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April 23, 2023
TBTC AGM Kortright Bus Hike from Kipling
8:15 AM-4:45 PM
04/23/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tbtc-agm-kortright-bus-hike-from-kipling/
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Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:15
Return to City Time: 16:45
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point
Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Kipling Subway Station, North Lot. Please arrive by 8 am for a 8:15 Departure.
Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek; Peter Leeney; Monica Pasquali; Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 7.7 km
Description
Join us for a enjoyable 2.5 hour loop hike on the Kortright Centre for Conservation trails in Kleinberg (beginners are welcome) and a delightful lunch before the club’s first in-person AGM since 2019 beginning at 1:00 pm. The theme of the meeting will be biodiversity with guest speaker Dr. Justina Ray who will be speaking on the topic after the business part of the meeting. Both the bus and lunch are being offered for a reduced fee and so a high turnout is needed for the success of the event. Please join us to reconnect with friends, make new friends and spend a fun and interactive day. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to get to know your TBTC better and to invite a friend or family member so they can learn what our club and the BT Conservancy is all about.
The online route for our morning hike can be found here: https://onthegomap.com/s/dfk1d9j7
Please note that you must register for the meeting and lunch separately from the hike registration. You can register for the AGM and Lunch on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/524619770857
A reduced bus fare of $20.00 applies.
Please feel free to email us if you have any questions.
TBTC Annual General Meeting - Biodiversity Hike / Photography Hike
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
04/23/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tbtc-annual-general-meeting-biodiversity-hike-photography-hike/
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Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup
Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Kortright Centre for Conservation
9550 Pine Valley Drive
Woodbridge, Ontario
905-832-2289
Hike Leader(s): George Lennon; Marie-Josée Roy; Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: n/a
Description

Please join us for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club Annual General Meeting.
There are two hikes available:
Biodiversity Hike — Comparing the Humber River Watershed and the Niagara Escarpment, what might we learn from both of these habitats about the importance of protecting biodiversity in the Greenbelt? This 3 km hike will involve learning to identify in the field spring flora and fauna, as well as talks and discussions led by members of the Biodiversity Team about their work on Bruce Trail Conservancy properties in the Toronto Club section along the Niagara Escarpment.
Photography Hike — With professional photographer David Allen. As described on his website (http://www.highparkphotos.ca), “David has been a professional photographer for many years, both in the studio and on numerous locations across Canada.” He will provide tips and advice on how to improve your pictures. Bring your DSLR camera, iPad or iPhone, or other devices.
After the hike, we will arrive at the Kortright Centre for lunch before the AGM starts.
Note: You must register separately for the AGM and Lunch on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/524619770857
Reduced Bus Fare Applies: $20.00 /$10 Children

Pine River Nature Reserve Cleanup (Rain Date in Effect)
8:45 AM-5:30 PM
04/23/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pine-river-nature-reserve-cleanup-2/
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the intersection of Sideroad 15 and 2nd Line West, east of Horning’s Mills.
We were hoping that the rain would subside in time to have the event today but unfortunately the rain is not going to behave. Therefore, we are making the call to move the cleanup to tomorrow.
We hope to see you there. The event will start at 10am tomorrow, April 23rd.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Description
NOTE: Registration is not required – Just show up and we will be happy
Rain Date is set for April 23rd from 10 am to 5 pm, if Needed.
Help us clean up the Pine River Nature Reserve as part of Earth Week.
The Pine River Nature Reserve had been used for many years, prior to the Bruce Trail acquiring the reserve, by many off-roaders and people that were not overly concerned with preserving the lands. As such, there is a considerable amount of garbage to be found throughout the reserve. Your help in cleaning up this garbage will help the earth, wildlife, and future generations to come.
Bring a bag and come along and join us!
Park at 2nd line west and 15 sideroad and walk along 15 sideroad to find us and our garbage bin. All ages are welcome to help and “Take a Hike” buttons for kids.
TBTC AGM Car Hike Kortright
9:00 AM-11:15 AM
04/23/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tbtc-agm-car-hike-kortright/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Kortright Centre for Conservation
Hike Leader(s): Frank Ye, Alina Lin, & Jen Zhang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 9 KM
Description

