Hike Schedule

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

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 866 Boston Mills Rd, Terra Cotta, southwest of km 48.3 at Boston Mills Rd just west of the Mississauga Rd intersection. Coordinates N43.75089458147345, W-79.9514382908325. 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: 12 km

Description

This is the fourth 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 48.3, 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 5/5

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike #5 – Badge Day!! We’ll meet 200m south of the Mono Centre, west of km 72.2. Please park in the gravel surface lot GPS N44.026195, W80.071516

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12km plus a short side trail

Description

Come to one, a few, or all of these hikes to celebrate Caledon’s 60th anniversary! It’s badge day for those completing all 5 of these hikes who have had a good chance to qualify for BOTH of Caledon’s NEW badges. Today, on the last of these five hikes, we’ll meet 200m south of Mono Centre in the unpaved portion of the parking lot. There usually is a port-a-potty there.

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

9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

Robin Garrett & Margaret Northfield are a team! Each Friday one of us will lead our group through 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

8:00 Brisk Morning Hike Along the 12-Mile Creek

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): https://www.google.com/maps/place/5+St+Paul+Crescent,+St.+Catharines,+ON+L2R+3P7/@43.1547593,-79.2493514,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d3504cabc1ff5f:0x22bf383a2aafe1cd!8m2!3d43.1547594!4d-79.244738!16s%2Fg%2F11c5fkv8dp?entry=ttu

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12 km

Description

Join us for a brisk hike or slow run along the 12-Mile Creek, before the festivities of St. Catharines “Go Green Event” begins.  You are also welcome to join the Nature Hike immediately following your early morning workout, to learn how we can ensure that this ribbon of natural paradise remains intact.

We will meet at the “Gateway to St. Catharines”, which is at the corner of Ontario and St. Paul Streets.  The hike leader will be wearing a bright yellow coat.

Everyone is welcone, but this is an indepedent hike with limited support.  Bring water and other fuel as required.

This is part of St. Catharines’  Go Green Event, so please leave your car at home, if you can.  There is free parking in downtown St. Catharines on Saturdays.

Car Hike: Rouge Valley Vista Trail & Mast Trail Hike - 14km

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rouge Valley Conservation Centre parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12km -15km

Description

Meet at the main parking lot next to the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre, GPS (43.81780727235202, -79.17176449225887).

We will hike along the two main trails: Vista Trail and Mast Trail. The route includes a mix of flat and hilly terrains.

Be prepared for some muddy sections. Bring at least 1 liter of water. Wear sunscreen and a hat. Bug spray may also be needed.

This hike will take place rain or shine.

9:30 Spring Blooms: Centennial Lilac & Botanical Gardens

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

Centennial Lilac Gardens parking, 14004 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON; north of Floral Clock parking.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-8 kms

Description

Experience the colours and scents of this unique garden on the north side of the Floral Clock, featuring over 200 varieties. Then walk along the Niagara River Parkway to loop through the Botanical Gardens while enjoying the spring blossoms.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 5 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: 9.6 km

Description

Please join me at the north east corner of Bathurst and Finch by 10 AM.  We will hike east on the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail and south along East Don Parklands to Sheppard and Leslie (km 41.6 to km 51.2).  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.

Fundraiser Hike for the Stained Glass Badge

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park parking lot ( 3rd Line and regional Rd 8 to Boyne Valley Provincial Park parking lot ( Centre Rd and 5 Sideroad) – 19.3kms
Boyne Valley Provincial Park parking lot ( Centre Rd and 5 Sideroad) to Kilgore Side Trail ( Prince of Wales Rd -Deadend) – 18.4kms
Kilgore Side Trail ( Prince of Wales Rd -Deadend) to Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline/Lavender Rd – 18.6kms

Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 18ish per day

Description

Join us for this  3 day Dufferin-Hi End to End on May 26, June 2 and 9th 2024.  The hikes will be at a moderate pace 3-4km per hour. This is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers.

We will be using hiker’s vehicles to shuttle between to our start from our meeting point.

Proper hiking boots is a must!  Bring hiking poles (if you use them), food, snacks, 2l of water, hat, sun screen, bug repellent, and rain gear. Please check the weather forecast each day before heading out.

Arrive by 9:00 am to check in. Once everyone has arrived, we will proceed and drive to the starting point.

Your fee includes the guidance and organization of a volunteer hike leader. I will try to make arrangements for everyone to receive their Yellow Lady Slipper End to End badge upon completion.

If you must miss a day but can make it up before the last scheduled hike, you will still qualify for this special badge. This is a fundraising hike for the Bruce Trail Club. Proceeds go to the Dufferin-Hi Club to support the trail infrastructure and to the Bruce Trail Conservancy mission “Protecting this ribbon of wilderness, for every one, forever.”

Please, no dogs or children.

There are no refunds for this hike series. Please ensure you are physically capable of these distances before signing up for this hike.

If you have any questions, please enquire to the hike leader through this form.

Car Hike: Hike #5 to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Youth and/or Side Trails Badge!

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at roadside parking on 2nd Line EHS north of 20 Sideroad (Map 19 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31).

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8.4 km

Description

Calling all families with children who love hiking and earning badges!!!

This is the fifth in a series of ten hikes that will be offered throughout 2024 on a roughly monthly basis so that children who are 15 years of age and younger can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Adventurer Youth Badge and their parents/guardians can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails Badge at the same time!!!  Details regarding the requirements for each badge can be found here: https://dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/dufferin-bruce-trail-club-badges/  Each of the ten hikes will be a loop hike so no car shuttles will be needed, and each hike will cover a distance of approximately 6-9 km hiked at a leisurely pace (2-3 km/h) so children and adults alike can participate.

This fifth hike will be a spring hike to explore some side trails within and south of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, specifically the Carriage Side Trail, the Walter Tovell Side Trail, the Springwater Side Trail, the Turnbull Side Trail, and the Laidlaw Side Trail (these last three side trails are part of the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail).  Please dress appropriately for a spring hike by dressing in layers (wear an inner layer that wicks sweat away from your skin, a middle layer that keeps you warm, and an outer layer that protects you from wind and rain), wearing a sunhat, and wearing comfortable footwear that has good traction.  Hiking poles or walking sticks are an asset since they will help keep you balanced if the ground is muddy/slippery.  As well, make sure you bring enough water and food for a 3-4 hour hike since we’ll be covering a total distance of approximately 8.4 km.

Hopefully you’ll be able to join me on Sunday, May 26th!  Until then, happy hiking, everyone!

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 6 of 7

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

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Sheppard Ave East and Leslie by 10 AM.  We will hike south through several parks to Don Mills (S of Overleigh) (km 51.7 to km 62.4).  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.

12:00 International Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Floral Showhouse, Niagara Parkway

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12 km

Description

Meet just north of the Falls on the Niagara Parkway in the Floral Showhouse parking lot.  (paid parking – look into Niagara Parks annual pass for a deal)

Hike on both sides of the beautiful Niagara River.  Bring $1 cash to walk cross the Rainbow Bridge.   This hike usually takes 3 hours and has plenty of time for photos.  Allow for extra time due to bridge crossing and customs.  BRING A PASSPORT OF NEXUS CARD TO GO THROUGH CUSTOMS.

Bring water and a snack.