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April 30 - May 03
  • 30
    April 30, 2023

    Urban Walk: Loop hike on Humber River to High Park

    8:15 AM-1:30 PM
    04/30/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps): We will meet each other in front of the Old Mill Subway Station.

    Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi; Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Variable
    Distance: 10 to 17 Km.with dropouts

    Description

    You wander through the enchanting cherry blossom wonderland of High Park, Toronto, be captivated by the sweet, delicate fragrance that fills the air. Let the gentle aroma of the blossoms transport you to a world of peace and serenity. Every breath you take is a sensory experience that will awaken your soul and renew your spirit.  Indulge in the beauty of nature and immerse yourself in the aroma of the cherry blossoms in High Park.

    We plan to:
    We are planning a hike that includes a few short breaks on the way and a lunch break at the park. For those who prefer a shorter distance, there is a dropout point available at the High Park Subway Station. On the return trip, we will pass through Rennie Park and Swansea Village, which have some hills and stairs. If you are arriving by car, there is a free parking lot located behind the Old Mill Public Parking, just after the Old Mill Bridge. Public washrooms are available at km 5 and km 8, and you can refill your water bottles at these locations.

    After the hike, there will be an option to join us for a refreshment stop.

    Peak bloom varies according to the weather conditions. As of Apr 16 the Sakura Cherry Blossom bloom is expected to begin between April 20-28.

    Urban Walk: Whitby Shores and Lynde Shores

    10:00 AM-1:30 PM
    04/30/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps): Whitby, Ontario

    Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Flat
    Distance: 12.5 KM

    Description

    Please read carefully. Some details have changed since the original posting.
    On Sunday April 30, 2023, please join me by 9:00 am under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station.  We will take the 9:20 am eastbound train to Whitby.  We will hike a loop that will take us south to Lake Ontario, west and north to Victoria St, west to Lynde Shores Conversation where we will do a loop down to Lake Ontario and back, and then to the pub stop before returning to Whitby GO and back for a distance of (new) 12.5 km.  There are washrooms at Union Station, Whitby GO and on the train.  Bring at least two liters of water and a light snack.  Our pub stop will be The Royal Oak – Whitby Shores at km 11.7.
    Here is an online map (new) of our route: Whitby Shores and Lynde Shores

    Sydenham Club Spring Social

    1:30 PM-6:00 PM
    04/30/2023
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: Hike & Potluck
    Location (Google Maps): Kemble Sarawak United Church, 319940 Kemble Rock Road, on the southwest corner of Kemble Rock Road and Concession 20.

    Hike Leader(s): Destinee Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less, Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
    Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.

    Description

    Join us for a hike, browse our displays, meet club members, executive and volunteers, make new friends and enjoy a potluck supper.  Bring your family and friends.  Non-members are welcome.  Preregistration is not required.

    Hikes begin at 2 pm.  There will be a shorter, easier hike and a longer, more difficult hike.  This is an opportunity to see our latest property acquisition – Maple Cross Extension.

    The potluck will begin around 5 pm.  Please bring a dish to share (at least 6 servings), a serving utensil and a plate, cutlery and waterbottle or glass for your own use.

    We hope to see you there!

  • 01
    May 1, 2023

    Caledon Hills end to end 3 of 4

    8:30 AM-2:45 PM
    05/01/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet on 4th Line EHS (km 55.1) north of 5 Sideroad, carpool to km 35.2, Glenhaffy Rd.
    NOTE, we had to do this hike on May 1st because of road work on the Escarpment RD.

    Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 19.9

    Description

    Crawford Lake CA

    9:30 AM-11:30 AM
    05/01/2023
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area

    Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    We’ll check out the spring flowers starting at the BT side trail then following the main trail as it hugs the escarpment past the lookout.  Bring snack, water, insect repellant, sun filter, & personal first aid kit.  We can also look in on the historical reconstruction of indigenous village. Washrooms on site.  Reservations required and entrance fee in effect for non Conservation Halton annual pass holders  https://www.conservationhalton.ca/  Meet at lower parking lot.   Please come slightly early so we can get started right at 9:30 am.  Contact Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca or 905-334-4013 (text or call) for any questions.

  • 02
    May 2, 2023

    8:00 NEW TIME Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    05/02/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 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, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather

    9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:30 AM
    05/02/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

    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 in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots, water and bug spray.