Join us for a morning hike around the Kortright Centre for Conservation trails in Kleinberg before the club’s first in-person AGM since 2019. The theme of the meeting will be biodiversity with guest speaker Dr. Justina Ray who will be speaking on the topic after the business part of the meeting. Meet Frank, Jen, and Alina by the entrance to the visitor centre.
Note that you must register separately for the AGM and Lunch on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/524619770857
Off to Griersville!
9:00 AM
04/23/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/off-to-griersville/
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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the new parking lot on the south side of Grey Road 40, where the trail crosses. Near km 108.4, Map 28, Edition 30
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: approx. 7 km return
Description

This will be an in and out hike that takes us along the escarpment which winds around to Grey Road 7. We’ll pass through woodlands and have views to the north. Bring a snack and water.
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
  Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
3. Personal Protective Equipment:
  - Hikers may choose to wear masks
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
Other Guidelines
1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
  Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
  Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.
Caledon Hills E2E Hike #3 - Hockley Valley
9:15 AM-5:00 PM
04/23/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-hills-e2e-hike-3-hockley-valley/
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Red P Bruce Trail parking on 5th Line EHS just south of Hockley Road (just west of Airport Road) north of km 50.8 BTC Map 18.
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 15.5 kms
Description

Join us on the third hike in our quest to complete a Caledon Hills Section E2E. We will journey through some of the most undulating terrain on the Bruce Trail through the Hockley Valley but there will also be plenty of time to catch our breath and admire wildflowers too. Did I say hills? Yes Virginia, there will be hills. There may also be some residual ice so please pack your icers just in case. Please also bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the car shuttle, hiking boots, at least 2L of water, a warm drink, a snack, a lunch, a smile and an appreciation of nature. Gaiters and poles highly recommended given muddy slippery slopes. Please be ready to car shuttle at 9:15. This is a strenuous but highly rewarding hike.
Rim to Rim Hike Series - # 4 of 4 - Pretty River North
9:30 AM-2:00 PM
04/23/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rim-to-rim-hike-series-4-of-4-pretty-river-north/
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Snowmobile Parking Lot, 63597 Pretty River Rd north of Duntroon.
Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise,Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 11.9
Description

We will walk 380 meters on Pretty River road to the trail start at km 46.8 (Map 23, Blue Mountains Section). We will follow the main trail to km 52.6, ignoring the side trails. Then we will walk 500 meters to the west on 6th Sideroad to km 53.1. We will follow Russ McConnell Side Trail south, join the main trail at km 51.2, hike to km 50.0 and follow Pretty River Side Trail to km 48.1, then follow the main trail back to km 46.8 and walk east on Pretty River Road to the parking lot.
Directions: From CR 124 and HW 89, north on CR 124 to Singhampton, continue east on CR 124 and then north to Sideroad 33 and 34 Nottawasaga. Turn left and look for Snowmobile Parking Lot.
Hikers completing all 4 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase the Rim to Rim Badge from Blue Mountains BTC. You can also make up any hikes you aren’t able to attend or register for by completing the hike yourself at a more convenient time.
Decew to brock
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
04/23/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/decew-to-brock/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Decew House behind Brock
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km.
Description
Sunday Social Hike - Palisades figure 8 loop
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
04/23/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/palisades-figure-8-loop-2/
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Roadside parking on Owen Sound 7th Ave. E. just south of 1st St. E, west of km 90.2 (Map 32)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 1.8 km
Description

A figure 8 hike on the east side of Owen Sound with many interesting rock formations. It also contains 1 Secret of Sydenham. For more information contact Bill Snel at w.snel2@gmail.com or call landline (519) 470-0584
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April 24, 2023
Peninsula End2Endin10
7:30 AM
04/24/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-end2endin10/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates:

