Hike Schedule

Annual Bluebell Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, Oakville

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 10 km.

Description

Sixteen Mile Creek Valley is home to many wildflowers, especially the beautiful Virginia Bluebells. Please join us for a hike into the valley in search of these gorgeous wildflowers plus others. Meet in the parking lot next to the playing fields on the southeast corner of River Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa Blvd. Please arrive by 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and a snack. Hiking poles might be useful.
Leader: Anne Armstrong

Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, near the gates to Wards Island Ferry. Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to check in with hike leader.

From Union Station take the LRT and get off at the stop Ferry Docks.Walk up to the Ferry Docks on Queens Quay West, street level. at the foot of Bay Street.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6-9 km

Description

After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic. Enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s beautiful island parkland.
Pack a dinner for a sit down picnic. Food is not available for purchase on the Islands early in the season. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight.
Return fare ticket for the ferry approx $10.00 less for seniors.
Hikes will take place rain or shine.
Toronto Island evening hikes will take place every THURSDAY in MAY and JUNE 2024.
Same time and same meeting place. No preregistration is required – just show up at the ferry docks at 5:40 PM and sign with the hike leader.

Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 sections - 3 of 4

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 26.5 (Map 13), on the Sixth Line, north of 22nd Sideroad, where the main trail exits the forest on the west side of Sixth Line. Coordinates N43.658244480690115, W-79.98546157653041. Click on the Google link for personalized driving instructions.

Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12k

Description

This is the third of a four-series hike of the complete Toronto Club section of the Bruce Trail.

Please bring gaiters and poles for the slippery mud. Bring 1.5 to 2 litres of water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory.  For further details, refer to hike 1 of 4 on May 3.

Please arrive by 8 am at km 26.5, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point (km 38.7).

This is a series of 4 hikes to complete the Toronto section. You must sign up for all 4 hikes if you wish an ETE badge at a cost of $5 members/$15 non-members.

Car Hike: CHBTC 60th Anniversary E2E Badge Combo 4/5

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike #4 – We’ll meet at km 45.4 on the north side of Mono 5 Sideroad where the trail crosses. GPS N43.974055, W79.984988

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 16km

Description

Come to one, a few, or all of these hikes to celebrate Caledon’s 60th anniversary! By completing all 5 of these hikes, you’ll qualify for BOTH of Caledon’s NEW badges. On this fourth of five hikes, we’ll meet in the parking lot on Mono 5 Sideroad and shuttle to our starting point. There will be a great deal of up and down hills today so please be prepared!

We’ll stop for a short snack break and also a lunch break, so please bring enough food to last the hike, 2L of water, bug repellent, and proper hiking attire. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. It may be rainy so ensure you have rain gear with you.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St – just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km

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

Robin Garrett & Margaret Northfield

Car Hike: Section of Hockley Valley thru Glen Haffy Conservation Area with brief stop at the Century Old Dingle Schoolhouse.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on Innis Lake Rd. North of Finnerty SideRoad.
GPS N43.918917, W-79.909387

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Variable
Distance: 21 kms

Description

We’ll hike section of Hockley Valley thru Glen Haffy Conservation Area with brief stop at The Dingle Schoolhouse and learn more of it’s century old history. Please equip yourself with proper hike clothing appropriate for the weather. Hockley Valley is one the most hilly section of the Bruce Trail so comfortable and sturdy hiking shoe is suggested. Hiking poles and gaiters is highly recommended. Bring enough water for hydration, lunch and trail foods for energy. Avail yourself with sunscreen, bug spray ,sun head protection and emergency medical kit and personal medication including your Ohip information.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for  car shuttling.

Invasive Species Event: Garlic Mustard Pull

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Meet on 1st Line EHS at the stile south of 5 Sideroad

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

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4km

Description

Join us to HELP REMOVE GARLIC MUSTARD!!

We will hike in from 1st Line EHS picking invasive garlic mustard (reusable grocery bags or garbage bags work well). We will pick garlic mustard in that area for a while, dump it, then hike back out. Plenty of native spring plants to admire along the way – reducing invasive species will give these species a chance to thrive!

• students under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on this hike ( please refer to the BTC link https://development.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VOL.05.01-Minors-Volunteering-Policy-Approved-February-2016-Reviewed-Oct-2020.pdf )
• students wishing to receive community service hours (3Hours) MUST bring service forms from school
• you must register and submit a completed waiver for this hike
• Please wear clothes for work – long pants tucked into socks, appropriate footwear (no sandals), long sleeves and work gloves
• Garbage bags, if needed, will be provided
• Bring snacks and water as needed

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 4 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps):

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11.4 km

Description

Please join me at the north west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM.  We will hike east along the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail to Bathurst St (N of Finch) (km 30.2 to km 41.6).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge.

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

Birding at Black Creek Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Black Creek Provincial Park. 81 Old Womans River Rd, Lion’s Head, ON N0H 1W0
What3Words Address: ///suggestive.ledges.yellowing.

Hike Leader(s): Owen Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: ~3-3 1/2 km

Description

Join local Bird Enthusiast – Rod Sein –  for a “ Birding Discovery  Hike” at Black Creek Provincial Park. What will we see?  Recent sightings include a wide variety of Ducks and Geese, Shorebirds, Warblers, Tree Swallows and Sparrows.This is a “walk-stop-listen” pace. No dogs please. No birding experience necessary. Bring your “listening ear” to help identify our feathered friends at the shore and in the nearby forest. Carry a backpack for your waterbottle, light snacks, any bird ID that you might have and binoculars. Dress according to the weather – it can be unpredictable at this time of year. Optional: bug net hat, gators, insect repellent.

