Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek, for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles, Icers, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots and water.  Keep a pair of icers in your car in case of icy conditions.

Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trail and Main Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at roadside parking at corner of 2nd Line and 25 Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will hike the Walter Tovell Side Trail, Main Trail and Lookout Side Trail. Icers  and/or snowshoes may be required.

Nottawasaga Bluffs - CANCELED

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking on 15/16 Sideroad provided by the Nottawasaga Conservation Authority (fee).
This parking lot is only accessible from Con 10 south.
Map 22, ED 31

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 9km

Description

On this loop hike we will take in the Hamilton Bro Side Trail, Keyhole Side Trail, Nottawasaga Bluff Lookout Side Trail as well as Main Bruce Trail.

We will pass by our cars at around 5km. At this point depending on conditions there will be an opportunity to bail out. If the conditions are favourable we can continue on for another 4km bringing us back to our cars.

Be prepared with snowshoes & icers

Please bring snacks and water.

No dogs!

Call or text Kristina for morning of cancelations @ 519-410-9077

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.
3. Personal Protective Equipment:
   • Hikers may choose to wear masks

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

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.

TWO UNIQUE BTC PROPERTIES

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Richard Edwards Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will carpool to P at 6.1 on cty. rd. 9 ,map 21 just west of Dunedin. The
trail climbs uphill alongside a marvelous meadow, now preserved in the BTC Gardner Property. The path then traverses by an agricultural field before descending to con. 10 where we enter the Dunedin Valley Nature Preserve. Here the trail goes through a mix of forest types and a long the banks of a beautiful meandering cold-water stream before returning to con 10 and back-tracking to our start on cty. rd. 9.for a 5 km loop hike.

Wednesday Walkers: East of Metcalfe Rock

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of Metcalfe Rock on the 10th Line. Km 27.9 in Edition 31 of the Bruce Trail Reference.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 5 km

Description

We will depart from the Metcalfe Rock parking lot and head into the Kolapore Uplands. We’ll have a good view from the top of Metcalfe Rock. We’ll walk a stretch of the Kolapore Uplands and then turn back. On our return route, we’ll explore the Metcalfe Crevice Side Trail. There will be an option to avoid the Side Trail as we can make two groups.

RBG North Shore Trails - Cancelled

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot by the Pavillion at the RBG Nature Interpretive Center (Arboretum) at 9:45am.

Hike Leader(s): Linda Robinson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

Bring water and snacks. Please email me if you’ve registered and cannot make it on hike day.

Urban Owen Sound Hike to view the Festival of Northern Lights followed by an Opportunity for Refreshments

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the West side of 1st Ave East between 7th St Est and 8th St East in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., There might be icy and slippery sections.

Description

Join us for an evening hike viewing the Festival of Northern Lights in the River District and Harrison Park, followed by an opportunity for refreshments. Bring icers in case of icy conditions. There is no need to show up 15 minutes early for this hike, but the hike will start promptly at 7:0o pm.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek, for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

9:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring NEW LOCATION

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Cave Spring Conservation Area

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10k

Description

From Cave Spring Conservation Area explore the trail network on the escarpment You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack and a drink and dress for the weather

Hiking Around Jordan

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow, across from Boo’s Restaurant (now known as Shoarishon Park)

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hiking around Jordan (Balls Falls, Jim Rainforth Trail and Bailey Bridge through the Village of Jordan

Winter Fun 101, Virtual Information Session

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Online via Zoom

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon, Martina Furrer, Tom Swales, Alina Lin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Gear up for a winter of outdoor fun on the Bruce Trail and beyond. Join us for a virtual information session to learn the basics of safe winter hiking and cross-country skiing and learn about the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s winter coach program. Enjoy a 30 to 40 minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81909511216?pwd=0IfG7rVQXda9ixlRhFtgZv1YrMReyz.1

Forest Bathing Walk - Enjoy Forest & Stream on the North Side of Hockley Valley

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): BTC Reference Guide Map 18. We depart from the roadside parking area on south side of Dunby Road at km 67.8.

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.8 km

Description

Departing from the parking area on Dunby Rd. (at km 67.8), we walk quietly south on the Bruce Trail through a pleasant re-forested area (and memorable benches) then on to the forests of the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. We continue south to the junction with the Isabel East Side Trail before heading back north to follow the Cam Snell Side Trail, enjoying the company of a stream. Key words for this walk — forest, stream and some long, steepish sections. Walkers are encouraged to take the steepish sections at their own pace – some may prefer to maintain a steady pace drinking in the forest air and some may prefer to pause for breaths and absorb nature. Please bring water and a snack for on the trail. Hiking poles can be helpful. Optional local lunch gathering after the walk.

TBTC Club Day At MEC Queen Street West

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Mountain Equipment Company 300 Queen Street West Toronto, ON

Hike Leader(s): David Royle;Brenda Meneses;Tom Swales;TBTC Volunteers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Distance: N/A

Description

MEC will be hosting a club discount night for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. This will be a chance to have an in-depth look at clothing and gear for Winter Hiking, Snowshoeing, and Cross Country Skiing with our leaders and members as a follow-up to our “Winter Fun 101” webinar on Thursday Dec 5th. A 15% discount on most purchases will apply – visit our club table in the store for details. Toronto Bruce Trail Club Hike Leaders and other TBTC volunteers will be available to provide information on the Bruce Trail, the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, and the club’s activity programs including our 2025 Winter Coach Program newly updated to give our members more choices. Our volunteers will also be available help direct you to the gear that you require and/or the staff that assist you. If you’re not a MEC member you can sign up (free) with purchase or on their website (mec.ca).

TBTC Club Day At MEC North York

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Mountain Equipment Company 784 Sheppard Avenue East North York

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon;Alina Lin;TBTC Volunteers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Variable
Distance: N/A

Description

MEC will be hosting a club discount day for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. This will be a chance to have an in-depth look at clothing and gear for Winter Hiking, Snowshoeing, and Cross Country Skiing with our leaders and members as a follow-up to our “Winter Fun 101” webinar on Thursday Dec 5th. A 15% discount on most purchases will apply – visit our club table in the store for details. Toronto Bruce Trail Club Hike Leaders and other TBTC volunteers will be available to provide information on the Bruce Trail, the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, and the club’s activity programs including our 2025 Winter Coach Program newly updated to give our members more choices. Our volunteers will also be available help direct you to the gear that you require and/or the staff that assist you. If you’re not a MEC member you can sign up (free) with purchase or on their website (mec.ca).