Hike Schedule

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/

11:00 am Gerry Berkhout Trail in Fenwick

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

Meet at Centennial Park on Church St in Fenwick. Park in first parking lot. After the hike we can go to the Grill on Canboro for refreshments. This is a flat walk, minimal if any mud. Bring water and dress for the weather.

Hike Leader(s): Lynskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10kms

Description

This will be an in/out hike.  We’ll walk for an hour and then turn around. The terrain is flat (this was an old railway line) and in most sections will be dry.  If you have any medical condition that you think I should know about, please email me when you register or see me the morning of the hike.

Snowshoe Exploring Sydenham Hike 21

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

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

Description

We will carpool to do a snowshoe hike of the Sydenham Nature Reserve. This is hike 21 in the book, Exploring Sydenham. There is one secret to locate. If you do not have a book and would like one ($30) let me know by using the “Contact hike leader” link.

Niagara Stained Glass End 2 End (Dec 9,10,16,17)

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park off Roland Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 18.2km

Description

This is the ninth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and I are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

Note we start our series through Short Hills Prov Park due to park restrictions for hunting

We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive early and be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Heather for those who want to hike and not receive this special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

Niagara E2E

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park off Roland Road.

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 18.2 km

Description

This is the ninth and final! section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steven White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

Note we start our series through Short Hills Provincial Park due to park restrictions for hunting.
We meet at 7:30 – hikers should be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.

There is another End to End hike series posted by Steven for those who want to hike and receive a special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.