Hike Schedule

9:00 Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park

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

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

Description

These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake.  We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area.  Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking.

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

TBTC Biennial1 Day End-to-End

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls CA north to Cheltenham Badlands

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Fast
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 50 km

Description

Come test your grit on our 1 day E2E which will be held on Saturday Sept. 9, 2023. Cost for members is $40 which includes bus transportation from the meeting point to the hike starting point, online registrations fees, parking in Hilton Falls CA, water and snacks, and the official one day E2E badge. If any spots are still available on June 15 at 8:00 pm, registration will then open for non-members at a cost of $45. Details will be emailed to participants in early August. This long hike is not suitable for beginning hikers. Hikers are expected to maintain an average pace of 4km per hr. Hikers must reach each checkpoint by a prescribed time in order to continue and ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. For questions, please contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com Masks will be worn on the buses. 

TBTC Annual 2 Day End-to-End

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Variable
Distance: Saturday’s hike is approximately 28km. Sunday’s hike is approximately 22km.

Description

Plan to hike the Toronto section in late summer over two days.

On Saturday, the bus will take participants to the north end of the Toronto section. Hikers will then hike south to Limehouse  – a distance of approximately of 28kms.

On Sunday, the bus will take participants south to Campbellville Rd and Appleby Line where hikers will hike north to Limehouse – a distance of approximately 22kms.

There will be checkpoints along the way where light snacks and water will be available. Those who complete the distances on both days will be receive the special Club E2E badge.

Registration cost for members is $50. Refunds will not be issued. Attendance is limited to 92 (two buses). If any spots are still available at 8:00 pm on June 15, registration will also be opened for non-members at a cost of $60 each. The fee covers: bus transportation each morning from the hike end location to the hike start, a badge, parking permits, 1 or 2 checkpoints each day. Masks will be worn on the buses. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Complete details will be provided in early August. For questions, contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com

Blue Mountains End to End Part I of VI

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Maps 24 and 23 of the Bruce Trail Reference and Guide. Km 67.3 to km 55.7

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon and Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 13.5km

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, type ‘yes’ in the additional information field. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

We begin our hike at km 67.3 on the boundary between the Blue Mountains and Beaver Valley Sections. Our route south will take us from the Swiss Meadows subdivision. We will have spectacular views of Georgian Bay and Collingwood below us as we pass along and just below the brow of the Escarpment. The trail makes its way through the Blue Mountain and the Scenic Caves Ski Areas before descending to our final destination at km 55.7 just outside the Petun Conservation Area. We will have a chance to refresh ourselves in Collingwood before returning to Toronto.

Hike and Sketch/Paint at Otter Lake - Fundraiser

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Otter Lake Side Trail (Bruce Trail Reference Guide – Map 39). Meet first at 388 Cape Chin Road North, Lion’s Head. This is the driveway to Maple Cross Nature Reserve. We will park a few vehicles in the driveway and carpool from this location to roadside parking at Otter Lake (about 1/4 mile away).

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~1-3 km

Description

Join well-known, local artists and PBTC members -Suzanne Dyke and Julie Heinrichs – for a plein air hike at Otter Lake Side Trail on Saturday, September 9^th, 2023.  Suzanne and Julie love the Bruce Trail and have kindly offered their time and support for this lovely experience, as a fundraiser for the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club.

This peaceful location is ideal for a plein art visit. Walking will be on reasonably flat terrain on a short section of the Otter Lake Side Trail. The gentle wetland and meadow habitat attracts many species of wildflowers and birds, including the threatened Meadowlark and Bob-o-link.

Participants are asked to bring their own sketching or painting materials.  A small cushion or a folding stool to sit on is required. No drawing or painting experience is required, just a willingness to put pencil/pen or brush to paper.

This is mostly non-instructional but if you wish, they will provide drawing starters and will support any and all drawing efforts. This event is designed to encourage the development of great observation skills and to enjoy time out in nature.

Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent. Wear a hat, long pants. There are no facilities at this location. The nearest porta-pottie is located at the Borchardt Road parking lot (about a 10 minute drive from Otter Lake).

You won’t want to miss this exceptional opportunity to join Suzanne,Julie, and others who enjoy the plein art experience! Limited registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment. All proceeds will be donated to the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) and used to support BTC work on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula. No children or pets, please.

Learn about Suzanne and her artwork here: https://suzanne-dyke.wixsite.com/portfolio. Learn about Julie here: https://julieheinrichs.com/artist-bio/

Rain date is Sunday, September 10.

Urban Walk: Theatre Hike, High Park to Village Playhouse

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Depart at 3 PM from the meeting point at the west side Exit of High Park subway station (Quebec Avenue). Parking available close to the theatre behind 2190 Bloor street west (east of Runnymede Rd).