2023-04-24, 2023-04-25, 2023-04-26, 2023-04-27, 2023-04-28, 2023-05-01, 2023-05-02, 2023-05-03, 2023-05-04, 2023-05-05
Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): Peninsula E2E in 10 – April 24-May 5. Please read all details in the hike description before registering for the hike.
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 10-25 kms per day
Description

Peninsula End-2-End-in-10 is a 10 hike schedule to complete the entire Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail. Hikes are Monday to Friday, April 24-28 and May 1-5. We will meet at 7:30 each day except Mondays when we will meet at 9:00. We will car pool/shuttle to the trail head and hike back to our cars at the meeting place each day. We will hike from south to north, Wiarton to Tobermory. One driver will be selected each day to shuttle drivers back to their cars. Hikers must complete all 10 hikes to qualify for the new Turkey Vulture End to End badge, and 7 hikes must be completed on an organized hike with Peninsula Hike Leader. Cost is $30 to register and non-refundable if a hiker cancels. I will send out details of the hikes and meeting places the week before. This section is more than 160 kilometers and hikes are 10 to 25 kilometers per day, averaging 16km. There will be some parking/park entrance fees in addition to the $30 registration fee.
Please be honest about your hiking abilities. We will hike at a steady pace and there will be plenty of time for pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna of this beautiful, rugged and challenging section. The pace will be brisk (4-5 km/hr) and hikers should be aware of their own level of physical fitness prior to registering. We will take snack/bio breaks and a short lunch break each day.
Hikers should be aware of weather forecasts and come with layers of clothing, hats, hiking footwear, poles (if you use them), rain gear, water, bug repellent, sunscreen, snacks and lunches.
The hike is limited to 12 participants, including the hike leader.
Caledon Hills end to end 1 of 4
8:30 AM-2:00 PM
04/24/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-hills-end-to-end-1-of-4/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet on Willoughby Rd. and Escarpment Sideroad (km 16.1) carpool to Creditview Rd. (km 0.0)East of Boston Mills Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16.1
Description
Christie Conservation area
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
04/24/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/christie-conservation-area-4/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps):
Hike Leader(s): Wayne Riley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14-16 km
Description

We will meet at 20 Marshboro Ave in Dundas and hike around Christie Lake and Spenser Creek trail and back to the start. There will be an optional 2k to make it 16k total.
Hike leader: Wayne Riley
Bring lunch, water, hiking boots, bug spray, no dogs please
Register using the BTC web site
Cancelations the morning of the hike: 289-456-3498
Dundas Valley CA Main Loop
9:30 AM-11:30 AM
04/24/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley-ca-main-loop/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6-7 km
Description

Start your week with a hike through the beautiful Dundas CA. Starting at Dundas Valley Trail Centre, we’ll follow the Main Loop and do parts of Monarch and Sulphur Creek Trail. Come 10 min early so we can start right at 9:30 am. Bring water, snack, sun filter, insect repellant and personal first aid kit. Hiking boots recommended. Hamilton Conservation Authority parking fee in effect or free with annual pass. Contact Bron at brontreg@cogeco.ca or phone/text 905-334-4013 if any questions.
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April 25, 2023
9:00 Long Hike Rockway
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
04/25/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-rockway-4/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Center
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km
Description
Explore Rockway and Louth Conservation area 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
9:15 AM-10:30 AM
04/25/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-rotary-park-st-catharines-8/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
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 kms
Description

Hike the trails in Rotary Park. Bring hiking boots and water.
Speyside: Cliff Hatch/Vanderleck Side Trails
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
04/25/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/cliff-hatch-vanderleck-side-trails/
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section, Map 12. To car pool, meet at Party City (4th Ave and Hwy 10) at 8:30 am or at roadside parking on 15 Sideroad, 500 metres north-east of County Rd 25 (Speyside), where the Speyside South Side Trail leaves the road.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Longer Hike: 7.1 km; Shorter Hike: 3.8 km
Description