    Rod's Talk and William's Walk

    9:30 AM
    05/02/2023
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    Hosting Club: Peninsula

    Location (Google Maps): 8 Sylvia St., Lion’s Head

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

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

    Description

    Bruce Trail Conservancy acknowledges that climate change requires us to think differently about energy and consider ways which will help us to adapt and mitigate the impact of climate change in our environment. Today’s hike will start with an example of alternative energy use for our homes.

    We will start our day with a visit to Rod’s energy efficient home. Rod will speak about the unusual construction of the buildings (Durisol block), the use of the air source heat pump to provide heating and domestic hot water, net metering with solar PV, and some of their garden projects including rainwater harvesting.

    Following our educational start to the day, we will drive to the Lion’s Head Marina to park our vehicles and walk along the Bruce Trail to William’s Cave Side Trail. The trail includes street walking, some uneven terrain and a short rocky approach to view William’s Cave. This cave is a good example of wave action (over thousands of years ago)  which pounded against the dolostone rock to create a cave. Then, we retrace our steps to our parked vehicles. The hike includes a spectacular view of the escarpment, rocky shoreline, beautiful green water of Georgian Bay and picturesque harbour and lighthouse. This is a leisurely paced hike. We will finish the morning by having our lunch either at Lion’s Head Beach or near the Lighthouse. Expect to be about 2 ½ hours plus lunch.

    Spring Wildflowers and Trees - Oliver Creek and Walker's Woods

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    05/02/2023
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at north end of 2nd Line EHS off 8 Sideroad where the road ends and the 2nd Line EHS Side Trail begins. Park on the west side of 2nd Line south of the first driveway.

    Hike Leader(s): Brenda Carling, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 km; Short hike: 3 km

    Description

    Brenda Carling will lead us as we explore and identify the trees and blooming wildflowers along the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Main Trail through Walker’s Woods. Bring a camera, snacks and water.

    Pretty River Valley Spring Flower Hike

    9:45 AM-2:00 PM
    05/02/2023
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Tuesday Hikers
    Location (Google Maps): Pretty River Valley Provincial Park – Blue Mountains Section. Roadside parking area, west of km 53.1 on the 6th Sideroad, where the John Haigh Side Trail crosses 6th Line. Map 23.

    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

    Spring is arriving and the trails in Pretty River will be lined with Trilliums and other spring flowers. On this hike we will also enjoy great views of Georgian Bay, and hike to the highest elevation point of the Bruce Trail.

    We will hike the main trail, part of the John Haigh Side Trail, and the Pretty River Side Trail, to form an 11 -12 km loop.

    Bring, water, snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, poles suggested.

  • 03
    May 3, 2023

    Wodehouse Karst

    9:00 AM-2:00 PM
    05/03/2023
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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): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, 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: 12km

    Description

    For experienced hikers. We will drive to the Beaver Valley Ski Resort in the Beaver Valley section. From the Beaver Valley Ski Resort parking lot we start on the Kimberly Forest Side Trail to the white blazed trail. We go north on the white blazed trail and meet with the Wodehouse Karst Side Trail where we hike to the end. At the white blazed trail we head south back to the Beaver Valley Ski Resort. Lookout deck for lunch. After our lunch break we take the Crossover Side Trail back to the Beaver Valley ski resort parking lot. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Map 26 Edition 30

    Nature Walk in Griffiths Ravine

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    05/03/2023
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Nature Walks
    Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on 4th Line EHS at the entrance to the Peter Beecham Side Trail. Take Side Road 5 west from Airport Road to 4th Line E, turn right and go about 1.4 kilometres to roadside parking on the west side at the curve.
    Or, take the 4th Line E north from Hockley Road. Go up the hill and around the big curve.

    Hike Leader(s): Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 3 to 5 kms

    Description

    This is a loop walk following the Peter Beecham Side Trail, the Main Trail and the Griffith Ravine Side Trail. It will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird songs, and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera, and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.

    Queenston loop

    2:00 PM-4:30 PM
    05/03/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Parking Lot

    Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 8k

    Description

    We will walk through the village of Queenston , through agricultural land and return on the Bruce Trail to Queenston Heights.

    Please bring a snack and water.

    Full Moon/Flower Moon Evening Hike in Owen Sound followed by Refreshment Opportunity

    7:00 PM-8:45 PM
    05/03/2023
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: An evening walk.
    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.

    Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
    Distance: Approx 5 km

    Description

    Join us for an evening hike just before the Full Flower Moon, exploring walking paths and neighbourhoods in Owe Sound. This hike leaves at 7:00 pm – no need to arrive 15 minutes early. Following the hike there is an opportunity to go out for refreshments. For further information or if you are unable to register, contact Hike Leader Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com

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