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November 29 - December 05
  • 29
    November 29, 2020

    Last Chance for Screaming Tunnel Badge in 2020 - Meet at 8:15 am. Quarry Rd, Beamsville

    8:30 AM-2:30 PM
    11/29/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
    Category: Special Event
    Location (Google Maps):
    Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: Approx 20km in total

    Description

    Last chance for the Screaming Tunnel Badge in 2020

    We’ll meet at Quarry Rd and hike to Cave Springs for an exploration around this conservation area out and back – about 5km. We’ll then proceed to Decew House for a hike on the Bert Lowe Side Trail out and back – about 5km. Lastly, we’ll proceed to Woodend Conservation Area for a hike to the Screaming Tunnel out and back – about 10km. Wear a funky hat for a picture in front of the tunnel.
    Participation in all three hikes will qualify you for the badge. Please bring $5 for the badge.
    This hike is subject to precautions around the pandemic. Please familiarize yourself with all regulations and protocols.

    This hike is limited to 9 hikers plus the hike leader in accordance with guidelines.

    Dundas Valley Main Loop and maybe more

    1:30 PM-2:45 PM
    11/29/2020
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, meet by the Depot, meet outside
    Hike Leader(s): Allan Meyer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

    Description

    A chance to enjoy our lovely fall weather.  Please dress for the weather.

    2 Badges & A Book Youth Hike - Hike 2 of 2

    2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    11/29/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Youth Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Wiley Road Parking lot

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: Approximately 4-5 km

    Description

    This is the second of two family hikes in November.  We will meet at the Wiley Road parking lot of Short Hills Provincial Park and enjoy a leisurely paced (approximately 3km/hr) 90 minute hike on the Bruce Trail. There will be some hills, woods & fields.

    During this hike youth hikers can earn their Young Trail Blazers Badge and hikers that participated in the first hike can bring their write up or drawing of how they used their 5 senses during the hike & also earn their Young Nature Blazers Badge.  Youth hikers that earn both the Young Nature Blazers Badge and the Young Trail Blazers Badge will receive a copy of Birthday Boots, by Cindi Conlon, a delightful tale of a young family’s first hike on the Bruce Trail.  Please bring $4 for each badge (correct change only please).

    All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and the registration process must be completed for each family member separately, including children, so we have an accurate head count.  Participant numbers are limited.  Use your membership number for any youth you will be bringing.

    If you are new to Bruce Trail hikes please review the Know Before You Go section on brucetrail.org to ensure you are prepared for your hiking adventure & familiar with hiking responsibly & safely in the time of Covid-19.

    If you are a new Bruce Trail member or don’t have a membership number yet please contact the hike leader for information on how to register.

    Due to Covid restrictions & social distancing requirements please ensure you are prepared & self sufficient.  Have masks (not required to wear but you should have on hand), hand sanitizer, first aid supplies, water, snacks.  We cannot share.

    Decew House to Morningstar Mill

    2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    11/29/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Leisurely
    Location (Google Maps):

    DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)

    Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 5.3 km

    Description

    This hike follows the main trail along Moody lake to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past the DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill.

  • 30
    November 30, 2020

    Iroquoia Club General Hike

    9:30 AM-11:30 AM
    11/30/2020
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Golf Course parking lot,Hamilton.
    Hike Leader(s): Daljeet Juneja Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

    Description

    Silent Beaver Moon Night Hike

    6:30 PM-8:30 PM
    11/30/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Cancelled
    Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park
    King St Jordon
    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7k

    Description

    Earn the NBTC night hike badge by completing 5 night hikes.
    Experience the sounds of the night on this Beaver Full Moon along the Jim Rainforth Trail. Apart from the last 15 minutes Hike will be in complete silence giving you the opportunity to get the full experience of night hiking. Bring Headlamp or flashlight and dress accordingly. Hike goes ahead regardless of the weather.

  • 01
    December 1, 2020

    Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/01/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12k

    Description

    Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

    Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    8:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/01/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

    Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12k

    Description

    Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

    Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/01/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Road entrance
    Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 kilometres

    Description

    Moderate hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park

    Short Hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/01/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Road Entrance
    Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Must register for each hike. The wearing of masks  on our hikes is strongly recommended. Bring a drink.

