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January 17 - January 20
  • 17
    January 17, 2024

    Mount Nemo in the Winter

    1:30 AM-3:30 AM
    01/17/2024
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the main Mount Nemo parking lot off from Guelph Line for a 1:30pm departure. We will hike the local trails for about 2 hours. Online Registration with Conservation Halton is required and fees required. Did you know that Bruce Trail members can get a discounted park pass? Dress for the weather, bring icers, water and optional snack. We may go somewhere for a coffee or hot chocolate after for those who wish to join in.

    Hike Leader(s): Paul Toffoletti 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
    Distance: 7km

    Description

    Niagara Winter End to End #3 Glen Road to Roland Road

    8:30 AM-1:00 PM
    01/17/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Car Pool to Glen Road

    Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 13 kms

    Description

    We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2022  to  March 21, 2023.
    Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

    Eleventh Line Loop

    9:00 AM
    01/17/2024
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    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
    Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
    Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

    Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    We will drive to a suitable start point for a hike through the many loop trails off the Eleventh Line, just west of Collingwood. The trails are mostly in the trees and well sheltered. The hike will be approximately two hours. Bring a snack and water.

    9:15 Hike from Rotary Park to Morningstar Mill

    9:15 AM-11:30 AM
    01/17/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Meet at the parking lot of Rotary Park, 376 Regional Road 69, St. Catharines L2S0A2

    Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12 km

    Description

    Hiking the  trails of Rotary Par kuntil we reach  Morningstar Mill.  We then hike back the same trails to Rotary Park.  The trails may be muddy; hiking poles are advisable.

    Winter Wednesday Walkers - Kolapore West

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    01/17/2024
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    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Kolapore parking lot on Grey Road 2, about 650 m south of where the trail crosses at km 23.8, Map 25, Edition 31

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Length of Hike: Approx. 6km return

    Description

    This will be an in and out hike from the Kolapore parking lot. We pass along a field, through cedar and beautiful hardwood forest, encountering signs of old stone borders. On winter hikes we may encounter bare ground, light snow, deep snow, or ice.  Please bring snowshoes and icers to our Winter Wednesday Walkers outings.  Wear appropriate clothing for the weather plus water and a snack.

    COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

    1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
      Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
    2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

    Other Guidelines

    1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
    2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
      Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
      Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
    3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
    4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
    5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
    6. Bring your own first aid kit.
    7. Please leave dogs at home.
  • 18
    January 18, 2024

    Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

    8:30 AM-10:30 AM
    01/18/2024
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    Hosting Club: Toronto

    Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

    Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Variable
    Distance: 7-8 KM

    Description

    We will explore Valleyview and Huntington park and walk  along  German Mill Creek,

    It is winter time and trail is hilly bring proper clothing ,hiking boots, and ice cleats.

    Car Hike: Iroquoia winter E2E 4/6

    8:30 AM-3:00 PM
    01/18/2024
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps): West of km 77.1 on Dundas St. N 43.357909,W 79.862011

    Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Challenging, Variable
    Distance: 19 km

    Description

    4th hike of the Iroquoia winter E2E. We will car shuttle to Sydenham Lookout and hike back. Please bring icers,  snowshoes and 2 litres  of water. Hike date may changed due to bad winter conditions. Be 15 minutes early. Expect to be moving at a pace of 4.5 km per hour. Hikers are expected to follow Covid 19 protocols.

    9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    01/18/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    10k

    Description

    From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather

    9:15 Short Hike - Jordan Hollow

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    01/18/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls.  Bring hiking boots, water and icers.

  • 19
    January 19, 2024

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    01/19/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 5-7km

    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.

    Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

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

    Margaret & Robin

    Fossil Glen/Frank Holley side trail loop

    1:00 PM-3:00 PM
    01/19/2024
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: Snowshoe Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Meet at the base of the escarpment on East Linton Road. Park on the west side of the road, where the road turns north, east of km 118.2 (Map 33).

    Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
    Distance: 4-4.5 km.

    Description

    We will use the main trail south into Fossil Glen and loop back to the Frank Holley sidetrail and main trail to the cabin ruins on the main trail and continue to where the Ron Savage sidetrail meets the main trail.  Then return east to the trailhead below. Please bring icers or snowshoes as the conditions warrant for that day. Poles are also recommended. Please contact the hike leader at 226-787-8804 if you are unable to register.

