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October 23 - October 29
  • 23
    October 23, 2022

    Car Hike: Hockley Valley There and Back

    9:00 AM-2:00 PM
    10/23/2022
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Hockley Road Parking Area, located on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail.

    Hike Leader(s): Liz Hemmerick – Leader, Peter Leeney – Sweep Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Variable
    Distance: 15 km

    Description

    Enjoy the rolling trails of the Hockley Valley passing babbling brooks.  We will walk to Dunby Road on the main trail and then take in the Cam Snell Side Trail on our return.  The pace will be moderate/brisk. Please bring a minimum of 2 litres of water and lunch.  Hiking boots are strongly recommended. You may find hiking poles helpful on the hilly sections.  Depending on the weather, there can be muddy/slippery sections.

    Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. as we will be departing promptly at 9:00 a.m.

    Lynde Shores Conservation Area

    10:30 AM-2:30 PM
    10/23/2022
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps): Lyne Shores Conservation Area – New Parking Lot on Halls Road

    Transit riders coming from Toronto can meet Tom Swales at Union Station in the Great Hall at 8.35 am. You will be taking the 8.50 GO Train to Whitby, taking a short bus ride, and will be walking down Halls Rd. to meet the drivers. Note that due to construction on the Lakeshore West line there will be no train service west of Union Station of the Lakeshore Line on Sun Oct 23rd so you will have to take the TTC to Union or Danforth GO stations to take the train to Whitby if coming from the west end of the city.

    Hike Leader(s): Lisa R. Lifshitz, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Flat
    Distance: 10 km

    Description

    Come support Lisa on her “graduation hike” to become a certified TBTC Hike Leader and join us for a lovely and relaxing car hike/urban walk at Lynde Shores Conservation Area, 1225 Victoria Street, Whitby on Sunday, October 23rd.  We expect to see fall colours and hopefully, birds and other wildlife at the Cranberry Marsh.  We will cover almost all of the trails, including the Chickadee Trail.  Depending on the mood of the group we may also go for refreshments afterwards.

    Terrain and Speed – Flat, 3.5k, with stops for photos (approximately 4 hours)

  • 24
    October 24, 2022
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  • 25
    October 25, 2022

    Exploring the Gorge and the town of Elora - Halloween Style

    9:30 AM-1:30 PM
    10/25/2022
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Tuesday Hikers
    Location (Google Maps): Elora Ontario. Parking at Elora and District Community Centre, 29 David Street, Elora

    Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

    Description

    From the Community Centre we will access the Elora Gorge trails. Following the hike we will explore the Town of Elora and all the Halloween decorations.

    Weather permitting we can picnic in the park, (picnic tables are available) and /or enjoy lunch at one of the several Restaurants.

    Please check email before leaving home, inclement weather may result in hike cancellation.

    Questions?- Please contact me at  harpt7c@gmail.com ; or 519 589 4114

  • 26
    October 26, 2022

    LIMEHOUSE AND BEYOND: Exploring history and landscape in the Halton Hills (BTRG Map 12)

    8:30 AM-2:00 PM
    10/26/2022
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Public parking across from Limehouse Public School
    11122 22 Side road
    Limehouse On

    Hike Leader(s): Martha Wheaton, Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk, Moderate
    Terrain: Rocky, Variable
    Distance: 15km

    Description

    Join us for a fall exploration of pretty wooded and meadowland trails, local history and interesting geologic features as we hike the Black Creek side trail and main trail in Limehouse Conservation Area as well as the nearby  Canada Goose side trail and main trail. Depending on interest we will finish our hike with the Todd Bardes Meadowland Trail. NB Since we will be connecting trails to form our loop we will have a short 1.5km road walk along the Canada Goose side trail.

    Make sure to bring a lunch as we will be stopping to eat. A litre of water and trail shoes/boots are a must!

    This hike is suited to experienced hikers who are comfortable with a moderate to brisk pace and some challenging terrain that will include rocky scrambles, steep ladders, stiles and potentially some slippery muddy sections depending on weather. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete your registration as the hike will depart at 8:30. See you there!