    Boyne Valley/Mulmur Lookout

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    12/01/2020
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20, Meet at roadside parking where 8 Sideroad, Mulmur bends into 2nd Line (Km 23.9)
    Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Inge Eckerich;Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 6.6 or 4.0 km

    Description

    We will hike south to the stile on 1st Line. The shorter hike will turn back at the Mulmur Lookout Side Trail. Icers may be required.

  • 02
    December 2, 2020

    Firemens Park Loop

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/02/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Meet at upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Road, Niagara Falls

    Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    Loop Hike through Laura Secord wooded trail close to railway tracks and onto main trail back to Dorchester Road

    Blair to downtown Galt and back

    9:00 AM-2:00 PM
    12/02/2020
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Hikers R Us
    Location (Google Maps): Slit Barn, 768 Blair Rd, Cambridge
    Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
    Distance: 12-14 km

    Description

    We will hike on trails and some road from Blair to Galt and then back along a multi-use trail that hugs the Grand River. We will have lunch in downtown Galt, now part of Cambridge and known for it’s beautiful old churches and lovely river views.

    Hike Leader: Louise Langlais;  Email:  langlaislouise@gmail.com.  Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask. Please email me at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there! For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

    Fireman's Park loop

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/02/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Road, Niagara Falls
    Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    Loop Hike through Laura Secord wooded trail close to railway tracks and onto main trail back to Dorchester Road

    CANCELLED: Hoggs Falls

    9:30 AM-1:00 PM
    12/02/2020
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    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
    Category: Cancelled
    Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
    Hike Leader(s): Michelle Wacker (705) 730-8481 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    We will drive to the Hoggs Falls parking lot at km 63.2 on Lower Valley Rd. in the Beaver Valley section.
    After viewing the falls, we will do a figure 8 loop hike using both the main trail and various side trails.
    This hike takes us through a variety of different terrains and picturesque landscapes.
    Bring water and a snack.

    Good Companions - Dundas Valley (Monarch Trail, Hermitage, Canterbury Falls and Sherman Falls)

    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    12/02/2020
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps): Hamilton Conservation Authority Parking Lot on Old Dundas Road (Old Ancaster Road) – Trail head for Monarch Trail
    Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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: 9.5 km

    Description

    We will follow the Monarch trail, Main Loop Trail other trails walking past the Hermitage, Canterbury Falls and Sherman Falls, returning on Artaban Road and retracing our steps on the Monarch Trail.  Distance about 8.5 km.  Bring Icers (but hopefully not needed), snack and water.  Please note, this hike is available to BTC members only and you are required to pre-register on line.  When you register you will be sent a list of things to bring and protocols to follow.  Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

    Please note:  Due to high rates of community transmission, hikers on now required to wear masks at all times on club hikes.  

    Louth & Staff Ave Side Trails hike - 10 am start time!

    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/02/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Louth Conservation Area

    Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
    Distance: Approximately 6 km

    Description

    Please note 10 am start time!

    This hike has challenging terrain – lots of rocks & hills – poles are recommended, trails can be very slippery.

    We will hike the Staff Ave & Louth side trails and a loop with the mail trail.  For hikers seeking the Side trail badge requirements & logs are found in the Niagara Bruce Trail Club website under badges for your own tracking.

    Registration is mandatory & limited to a total of 10 including hike leader.

    Silent Snowy night hike -

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    12/02/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills, Pelham Road entrance

    Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 kilometres

    Description

    Moderate silent hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge

    Silent night hike -

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    12/02/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills, Pelham Road entrance

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 kilometres

    Description

    Moderate silent hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge

    OWEN SOUND FESTIVAL OF NORTHERN LIGHTS HIKE

    7:15 PM
    12/02/2020
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: An evening walk.
    Location (Google Maps):

    Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.

    Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
    Terrain: There might be icy and slippery sections.
    Distance: 5 km approx.

    Description

    We will take in the Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights displays along the Sydenham River and Harrison Park. Approximately 2 hours. Bring icers if it’s icy. For further information call/text Sheri Hatcher at 519-270-5068.