  • 20
    January 20, 2024

    Winter Coach Trip: Arrowhead Provincial Park

    8:00 AM-6:30 PM
    01/20/2024
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    Trip Information
    Departure Time: 08:00
    Return to City Time: 18:30
    Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

    Trip Activities
    Pick up at York Mills station ($0.01)
    Pick up at HWY 400 & Major Mac ($0.01)

    Optional Items

    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Coach Trips
    Location (Google Maps): Arrowhead Provincial Park

    Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Megan Haghighat, Tanya Cora Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Description

    No trail fees at Arrowhead! Bus cost includes park admission.

    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, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

    Join us for an awesome day of winter fun at Arrowhead Provincial Park. For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/snowreport/detail/arrowhead. For information about the park visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/arrowhead. Join Megan and Tanya for a guided snowshoe hike, or enjoy self-guided skiing on trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. After skiing or snowshoeing spend some time ice skating (if open) in the forest.

    There are no food services in the park. Pack water/tea and lunch.

    Ski and snowshoe rentals available.

    Coach fares and park admission must be paid online when you register. Masks are mandatory on the bus.

    This trip will run if there is enough snow to ski on. Hikers: It may not be clear ahead of time whether snowshoes, icers, or just boots will be the most appropriate footwear. Come prepared for anything. If the Club cancels this trip, your coach fare will be refunded. 

    Great Niagara Circle Route #8 St Catharines to Port Robinson

    8:30 AM-1:00 PM
    01/20/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps):

    Port Robinson Ferry Terminal, Car Pool to Charles Ansell Gateway, Bunting Road St Catharines.

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 21

    Description

    BADGE DAY. Bring $10 if you have completed all 8 hikes

    The Greater Niagara Circle Route badge is awarded to walkers who independently complete the Circle Route Trail i.e. Lock 1 Port Weller, along the Welland Canal to Port Colborne , following the Friendship Trail to Fort Erie, following the Niagara Recreational Parkway Trail to Niagara-on-the-Lake and following the Waterfront Trail to Port Weller.

    Car Hike: Glasgow Village Whitchurch-Stouffville

    8:30 AM-1:30 PM
    01/20/2024
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    Hosting Club: Toronto

    Location (Google Maps): Glasgow Trail, Concession Road 2 Park in parking lot at the trail head.

    From Highway 404 turn right to Stouffville Rd, till to the end of road and turn left on York Durham line in About 1km turn right to Webb Rd. and turn right to Concession Road 2 ,you will see parking lot in 500 metres

    Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri , Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Variable
    Distance: 14-17KM

    Description

    Approximately 5-hour hike, mostly flat, in the Uxbridge area

    It is wintertime, please bring your icers, hiking poles, warm layers of clothing, boots, and hot drinks.

    Some safety procedures during the hike:

    1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

    2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

    3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

    4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

    5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

    Silent Valley

    9:00 AM
    01/20/2024
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    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
    Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
    Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

    Hike Leader(s): Kelly-Leigh Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    Map: 30 Edition 30 Parking on the north end of 2nd Concession S in the Sydenham Section, we will access the Silent Valley Side Trail and head towards the Wilson Homestead Side Trail. Afterwards, we will do a loop around Avalanche Pass Side Trail and investigate the Vanishing Wall Side Trail. We will visit the site of the Cessna 205 plane crash, look for the barn foundation stones, limestone kiln remains and many other treasures. You can even search for fossils! There will be some scrambling over rocks. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

    A Hike Leaders Hike

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    01/20/2024
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Special Event
    Location (Google Maps): Grimsby, where the Iroquoia Trail starts. We will meet in the Grimsby Lion’s Community Pool parking lot. We’ll hike up the hill, do a loop at the top and come back down.

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

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: 8-12km

    Description

    This hike is intended for all Iroquoia Hike Leaders whether you are currently a Hike Leader or are interested in becoming one. We will have an optional social afterwards at a local coffee shop or a tailgate party if the weather is nice.
    After parking at the Lion’s Club Pool parking lot, we will proceed up the hill where the Iroquoia Club section begins. This is a strenuous climb at the best of times, so if you’d like to meet us at the top, there’s parking up there, too. North of Ridge Rd on Quarry Rd  43.188135, -79.575529 I’d guess we could meet up with you around 10 or 10:15.

