Hike Schedule

Frank Holley Side Trail and Fossil Glen

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): The Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.
1020 10th St. W., Owen Sound

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, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 5 kms

Description

We will hike the main trail and return via the Frank Holley loop where we pass the ruins of the Walker Homestead.  We continue down the road allowance to access the Fossil Glen property at the south end, returning to the parking area via the main trail.  There are many fossils to be seen on the underside of the rock overhang in this area.  Map 33.  Depending upon the conditions, icers or snowshoe may be needed.  Poles are also useful.

Please note:  If you are unable to register or if you wish to meet at the hike start point, please call or text Maureen at 647-918-4180 (no calls after 10 pm please).  The BTC hike schedule portion of the website will be down all day on February 27th for system upgrades.

9:00 CHANGE LOCATION Rockway

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rockway Conservation Area

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

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

Bring Poles water, snack and Dress for the weather, Icers and layers/p>

9:15 Short hike, Rotary Park, St. Catharines NOTE LOCATION CHANGE

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kilometres

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

Limehouse, Map 12

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at: Limehouse Conservation Area, at baseball diamonds, access from Fifth Line.
Driving directions: Highway 401 going west, north on Trafalgar Road, drive to Highway 7, turn left on Highway 7, left on 22 Sideroad to Limehouse, keep left to cross a small bridge, turn left on Fifth Line, after climbing through a steep hill, parking is on the left.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13 km

Description

From parking, will access main Bruce Trail and head north for 6 kilometres, there and back; will also hike Black Creek and Todd Bordes Meadowland ST on the way, total of 13 km.
There are about 5 minutes neighborhood walk and 10 minutes road walk both ways.
Bring icers, poles, gaiters and dress in layers.
Bring water and snack as usual.

Hike Leader contact # 416-566-0503 (on the day of hike, leave a ring and I will return call asap or leave sms)

Primrose Loop Side Trail to Murphy's Pinnacle

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-land. Map 20. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd. (County Rd. 19) where the Primrose Loop Side Trail crosses Prince of Wales Rd. From Primrose (intersection of Hwy 10 and 89) drive north for about 1.5 km. Parking is about 0.7 km north of the bridge on the east side of the road.

Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerick, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long hike 7 km Short hike 3km

Description

We will hike the Primrose Loop Side Trail on the west side of Prince of Wales Rd. Then, after crossing the road, we will head toward the Main Trail where we will  turn left towards Murphy’s Pinnacle, climb to the top and take in the view. We will then return to Prince of Wales Rd. The short hike will return to their  cars after completing the Primrose Loop Side Trail.

Icers are recommended. Bring water and snacks. Snowshoes may be needed if the snow is deep.

Hamilton Soupfest

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bayfront Park

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6

Description

Please meet at 9:45 for a 10am start at Bayfront Park.

We will hike along the Bayfront  waterfront path to the stairs by the canal. We will then hike to the Hamilton Convention Centre.

The Hamilton Soupfest supports Living Rock Youth Centre. $20 for 4 soup samples. Tickets can be bought in advance or online. https://www.livingrock.ca/soupfest

After soup, music etc we will walk back to our cars.

Any questions email or text me.

Jill Parratt

905-399-3601

Bibbulmun Friendship Trail, Mulmur

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): Terry Kimmerly Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.This is one of our Friendship trails running along BTC trails and other conserved
land north of Boyne Valley Provincial Park. We will park at km 29.4 on 1st Line E in the Dufferin Hi-Land section. The 8 km figure eight hike will follow the white blazed trail to km 25.4, looping back to the parking lot via the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Moss Haven Side Trail. Bring a lunch/snack and water. *The Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia stretches 1,000 km from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to the historic town of Albany on the south coast.

Mountsberg Conservation area

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Mountsberg Conservation area
2259 Milburough Town Line
Campbellville ON
L0P 1B0

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 7.5

Description

Please meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.

You will need to reserve at time spot at Mountsberg Conservation area at www.conservationhalton.ca

Please bring water and icers.

Text me at 905-399-3601 on day of hike for cancelations or questions.

Jill Parratt

Evening Hike in Owen Sound

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): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

Join us for an evening hike exploring walking paths and neighbourhoods in Owen Sound. Please bring icers, if conditions are icy. This hike leaves at 7:00 pm – no need to arrive 15 minutes early. For further information or if you are unable to register, contact Hike Leader Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com

9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k

Description

From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack and a drink ices and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike - Jordan Hollow

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

Coach Trip: Winter Weekend in Magog, Quebec March 3 to 6, 2023

Trip Information
Departure Time: 07:00
Return to City Time: 21:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Magog, Quebec

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, David Royle, Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Please do not register if you don’t have a roommate; also, you and your roommate should register at the same time. Space is running out. Unfortunately, single occupancy isn’t possible.

