Hike Schedule

Bus Hike: Hiking, swimming, and attending the annual Kempenfest in Barrie

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

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Centennial Park – Oro-Medonte Trail (Barrie)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

Please join us on Saturday, August 3rd, for a wonderful day of hiking, swimming, and attending the annual Kempenfest, one of North America’s largest outdoor arts, crafts, and music festivals! We will hike along the Oro-Medonte Trail and onto Barrie, where you’ll have time to visit the annual Kemperfest, featuring over 400 vendors, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, antiques, and food vendors. You may also choose to swim at Centennial Beach, sightseeing in Barrie’s downtown area, or enjoy a drink at one of the patios overlooking Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. Sign up today!

https://kempenfest.com/festival/

9:15 Summer 2024 BLACK HISTORY SERIES - #2 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):

Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre

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

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

Description

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has a significant and nation-shifting Black history. Voices from the past will tell their stories, enriching hikers’ understanding of how they shaped this town and nation.

Watch a short video by Historica Canada about Richard Pierpoint’s life by opening the link below.

https://youtu.be/UQyPXOHvwEc?si=2ZPGIHDrybxv11f

*Please be prepared for the sun as this hike is largely in the open (e.g., sunscreen, head covering and hydration).

** This hike counts towards the Black History badge. Three hikes from the series are required.

PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual leaning and inclusion.

Loop Hikes #1 - Boyne Valley Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Boyne Valley Provincial Park – parking lot on Prince of Wales Drive 80 metres south of Prince of Wales Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 13 km

Description

We will hike BT side trails and the main trail for 13K loop.  This hike will feature some steep climbs and more moderate terrain.  We will meet at the parking lot on Prince of Wales Drive just south of the Prince of Wales Side Trail.  Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Please arrive by 8:15 am as we will eave promptly at 8:30 am.

Niagara E2E #4- New Badge

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Quarry Rd, Beamsville.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 15.3km

Description

Earn the new E2E badge by completing the Niagara Section of the Bruce Trail in 5 hikes.    This series will run each Tuesday morning for 5 consecutive weeks.  If you are unable to attend all the hikes you can keep a log and complete the missed hikes at another time.  You will still be able to earn the badge once all the sections are complete.  Badges will be available for purchase at the end of the 5th hike. $10 for members, $15 for non members.

This is a carpool hike.  Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can arrange carpooling.  Driving is voluntary but we encourage all hikers to take their turn to help out.  Bring water and a snack.  The hikes go rain or shine. Poles, weather appropriate clothing, sturdy hiking shoes and bug spray are recommended.

We will carpool to Louth Conservation and hike back to the cars at Quarry Rd.

Peninsula Stained Glass Badge, Fundraiser in 8 hikes.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Peninsula
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): BlueWater park, Wiarton, km 0.0 coordinates N 44.742514,W 81.135140 map 35

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 24.4 km

Description

Thank you for registering to the Stain Glass, fund raising hike of the Peninsula. This will be a fundraising hike series in 8. Each hiker will be allowed to miss one hike and make it on their. The funds for this hike will be collected by the Toronto club and it will be transferred to the Peninsula club to help maintain the trail and keep the pledge of Ribbon Of Wilderness For Everyone, Forever.
on the first hike we will shuttle to km and hike back.
hike 2- we will meet at km 44.1, Hope Bay coordinates N 44.902930,W 81.155706 map 37 and shuttle to km 24.4

hike 3-  we will meet at km 44.1, Hope Bay and will shuttle to km 67.9 and walk back.

hike 4- we will meet at km 87.5, Richardson Side Trail, coordinates N 45.020460,W 81.283790 map 39, we will shuttle to km 67.9 and walk back.
hike 5- we will meet at Richardson SideTrail and shuttle to km 110.6 – (may  be a paid parking) and walk back.

hike 6- we will meet at km 110.6 coordinates N 45.147416,W 81.338921 map 40,  we will shuttle to km 125.4 Crane Lake and walk back.

hike 7- we will meet at Crane Lake, km 124.4 coordinates N 45.190813,W 81.419658, map 41 we will shuttle to Cyprus Lake, parking B. this is a paid parking and will add about 2km to the hike. We will go on the trail that leads to mars lake, km 145.5 and walk back.

hike 8- we will park in Tobermory, there are some places that are free parking, we will park in a free parking place that I will explain how to get there during the duration of the hike. We will shuttle to cypress Lake,  ( paid parking) and walk back. It’s badge day at the cairn, pictures and treats.
please bring 2 or more litres of water, snacks and lunch. Everyone is expected to participate in the shuttle once or twice in the duration of the 8 days.

lets go and have fun on the trail.

Founders’ Footpath Finalist “A”

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Park at BTC 7th Line Parking Lot located 200 metres from km 43.3 off the 7th Line immediately east of Airport Road, 43.960477, -79.979773.

Driving Directions:
From Airport Road/Peel Regional Road 7, turn east onto 7 Line E/7th Line EHS. Parking is on the right side. (North of Mono Mills)

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kilometres

Description

HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN IN THE FORECAST. The Founders’ Footpath is a Bruce Trail Conservancy initiative to mark the upcoming 60th Anniversary of the founding of the Bruce Trail. Help the CHBTC select a section of the trail that best exemplifies the founders’ intentions. Explore Finalist A: Main Trail km 42.5 – 47.5 and Darcy’s Side Trail 0.5 km; south of 7th Line to north of 5 Sideroad; BTC Protected Areas:  Humber Heights, Twin Waters Nature Reserve, Mathilda’s Way, Dr. Philip Gosling Nature Reserve, Tall Timbers, Scarlett, and Moule Easement. Bring snacks and your choice of hydration. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. This hike can be logged towards earning the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge.