Hike Schedule

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St, Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

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

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.

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

Sydenham official end to end

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Owen Sound area – details to be provided by email after registration

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

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: The 8 hikes vary from 19.0 to 24.1 kms

Description

The official Sydenham end-to-end consists of 8 hikes on 4 week-ends. Registration will be on the Bruce Trail on-line hike schedule (hikes.brucetrail.org) under Saturday 13 May 2023. COVID protocols will be followed. You must bring a mask and wear it on the bus. Attendance is restricted to 48 (one bus). At 8 pm on Wednesday 01 March 2023 registration opens for Bruce Trail members only at $120 each. NO REFUNDS. If any spots are still available at 8 pm on Wednesday 15 March 2023 registration will also be opened for non-members at a cost of $160 each. The fee covers: bus transportation each morning from the hike end location to the hike start, a badge, 1 or 2 checkpoints each day with water and snacks. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Complete details will be provided once you are registered. For questions contact Bill Snel at sydenhame2e@gmail.com.

Two Day End to End

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): 586387 10th Sideroad
GPS Coordinates: N 44 13849 W 080 13649
This is the first farm 200m west of Center Rd on 10th (also called 17 when west of Center rd) There is a church on the corner. Please arrive by 7:45 latest to allow time for check in. Buses depart at 8:00 am

Map Reference #20

Directions to Parking Location:
If coming by Hwy 10 from Orangeville
– follow 10 north to Primrose
– proceed straight through the intersection onto Dufferin County Road 19, also called Prince of Wales Road
– follow this road for 6 km to first stop sign
– the road sign says
– turn right, proceed approx 1 km
– the church is highly visible on the left side, parking is 200m west of the church.

Hike Leader(s): Hyo-Eun Shin, Les Babbage, Susan Bate Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 55km (29km & 26km)

Description

Join us for two days of hiking the rolling hills of Dufferin County. Enjoy the spring flowers while earning your Red Trillium Badge. Hike distances are approximately 29km on Day 1 and 26km on Day 2. There will be checkpoints along the hike with volunteers providing assistance, refreshments and snacks. Registration is $55 for members and $65 for non-members, which includes shuttle bus service, checkpoint snacks and refreshments, Red Trillium Badge (must complete full hike to earn badge), and post-hike refreshments. Space is limited so register early!

Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club AGM Pre-Hike River & Ruin

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride Public School, 6611Panton Street, Burlington, ON
River & Ruin side trail

Hike Leader(s): Dave Salt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.7

Description

Please  meet at the Kilbride public school. There is ample parking for us  around the back of the school.

We will walk along Panton Street, followed by the 8th sideroad where we will access the Bruce trail at Twiss road. Follow the BT south where we will branch off on the river & ruin side trail before rejoining the BT to a return at the school parking area.

We will be joined today by Martin Rumble who will provide some insight into conservation efforts.

Please arrive by 08:45 as we will be leaving promptly at 09:00

Please dress accordingly for the weather. Hiking shoes are required, water and snack.

Our hike distance today will be 7.7 km

Aprox 2.5 hrs

Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club AGM Pre-Hike River & Ruin

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride Public School – 6611 Panton Street, Burlington, ON
River & Ruin Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Join us on Saturday May 13th for a gentle hike on the River and Ruin side trail!

Please meet at the Kilbride Public School.  There is parking for everyone at the back of the school.

We will walk along Panton Street, followed by the 8th sideroad where we will access the Bruce trail at Twiss road. Follow the BT south where we will branch off on the River & Ruin Side Trail hiking to the bridge then turning around to return to the school parking area.

This hike is suitable for families with children, please note parents are responsible for their children for the duration of the hike.

Free Junior Hiker badges are available for the children participating in the hike.

Bring snacks, a warm beverage, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Your Hike Leaders are:  Anita Bergsma, Karen Capindale-Smith, Robert House

This will be a 5 km hike at gentle pace for adults and children for approximately 1.5 hours.  The terrain is moderate with some hills

See you on the trail.

9:30 Enjoy the Flora around The Falls

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Islands parking lot, off Burning Springs Hill, Niagara Falls. Note: a parking fee applies, as part of the Niagara Falls Parkway parking system.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Experience the flora in the Dufferin Islands Nature Area, Oakes Garden Theatre and in between along the Niagara Parkway. With luck the tulips will be in full bloom.

Car hike: Limehouse

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet each other at the roadside parking on 17 Sideroad, which is 730 meters northeast of Halton Rd 25.

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

Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 19km

Description

Join us for an unforgettable hiking experience in the Limehouse Conservation Area, one of the best hiking trails near Toronto. Our hike will take us to the Limehouse Cliffs and the Hole in the Wall, two unique geological features that are popular attractions for hikers and nature lovers on the Bruce Trail.