  • 03
    December 3, 2020

    Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/03/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Fast
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12k

    Description

    From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike

    Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    8:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/03/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Fast
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12k

    Description

    From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike

    Hilton Falls

    9:00 AM-1:00 PM
    12/03/2020
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area Parking Lot
    Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 14 km

    Description

    We will hike the trails in this lovely Conservation Area. Parking fee applies (unless you have a Halton Parks Pass, a great value) and you must reserve two time slots (9-11 and 11-1) in advance.

    Hike Leader: Louise Langlais; Email: langlaislouise@gmail.com. Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask. Please email me at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there! For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

    Short Hike Jordan

    9:45 AM-11:15 AM
    12/03/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow, park across from Boo’s Restaurant
    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7km

    Description

    Note the change in start time
    Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike

    Poles recommended.

    Short Hike Jordan

    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/03/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Jordan Hollow Park

    Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7k

    Description

    Note the change in start time
    Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike

    Bronte Creek West Side

    10:00 AM-2:00 PM
    12/03/2020
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Thursday Group
    Location (Google Maps): Orchard Community Park – Blue Spruce Avenue entrance (Burlington)
    Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
    Distance: 10 kms

    Description

    Join us for an invigorating local hike that will include a recitation about Devil’s Cave and a rebel that ran for his life in 1837.  Learn about the lost village of Merton and be first to guess who the mystery hike leader is who claims to be a deity and most assuredly is.  We will walk from Orchard Community Park to Spruce Lane Farm and back.  Large mammals possible but not promised.  Icers may be required.  Please bring them just in case along with a warm drink and a lunch.  The mystery hike leader has promised to bring chocolate.  Covid protocols will be respected.  Please be sure to meet us in the parking lot on the Blue Spruce Avenue entrance to the park, not the Sutton Drive entrance.

    Silent Night Hike

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    12/03/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Night
    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills, Pelham Rd. Entrance

    Hike Leader(s): Niagara Hike Leader Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    Moderate silent hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge

    Silent Night Hike

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    12/03/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Night
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Rd. Entrance
    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    Moderate silent hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge

  • 04
    December 4, 2020

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour - Black History

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/04/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Veteran’s Lane & King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Meet in the parking lot near the tennis courts.
    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy

    Description

    This NOTL tour will focus on Black History of the area.  We will visit the Voices of Freedom Park, Niagara’s “coloured village” and Rye Heritage Park to name a few.

    Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others will include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

    Great opportunity to see beautiful NOTL as well as build up your endurance for longer hikes.

    Plan on staying for a coffee at the Sweets & Swirls Café, NOTL Community Centre.

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour - Black History

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/04/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Veteran’s Lane and King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Meet in the parking lot near the tennis court
    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6-7km

    Description

    This NOTL tour will focus on Black History of the area.  We will visit the Voices of Freedom Park, Niagara’s “coloured village” and Rye Heritage Park to name a few.

    Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others will include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

    Great opportunity to see beautiful NOTL as well as build up your endurance for longer hikes.

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour - Black History

    9:30 AM-11:00 AM
    12/04/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Veteran’s Lane & King St. NOTL. Park near the tennis courts
    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy

    Description

    This NOTL tour will focus on Black History of the area.  We will visit the Voices of Freedom Park, Niagara’s “coloured village” and Rye Heritage Park to name a few.

    Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others will include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

    Great opportunity to see beautiful NOTL as well as build up your endurance for longer hikes.

    Black Walnut & Rim of Africa Side Trails Hike

    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/04/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road parking lot
    Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 5.3 km

    Description

    Friday NIAGARA SIDE TRAIL CHALLENGE HIKES!

    Every Friday at 10 am starting November 20th and running through until April.  Join 1 or join all to work towards earning the NBTC Side trail badge.  We will have some makeup hikes at the end once we’ve worked through all the side trail requirements once.

    Side trail badge requirements & logs are found in the Niagara Bruce Trail Club website under badges for your own tracking.

    We will meet at Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road parking lot & hike a loop of the Black Walnut & Rim of Africa Side trails.  For our badge we will need to find & photograph Terrace Falls.

  • 05
    December 5, 2020

    Niagara E2E 8/8 Grimsby

    8:30 AM
    12/05/2020
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    Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.