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 7-9 km

Description

Two-Eyed Seeing Enviro-Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): McCurdy Parking Lot – 89 Moore St., Lion’s Head Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Caley Doran and Layna Lubmiiv Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~7 KM

Description

Learn about using a two-eyed seeing approach to understanding and protecting nature, as you hike the Bruce Trail with Caley Doran, Indigenous Trail Guide and Layna Lubimiv, Chief Park Naturalist, MacGregor Point. During your hike, you will also participate in a community science project – picking up and sorting litter found along the trail and submitting litter data to the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Finish the hike by joining us for a group conversation about your experience and talk about what you have learned. This is a moderate hike covering rocky and rooty terrain with some short, steep climbs. Please bring water, light snacks, and lunch. Wear sturdy footwear, hat and sun protective clothing. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and garden gloves.

Parking Reservations are required for everyone. Parking fees apply to non-residents of Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. Book early! 9:30-1:30 https://book.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1699994654&inventory=1592358846

Canada Goose/Limehouse Bruce Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Main Trail to Canada Goose Side Trail through to the Limehouse Conservation.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.3

Description

Join us for a beautiful hike of the Main Trail to the Canada goose Side Trail through to the Limehouse Conservation, looping back to the start point on September 10th, 2023. It will be a 10.3km at a medium pace with moderate terrain, paths and road.

There is plenty parking is on the shoulder of 4th Line . Please do not park in the garage parking lot.

The community of Limehouse was first settled in 1820. By the 1840’s limestone quarrying and “burning” of limestone in kilns to make lime, had begun. The Grand Trunk Railway built its line through Limehouse in 1856 which required 200 workers and their families to settle in the area. Discover the geological heart of the area known as the “Hole in the Wall” where a ladder leads to cracks in the escarpment rock. Experience the past as you walk by remnants of the lime industry. Stand before huge lime kilns and the old powder-house.

UPDATED: Urban Hike: Rouge National Urban Park 2 - Bob Hunter Memorial Park

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park, Bob Hunter Memorial Park, 14th Avenue, Markham, ON

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 14.1 km

Description

***UPDATED INFORMATION***:

The South Central Trail is closed for maintenance work.  Therefore, that will trim off 4.2 km from the total distance making it approximately 14.1 km.  Please see attached for the RNUP map.  The map can also be accessed with this link:  Brochures and publications – Rouge National Urban Park (canada.ca)

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On this hike we will continue to explore the Rouge National Urban Park, this time in the section of the park in Markham called Bob Hunter Memorial Park.  The BHM Park consists of the South Central Trail, Tallgrass Trek, Monarch Trail, and Reesor Way/Tanglewood Trail.

The meeting point will be the parking lot at the Rouge National Urban Park, Bob Hunter Memorial Park, 14th Avenue, Markham, ON.

The meeting time is 10:00 AM.

There are many ways to reach the park depending on where you are coming from.  You may choose to drive, bike, or take public transit.  You may check Google Maps for the best routes for you.  For those coming from Toronto, you may choose to meet one of the hike leaders at the Finch Go Bus Terminal at 8:25 AM to take the YRT #2 bus at 8:45 AM to get to the park by 10 AM.  The bus ride is 60 minutes and there will be a 17 minutes (1.4 km) road walking to the park.

The terrain is relatively flat.  The pace will be a moderate pace of 4 km/hr.

There will be drop-out points at 11.8 km and 15 km.  The total distance covering all the trails will be 18.3 km.

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

Hiking 101 - Fall Session, 3 hikes

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Various locations. First location is Queenston Heights Park, near the Bruce Trail cairn.

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

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

Description

In this “Introduction to Hiking” series of workshops we will share the many joys of hiking.  You will learn how to prepare for a hike; safety issues that might be involved, what to bring on the trail, reading the blazes and maps; and the different types of hikes offered by Niagara Bruce Trail Club. Each workshop will include a 20-minute presentation and question-and-answer period, followed by a 1.5hr hike.  Wear sturdy walking shoes (if you have them) and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring water.

Location of workshops:

Sep 10 – Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway.  Enter the park at the roundabout, make first left and an immediate left to see the cairn.  Park next to the Bruce Trail Cairn. Paid parking.

Sep 17 – Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Park at the entrance to the park, near Taylor Rd.

Sep 24 – Kinsmen Park, 3820 Frost Rd, Beamsville.

We recommend participation in all three workshops but all/any are optional.

This course is open to members and non-members.  Cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Upon completion of ALL three workshops participants will receive an NBTC neck scarf free ($15 value).  No refunds.

Sessions are conducted rain or shine.