Hike Schedule

Annual Bluebell Walk

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, Oakville

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. 9 km.

Description

Not only is the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley rich in history, it is rich in flora, especially in the Spring and Summer months. Although our main objective today is to find the gorgeous Bluebells which grow here, we will be on the lookout for other species as well. Please meet in the parking lot next to the baseball fields on the south east corner of Neyagawa Blvd. and River Glen Blvd. at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Sixteen Mile Creek valley is an oasis in the centre of Oakville. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent and poles if using.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 2927

Toronto, Toronto Islands

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street, beyond the cashiers selling the ferry tickets, in the open area with the benches and Muskoka chairs. From Union Station take the LRT one stop to “Ferry Docks” or take bus number #19 or #72 on Bay Street southbound to the Queens Quay. Walk across Queen Quay south through the park to the ferry terminal.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8-12 km

Description

After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sit-down picnic. Note that food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $8.70, $5.60 for seniors. The hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. The route and time we return to the city may vary depending if the ferries are running on the Spring or Summer (starts in May) schedule.  Contact Hike Leaders via the Contact form for further information or to confirm the current ferry schedule that will be in place the week of the hike. Registration is not required for this hike – just meet the Hike Leader at the above location.

CANCELLED - Hamilton Waterfront Dog Walk

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Drive Hamilton

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

Cancelled.  We will have other dog walks so keep an eye out!  Many of us love to exercise with our ‘best friends’ along trails and pathways! Join Kathrin Konig, PR Director of Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club and dedicated dog ‘owner’, as she shares dog walking safety tips and trail etiquette.  We’ll walk along a section of the popular Waterfront Trail starting at Bayfront Park and walking to Princess Point and back and perhaps do the loop at Bayfront as well.  This is a wide paved path that we’ll be sharing it with cyclists, rollerbladers and other walkers and 4 legged friends.  Kathrin has walked many sections of the Bruce Trail and area with her two pals Jethro and Juniper but she will bring only one to this walk. We are limiting this walk to 10 participants and request that you bring only one dog with you. NOTE: Dogs mush be leashed at ALL times.  Please have a 6 foot leash and not the long retractable leashes that can be dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians. Please make sure your dog is well behaved, doesn’t jump on or threaten other participants and doesn’t constantly bark.  We want to be able to chat with each other and hear Kathrin!  Also bring ‘scoop’ bags.  As always bring snacks, water and personal first aid for you and your pet. Be prepared for biting insects like ticks.  More information is at https://conservationhamilton.ca/ticks-and-lyme-disease/  If you have a ‘human’ friend or partner that wants to come, please email me and I will add them on my list brontreg@cogeco.ca Questions can be sent via text 905-334-4013.   You may also contact Kathrin for dog etiquette/safety questions at kathrinkoniga@gmail.com