Hike Schedule

Toronto, Toronto Islands

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street, beyond the cashiers selling the ferry tickets, in the open area with the benches and Muskoka chairs. From Union Station take the LRT one stop to “Ferry Docks” or take bus number #19 or #72 on Bay Street southbound to the Queens Quay. Walk across Queen Quay south through the park to the ferry terminal.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8-12 km

Description

After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sit-down picnic. Note that food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $8.70, $5.60 for seniors. The hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. The route and time we return to the city may vary depending if the ferries are running on the Spring or Summer (starts in May) schedule.  Contact Hike Leaders via the Contact form for further information or to confirm the current ferry schedule that will be in place the week of the hike. Registration is not required for this hike – just meet the Hike Leader at the above location.

9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga

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

Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.

Spring Orchid Adventure

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre at 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0. Meet at Front Entrance of the Visitor’s Centre

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~5 KM

Description

Join Tony Edwards, a local orchid expert and much loved nature guide on our quest to find some of the first orchids of the season along with an array of other beautiful wildflowers that are unique to the area.  Meet at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre located at 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0. This hike will be a car-hike with short distance walking at each stop.  Car pooling will be coordinated at the meet up location,  to three different locations on the northern Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula. Total duration of the hike is about 4 hours.   Learn about what defines an orchid, as well as environmental ethics, conservation considerations and the interconnectedness of the natural world. Although this hike will not include Bruce Trail locations, it will help you to learn more about orchids found on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula and how to identify them.  For those who would like to stay a little longer,   upon returning to the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor’s Centre at the end of our hike, you are welcome to join us for a half hour hike extension along the Bruce Trail to the Burnt Loop Side Trail Lookout in the hopes of spotting another elusive orchid species here.

Please wear sun protective clothing, sturdy walking shoes, and a hat. Bring camera, binoculars, lunch/snack , water bottles, insect repellent and sunscreen. Masks are strongly recommended for carpooling.

Bruce Peninsula National Park Admission Fee and Parking Fees are required. If you do not have a Park Discovery Pass, purchase your day pass and parking pass at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor’s Centre prior to 10 a.m.

Rain Date: June 10, 2023

Falling Water Trail Badge Event - (go to hike description for new information about this badge)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the south end of the Beaver Valley Ski Club lower parking lot off Grey Road 30.

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: Approx. 30 km Please note that the hike length may change slightly as there are some reroutes currently being constructed.

Description

New info about this badge.  If you are registering and already have this badge, you may want to know that we are introducing a separate independent Falling Water one day badge later this year and you may want to wait and do the hike that way.  The current event badge will only be earned by participating in the yearly event.

Come and test your mettle! This loop hike traverses the beautiful, rugged upper Beaver Valley.  It’s a challenging hike during which you’ll experience all that spring has to offer, including cascading creeks and waterfalls. Registrants should have experience hiking long distances over strenuous terrain.  The $35.00 registration fee covers the cost of the online registration fee, check point refreshments and the badge. Further details will be emailed to participants once registration is received.

9:00 Twelve Mile Creek Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Welland Vale Rd. (Pump Station) & Sawmill Rd., St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10 kms

Description

Hike along the banks of 12 Mile Creek through St. Catharines.