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February 14 - February 17
  • 14
    February 14, 2023

    9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    02/14/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    10km

    Description

    Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

    Bring Poles water, snack and Dress for the weather, Icers and layers/p>

    9:15 Short hike, Rotary Park, St. Catharines NOTE LOCATION CHANGE

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    02/14/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catharines

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 kilometres

    Description

    Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

    Frosty Five Winter Blues Badge Series 4/5 Weekday

    9:30 AM-1:30 PM
    02/14/2023
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Tuesday Hikers
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC parking lot located off 7th Line immediately east of Airport Road. 43.960477, -79.979773 (Map 18, Edition 30)

    Directions: From Airport Rd/Peel Regional Rd 7 turn east onto 7 Line E/7 Line EHS. Drive for 60 metres.

    Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Sally Cohen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
    Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: 10 kilometres

    Description

    Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of our Frosty Five Winter Blues Weekday Badge hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a Sideways badge on the final hike. Hike four explores parts of the main Trail and Harmony, Hockleycrest and Darcy’s Side Trails in the south-east Hockley Valley area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. See January 3, January 17, January 31 and February 28 for details pertaining to the other hikes in the series. (Note:  If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

     

    Looping through Dundas Valley - Celebrating Black History month and Valentines Day

    9:30 AM-1:30 PM
    02/14/2023
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Tuesday Hikers
    Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area – Gatehouse Museum Parking lot.
    Enter from Sulphur Springs Rd, just east of it’s junction with Mineral Springs Rd. A parking fee applies, consider car pooling

    Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 12 km

    Description

    Celebrating Black History month, and Valentines Day. A visit  to Griffin House  to remember one of the first Black African families to settle in Ontario. As it is also Valentines Day, consider wearing red. We will hike the trails in and around Dundas Valley including Headwaters Trail, and other side trails, about 12 km. Bring water and snacks and don’t forget to bring a good pair of ICERS  – TRAILS IN THE PARK CAN BE ICY!

    Please check e-mail before leaving home, hike may be cancelled if unfavourable weather conditions occur. Please inform hike leader if you  are unable to attend the hike. Thanks.

    Doris Harper harpt7c@gmail.com

    519-589-4114

    Mono Centre,Turnbull and Springwater side trails

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    02/14/2023
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area.

    Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely, Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
    Distance: 5.0 Km, Short hike 2.5 km

    Description

    We will hike the Main trail to Turnbull sidetrail and Springwater sidetrail. The short hike will return to parking lot by Main trail. Longer hike will continue south on main trail to intersection with Hockley Heights side trail and return to parking lot via Main trail, Bring icers. Snowshoes  may be required.

  • 15
    February 15, 2023

    9:00 Niagara Benchlands Badge Hike

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    02/15/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    We will meet at Jordan Hollow Park, King St (Hwy 81) across from Boo’s Restaurant 3039 King St, Jordan Station
    After completing the Ball’s Falls hike, we will drive to Jordan Main Street Parking Lot beside RPM Bakehouse ( 43.1492718 -79.3696930) and complete the walking tour of the town.
    Hikers have the option to do the next hike from Mountainview Conservation (43.157888 -79.498415) independently or with the leader on the same day.

    Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 9-15 km dependent on doing 3rd hike from Mountainview Conservation Area the same day

    Description

    This series of 3 hikes is a joint effort of NBTC and the Lincoln Museum to introduce hikers to the Niagara Benchlands area.  We will complete the Ball’s Falls hike first, then move to the town of Jordan and explore the historical homes in town as well as the Museum if it is open.

    Please refer to the following site for badge requirements:  http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niagara-Benchlands-Badge.pdf

    It is also recommended to download the following pdf:  https://qrco.de/bch3Qi and print the map on page 10 of the PDF

    After these 2 sections are completed, hikers will have the option to 1) continue to Mountainview Conservation to complete the third hike with the hike leader or 2) complete this hike independently when convenient.  If #2 is the choice, then hikers will need to submit the required information independently to receive the badge.

