Hike Schedule

TBTC Annual 2 Day End-to-End

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps):

Limehouse

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: Saturday’s hike is approximately 28km. Sunday’s hike is approximately 22km.

Description

Plan to hike the Toronto section in late summer over two days.
On Saturday, the bus will take participants to the north end of the Toronto section. Hikers will then hike south to Limehouse  – a distance of approximately of 28kms.
On Sunday, the bus will take participants south to Campbellville Rd and Appleby Line where hikers will hike north to Limehouse – a distance of approximately 22kms.

There will be checkpoints along the way where light snacks and water will be available. Those who complete the distances on both days will be receive the special Club E2E badge.

Registration cost for members is $50. Refunds will not be issued. Attendance is limited to 100 (two buses). Registration for members begins at 8:30 am and if spots are still available at 8:00 pm on June 17, registration will also be opened for non-members at a cost of $60 each. The fee covers: bus transportation each morning from the hike end location to the hike start, a badge, parking permits, 1 or 2 checkpoints each day. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Complete details will be provided in early August. For questions, contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com

Bus Hike: Towns of Elora & Fergus

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): Elora and Fergus, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Celia Ho; Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 16.17 km

Description

Join us to visit the towns of Elora and Fergus of Wellington County, known as “Ontario’s most beautiful village”. (elorafergus.ca)

We will walk along the Elora Cataract Trailway into the town of Elora to the Elora Gorge Lookout in Victoria Park.

Ample free time will be given to roam and wander the streets of Elora.

After free time, we will walk along the Trestle Bridge Trail to the Wellington County Museum and Archives where time will be given to visit the museum (general admission is by donation).

After the museum we will continue along the Trestle Bridge Trail into the town of Fergus, visiting Templin Gardens and Confederation Park along the way and end up in downtown Fergus where the Cogs and Clockwork – Fergus Steampunk Festival will be taking place. There will be a refreshment stop here before heading back to the bus.

Please refer to the route map: https://onthegomap.com/s/t2mhcn8e

Saturday Shorts: Hockley

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9 am at the Parking Area, east of km 65.3, on 3rd Line, north of Hockley Road (10 cars). (Note: We are not meeting at the main parking area on Hockley Road. Go north on 3rd Line. The parking area is on the east side of the road.)

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 4 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? Saturday Shorts, a hiking series, will get you out in a small group on a short hike. This Saturday’s hike is a hilly challenge as we use side trails and the main trail to make a 4 km loop in the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Bring water and a snack, if desired. There will be a short break. No dogs please.