Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Wincott Wetland and Humber Creek to Historic Lambton House, St. Patrick's Day Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): 125 metres west of Dixon Road & Islington Avenue intersection, south side at entrance to Wincott Park. If arriving early, meet me at the Tim Hortons inside the No Frills Plaza SE corner at 10 am to use the washrooms and to stay warm. We will leave the Tim Hortons at 10:20 to walk to Wincott Park entrance. If driving to the hike, park on Northcrest Road, assessable via Fenley Dr and Poynter Dr from Islington Ave. Follow the path around the pond to the entrance of the park at Dixon Road to meet the group. Transit users can come either via Islington Bus 37 from Islington Subway running every 11 minutes or via Lawrence West Bus 52 to Pearson Airport running every 12 minutes.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 10 – 13 km

Description

This is a partial repeat of my January hike along the little known Humber Creek, except that this time we will not be crossing the Humber River to the east side at Raymore Park but heading south along the Humber Trail to James Gardens and finishing at Historic Lambton House on Old Dundas Street. Lambton House is the last remaining building from the former Humber River hamlet of Lambton Mills and will be open for family St. Patrick’s Day festivities. For those interested in extending the hike, I will lead us another 3 km to Old Mill Road where those wanting to access the Subway can walk up to Old Mill Station and the rest of us wanting a post hike fellowship pub stop can join me at Bryden’s (Jane & Bloor).

Washrooms at Tim Hortons (0 km); James Gardens (7.5 km); and Lampton House (10 km)

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/ekhvi4ot

1:00pm St. Patrick's Day Family Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site – 1860 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON

Hike Leader(s): Faye Perkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

The ‘green’ of St. Patrick’s Day reminds us of the Emerald Isle of Ireland, that spring is nearly here, and the importance of nature around us.  Lucky us, to have the beauty of the Bruce Trail connected to the Glendridge Quarry Naturalization geosite and the work of the Niagara GeoPark that seamlessly connects our urban and natural environments.  Come join us for a hike through this central geosite  and along the Escarpment to Hydro Hill, and then back through the Brock Univeristy campus.    The hike is organized for different abilities, and will provide parents and others the opportunity to adapt the hike to their physical needs.  Listening to music from Ireland prior to the hike is recommended.  Wear something green to welcome spring!