Spend your days exploring the Parc Régional du Mont Orford and your evenings on the shore of Lake Memphremagog. Explore the park on foot or cross-country skis. Join a guided snowshoe hike each day or team up with friends and explore at your own pace (30 km of trails to explore). Or snap on your skis and enjoy self-guided tours on trails groomed for classic (50 km) and skate (26 km) skiing. We might also explore the Parc des Sommets in nearby Bromont. Join us for winter fun in Quebec’s Eastern Townships.

Travel direct from Toronto in a luxury highway coach. Bus will depart from 10 York Mills Rd at 7 AM on Friday March 3, 2023 and be back in Toronto between 8 and 9 PM on Monday March 6, 2023.

We’ll be staying in the Auberge du Grand Lac in the heart of Magog, walking distance to shops, galleries, pubs, cafés, and a 2.8 km skating trail (lit at night) on the shore of Lake Memphremagog. The Marais de la Riviere aux Cerises with hiking and snowshoe trails (5 km) can also be reached on foot from the Auberge du Grand Lac.

Note to winter hikers/snowshoers: Expect more hills and longer climbs than in southern Ontario. On some routes there could be sustained climbs with elevation gains that are four times as much as Murphy’s Pinnacle or two times the Beaver Valley ski hill.

Coach fare is $170 for members, $190 for non-members, and $100 for children 12 and under.

Accommodation is $268.50 (plus tax and gratuity) per person based on double occupancy. This includes three overnights, three breakfasts, and three dinners. The restaurant serves Asian food and has vegetarian options. Note: The Auberge du Grand Lac has 28 rooms so single occupancy will not be possible. If you need help finding a roommate contact Martina.

Trail fees are not included in the above prices. Expect to pay about $20 per day.

Equipment rentals: Cross-country ski equipment is available in the Le Cerisier Discovery and Visitors Centre in the Parc Régional du Mont Orford. Reservation by phone (1-800-665-6527) is mandatory at least 24 hours in advance. Snowshoes and crampons are also available; reservations aren’t necessary for them. Ice skates can’t be rented in the park or in Magog. Equipment can’t be rented in the Parc des Sommets in Bromont.

Registration instructions:

1. Complete the online registration form and pay your coach fare to secure your seat on the bus.
2. Martina will send you the Auberge du Grand Lac’s registration form.
3. Once you receive the form you will have 48 hours to complete it, email it to the Auberge du Grand Lac, and pay your deposit. Please pay your deposit (50 % of your stay) at the same time you send in your form.

Cancellation policy: This trip will not be cancelled due to weather. If there isn’t enough snow to ski and snowshoe we will hike.

COVID-19 protocol: For everyone’s comfort and safety masks (KN95 or N95 recommended) are mandatory while on the bus.

Register by December 10. Bus fare is non-refundable. All applicable fuel surcharges and taxes in effect as of October have been included in the coach fare. However in these volatile times the Toronto Bruce Trail Club reserves the right to charge for currently unanticipated increases in the cost of fuel.

Questions? Contact Martina at martinabeatrice@gmail.com

Car Hike: Caledon E2E and winter badge 4/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 52. Coordinates N 43.993572,W 80.014057

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 17 km

Description

Last hike in the series. Badges day. We will shuttle to the end of the Caledon section and walk back on the new section of the trail. Bring snowshoes and icers. Bring 2 litres of water. Check your email for change of date because of bad weather. We will follow covid 19 rules.

Hockley Valley

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): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes. This is a BRISK pace. We will park in the parking lot east of km 61.3 on Hockley Valley Rd. in the Caledon Hills
section. Leaving the parking lot on the Hockley Rd Side Trail we hike west and at km 61.3
hike north on the Bruce Trail FriendshipTrail: Jeju-Olle. We will climb, climb and climb until we reach the Glen Cross Side Trail. We will hike this blue blazed side trail and loop around until we connect back up with the white blazed trail retracing our path until intersecting with the Tom East Side Trail. This side trail will take us out and to the cars. This is a challenging hike. Bring water, snacks/lunch.

Car Hike: Cherry Beach Down town Toronto

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Cherry Street parking lot

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

Park  in Cherry Beach parking lot

We will explore:

Tommy Thompson Park on the Leslie Street Spit ,lake Ontario,beatiful swans ,Nice views of Downtown and possibly songs of birds

It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats , proper shoes and warm clothing .

Some safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Urban Walk: Theatre Hike, High Park - Village Playhouse

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): High Park Subway Station, Quebec Avenue Exit

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9 KM

Description