Bus Hike: Forks of the Credit to explore the seasonal Lilacs blooming!!

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items
Hwy 400 & Hwy 7 MTO Car Pool Lot Pickup ($.01)

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Forks of the Credit Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad, Mohammed Aghamiri, Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12-14 Km

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 830 AM and HWY 7 and HWY 400 MTO Car Pool Lot at 8:50 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the HWY 7 and HWY MTO Car Pool Lot, select this option when registering. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Join us for a wonderful hike in the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park when the lilac blossoms are blooming everywhere. We will hike main and sidetrails to explore the Credit river and it’s beautiful surroundings. Bring your snack/lunch for a wonderful by the river stop. Dress according to the weather conditions and bring at least 2L of water. Refreshments/ice cream  after the hike in the village of Belfountain if there is enough time.
Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:3o AM, and should be back in the city by 6 PM.

Birding Hike: Colonel Sam Smith Park to the Arsenal Lands

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Power House Recreation Centre, Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. Coming by transit you can take TTC bus# 44 from Kipling Station at 9:21 (scheduled every 9 minutes) to the end. Look for the tall Powerhouse Smokestack. It is about 50 metres from the stop. Coming by car follow Kipling Avenue to Lake Shore Blvd and keep straight. Kipling Avenue becomes Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive. Follow to the end parking lot which has free parking. On the way you will pass the Powerhouse smokestack on the left. After parking your car walk back to the Powerhouse meetup spot. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

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

Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9-10 Kms

Description

Please join me and foremost local birder, Peter Sproule, for an enjoyable walk through Colonel Sam Smith Park and westward to Marie Curtis Park and the former Arsenal Lands. Peter won’t know exactly what birds are arriving or migrating through until the day before, but we can expect Warblers, Swallows and a variety of shore birds. Peter will be photographing them and so you will be able to see them up close on his camera. You can see the birds with the naked eye but a pair of binoculars will certainly enhance your experience.

Invited to the hike are the former TBTC Bus Hike team of Monica Feran and Tessa Shelvey. If you ever joined their hikes in the years prior to Covid please attend this event for a meet and greet opportunity. They will be happy to see you.

In case you cannot do a lot of walking and you will have your car, you can chose to return to your car when we will be leaving Colonel Sam Smith Park with the option of meeting the group at Marie Curtis Park. There is one small park in between but most of the birding will take place at Sam Smith and Marie Curtis Parks including the former Arsenal Lands. Driver’s instructions will be given.

Public washrooms: Ken Cox Community Centre (open from 9 am) opposite the #44 Bus Loop stop; The Powerhouse Recreation Centre will likely be open and there is also a Porta Potty in front; Marie Curtis Park by the boardwalk.

Car Hike: A trek, a token, and a treat for youth in the Toronto section!

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the parking lot of the Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre located at 13500 Fallbrook Trail, Georgetown. (Map 13 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31)

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 6.5 km

Description

Calling all youth who are 25 years old and younger!  Celebrate the May long weekend with a trek, a token, and a treat in the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail!

First, we’ll do an out-and-back trek (approximately 6.5 km total) to explore Silver Creek Conservation Area, including the Irwin Quarry and Roberts side trails as well as the main trail atop the escarpment.

While on our hike, I will provide assistance to participants who are 25 years old and younger who are interested in earning a token: the BTC Youth Council Scavenger Hunt Badge (https://development.brucetrail.org/2024-youth-council-scavenger-hunt/)!  Together we will strive to find and photograph at least 10 out of the 16 required plants, animals, and fungi.  After the hike, participants will need to share their photographs with the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s iNaturalist project and then they’ll be eligible for a FREE badge!!!

Afterwards, we’ll make the short 10-minute drive to Whimsy Street Treats (90 Main Street South, Georgetown) in order to treat ourselves to some delicious soft serve ice cream or donuts (or both!) before we head home.

You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, a camera or smartphone if you are a youth who wants to work on the BTC Youth Council Scavenger Hunt Badge, and money if you intend to join us at Whimsy Street Treats after the hike.

Urban Walk: Whitby Shores and Lynde Shores

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

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12.5 KM

Description

Please read carefully. Some details have changed since the original posting.

On Sunday May 19, 2024, please join me by 9:05 am under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station.  We will take the 9:20 am eastbound train to Whitby.  We will hike a loop that will take us south to Lake Ontario, west and north to Victoria St, west to Lynde Shores Conversation where we will do a loop down to Lake Ontario and back, and then to the pub stop before returning to Whitby GO and back for a distance of (new) 12.5 km.  There are washrooms at Union Station, Whitby GO and on the train.  Bring at least two liters of water and a light snack.  Our pub stop will be The Royal Oak – Whitby Shores at km 11.7.

Here is an online map (new) of our route: Whitby Shores and Lynde Shores

You can buy a GO Transit day pass for $10 here https://tickets.gotransit.com/en-us/?&ticket_adult=1&start_address=UN&end_address=WH

H. I. P. - Hiking Tips and Basic Survival Skills Workshop, and Urban Hike in High Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): High Park Nature Centre, just North of the Tennis Courts

Hike Leader(s): Marijo Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: n/a

Description

Let’s get started on the right (hiking) foot!

Please join us for a workshop on hiking tips and basic survival skills. Topics covered include proper gear/clothing/footwear, essentials to carry in your backpack, priority survival skills (water, fire, shelter), First Aid, communication, navigation, and more. Please note that this is a hands-on workshop. Children 9 and over are welcome. A one-hour hike will follow the workshop in beautiful High Park.