Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Queen Elizabeth II WIldlands PP - First Day Hike 2023

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands PP

Hike Leader(s): Glynn Richardson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Other (Refer to Description), Variable
Distance: 10-14 km

Description

Happy New Year everyone! Let’s start 2023 with a hike!

Join me on my annual First Day Hike in the Wilderness Section of the Ganaraska Trail.

This is an advanced hike!

We’ll spend 6-8 hrs hiking 10-14 km, depending upon the conditions and the groups ability, on and off the trail over rugged topography, We’ll explore forests, rock barrens and views. Our feet may get a little wet as we navigate our way around and over ponds (beaver dam), creeks (rocks, logs), lakes (We will not be travelling on ice) and beaver dams. There will be lots of elevation change and challenges.

Bring snacks, lunch, water. Hiking boots, trail crampons, snowshoes and headlamps are MANDATORY. At the trailhead we will evaluate conditions and determine whether we will wear, carry or leave  our snowshoes. DO NOT show up without the items above, you will not be allowed to participate. Hiking poles and gaitors are highly recommended. They will come in handy when crossing over beaver dams.

Check the weather in advance and dress accordingly in layers.

There will be no dropouts and no dogs.

Registered participants are to arrive 15 minutes prior to the hike for briefing

Space is limited.

Toronto apprentice hike leaders, if this hike is of interest to you, please contact me.

Margaret Paull New Year’s Day Hike

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Kelly-Leigh Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5km

Description

We will drive via Grey Rd 119 to the end of the 6th Line in the Beaver Valley section. We will hike along the white blazed trail to km 11.3 where it joins up with the Margaret Paull Side Trail. We will follow the side trail back to the white blazed trail, then return to the cars. Bring snowshoes and crampons as we will decide what to use based on weather. Bring water and a snack. Map 24 Ed. 30

Urban WalK: Toronto Islands

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
It is located at the end of Bay Street, if you are coming by Subway take any street car from Union Station and get off at first station.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 to12Km

Description

Please join us for a hike on The Toronto Islands from Ward’s Island on New Year’s day 2023.

We will take the 9.30 ferry to Ward’s Island, gathering inside the ferry terminal 15 minutes before the 9.30 departure

Fares: Adult Return, $8.70 ; Senior Return (65+), $5.60 ; Youth Return (under 19 with ID), $5.60 ; Junior Return (under 14), $4.10. You can purchase your ticket online at: https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp

It is wintertime, please bring your icers, hiking poles, warm layers of clothing, boots, and hot drinks.

10:30 New Years Day Long President's Hike @ Fireman's Park

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

Fireman’s Park – Upper Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~10 km

Description

Join us for our annual New Year’s Day President’s Hike Celebration!

This is the longer of two hikes available to register for – we will hike a loop around Fireman’s Park ~ 2.5 hours- 10:30am start.  Pot luck New Years Celebration to follow under the gazebo @ 1:00pm- bring your favorite pot luck item to share!

Members who don’t want to hike can meet at 1:00pm at the gazebo for the Happy New Year celebration.

Urban Walk: Leslie Spit (Tommy Thompson Park)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Tommy Thompson park is at Leslie and Unwin Sts. Free parking. Non-Members are welcome to join this hike but MUST be registered. To do so, go to brucetrail.org, create your login, login to the site, and then go to the hike registration link, fill in your details and accept the waiver. TTC users: Get off the Queen streetcar at Leslie & Queen sts and walk south on Leslie (towards the lake) until the park is reached

Hike Leader(s): Victor Ramautar 416-708-8199 on day of hike Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 10-12 kms

Description

Please join us for this annual hike, get a chance to meet other BTC members or non-members. Here is an opportunity to hike up to the lighthouse and experience the view on a wintery day.  Icers a necessary item to have. Trail might be covered in snow /ice. Bring a light lunch Water/hot drink. Dress for the weather.

New Years Day Hike - Dundas Valley Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area Parking Lot P3. Take DVCA Trail Centre Entrance off Governors Road. BTC Map 8, near km 51.8.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 17 kms

Description

Celebrate New Years Day with a lovely loop hike in the Dundas Valley. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails.  Lots of waterfalls like Sherman, Canterbury, and Cascade. A splendid way to start the year.  Please bring  icers, head lamp, water, a warm drink, snack for a late “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles.  Please dress in layers to stay warm.  Expect to see deer.  Entrance fee to DVCA in effect at gate.  Consider buying a Hamilton Conservation Area annual pass. It’s well worth it.  Please arrive at 10:45 to be ready to hike at 11.

New Year's Day Hike - 2 hour BRISK (Leaders: Ruth Moffatt & Dave Salt)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: New Year’s Day Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Trail Centre

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr

Description

Get off on the right foot for 2023!

Meet at the DVCA Trail Centre by 10:45 for 11am start.  Ruth Moffatt & Dave Salt to lead a BRISK ~2 hour hike through Dundas Valley Conservation Area Trails.

Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in the Trail Centre from 1pm – all are welcome to join in the refreshments as we toast to our incredible volunteers!

We will also have door prizes + a very special announcement.

Pay parking is in effect – $11 per vehicle for non Hamilton Conservation Area Members.

In case of dangerous road or trail conditions, we have scheduled a “(freezing) rain date” for January 8.   Please register so that we can more easily communicate any changes to you!

New Year’s Day Hike – 2 hour MEDIUM (Leaders: Gayle Laws & Asia Shin)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: New Year’s Day Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Trail Centre

Hike Leader(s): Gayle Laws Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions

Description

Get off on the right foot for 2023!

Meet at the DVCA Trail Centre by 10:45 for 11am start.  Gayle Laws & Asia Shin to lead a MEDIUM ~2 hour hike through Dundas Valley Conservation Area Trails.

Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in the Trail Centre from 1pm – all are welcome to join in the refreshments as we toast to our incredible volunteers!

We will also have door prizes + a very special announcement.

Pay parking is in effect – $11 per vehicle for non Hamilton Conservation Area Members.

In case of dangerous road or trail conditions, we have scheduled a “(freezing) rain date” for January 8.   Please register so that we can more easily communicate any changes to you!

New Year’s Day Hike – 2 hour LEISURELY (Leaders: Robert House & Phill Armstrong)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: New Year’s Day Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Trail Centre

Hike Leader(s): Robert House Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions

Description

Get off on the right foot for 2023!

Meet at the DVCA Trail Centre by 10:45 for 11am start.  Robert House & Phill Armstrong to lead a LEISURELY ~2 hour hike through Dundas Valley Conservation Area Trails.

Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in the Trail Centre from 1pm – all are welcome to join in the refreshments as we toast to our incredible volunteers!

We will also have door prizes + a very special announcement.

Pay parking is in effect – $11 per vehicle for non Hamilton Conservation Area Members.

In case of dangerous road or trail conditions, we have scheduled a “(freezing) rain date” for January 8.   Please register so that we can more easily communicate any changes to you!

11:30 New Years Day Short President's Hike @ Fireman's Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Fireman’s Park – Upper Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~6 km

Description

Join us for our annual New Year’s Day President’s Hike Celebration!

This is the shorter of two hikes available to register for – we will hike a loop around Fireman’s Park ~ 90 minutes – 11:30am start.  Pot luck New Years Celebration to follow under the gazebo @ 1:00pm- bring your favorite pot luck item to share!

Members who don’t want to hike can meet at 1:00pm at the gazebo for the Happy New Year celebration.