We will hike loops, consisting of Main Trail, Speyside South, Cliff Hatch, Vanderleck and 17 Sideroad Side Trails. The short hike includes Main, Speyside South and Cliff Hatch ST loops. Bring water and snacks.
Silent Valley Loop Hike
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
04/25/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silent-valley-loop-hike/
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Roadside Parking at the north end of 2nd Concession South. (Turn north off Grey Road 18 to access this), south of km 38.1 (Map 30)
Meet at 09:15 so we can start promptly at 09:30.
Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 8.8 km
Description

This is an interesting hike over rugged terrain. We will pass through the massive jumbled rock fragments along the Avalanche Pass Side Trail, enjoy the scenic lookout from the Waisberg Side Trail, then return via the Wilson Homestead Trail and past the wreckage of a Cessna 205 which crashed there in a violent storm in 1970. There is much to see and enjoy along this route but there are several steep climbs and a good fitness level is required. If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 519-590-0706.
Terra Cotta
9:30 AM-2:00 PM
04/25/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/terra-cotta-8/
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd. intersection with Caledon Trailway.
Driving direction: North on Highway 410, continue north on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd; drive 1 kilometre to roadside parking on either side of the road.
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

Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail and the main Bruce Trail. Bring water, snack. Poles, gaiters recommended
Dress according to weather.
Phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503
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April 26, 2023
Griersville-Anthea's Waterfall
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
04/26/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/griersville-antheas-waterfall/
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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): Frank Huggins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10km
Description

Note: the pace will be a brisk one for the duration of the hike. We will park at km 113.6 on the Euphrasia-St. Vincent Townline in the Beaver Valley section. This in and out hike proceeds west across the height of land that separates the Beaver River Valley and Bighead River Valley. The trail meanders through cultivated fields and hardwood bush with great views to the north. We will stop to enjoy Anthea’s Waterfall before retracing our steps back to the cars. Bring water and a snack. Map 28 Edition 30
River and Ruin and loop
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
04/26/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/river-and-ruin-and-loop/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at Kilbride Park behind the public school
Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.5
Description

Arrive at 9:15 for 9:30 start.
We will hike Kilbride side trail, River and Ruin and loop.
Please bring water and snack.
If you need to cancel day of hike please text me at 905-399-3601
Jill
Nature Walk Speyside Woods
9:30 AM-1:00 PM
04/26/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nature-walk-speyside-woods/
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the roadside parking area at the end of 17 Sideroad, 730 m northeast of Halton Rd. 25; Map 12. (North of Speyside)
Hike Leader(s): Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3.44 kms
Description

Come and explore the natural world and home of the Jefferson Salamander, Spice Bush, Pixie Cup Lichens and Leather Wood. Bring with you the equipment and technology you enjoy using to explore: binoculars, camera, apps like Merlin, Seek and iNaturalist.
Bring water and snacks. There are some sections that are rugged and some that have recently been muddy and wet. Good hiking boots, gaiters and poles are recommended.
9:30 Queenston (Locust Grove Picnic Area) to Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
9:30 AM-11:30 AM
04/26/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/930-queenston-to-niagara-parks-botanical-gardens/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 km
Description

Follow the Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail to see the spring flowers and blossoms along the way and at the Botanical Gardens. Hikers will also experience “Niagara Strait”, a large-scale sculpture comprised of stainless steel walls, which mimic the sheer walls of the Niagara Gorge, creating a dramatic sense of entry to Niagara Parks’ Botanical Gardens. Inspired by the seldom seen depths of the Great Gorge, the open interior of the installation invites visitors to explore the smooth, yet rugged walls and view this artistic piece from every angle, before beginning their adventure and enjoyment of the grounds of the Botanical Gardens.
10:00 GARLIC MUSTARD HIKE - HELP US FILL THE CRIB!
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
04/26/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1000-garlic-mustard-hike-help-us-fill-the-crib-4/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):
We will meet at gravel parking lot on Park Road South, Grimsby just down the hill from Ridge Road.
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~4 km
Description

