Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Rouge National Urban Park - Vista Trail, Mast Trail, Orchard Trail, Cedar Trail and the Beare Wetlands Loop

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park, Zoo Road Day Use Area

Hike Leader(s): Celia Ho, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 15 km

Description

On this hike we will explore the section of the Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, including the Vista Trail, Mast Trail, Orchard Trail, Cedar Trail and the Beare Wetlands Loop.

The meeting point will be Kennedy Subway station.  We will take the TTC bus at 9:15 AM to get to the Zoo Road Day Use Area by 10 AM.

For your reference, the Park Map for the Rouge is attached.

9:00 International Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Floral Showhouse, Botanical Garden, just south of the Falls on the Niagara Parkway. Paid parking.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 14km

Description

Park at the Floral Showcase, Niagara Parkway, just south of the FALLS.  Paid parking.  Parking passes available through Niagara Parks

View the Falls from several angles as we hike along Niagara Parks to the Rainbow Bridge.  We will cross into the United States and hike around the American side viewing both falls and the upper rapids and then returning to see the majestic Horseshoe Falls.  Bring your camera, snacks, water and $1 to cross the bridge.  Passport or Nexus card required.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - East of Kolapore

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park in the Kolapore parking lot, near Km 23.8, Map 26, Edition 30, for a car shuttle to the start of our hike.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 4.7 kms + 650 m of road

Description

We will walk south from 12th Sideroad and as we walk through deciduous forest, we’ll cross a piece of history, remnants of The Old Mail Road.  We continue south, crossing Grey Road 19, through property that is managed by the BTC, until we return to our cars. Please bring water and a snack.

Outdoor Yoga and Meditation at Maple Cross Nature Reserve at Cape Chin - Annual Fundraiser - Due to weather - rescheduled to August 9

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): 388 Cape Chin Road North, Lion’s Head, ON N0H 1W0

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 0

Description

Join Nina and Barbara from Loving Yoga for the second annual fundraising event to help restore the natural beauty and habitat of Cape Chin Meadows at MapleCross Nature Reserve at Cape Chin. This is an outdoor yoga and meditation experience with one of the most magnificent views of Georgian Bay from the Bruce Trail.  All levels, including beginners, welcome.

Your teachers will guide you through mindful & gentle yoga and meditation practices above the stunning lookout point. Since it was so well received last year, Barbara will bring back the Yoga Tune Up therapy balls and you will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the benefits of self-massage through rolling.

Part of the experience will be guided in silence, heightening your awareness & senses and connecting to nature.   We will wrap up the experience with some social time and a picnic under the trees overlooking Georgian Bay. There will be plenty of time for spectacular photographs and short, self-guided walks nearby.

Cost: Free will donation. Please consider donating generously for this worthwhile fundraiser. Tax deductible receipt available upon request. 100% of proceeds will be directed to the Cape Chin Meadows Restoration at MapleCross Nature Reserve at Cape Chin. Payment received by cash or cheque at the event , or etransfer to Bruce Trail Conservancy upon registration. No refunds.

Parking: Please arrive at 388 Cape Chin Road North, Lion’s Head about 1/2 hour prior to starting time. This will give you time to drive up the winding driveway (3 1/2 km) to the yoga location. Please park directly behind the previous vehicle. If you need to leave  before lunch, please let Marg know.

What to bring:

• Yoga mat or towel (large towel preferable on the grass)
• Tennis ball or yoga tune up ball
• Litterless lunch
• Water bottle, bug spray, etc
• Picnic lunch (bring your own lunch)

Questions? Contact Marg at  pbtcyoga1@gmail.com

For more information about Nina and Barbara at Loving Yoga: lovingyoga.ca