Hike Schedule

HIKE 1: BRISK PACE / First Day Hike 2026 (Hike Leader: Corina Seceleanu/Ann Grindall/Steven White)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conseration Area (DVCA) at Trail Centre at 650 Governors Rd. Dundas. The Trail Centre is the big RED building which was the former train station located about 200 m from the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Corina Seceleanu Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

Welcome to our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event! We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start then NEW YEAR 2026 of right foot- with a glamours hike ahead!

Meet at the Dundas Valley COnservation Area (DVCA) at the trail Centre by 9.20am for a departure at 9.30 am

The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in the Trail Centre ( big red building) at 11.30 am. All of you are welcome to join in the refreshments as we toast our incredible volunteers.

There will be badges and other Iroqouia Bruce Trail Merchandise available for purchase. We will have door prizes as well.

Keep in mind that is a pay parking in effect of $ 11.00 /vehicle and driver unless you have a HCA pass.

Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.

** NOTE: In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 3rd 2026. It is important that everyone register so that this can be communicagted in the event of postponement.

Hike route would be communicate at later date.

I want to thank each of you joining the adventure. Your energy, camaraderie, and enthusiasm will make a special day. Whether would be the crisp winter views, the laughter along the trail, or the shared stories at rest stops, we will create memories that set a positive tone for the new year ahead.

See you on the New Year! Happy Trails everyone!

HIKE 2: MEDIUM PACE / First Day Hike 2026 (Hike Leader: Dave Salt/Angela Korstanje)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Trail Centre: Enter from Governor’s Rd.,
3.5km west of Main St. W in Dundas
Parking fee required – see hike description

Hike Leader(s): Dave Salt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7-8km

Description

Welcome to our annual First Day Hike Event!  We welcome all
volunteers, members and anyone who wants to start the new year off right – with
a hike!
Meet at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre by 9:30
am for a 9

9:45 am departure.
The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Event will be taking place in
the Trail Centre (big red building) at 11:30 am. All are welcome to join in the
refreshments as we toast our incredible volunteers. There will be badges and other
Iroquoia Bruce Trail merchandise available for purchase. We will have door prizes as well.

Complimentary Junior Winter Hiker badges will be available for children under the
age of 13. [Children’s Hike only]

Please dress for a winter hike. Wear layers and its advisable to bring your icers just in case.

Poles may be helpful.
Pay parking is in effect $11 per vehicle and driver unless you have a HCA Pass.
In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed
to January 3/26. It is important that everyone register so that this can be
communicated in the event of postponement.

New Year’s Day Family and Friends Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot at Riverside Woods Nature Reserve
713377 1st Line EHS, Mono
Google GPS Coordinates: 43.959916, -80.070494

Driving Directions:
From Hwy #10 north of Orangeville turn east on Hockley Road.
Drive for 1.1 km.
Continue straight onto Side Road 5 for 1.6 km.
Turn left onto 1st Line EHS for 900 metres.
Continue straight into the parking lot.

FYI There is an outhouse at the parking lot.

***DO NOT take 1st Line EHS south from Hockley Road. It is NOT maintained. Google Maps may suggest this impassable route.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 1.5 km and 5.0 km

Description

There is no better way to start the year than to spend time in nature with family and friends. Join Club President Sandy Green and co-hike leaders for a leisurely hike. There is a distance for everyone’s enjoyment: 1.5 km or 5 km. Dress for a wintery adventure. Light refreshments will be served at the end.

HIKE 3: LEISURELY / First Day Hike 2026 (Hike Leader: Anne Armstrong/Dale Skvereckas)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Trail Centre, 650 Governor’s Rd. 3.5 km. west of Main St. West, Dundas

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 6.5 km.

Description

Welcome to our annual VolunteerAppreciation Event. We welcome all volunteers and anyone who wants to start the year off right – with a hike!
Meet at theDundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre  at 9:45  am. for a 10: 10 am. departure. After the hike the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in the Trail Centre aka Railway Station, at 11:30 am.  All are welcome to join in the refreshments as we toast our incredible volunteers. There will be badges and other Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club merchandise available for purchase. We will have door prizes as well.

Complimentary Junior Winter Hike badge for children under the age of 13 (children’s hike only).

Pay parking of $13 per vehicle is in effect except for those with a HCA pass. Please dress for the weather and bring your icers just in case. Poles may be useful.

In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 3/26. It is important that everyone register so that this can be communicated in the event of postponement.

One parent or guardian may register on behalf of everyone in your  party. All children are expected to be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. (Children’s hike only.)

HIKE 4: FAMILY/CHILDREN / First Day Hike 2026 (Hike Leader: Cathie Green/Victoria Best)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: First Day Hike – January 1
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area – TRAIL CENTRE

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approximately 5 kms Main Trail

Description

Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event!  We welcome all
volunteers, members and anyone who wants to start the new year off right – with
a hike!
Meet at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre by 9:45 am
am for a 10 am departure.
The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in
the Trail Centre (big red building) at 11:30 am. All are welcome to join in the
refreshments as we toast our incredible volunteers. There will be badges and other
Iroquoia Bruce Trail merchandise available for purchase. We will have door prizes,
as well.
Complimentary Junior Winter Hiker badges will be available for children under the
age of 13. [Children’s Hike only]
Pay parking is in effect $11 per vehicle and driver unless you have a HCA Pass.
Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case. Water, walking sticks also recommended
In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed
to January 3/26. It is important that everyone register so that this can be
communicated in the event of postponement.

One parent or guardian may register on behalf of everyone in your party. All
children are expected to be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.
[Children’s Hike only]

11am, President's Hike, short

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the upper parking lot of Fireman’s Park, 2275 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls (corner of Dorchester and Mountain Reds.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Join us for the first hike of the year with NBTC President, Ellen Savoie.  Meet at the upper parking lot of Fireman’s park.  Wear weather appropriate clothes.  Poles and icers may be needed depending upon the weather.

Bring potluck to share with your fellow hikers.  Outdoor picnic – dress accordingly.