GARLIC MUSTARD HIKES – Join us & HELP US FILL THE CRIB! We will hike in from Ridge Road – picking the invasive garlic mustard & greater celandine along the trail side along the way – bring a bag to fill (reusable grocery bag or garbage bag work well). Once we hike into the crib location we will dump our bags into the crib and pick garlic mustard in that area for a while & then hike back out. There are lots of spring ephemerals along the way to admire – mayapples, trout lilies, wild ginger and many others – reducing the invasive species will give these natives a chance to thrive!
Long sleeves are recommended & don’t forget your work gloves.
If parking fills up at the bottom of the hill there is room for a couple of cars to park at the trail head at Ridge Road.
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April 27, 2023
9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
04/27/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-47/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig
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 and dress for the weather
9:15 Short hike - Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:30 AM
04/27/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-54/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
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 and water.
Sydenham E2E Hike 3 of 14
9:15 AM-2:00 PM
04/27/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-e2e-hike-3-of-14/
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking south of km 140.7 on the shoulder of Cole’s Side Rd. Shuttle to start at Graham’s Hill Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: From km 151.0 – 139.6 plus 0.9 of side trail, total distance 12.3 km.
Description

This hike will take us through Kemble Mountain. A much more interesting hike day with no road walking and more hills and rocks.
Roaming the Ravine
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
04/27/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/roaming-the-ravine/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Morrison Creek Ravine, Oakville
Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 9-10 km.
Description
- Oakville is blessed with lovely trails and ravines to explore. Today we will hike Morrison Creek Ravine, exploring both east and west sides of the ravine. Meet in the north west corner of the Municipal Hall parking lot on White Oaks Blvd. at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Park in the spaces facing Trafalgar Rd. Bring water, a snack,(who knows there could be a Tim Horton’s along the route), insect repellent and sunscreen. A couple of hills to climb, otherwise the trails are flat.
  Leader: Phill Armstrong 416 895 3937 hikingrandpa@gmail.com
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April 28, 2023
Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
04/28/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-37/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St, Niagara-on-the-Lake (near the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park)
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6 km
Description
Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Eco Hike Series #1 of 2 - Identifying Birds, Plants, Trees
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
04/28/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/eco-hike-series-identifying-birds-plants-trees/
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking area designated for hikers at the back of Mono Community Centre on CR 8 in Mono Centre.
Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise; Rose-Mary Mitter Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description

We will hike 2.5 km in and return via the side trails. Our goal is to listen for birds, watch for trees, plants, flowers. We recommend that participants download Merlin, Seek and/or iNaturalist apps to their phones. We will show participants how to use these apps for identification of birds, plants, trees. Families welcome!
Urban Walk: Lumiere: The Art Of Light At Trillium Park
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
04/28/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-lumiere-the-art-of-light-at-trillium-park/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet by the gates at the south end of Trinity Bellwoods Park on Queen Street, north of end of Strachan Avenue, about 8 blocks west of Bathurst Street.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 4 km
Description

Join me for leisurely evening walk south to Fort York and Trillium Park (east end of former Ontario Place site) featuring the Winter Light exhibition, Lumiere: The Art Of Light celebrating the change of seasons from Winter to Spring. Admission to the light exhibition is free. From Trillium Park we’ll walk to the Dufferin Gates TTC Loop for the bus or streetcar. While we hope that it will be more Spring than Winter bring a jacket/warmer layers for possible cooler evening temperatures.
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April 29, 2023
Peninsula-in-10 E2E
8:00 AM
04/29/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-in-10-e2e/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates:

2023-04-29, 2023-04-30, 2023-05-01, 2023-05-02, 2023-05-20, 2023-05-21, 2023-05-22, 2023-06-13, 2023-06-14, 2023-06-15
Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): Peninsula in 10 – Start April 29, Finish June 15. Please read all details in the hike description before registering for the hike.
Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Medium
Terrain: Difficult, Moderate
Distance: Approximately 8-22km per day depending on available parking locations and restrictions
Description

