Hike Schedule

Boots and Books - The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Book Club

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Boots and Books – The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Book Club
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Golf Club Parking lot – Access from Beddoe Dr off Studholme Rd South of Aberdeen

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx 8km

Description

Welcome to the first Iroquoia Bruce Trail Book Club – “Boots and Books”

Book – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – Please check your local library for available copies of this book.

We will hike from the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot west on the Bruce Trail where most of our hike will be on the Chedoke Radial Trail – about 8km which will take about 2-2.5 hours approximately. Please wear suitable foot wear, dress for the weather and bring poles if you use them and icers as the trail may still be icy depending on how spring arrives. Please bring enough snacks and water suitable for the length of the hike and duration and all the other items you require in your back pack. It is not necessary to bring the book.

The next book will be chosen amongst the group. The next hike will be near the end of April, once a month depending on weather.

The hike is open to everyone whether you have read the book or not but there will be spoilers. It will be open to 10 people to keep it more intimate for discussing the book.

If your plans change, please cancel your registration so that people who are waitlisted may join.

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

Terra Cotta/Heritage Road loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside on Winston Churchill Blvd, just north of Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Meet at 9:15 am, earlier if you can, as parking is limited.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.5 kms

Description

We will meet at 9:15 am roadside on Winston Churchill Blvd, just north of Terra Cotta.  Parking is limited, so try to come closer to 9 am in case there are other cars.

Hiking along the main trail, across Heritage Rd and around to the Rockside Side Trail and back on the main trail to the cars. This trail has some easy parts and some challenging rocky parts, so come prepared. There’s a bit of road walking.  Bring icers for your boots.  Hike is dependent on weather conditions.

Car Hike: Hike #5 of 5 to earn the Toronto Side Trails Badge!

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Trafalgar & 401 Commuter Lot (43.571569, -79.831797) and then carpool to the start of the hike.

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 10.98 km

Description

This is the fifth hike in a series of five hikes that have been offered approximately one Sunday per month so that participants could earn the Toronto Side Trails Badge during the winter and early spring.

For this fifth and final hike we will explore three side trails in the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail: the Canada Goose Side Trail, the Brown Benton Side Trail, and the Charles Hildebrandt Side Trail.

Please dress appropriately for an early spring hike by dressing in layers (wear an inner layer that wicks sweat away from your skin, a middle layer that keeps you warm, and an outer layer that protects you from wind, rain, and snow), wearing gloves/mittens and a toque, and wearing warm and comfortable footwear that has good traction in snow/ice/mud (please bring your icers because there may still be ice on the trail even though it’s spring).  Hiking poles or walking sticks are an asset since they will help keep you balanced if the ground is slippery.  As well, make sure you bring enough water and food for a 4 hour hike since we’ll be covering a total distance of 10.98 km over terrain that has some hills and exposed rocks.

As we have done for the other hikes in this series, we will meet at the Trafalgar & 401 Commuter Lot (43.571569, -79.831797) and then carpool to the start of the hike.  Please be prepared to participate in the carpool by ensuring you have space in your car if you are not already carpooling with others to the Commuter Lot meeting point.

After the hike, interested participants can join me at the Tim Horton’s on Trafalgar Road just a bit south of Highway 401 for some post-hike refreshments to celebrate our accomplishment 🙂

Looking forward to exploring some of Toronto’s side trails with you!

Urban Walk - Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 4 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Finch Hydro Corridor West

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance (km): 11.4 km

Description

Please join me at the north west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM.  We will hike east along the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail to Bathurst St (N of Finch) (km 30.2 to km 41.6).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, and icers.

Spring & Migration Monitor Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Cottrill Lk Hike: meet at km 180.7 Borchardt Parking Lot. Parking is free this time of year. Special Guest Hiker: retired Air Canada Captain, Cathy Fraser, will give her aerial perspective of human flight migratory routes and how we communicate – sometimes very similarly to our feathered friends!

Hike Leader(s): Tamara Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.
Distance: 6km

Description

Starting on the Borchardt Rd parking lot (km 108.7), we will follow the Minhinnik ST to the Lillie Family parking area on Britain Lk Rd at the Cotrill Lake ST (110.8 km) we will loop around the Cotrill Lk ST spending time on the shores looking for the arrival of water fowl.  On the return trip to the cars, we will follow the Main Trail South, looking for grebes, loons and other shoreline birds that frequent Dyers Bay.  We will visit the Devil’s Monument viewing platform, and check out the waterfall before heading back to the parking lot along Devil’s Monument ST and the Minhinnik to Borchardt Rd. Throughout our hike, we will keep an eye out for the arrival of spring flowers and other harbingers of spring.  This route is quite rocky in places with stairs.  The Trail may be wet and muddy around Cotrill Lake. We will be taking stairs down to the viewing platform and the waterfall. Total distance is around 8 km.  This hike may take 3 hours to complete.  Pack snacks and drinks accordingly. Hike guest, retired Air Canada Captain,  Cathy Fraser, will share her aerial perspectives of flight routes over the Peninsula and beyond – yes – often the same routes taken by our feathered friends!  Cathy will share perspectives of communications with Air Traffic control and how mankind stays on course while in the air.

