.5 kms
Description

Starting from Sydenham/Clara Hughes Lookout where you’ll find the great views of City of Hamilton and Town of Dundas . We’ll hike along the Royal Botanical Garden, Rock Chapel Sanctuary area paralleling the Escarpment where you have a view of City of Hamilton and Burlington Skyway. Take a snap photo of Borer’s Falls before it gradually climb rocky sections, followed by a long and gradual descent to the forested slopes of the fast flowing Grindstone Creek. An unstable valley slopes of rock formation lead to the Great Falls at Smokey Hollow. Here we’ll have our lunch and photo shoots.
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Great Niagara Circle Route #1 Port Robinson to Port Colborne
8:30 AM-1:00 PM
12/09/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/great-niagara-circle-route-1-port-robinson-to-port-colborne/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Gateway Park Lock 8 Port Colborne. 42.900000, -79.246494 Car Pool to Port Robinson 43.039122, -79.213637
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 18
Description

This Hike Series will be at a brisk pace between 5 and 6kph. If you are unable to maintain for the duration please do not sign up. The Greater Niagara Circle Route badge is awarded to walkers who independently complete the Circle Route Trail i.e. Lock 1 Port Weller, along the Welland Canal to Port Colborne , following the Friendship Trail to Fort Erie, following the Niagara Recreational Parkway Trail to Niagara-on-the-Lake and following the Waterfront Trail to Port Weller.
Hockley Valley
9:00 AM
12/09/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-13/
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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km
Description

We will park in the parking lot east of km 61.3 on Hockley Valley Road in the Dufferin Hi-Lands section. Starting on the white blazed trail we will climb, climb and climb until we reach the Glen Cross Side Trail. We will take this blue blazed trail and loop around until we connect back up with the white blazed trail. Continuing down we will join the Tom East Side Trail, taking this loop back around to the end of the trail, out and to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Car Hike: Hiking and Holiday Trees
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
12/09/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hiking-and-holiday-trees/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the parking lot of Scotsdale Farm (13807 Trafalgar Rd, Halton Hills).
Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 4.1 km
Description

Enjoy two fantastic farms in one day: Scottsdale Farm for some hiking, and then Elliott Tree Farm to purchase a tree for the holidays! First we’ll do a 4.1 km loop hike of the Bennett Heritage Trail, main Bruce trail, and Maureen Smith Side Trail, enjoying the peaceful beauty of hiking in the forest in December. After returning to our cars, those who would like to join me in extending their day of fun will make the 25-minute drive to reach Elliott Tree Farm where people can hike along the trails throughout the farm, make their way through the hay bale maze, warm up by a bonfire, enjoy a snack in the Horse Barn Canteen, visit the barn gift shop to purchase small-batch maple syrup or a homemade wreath, and/or purchase a tree to take home for the holidays (both fresh-cut trees and cut-your-own trees are available). More information about Elliott Tree Farm can be found here: https://www.elliotttreefarm.ca/
Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to join their parents/guardians on this hike so they can fulfill the requirements for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s Youth Badge (https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/the-trail/badges) – all family members who are planning on joining us should register for the hike, including children. You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather, and money if you intend to join us at Elliott Tree Farm after the hike.
Urban Walk: #3/4 Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 24km
10:00 AM-4:30 AM
12/09/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-3-4-toronto-urban-badge-hike-24km/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):
Finch West Station – S.E of Keele St. & Four Winds Dr.
Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 24KM
Description

Let’s explore the city in winter and build up our appetites for the holiday season while earning the unique Toronto Urban Hike Badge.
To qualify for the badge, we will embark on a 74 KM loop (map: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n ) through a series of four Saturday hikes scheduled for Nov 25 (18 KM), Dec 2 (17 KM), Dec 9 (24 KM, Finch West Station – Old Mill Station ), and Dec 16 (20 KM, Old Mill Station – Evergreen Works).
Please bring hot beverage and snacks/light lunch for our journey. We will take short breaks for restroom stops and lunch at suitable locations along the trails. The majority of the route consists of paved paths, so running shoes are recommended over hiking boots.
Badges by request will be presented at the last hike. The cost of the badge is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
Nature Seekers - Exploring Riverside Woods Nature Reserve
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
12/09/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/nature-seekers-exploring-riverside-woods-nature-reserve/
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot, 713377 1st Line EHS, Mono, 43.959720, -80.070870
Directions: From ON-9, head north onto 3rd Line EHS for 3 km. Turn left/west onto Side Road 5 for 2.7 km. Turn right onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 km. Continue straight into the parking lot.
From ON-10, head east on Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7 for 1 km. Continue straight onto Side Road 5 for 1.5 km. Turn left onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 km. Continue straight into the parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km
Description

Explore the new Riverside Woods Nature Reserve in the Caledon Hills. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. After the hike, you can head over to the Club’s Winter Market located at 933445 Airport Road, if you wish. It’s less than a 10 minute drive.
Urban Walk: Toronto Island By Night
4:00 PM-6:45 PM
12/09/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-toronto-island-by-night/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street. Take any streetcar from Union Subway Station one stop to Ferry Docks Station, cross Queen Quay at lights and walk south.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle, Mojgan Haghighat, Shamseddin Deilami Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km
Description
- Join us for a leisurely walk on The Toronto Islands from Ward Island to the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, returning via the paths and trails along the northern side with great views of the city at night. Route: https://onthegomap.com/s/rdt1vns0
Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Icers are strongly recommended but keep an eye on the weather forecast. The lake side of the island is generally breezy so dress in layers. Bring a litre of water and possibly snacks.
After the walk we’ll head to a restaurant/pub near the ferry terminal for refreshments and fellowship.
We will take the Ward Island Ferry scheduled for 4 pm, please arrive at the Jack Layton Terminal by 3:45.
Fares: Adult Return, $9.11 ; Senior Return (65+), $5.86 ; Youth Return (under 19 with ID), $5.86 ; Junior Return (under 14), $4.29. You can purchase your ticket online at: https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp
Our aim will be to catch the 6:45 return ferry from Ward Island so we can be at the Fox on Bay Pub by about 7:15. Please email Tom at tjswales@gmail.com if you want to join us at the restaurant so we can provide them with an accurate count.
The Fox, 35 Bay. https://www.foxonbay.ca/