    If completing all 3 hikes, then badges will be available after the third hike.  Members $10, Non members $15

    Duncan Crevice and Pinnacle Rock

    9:00 AM-2:00 PM
    02/15/2023
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    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
    Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
    Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

    Hike Leader(s): Allison Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: 6km

    Description

    Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.We will park in the Kolapore Parking lot on the east side of the 10th Line in the Beaver Valley section. Plenty of lookouts, technical side trails, and other features that draw your attention. There are nice rolling climbs and descents. We will start on the blue blazed trail first taking us up to Metcalfe Rock. We may have the possibility to climb up through the rock which can be very challenging and icy. Or you may prefer to stay on the white blazed trail ascending up to where we can all meet. We will head to Pinnacle Rock and back. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

    Bruce Trail and Chedoke Radial trail - CANCELED

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    02/15/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps): Chedoke golf course

    Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 8

    Description

    Please meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start at Chedoke golf course.

    We will head east to Queen St S using the Bruce trail, Chedoke radial and side trail and then return.

    Please bring icers (mandatory) and poles.

    You can contact me by text at 905-399-3601

    Jill

  • 16
    February 16, 2023

    9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    02/16/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    10k

    Description

    From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack and a drink ices and dress for the weather

    9:15 Short hike, Jordan Hollow

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    02/16/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 6 kilometres

    Description

    Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

    Memorial Forest to Jones Falls Loop

    9:30 AM-11:30 AM
    02/16/2023
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: Snowshoe Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Parking area at the west end of Young’s Drive, off Nicol’s Gully Road, east of km 105.8 (Map 32)

    Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
    Distance: Approximately 6 km

    Description

    We will walk along the base of the escarpment on the Memorial Forest Side Trail and ascend through a crevasse to join the Main Trail along the top of the escarpment. We will head to Jones Falls and explore the area. We will then take the Merle Gunby Side Trail loop and join up with the Main Trail again. This  hike ends with a steep descent back to the parking lot.  Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 519-270-5068.

  • 17
    February 17, 2023

    Feb. 17-20, 2023 - Family Day Snowshoe Weekend in Tobermory

    12:00 AM
    02/17/2023
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    This is a Multi-Day Hike

    You are signing up for the following dates:

    2023-02-17, 2022-11-18, 2022-11-19, 2022-11-20

    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: TBTC Special Events
    Location (Google Maps): Princess Hotel
    34 BAY STREET SOUTH TOBERMORY, ONTARIO N0H 2R0, CANADA

    Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent, David Royle, and Brenda Menezes Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Variable

    Description

    Jeanette Vincent, Brenda and David Royle will continue the tradition of Greg Vincent’s Family Day Snowshoe Weekend in Tobermory.   Celebrate with a weekend trip snowshoeing the trails of the National Park at the “Tip o’ the Bruce” Tobermory.

    We arrive Friday, February 17th at our comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour where we stay and have our meals for three nights at the Princess Hotel in Tobermory.

    This outing is restricted to those staying and having their meals with us at the Princess Hotel in Tobermory for the weekend. Please call the Princess for rates and a reservation 1-519-596-8282 and mention Vincent/Royle Winter Snowshoe weekend when booking. Or use the code vinfeb23 to book this package online. Once you have made your reservation, please email Jeanette at vincentjeanette1604@gmail.com

    9:00 Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour - Black History

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    02/17/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Park 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: 6-8km

    Description

    Black History Hike #3 – The Long Road to Freedom

    Since 1995, the government of Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination.  This series of four hikes will give us an opportunity to celebrate the strength and perseverance of the early Black community here in Upper Canada.

    Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times.  While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes.  Sidewalks and streets may be icy.

    9:30 NOTL Black History SERIES - #3 of 4: The Long Road to Freedom

    9:30 AM-11:00 AM
    02/17/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps):

    Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre.

    Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 7.5 kms

    Description

    Since 1995, the government in Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. You will find out about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.    

     

    Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.

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