RAINBOW HIKE: Spring Reset Hike on the Chedokee Trail

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hillcrest Loop, bottom of Dundurn Stairs, next to bus stop

Hike Leader(s): Doug O’Neill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 7 km

Description

Shake off winter and get ready for spring hiking with this uber-friendly, all-inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ Rainbow Hike.

This 7-km hike, on established park trails as well as some Bruce Trail side trails, is perfect for anyone getting back into hiking after a winter break—or for those who simply want a relatively easy outing on a Sunday morning. Expect a relaxed jaunt outdoors.

There are no hills.

Dog-friendly.

Meeting time Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start
Duration: Expect a 2.5 outing, allowing for water/snack breaks.
Where we’ll meet: We’ll start at Hillcrest Loop, at the top of Dundurn Street just below the Dundurn Steps, follow the Chedokee Trail westward for about 3.5 km, and then return to our starting point—perhaps using a different side trail to change things up.

This queer-led, all-inclusive hike is designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ hikers—including Two-Spirit, trans, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, intersex, and asexual folks, as well as allies and friends. Show up, be your authentic self, and have fun.

Coming by transit? The No 7 Hillcrest Loop bus will drop you off right where we begin the hike.
Parking: street parking, especially side streets off Dundurn.

What to Bring:
• Water and energizing snacks.
• Sense of humour always helps 🙂
• Dress in layers.
• Hiking boots or sturdy shoes.
• Packing rain gear is always wise.
• Gaiters are recommended if ground is wet/muddy.

Free Bruce Trail Rainbow badges for first-time Rainbow hikers!
Questions? Simply click “Contact Hike Leader” on the registration form.

PLEASE DON’T BE A NO-SHOW Plans change. C’est la vie. But you don’t want your hiking group waiting around for you if you’re not coming. Very simple solution: Cancel your Bruce Trail hike registration by logging into the BTC website, go to your “My Hikes” section, find the hike, and click “cancel”; if it’s last minute (under 24 hours), you can also email the Hike Leader directly as a courtesy to the volunteers.

NBTC Diversity & Inclusion Committee Open Meeting & GeoHike (at Cave Spring Winery!)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Cave Springs Conservation Area, 3949 Cave Spring Rd, Lincoln

Hike Leader(s): Kristin Hanson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 1.7KM

Description

Join the NBTC DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) committee on a hike followed by our quarterly ‘open meeting’ at which we will explore ways to increase the diversity of hikes on our hike schedule to encourage more hikers to join our community!

Schedule:

12:45pm: Arrive 15 mins prior to hike at Cave Springs Conservation Area

1:00 pm: Depart on a GeoHike to learn a little about area geology and terroir of the Beamsville Bench wine region.  Hike description is below.

2:15pm:  After the hike, we will meet at Cave Spring Winery in their nearby vineyard tasting room.  Wine, non-alcoholic beverages are available for a fee for those who wish to partake.

2:30pm:  They have reserved a room for us to hold our DEIB committee open meeting there.  The meeting is expected to wrap up by 4:00pm.  Registration includes both the hike and the meeting.  For those not wishing to hike, they can convene at Cave Springs vineyard tasting room in Beamsville at 2:15.  There is a reservation in the name of Kristin Hanson.

Cave Springs GeoHike: This is a short hike accessible to new hikers.  From the Cave Springs Conservation Area parking lot, we will hike along the Ice Cave Trail, the Margaret Reed Side Trail and the main Bruce Trail, stopping to explore and discuss the geology of the Niagara Escarpment, the Beamsville Bench wine region and the physiographic and geologic conditions that make it special.  After a short in-and-out hike on the Ice Cave Trail, we will slowly begin an incline up the Margaret Reed side trail as we scale the Niagara Escarpment.  We will consider the 450+million years of history we are hiking through as we make our way slowly to the top.  We will stop along the way to discuss and rest.  Once at the top, the terrain on the Bruce Trail is generally flat but footing may be uneven.  It may be icy or wet and slippery.  Hiking poles will make the ascent easier and give more stability on uneven footing.  We will hike to the site of the very first blaze on the Bruce Trail and admire the views of Lake Ontario and the vineyards of Cave Spring and Malivoire wineries.  Winter offers the most unobstructed views of this beautiful area.  We will return the way we came.

