Hike Schedule

New Badge! Niagara E2E Hike #5

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Queenston Heights Park, km 0.0. Park near the cairn. N43.157826 W79.052045
Carpool back to Woodend Conservation Area

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.5 km

Description

Badge Day for those who have completed all 5 hikes!  Bring snacks and plenty of water.  Poles are recommended.  Be prepared for the weather.  Bring $10 for the new badge if you have completed all 5 hikes.

8:30 Trails and Waterways in St. Catharines

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): One St. Paul Crescent.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

Originally known as Ashquasing (that which lies at the end), the Twelve Mile Creek has served all the locals well.  The original name was provided by the Mississaugas, and they inhabited the area some 9500 to 2900 years ago.  After becoming a waterway for transportation, industry, and electrical power, it is recognized as the only cold water stream in the Niagara Region.  It has now become one of my favourite running routes, and along with the Downtown St. Catharines Business Association, we are determined to have more walkers, hikers and runners experience its natural beauty.

In 1829, the first Welland Canal began its operation and it used the waters and path of the Twelve-Mile Creek to connect Lake Ontario to Lake Erie.    There is a lot to discover and to learn!

Please bring water, snacks, a hat and bug spray.  There will be a block party immediately following the hike, so come and hang out with us.

Car Hike: Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve and Standing Rock

Hosting Club: Toronto, Blue Mountains
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Where Pretty River Access Trail leaves Pretty River Rd. N44.424089, W80.288414

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky
Distance: 11.5 kms

Description

The beauty of hiking is about savouring the experience, cherishing the views and the chance to connect with nature and people. Join me in hiking the scenic Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve and the Standing Rock and Caves Side Trail. Let’s enjoy the amazing beauty of it’s cliffs, crevices and ravine habitants along the forested slope that offers the cross section of the Escarpment flora, fauna and topography. We’ll be at moderate pace of 3-4 kph to enjoy the beautiful landscape. Bring snack, lunch and sufficient water to quinch your thirst. Bring sun screen, sun head protection and bug spray in the event our friendly mosquitoes welcome us. Hiking shoe and poles are strongly recommended. Please dress appropriately as to weather forecast. Have your personal medications and health card with you at all times. Please arrive fifteen minutes early.

Bus Hike: Mount Nemo

Trip Information
Departure Time: 09:00
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items
Pick-Up At Lisgar GO Station (Mississauga) ($.01)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mount Nemo Conservation Area – Smokey Hollow

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky
Distance: 10 km

Description

Join us for a moderate paced hike with magnificent views along the Niagara Escarpment. A few short hills. One “mini canyon” accessible by wooden steps. We will take lots of stops for water breaks and to take in the views at the lookout points. Dropouts at 3 km and 6 km. Hiking boots are required. Refreshment stop at Tim Hortons and Longos on Highway 5. Bring lunch for a lunch break on the trail and plenty of drinking water (at least 2 Litres). Return to Toronto by 6:00 PM. Departing York Mills with an optional pick-up at Lisgar GO Station NW Mississauga (Winston Churchill Blvd/Hwy 401) – If you wish to be picked up at Lisgar GO Station select this option when registering.

Baking for Conservation

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Cape Chin North Area. Address will be shared upon registration.

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

Description

Support local conservation and stewardship! Baking for Conservation is a unique  and intimate culinary experience and fundraiser.  Combine your interest in baking with your love for the Bruce Trail. Learn how to make delicious baked scones with scone accompaniments of whipped ricotta with honey and compound butter with lemon in a beautiful, large home kitchen. This lovely home setting is nestled at the forest fringe near Cape Chin North with the sound of the gentle waves of Georgian Bay washing up on the nearby shore. You will make the scones and toppings and then enjoy a delightful scone-tea party. All supplies are provided. Take home recipes and tips are provided by our certified culinary host, Laura Tilly.  Optional – join us for a short post-event hike for views of picturesque Georgian Bay and see examples of local conservation and stewardship projects.  Free will donation. All proceeds will be dedicated to Bruce Trail Conservancy for local PBTC Conservation and Stewardship projects. Please consider donating generously. Tax receipt will be given upon registration for donations over $20.