Hikers should exercise caution when visiting the Limehouse Cliffs and the Hole in the Wall. It is important to follow the marked trails and stay on designated paths to avoid damaging the fragile ecosystem.

To ensure a comfortable hike, hiking boots are required, and we also recommend dressing appropriately for weather conditions and bringing insect repellent spray and sun protection cream. It’s important to carry a minimum of 2 litres of water and lunch to keep your energy levels up.

We will take short breaks for water along the way, and also take a 30-minute lunch break to enjoy the scenery and recharge.

Everybody is welcome! See you there!

Urban Walk: Ramsden Park to Broadview Subway Stn. via Riverdale reroute

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Public Washrooms, Artificial Ice Rink, Ramsden Park, 300 meters west of Rosedale Subway Station. From the subway cross to the west side. Follow Ramsden Park Road to the end and continue straight taking the left branch path until you reach the washrooms on the right. We will meet here outside the washrooms.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek; Thomas Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 12.5 km

Description

Rosedale Valley Road is a pleasant walk and no one released the hounds. Wayne Crockett, July 25, 2020. Please join me for the third of three interconnected hikes inspired by Wayne who would start and finish many of his urban walks at Castle Frank Station. Starting in Ramsden Park we will be following what used to be Castle Frank Brook in the 1800s. The first two hikes featured Mount Pleasant and Prospect Cemeteries and this one will include two more, St. James and the Necropolis, two cemeteries in proximity to each other. In between the two we will visit the Victorian neighborhood of Don Vale in Old Cabbagetown which has the largest concentration of surviving Victorian Homes in all of North America. After stopping for our lunch break at Riverdale farm we will continue along the Lower Don River Trail and reroute as previously advertised from Lake Shore Blvd. E. to Queen St. E. and Broadview Ave and then north through the Riverdale neighborhood to Riverdale Park East, finishing at Broadview Subway Station. Among the historic homes, buildings and churches we will visit will be The “Group of Seven” Studio Building, Wellesley Cottages, and the Toronto Necropolis Chapel.

Apart from the one climb up from the Rosedale Ravine to St. James Cemetery, the hike is mostly flat. Please pack 2 litres of water, a lunch or snacks, a hat and sun screen.

Public Washrooms at km 0, km 5.5 & 6.8, Riverdale Farm.

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/g880u45q

Crawford Lake Wildflowers CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Rd. Conservation Rd., north of Derry Rd., east side

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx.8 km.

Description

Please join me for a hike in this lovely Conservation Area with its many  trails and escarpment views. We will be on the lookout for early Spring Ephemerals (aka wildflowers). Of course they love to grow in amongst the rocks so expect some rocky sections. Poles would be useful. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent and your camera. Meet in the lower parking lot. You must make a reservation for entry into the  Conservation Area, done through Halton Conservation Area Parks. Please note that if cancelling the morning of the hike, text the leader or email. Even though it is Mothers’ Day you can still get home for the celebrations after the hike!
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

May 15-19, 2023: Kingston area multi-events adventure!

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Kingston area

Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12-40 km, depending on type of activity

Description

Come explore the Kingston area with Louise, who now lives there.

Activities will include:
1/ Cycling on the Cataraqui Rail Trail from Perth Road to Chaffey’s Lock and back. If it’s open, we will visit the historical Opinicon Resort for their famous homemade ice cream. We will be cycling through some lovely Canadian Shield area, 20 km each way. You will need a mountain bike because there is some loose gravel on this trail.
2/ Hiking in Frontenac Provincial Park, likely from Perth Road to Flagpole Hill or the Little Slide loop. Both are rugged and stunning. The distance will be approximately 12-14 km.
3/ Cycling on the Waterfront Trail (off road), from Gananoque to Ivy Lea and back. Approx 40-50 km. After our ride, we will try to squeeze in a Thousand Islands dinner or sunset cruise. Individual participants will be expected to look after their own cruise booking and paying, but we will go as a group.
4/ Paddling a canoe or kayak on Elbow Lake, located close to Frontenac Outfitters.
5/ Hike to a spectacular lookout on Blue Mountain, with views of the Appalachian Mountains and Charleston Lake.
6/ A walking tour of downtown Kingston, perhaps one of the evening haunted tours after dinner at a local restaurant.

Participants will be responsible for arranging their own accommodations and paying for any rentals and tours.

Sherman Falls , Tiffany Falls and Canterbury Falls CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps):

Dundas Valley Trail Centre

Hike Leader(s): Wayne Riley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 – 16 k

Description

We will meet at the parking lot of the Dundas Valley Trail Centre 43.248410 79.993747,  fee applies

We will take the Artaban side  trail to Sherman and Tiffany Falls and return on the main trail to Canterbury Falls  then back to the parking lot ( 14-16K )

Bring water, lunch, insect spray, hiking boots and no dogs please

RSVP using the Bruce Trail site

Cancellations the morning of the hike call 289 456 3498