Please note: there are no refunds or transfers. If you register for this hike and change your mind, please cancel your name from the registered list as there will be others on the waitlist. It is very important to read all the details for this hike prior to registering.
Overview:
This is a special series of 10 hikes to complete the Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail. There will be a new accomplishment badge included in the registration fee featuring the Turkey Vulture – which will hopefully be made available on our last day.
For this E2E in 10, we will be following the main trail, generally heading northbound and eventually finishing in Tobermory. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of 10 hikes as a Group Hike. The Peninsula in 10 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3.0 – 5.0km/hr. pace maintained over a 15km plus day. The section is approximately 165km so daily distances will be based on available parking and timed parking restrictions. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must dropout, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. Please note that transportation back to your vehicle is very limited this section. Cell phone reception can also be a challenge in this section.
Please be honest about your hiking abilities. We will hike at a steady pace and there will be plenty of time for pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna of this beautiful, rugged and challenging section.
Again, this particular set of 10 hikes is intended to be Moderate/Brisk. Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. It is a group hike so it is important that you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.
Attire and Daily Hikes
Hikers are expected to wear proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of cool and possible wet weather. Sufficient food and water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them), and wet weather gear is strongly recommended. Bug spray is also suggested. Clothing adjustments and bio-breaks are as needed. Please let the sweep know and they will wait for you. A morning break around 10:30 and a 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled. An afternoon break will be based on our expected finish time. Depending on weather and trail conditions, these times may vary.
Fee
The fee goes toward supporting the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the missions of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”
Car Shuttles and Missing Hikes
A maximum of 3 (of the 10) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader. Car shuttles are shared amongst the hikers. If you know you will miss more than 3 of the hikes, it’s likely best to sign up for another end to end, however, whatever hikes are completed on this series may go toward completion of an independent E2E for the regular Peninsula E2E Flowerpot badge. If you are able to complete the hikes you know you will miss ahead of time, all the better.
Transportation
This series will be through-hikes and will require car shuttling. You must be willing to drive and/or be a passenger. Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter the Bruce Peninsula National Park. The fee of this E2E-in10 does not include any parking/entry fee for hikers. These costs, where applicable, will be shared amongst all participants unless you have a parking or park pass.
Accommodations
It is strongly recommended you make reservations for accommodations as soon as you register for the hike. Accommodations can be made anywhere in the Peninsula but Lion’s Head is about mid-way.
Daily
We will meet for each hike by at least 7:45am each day. A schedule for meeting and start locations will be sent to each participant in April. We will begin in Tobermory and hike the BPNP area the first four day to limit the parking costs and restrictions. After that we will move south. The schedule is subject to change.
The hike is limited to 8 participants, including the hike leader.
Bus Hike: Pretty River
8:00 AM-6:15 PM
04/29/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-pretty-river/
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Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:15
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pretty River Valley Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Tanya Cora, Brenda Dalglish, Barbara Euler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: Moderate group: 12 KM, Faster group: 16 KM
Description

Join us for a fun and challenging hike through Nottawasaga Lookout Provincial Nature Reserve and Pretty River Valley Provincial Park. Our efforts will be rewarded with great views and hopefully the forest floor will be dotted with the first spring wildflowers. From Osler Bluff and the Petun Side Trail we should have awesome views of Georgian Bay.
We will split into two groups. The moderate group (led by Brenda and Barbara) will do about 12 km at a pace of approximately 3 km/hr. The faster group (led by Martina and Tanya) will hike about 16 km at a 4 km/hr pace (including on hills).
Pack lunch, water (about 2 litres), sun and rain protection.
Refreshment stop after if time allows.
Car Hike: Hike Of 2 Lakes King city
8:15 AM-1:30 AM
04/29/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hike-of-2-lakes-king-city-5/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park along Dufferin Street or Fairfield Dr.
Gathering in front of Trail head in Dufferin Street
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM
Description

We will hike along Seneca and Mary lakes.
Please bring hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and lots of water,
Please carefully read 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.
9:00 Hiking in and around Jordan
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
04/29/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-hiking-in-and-around-jordan/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 9 km
Description