  • 27
    October 27, 2022
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  • 28
    October 28, 2022

    9am Niagara on the Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    10/28/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 5 to 7km

    Description

    Enjoy a coffee and or treat at Sweets and Swirls after the hike.

    Peninsula Blue Series- Six Side Trail Special!

    9:30 AM
    10/28/2022
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    Hosting Club: Peninsula

    Location (Google Maps): 111.4 KM at Borchardt Road Parking Lot (Bruce Trail Reference Guide 30th Edition)

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

    Pace: Leisurely, Medium
    Terrain: Difficult, Easy, Moderate
    Distance: ~9 KM

    Description

    As the Autumn weather gathers momentum, let’s make the most of our Fall hiking days! Join us for a compact group of six PBTC side trails –Cottrill Lake, Anne and Clayton Roberts, Lillie Family, Lillie Family Pothole, Minhinnick, and Devil’s Monument Side Trails. This hike is quite varied and includes – a wetland view, gentle forest walk, and good examples of Niagara Escarpment geology – flowerpot, dolostone arch, and a glacial pothole. Be prepared for rocky and slippery conditions. Hiking poles are helpful. Wear layered clothing and bring rain gear. Pace will be leisurely to moderate and adjusted for slippery conditions, if needed. Bring water, a snack and light lunch.

    Trafalgar and Duff Pit Side Trails

    9:30 AM-2:00 PM
    10/28/2022
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Hikers R Us
    Location (Google Maps):

    Meet where the Bruce Trail Eighth Line Side Trail meets the Eighth Line North of Georgetown

    Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 12-14 km

    Description

    Hike the Great Esker Side Trail, the Trafalgar Side Trail, the Main Trail and other BT Side Trails.
    The hike distance will be reduced if hiking conditions are poor. Dress appropriately for the weather and for slippery trail conditions and rocks. Bring food and water, hiking boots, and no dogs please.
    Please arrive 15 minutes before the hike start time of 9:30 AM. Register using the hiking schedule. Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 905-257-6815.

  • 29
    October 29, 2022

    9:00 Cave Spring Witch Hunt

    9:00 AM-11:15 AM
    10/29/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville

    Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6k

    Description

    Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch.

    #3/3 Toronto Bruce Trail Club 60th Anniversary Badge Hike - 18km

    9:30 AM-4:00 PM
    10/29/2022
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Scotsdale Farm -North of km29.7.Enter from Trafalgar Rd, 1.7 km nothwest of Highway 7. PS: 43.687772, -79.990300

    Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky, Variable
    Distance: 18km

    Description

    Founded in 1962, Toronto Bruce Trail Club is 60 years young ! To celebrate its birth year and the first blaze painted on the Bruce Trail, the Club has launched the 60th Anniversary badge. We are going to do a series of three hikes for a total of 60+ km to earn this badge.  If you are a badge hunter, or simply just want to enjoy a long hike along  the Niagara Escarpment during this golden season, join us!

    Depart 9:30 am. Please arrive a bit early to give yourself enough time to get ready.  Prepare to walk for around 6 hours with only a 15-minute lunch break. Hiking poles are highly recommended.

    Terrain: hilly, rocky, variable and challenging
    Difficulty – intermediate to advanced
    Pace – 4km/hour
    Bring lunch and at least 1.5L water
    No dropouts
    No dogs
    Hiking boots

    City View Park to Smokey Hollow (Waterdown Woods) MAP 9

    10:30 AM-3:00 PM
    10/29/2022
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): We will meet at City View Park, 2500 Kerns Rd, Burlington (SOUTH ENTRANCE-2nd entrance south of Dundas) and start from the blue side trail off parking lot

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

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: Approx 12km

    Description

    MEET at City View Park  at the SECOND parking lot going south from Dundas St.- We will start at blue side trail from parking lot and cross Kerns Rd and hike Main trail through the well established trails of Waterdown Woods over King St.(Salamander alley in Spring) to Mountain Brow Rd.

    We will take blue side trail  to Smokey Hollow to view falls and have a snack/lunch break- We will go back mostly the same way  towards Kerncliff Park .   Bring water, snack/lunch, appropriate clothing-rain or shine unless storm conditions prevail.

    Any questions or concerns, please text or call 416-931-2095 Cathie

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