    Hosting Club: Toronto

    Location: Map 5, 2.2KM Beamer Memorial Conservation Area. GPS coordinates N 43.188540, W -79.573428
    Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood
    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Hilly
    Distance: 15 km

    Description

    Difficulty: Intermediate

    We will hike to 75.5KM, Map 5. Hike back to Beamer Memorial Conservation Area to return to the cars. This is an IN-OUT hike without carpooling. COVID restrictions apply.

    Meet at:

    Map 5, 2.2KM Beamer Memorial Conservation Area. GPS coordinates N 43.188540, W -79.573428

    Take QEW exit 71 for Regional Road 12/Christie St toward Ontario St/Maple Ave. Turn right onto Ridge Rd W, go 1.6KM, right on to Quarry Rd to Beamer Memorial Conservation Area.
    This is an IN-OUT hike without carpooling. COVID restrictions apply.

    Map # 5

    Additional Notes:

    End to End #8 of 8
    No dropout
    Hiking boots
    No dogs
    Icers may be required.

    Brock Laura Secord Loop

    8:45 AM-11:45 AM
    12/05/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold

    Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    Combination of trails – Bruce Trail, Laura Secord Trail and Twelve Mile Creek.  Up and down the escarpment.

    Poles, water and snack recommended.

    Brock Laura Secord Loop

    8:45 AM-11:45 AM
    12/05/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    Combination of trails – Bruce Trail, Laura Secord Trail and Twelve Mile Creek.  Up and down the escarpment.

    Poles, water and snack recommended.

    Brock Laura Secord Loop

    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    12/05/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold
    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    Combination of trails – Bruce Trail, Laura Secord Trail and Twelve Mile Creek.  Up and down the escarpment.

    Poles, water and snack recommended.

    Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails, Hike 7 of 7

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    12/05/2020
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre in the village of Mono Centre on Mono Centre Road.
    Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Tony Riggs Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 8.5 km

    Description

    We will hike a loop consisting of Main Trail and Laidlaw, Clifftop and Walter Tovell Side Trails. Bring water and snacks.

    CANCELLED: Historical Hike-Path of the Petun

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    12/05/2020
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    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
    Category: Cancelled
    Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
    Hike Leader(s): Annette Patrick (705) 795-9700 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 3 hours

    Description

    We will park at the intersection of the 2nd Line and the 6th Side Road.
    The hike will go south on the John Haigh Side Trail, to join the white blazed trail at km 49.1.
    We will continue north on the white blazed trail to km 51.1, then back to our cars.
    Bring a light lunch and water.
    Hike with me on the Path of the Petun and learn about a great battle that was fought between the Iroquois and the
    Petun at the Petun Village of Etharita, also known as the “St. Jean”.
    As we hike along the Escarpment ridge, we will use our imaginations to see the Battle Ground and
    what this beautiful area was like in the mid 1600’s, when the County of Simcoe belonged to the colony of New France.

    Dundas Valley Loops #7 of 50

    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    12/05/2020
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Governor’s Rd. Dundas

    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: Approx. 8 – 9km.

    Description

    Avoid the Christmas crowds and join us for a leisurely hike exploring some of the trails of Dundas Valley Conservation Area (Sawmill Valley, John White, Spring Creek and rail trail).
    Meet in the last parking lot of the DVCA for a 10:00 am. start. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before. Must be a BTC member to register online. You will receive a confirmation with a list of items to bring and Covid protocols. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using.
    Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

    Merritt Island

    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/05/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Parking Lot on Merritt Island at the west end of cross street Welland

    Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 7k

    Description

    Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland Canal

    Long and Leisurely

    10:00 AM-1:30 PM
    12/05/2020
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Leisurely
    Location (Google Maps):

    Old Glendale Rd off of Glendale Road

    Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 10k

    Description

    A Leisurely hike on the Trails along the banks of 12 mile creek. Note this is the first of what is hoped to be regular leisurely hikes with distance depending on popularity

    Pines & Clearview Loops

    1:15 PM
    12/05/2020
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking or in the lot on the west side of 8th Concession N, just before the road veers east, east of km 74.5 (Map 31, edition 29).
    Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
    Distance: 4.5 kms

    Description

    This loop hike takes us through forests and a stream bed.  There may be wet and muddy sections.  Approx. 2 hours.  For more information, call/text 647-918-4180.

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