Hiking from Jordan Hollow up to Balls Falls and through Jordan Village. Bring water and snacks. This can be a challenging where we will hike up the escarpment and over rocks.
Petun Conservation Area
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
04/29/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/petun-conservation-area-2/
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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): Michael Treuman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.3km
Description

We will park on the 2nd Line where we will start the hike. Hiking west across to the 3rd Line and back, we will continue east along the white blazed trail to the Petun Conservation area. Here we meet up with the Petun Side Trail at the top of Osler Bluff and will follow the blue blazed trail to form a loop back to the cars. Bring water and a snack. Map 23 Edition 30
Rim to Rim Hike Series - # 3 of 4 - Pretty River South
9:30 AM-2:00 PM
04/29/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rim-to-rim-hike-series-3-of-4-pretty-river-south/
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Snowmobile Parking Lot, 63597 Pretty River Rd north of Duntroon.
Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise,Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 11.9
Description

We will walk south on Pretty River Road to another parking area at km 46.8 (Map 23, Blue Mountains Section), enter the main trail and follow it to the road where we walk south on the Blue Mountains-Clearview Townline to km 44.5, follow the road allowance to km 43.4, then the main trail to km 43.2 where we take the Singhampton Side trail to km 41.3, then follow the main trail back to km 42.9 and follow Standing Rock and Caves Side trail to km 43.4 and back along the road to the cars.
Directions: From CR 124 and HW 89, north on CR 124 to Singhampton, continue east on CR 124 and then north to Sideroad 33 and 34 Nottawasaga. Turn left and look for Snowmobile Parking Lot.
Hikers completing all 4 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase the Rim to Rim Badge from Blue Mountains BTC. You can also make up any hikes you aren’t able to attend or register for by completing the hike yourself at a more convenient time.

Harrison Park Loop via Inglis Falls
10:00 AM
04/29/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/harrison-park-loop-via-inglis-falls-3/
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot at Harrison Park, Owen Sound, in front of Harrison Park Inn, north of km 96.7 (Map 32).
Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 10 km
Description

We will take the Harrison Park side trail north/east to the main trail and loop via Inglis Falls before returning to Harrison Park side trail and parking via Creamery Hill side trail. If you are unable to register please call or text Ian Mills @ 416-848-8818.
Car Hike: Spring Flowers Hike
10:00 AM-3:30 PM
04/29/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-spring-flowers-hike/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Parking Area on the north side of Hockley Road just east of the Nature Reserve. BTC Guide Map 18
Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Description

We will hike 14 Km. through one of the hilliest parts of the Bruce Trail. As well as giving a good workout, spring flowers should be abundant.
After the hike those interested are invited to go to the Hockley Valley Resort for refreshments.

Cacncelled: Wetlands in Focus - Fletcher Creek north side
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
04/29/2023
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wetlands-in-focus-fletcher-creek-north-side/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): Fletcher Creek Preserve, 1 km north of Gore Road, Concession 7, Puslinch, Ontario
Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3-4 km
Description
CANCELLED due to rain. Will be reschedule for August. Please keep your eyes on calendar. Join wetlands expert Bruce Mackenzie, while we visit a lesser known area of Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve which is the north of main entrance. We will experience stories that begin at the foot of the Galt Moraine. A restored gravel pit, large cold water springs that are sources of Spencer Creek, a cedar swamp forest and a hemlock dominated woodlot. Taking us through time from the glaciers to today. We will see how nature reacts and heals. This is leisurely with a number of stops. Bring hiking boots that can take some wet and be prepared for some uneven footing with grass and roots as this is a little used section. Bring water, snacks and your own personal first aid. There are no facilities here.
Parking is on the road Concession Rd 7, approximately 1 km north of Gore Rd, north of Fletcher Creek Reserve Parking lot. From Hamilton go north on highway 6 and turn left (west) on Gore Road which is north of Freelton. Contact hike leader Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca for more information or text on day of to cancel 905-334-4013