Hike Schedule

9:00 am Celebrate Winter with Tai Chi at Woodend

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

Woodend Conservation Area – km 15.5; Enter from Taylor Rd., 140 north of Warner Rd.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

The celebration of Winter 2025 continues! Join in a hike that includes intermittent simple Tai Chi movement breaks led by Mike VanNatter. Gaiters, hiking poles and/or icers are recommended, depending on the conditions.

This hike counts as 1 of 15 needed for a 2024/2025 Winter badge.

Family Day in Tobermory – Bruce Trail Hike (Rescheduled)

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Peninsula National Park at the Visitor’s Centre located at 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory ON. Meet at the front of the Visitor’s Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Shawn Radcliffe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment., Medium (3.0 – 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 4.8 km

Description

Family Day in Tobermory! Bruce Trail Hike, Campfire at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre and Family Activities at the Tobermory Community Centre!

Our Family Day hike starts at the BPNP Visitor’s Centre. We will hike the  Main Bruce Trail to the Burnt Loop Side Trail. This is a lovely winter hike (~4.8 km) through an enchanting forest with pretty views of Georgian Bay, Flower Pot and Bear’s Rump Islands taking approximately 2 1/2 hours. We will hike at steady pace with brief stops for drinks/snacks and water views.

The terrain on the first part of this trail is level, however the Burnt Loop Side Trail is a meandering, rocky trail with some short ups and downs and includes a short rocky beach section. If snow is deep, the remainder of the hike may be challenging for some. For those wishing to return to the Visitor Centre after reaching our first lookout (~1 km), a PBTC Hike Leader will return with you while the rest of the hiking group continues.

Winter hikes require extra thought and preparation. Weather can be unpredictable. Be prepared to bring snowshoes, icers and gators (optional). Hiking poles are essential for winter hikes. Make sure to wear layers of clothing, warm winter hat, winter hiking boots and mittens. Bring a light backpack for water and snacks.

Don’t have your own snowshoes? No problem! Arrive early to the Park Visitors Centre to borrow a pair of snowshoes for this hike (limited supplies).

After the hike, everyone is welcome to gather together by the fireplace or outdoor campfire at the Visitor’s Centre. Indoor washrooms are available here. The hike is free. However, park admission and parking fees apply.

Saturday Shorts: Riverside Woods Nature Reserve

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the BTC parking lot, 713377 1st Line EHS, Mono. Go north on 1st Line from Side Road 5. Access is closed going south on 1st Line from Hockley Road during the winter. It is best to aim for arriving around 9:45, so we can start hiking as close to 10 am as possible. Thanks!

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
Distance: Between 4 and 5 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 explores Riverside Woods on side trails and gentler nature reserve trails on a 4 or 5 km route. Be prepared for winter conditions by bringing warm gear, poles, and icers. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack. No dogs please.

Registrants can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike.

If desired, this hike may be used towards the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (5 winter hikes in the Caledon section that are 1 ½ hours or longer in length). Please keep a log of your hikes and follow the directions on the CHBTC website under Club Badges to receive your badge.

Urban Walk: Waterfront Trail 9/11 – Ajax GO to Pickering GO

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: GO Train Hike
Location (Google Maps): Canada

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km

Description

Please join me under the clock in the Great Hall at Union Station by 9:05 am.  We will take the eastbound Lakeshore Train departing Union Station GO at 9:20 am, arriving Ajax GO at 10:15 am.  You may choose to join the group at Ajax GO Station.

We will hike south to Lake Ontario (washrooms in the park), west to Sandy Beach Rd, and north to Bayly St with a pub stop at Irish Times adjacent to Pickering GO. Trains to Toronto depart at 25 minutes and 55 minutes after the hour.

Here is an online map of our route (please click on the link): Ajax to Pickering

You can buy a GO Transit day pass for $10.