Hike Schedule

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).

car Hike: Seaton Trail Pickering

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot at 1 Mutual Street Pickering,

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), Variable
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

We will hike along the Seaton trail and enjoy the lovely scenery of forest and river all at the same time.

8:30 Merritt Trail Series #1

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Merritt Island Parking lot and carpool to Smoking Buddha Restaurant, 265 King St., Port Colborne

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15 km

Description

Hike all 3 hikes to receive the Merritt Trail Badge.  Plan to arrive at meeting location 15 minutes early to coordinate car-pooling.  Bring water and a snack.  Dress for the weather.  Hike is mostly on paved roads and paths.

Dufferin Delights - Boyne Valley to Mono Centre

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre, 200 m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8).

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: 17.6 kms

Description

Join us on the third of our three hikes to explore the Dufferin Section.  We journey from the Boyne Valley, past Murphy’s Pinnacle and into Mono Cliff Provincial Park for a lesson on glaciers.  Please dress for the weather – that may include snow and ice.  Pack your icers, a snack, a lunch, a warm drink, some water and a smile.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the shuttle.  Please be prepared to drive other hikers too for the shuttle.  Please arrive at 9:00 am to be ready to shuttle at 9:15.

Urban Walk; Victoria Park subway station to Sunnybrook Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Start at Victoria Park subway station ticket collector. Several dropouts along the way. Final destination is Sunnybrook Health Centre on Bayview Ave

Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 8.5 km

Description

From Victoria Park subway we shall walk northeast along the Taylor Creek to the Don River, follow the West Don River to Sunnybrook Park. At Sunnybrook Health Centre on Bayview Ave is TTC #11 bus that connects with Davisville subway station and TTC #124  bus that connects with Lawrence subway.

We shall have a picnic halfway so bring a sandwich and a thermos.

Check your email at 8AM on day of hike to verify hike status.

Fossil Glen

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Trailhead at corner of East Linton Sideroad W. and Sarawak/Keppel Townline (accessed from Grey County Rd 1). Park on north and west side of the bend.

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

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 2.3 km

Description

Loop hike featuring fossils, crevices, and a historic homestead. The group may choose to lengthen the hike to include the southern extension of the main trail including the pond. Poles recommended and ice grips for your boots if there are icy conditions.

Youth Hiking Program - Discovery Hike - Cottonwood Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Family Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Roadside parking on the east side of 11 Line, approximately 3 km north of Highway 26, at the entrance to the Cottonwood Side Trail, Map 30, Edition 31

Carpooling may be available upon request.

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 2.1km

Description

This hike will be a discovery hike along the Cottonwood Loop – we’ll take our time, and see what we can find. This trail is a stand-alone trail, separate from the rest of the Bruce Trail. We’ll hike through forests, past a particularly large cottonwood tree, and to a lookout along a ridge. This property is the original location of the Rows homestead – their farmhouse can be seen at Moreston Village at Grey Roots.

The Cottonwood Loop counts towards the Junior Hiker badge and is also featured in Ron Savage’s new book, Exploring Sydenham. There will be sufficient time to find the related code en route.

As we’ll be taking our time, this hike is suitable for families, new hikers, and anyone wanting a more leisurely hike. We’ll likely take an hour or two, depending on the group – dress in layers, bring a snack, and wear good footwear. Given that December can be variable, an email re: trail conditions to expect will be sent out prior to our hike together.

If you are unable to register, please contact the hike leader via the link above.

Urban Walk: Toronto Island By Night

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street. Take any streetcar from Union Subway Station one stop to Ferry Docks Station, cross Queen Quay at lights and walk south.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Felix Wan, Daniela Da Paz Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 9 km

Description

• Join us for a leisurely walk on The Toronto Islands from Ward Island to the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, returning via the paths and trails along the northern side with great views of the city at night. Route: https://onthegomap.com/s/rdt1vns0

Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Icers are strongly recommended but keep an eye on the weather forecast. The lake side of the island is generally breezy so dress in layers. Bring a litre of water and possibly snacks.

After the walk we’ll head to a restaurant/pub near the ferry terminal for refreshments and fellowship.

We will take the Ward Island Ferry scheduled for 3:30 pm, please arrive at the Jack Layton Terminal by 3:15.

Fares: Adult Return, $9.11 ; Senior Return (65+), $5.86 ; Youth Return (under 19 with ID), $5.86 ; Junior Return (under 14), $4.29. You can purchase your ticket online at: https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp

Our aim will be to catch the 6:45 return ferry from Ward Island so we can be at the Fox on Bay Pub by about 7:15. Please email Tom at tjswales@gmail.com if you want to join us at the restaurant so we can provide them with an accurate count.

The Fox, 35 Bay. https://www.foxonbay.ca/