Hike Schedule

9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):

Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.

Spring Orchid Adventure

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre at 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0. Meet at Front Entrance of the Visitor’s Centre

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~5 KM

Description

Join Tony Edwards, a local orchid expert and much loved nature guide on our quest to find some of the first orchids of the season along with an array of other beautiful wildflowers that are unique to the area.  Meet at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre located at 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0. This hike will be a car-hike with short distance walking at each stop.  Car pooling will be coordinated at the meet up location,  to three different locations on the northern Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula. Total duration of the hike is about 4 hours.   Learn about what defines an orchid, as well as environmental ethics, conservation considerations and the interconnectedness of the natural world. Although this hike will not include Bruce Trail locations, it will help you to learn more about orchids found on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula and how to identify them.  For those who would like to stay a little longer,   upon returning to the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor’s Centre at the end of our hike, you are welcome to join us for a half hour hike extension along the Bruce Trail to the Burnt Loop Side Trail Lookout in the hopes of spotting another elusive orchid species here.

Please wear sun protective clothing, sturdy walking shoes, and a hat. Bring camera, binoculars, lunch/snack , water bottles, insect repellent and sunscreen. Masks are strongly recommended for carpooling.

Bruce Peninsula National Park Admission Fee and Parking Fees are required. If you do not have a Park Discovery Pass, purchase your day pass and parking pass at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor’s Centre prior to 10 a.m.

Rain Date: June 10, 2023

Falling Water Trail Badge Event - (go to hike description for new information about this badge)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the south end of the Beaver Valley Ski Club lower parking lot off Grey Road 30.

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: Approx. 30 km Please note that the hike length may change slightly as there are some reroutes currently being constructed.

Description

New info about this badge.  If you are registering and already have this badge, you may want to know that we are introducing a separate independent Falling Water one day badge later this year and you may want to wait and do the hike that way.  The current event badge will only be earned by participating in the yearly event.

Come and test your mettle! This loop hike traverses the beautiful, rugged upper Beaver Valley.  It’s a challenging hike during which you’ll experience all that spring has to offer, including cascading creeks and waterfalls. Registrants should have experience hiking long distances over strenuous terrain.  The $35.00 registration fee covers the cost of the online registration fee, check point refreshments and the badge. Further details will be emailed to participants once registration is received.

Friends of CHBTC Just For Fun Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. Google GPS Coordinates: 43.974055, -79.984988

Directions: From Airport Road turn east onto 5 Sideroad and drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left hand side.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.0 kilometre

Description

Join with other friends of the Caledon Hills Club to hike parts of the Main Trail, Hockleycrest Side Trail, Darcy’s Side Trail, and the Tall Timbers Bruce Trail Conservancy protected natural area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. Note: This hike can be counted towards your Caledon Hills Sideways Badge.

9:00 Twelve Mile Creek Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Welland Vale Rd. (Pump Station) & Sawmill Rd., St. Catharines

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10 kms

Description

Hike along the banks of 12 Mile Creek through St. Catharines.

#3/5 Loop of Toronto Hike for Urban Hiking Badge - 15km

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Southwest corner of Finch Ave & Weston Rd

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 15km

Description

Embark on a captivating journey through Toronto’s remarkable urban trail systems. From the scenic Don River in the east to the captivating Waterfront in the south, the tranquil Humber River in the west, and the enchanting Finch Corridor in the north, this diverse collection of trails offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore the city’s  longest trails on foot.

By interconnecting these four trail systems, which weave through more than ten parks and trails, we are creating an awe-inspiring loop spanning approximately 74 kilometers: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n . As a testament to your accomplishment, completing the entire loop will earn you the Toronto Urban Hiking Badge—the first ever urban hiking badge launched by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club.

Distance: 15km. Start from Finch & Weston and end at Finch Subway Station.

Pace: 4kph

Trail condition: mostly flat and paved.

Bring water and snacks. Dress and prepare for the weather.

Dropouts are available anytime.

Friendship Trail Opening

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet up at the new Barrow Bay Parking Lot off of CR 9 about 1 km south of old Barrow Bay Parking. Barrow Bay South Parking Lot is located at (44.950638, -81.222274),

Hike Leader(s): Tamara Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6km

Description

Michael McDonald, CEO of the Bruce Trail Conservancy will lead us on a hike of the Peninsula Section’s new Friendship Trail! The World Trails Network is excited to announce the reopening of the recently relocated International Friendship Trail between the Bruce Trail Conservancy and The Cotswolds Way. This Friendship Trail represents both organizations’ commitment to international collaboration and raising awareness for our world’s trails.

The Cotswolds Way is a 102-mile National Trail in the west of England, stretching between the beautiful market town of Chipping Campden in the north and the World Heritage Site of Bath in the south. A six-mile (around 10 km) section of trail dedicated as a Friendship Trail with the Bruce Trail can be found in the Haresfield area near Pitchcombe. This beautiful walk takes trail users along peaceful woodland tracks and out onto windswept hillsides with breath-taking views. Learn more about the twinned section at https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/app/uploads/walk_14_bruce_trail_circular_final.pdf

The Amazing Diversity of Insects

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Mono Centre Community Centre, 754483 Mono Centre Road.

Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall 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 – 4 km

Description

Discover the amazing diversity of insects on the Bruce Trail with entomologist Jim Chaput and learn about these sentinels of our fragile environment. Learn what you can do to help these amazing species

8:30 pm Sunset & Moonrise Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

Sunset & Moonrise Night Hike – Take in the magic of the setting sun and rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).

Toronto section E2E 2/4

Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): We meet each other at roadside parking across from the eighth line side trail on eighth line.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17km

Description

This is the second leg of the Toronto section E2E hike, which is divided into four parts. Each part requires separate registration.

If you would like to receive the badge for completing all the parts, there is a fee of ten dollars.

IF THE HIKERS WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN THE NEW FOUND RAISING BADGE, they have the option to e-transfer the fee (The fee is $30.00 for BTC members and $40.00 for non-members) to the TBTC treasurer’s email at tbtctreasurer211@gmail.com and receive it when they complete the section.

Please note that this is a carpool hike, so it’s important to come with an empty car and be prepared for carpooling and sharing rides.

Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure to bring snacks, lunch, and a minimum of 2 litres of water.

During the hike, we will take short water breaks, as well as a 30-minute lunch break.

Every body is welcome! See you there!

Orchids, Ferns and Birds in the Peninsula

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Richardson Access Trail parking lot off of Forty Hills Rd

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: About 10km

Description

You will need your cell phone for this hike. We will look for orchids, ferns and birds to use towards the badges offered by the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club. I will show you how to use the Merlin and iNaturalis as well as Seek apps on your phone so please download them before you arrive. You will also need to take photos of any specimen we find.
This is a loop hike so we will start and stop in the same location. Please arrive before 7:30 so we can set off at 7:30 sharp. Please carpool to our meeting location if you can.
Please bring your Bruce Grey Orchid and Fern books if you have them.
Ensure you bring plenty of water, snacks and first aid kit.
There will be lots of stopping as we make our way from the parking lot along the access trail to the main trail, Whippoorwill St, Walter Brewer St, Alan Fowler St, White Bluff St and then back to the parking lot. These Side Trails can also count towards your Side Trails badge.
Bring bug spray, sunscreen, a brimmed hat, sturdy shoes and poles, if you use them.