    Please bring icers and dress for the weather. Bring enough water and snacks you think you will need for the hike in addition to all the other backpack essentials.

    Dundas Valley Winter Hike

    9:30 AM-2:30 PM
    01/20/2024
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Please note the meeting point location- its at the Dundas Valley Conservation parking lot at the end of Lions Club Rd. Follow this road to the end, then enter the gates leading to the parking lot. Paid entrance by credit card at the gate. Please note that there are a number of parking lots within this conservation area.

    Hike Leader(s): Gilles Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
    Distance: 8.5 to 13.5 depending on conditions. Drop out options available at about 9 km mark

    Description

    Circular hike  within the Dundas Valley Conservation area taking in  Canterbury, Sherman, and Tiffany Falls.   Icers are required/ snowshoes  (to be advised depending on conditions ).   Optional pub stop afterwards.

    10:00 NBTC WINTER Nature Hike

    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    01/20/2024
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area

    Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: ~5 km

    Description

    NBTC WINTER NATURE HIKE

    Join us for our nature hike series to learn more about the biodiversity and ecology along the Niagara Escarpment.  We will explore the trails throughout Louth Conservation area which offer beauty in all four seasons.  Hikes will be held January, May, August & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons.  Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing natural features along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year.

    Note that part of the trail is very rocky so please remember to bring hiking poles, and maybe icers depending on the trail conditions.

    The hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow.

    Contact Helen Hermansen with any questions.

    Urban Walk: Scarborough History Hike, Birkdale Ravine/Thomson Memorial Park

    10:15 AM-2:30 PM
    01/20/2024
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps):

    Kennedy Subway Station – Meet by the station attendant’s booth to depart at 10:10. Express buses towards Scarborough Centre depart from platform “B” which is separate from the regular bus platform.
    If driving, you may park at the Birkdale Community Centre 1299 Ellesmere Road (south side of Ellesmere west of Brimley) and we will meet you at the doors at about 10:40 AM.

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

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Flat
    Distance: 12 km

    Description

    Join us for a hike through serene Birkdale Ravine after which we will walk on St. Andrews Road, a street that time left behind, with historical buildings including an 1849 church, the sexton’s house, and Scarborough’s first public library. We’ll hike some more, distance depending on the conditions of the day, and return by way of the Scarborough Museum comprised of four heritage buildings moved to Thomson Memorial Park. The fire in the old hearth and hot drinks are welcoming at the end of a Winter’s Day hike on the park trails and adjacent heritage neighborhood. Admission to the museum is free

    Soup's On Hike - Fairmount Area

    11:00 AM-12:30 PM
    01/20/2024
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    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the laneway of Bob & Joan’s property, 806492 Side Road 25, between Webwood Falls & 3rd Line

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Length of Hike: Approx. 5 km

    Description

    SOUP’S ON!  Join us for a lovely snowshoe through woods and fields on the property of Bob Hann & Joan Nuffield, followed by a warming lunch in their home.  They will provide the soup, plus coffee & tea and you’ll bring a sandwich, or your choice of accompaniment to go with it.  If you’d like to bring goodies to share for dessert, feel free!  Folks are welcome to show up just for the lunch, or conversely, just for the hike.  If you are there just for lunch, please arrive between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m.  Depending on the conditions, we may use snowshoes, icers or just boots, so please come prepared. If you have any questions please contact beavervalleytrailactivities@gmail.com.  The hike leader will inform the group in the morning on Jan. 20  if weather conditions preclude the hike.  Hope to see you there!  Please car pool if possible.

     

     

     

    Bognor Marsh

    1:30 PM
    01/20/2024
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: Snowshoe Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

    Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be icy and slippery sections.
    Distance: 6.5 kms

    Description

    We will explore Bognor Marsh and hopefully keep our feet dry if the ground is frozen.  We take the main trail around the marsh and continue north until we meet the Bognor Marsh Side Trail.  We return via the side trail to the parking lot on the main trail.  Depending upon the conditions, icers or snowshoes may be needed.  Hiking poles would be helpful.  If you are working on the badge for Ron Savage’s recent book, Exploring Sydenham, we will search for the clue together.  Map 29, Edition 31.  If you have difficulty registering, please contact the hike leader at 647-918-4180.

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