Car Hike: Toronto End-to-End in 3 - #1

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 17.4 on the east side of Fourth Line (GPS 43.615163, -79.975157) where the trail crosses the road. Do not park in front of the junk yard. We’ll shuttle to Hilton Falls CA on Campbellville Rd, GPS 43.505705, -79.961589 to begin our hike.

Hike Leader(s): Jacqueline Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 18

Description

This is the first of three hikes to hike the Toronto section E2E. We will be hiking in early spring conditions (mud, ice, snow) so be prepared for it all. Please bring your icers, gaitors, and poles. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. Please bring at least 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch.

We will be shuttling to Hilton Falls CA parking, close to Appleby Line, and hiking by the location of the first blaze on the Bruce Trail. Please note, we will need to pay for parking at Hilton Falls. If any hiker has an annual pass, please let me know. Pass holders can do this shuttle and the rest of the hikers are expected to pay the driver $2. If there are no pass holders, hikers will share the cost of the parking.

RESCHEDULED 8:30 Merritt Trail Hike Series #2

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Parking Lot at Book Depot , 67 Front St North Thorold, 43.128058, -79.202189
Carpool to parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 17 kms

Description

Hike from Merritt Island , Welland to Thorold along the Welland Canal on mainly paved trails. Bring snacks and a drink .

Earn the Merritt Trail badge for all 3 hikes

Car Hike: Toronto End-to-End in 3 - #2

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet again at km 17.4 on the east side of Fourth Line (GPS 43.615163, -79.975157). Please do not park in front of the junk yard. We’ll shuttle to roadside parking on the eastern shoulder of Eighth Line at the southernmost intersection with 27 Sideroad (GPS 43.686276, -79.975578) to begin our hike.

Hike Leader(s): Jacqueline Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky
Distance (km): 17

Description

This is the second of three hikes in this series to complete the Toronto E2E. We will be hiking in early spring conditions (mud, ice, snow) so be prepared for it all. Please have your icers, gaitors, and poles at the ready. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. We will stop for snacks and lunch so bring 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch.

We will be shuttling to our starting point so please be prepared participate in the shuttle.

Today we will be hiking past the “Hole in the Wall” in Limehouse.

Rail Trail and Mountain Brow (with Albion Falls)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

LIUNA 4 Ice Centre on Mountain Brow Blvd on the east mountain area of Hamilton See map below

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

Leaving the parking lot we will join the rail trail going east and visit Albion and Buttermilk Falls following the blue side trail back to the rail trail and on to the Margate stairs (165 stairs) returning by paved paths following the escarpment and rail trail.  (Please arrive by 9:45 am as we will be on the trail by 10:00 am sharp. Bring water and a snack.  Icers if necessary (hopefully not!).  This is an urban hike with almost no cover for a call of nature!

If cancelled due to rain (snow?), I will notify you by email the evening prior to the hike.  If you cancel after 4:00 pm on the day prior to the hike, use the contact information I will send you by email a day or two before the hike.

Moonlight Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Moonlight Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lion’s Club Pool 1 Elm St, Grimsby

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Earn your Iroquoia Moonlight badge by hiking 3 Moonlight Hikes with a leader.
Tonight’s sunset is at 7:45pm. We will hike up the escarpment and over to the Hawkwatch area and out to Beamer’s Falls and return around 9:00pm.
If you’ve never hiked at night we are sure you will love the way it heightens all of your senses promising a great sleep afterwards.
Everyone must have a headlamp or a flashlight 🔦. Most phones have torches which could also be used as supplemental light. Please ensure your light device is fully charged/batteries to last about 1.5hours. Dress for the weather and bring enough water to suit your needs as well as all the other things you need for a hike – first aid kit, snack, poles (recommended). This is an arduous climb up the escarpment so be sure to know your physical limit.
This is the first of 3 full moon hikes to be held in Grimsby. After you complete three leader-led hikes, you will qualify for a badge. $10/$15

Second hike is May 1

Third hike is May 31

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration by following these steps:

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

Full Moon Night Hike No.4 (Pink Moon)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Moonlight Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Sixteen Hollow Park (Parking Lot), 2140 Westoak Trails Blvd, Oakville ON L6M 3K5

Hike Leader(s): Joe Borges Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

Pink Moon Full Moon Hike No. 4

Chase the Spring Glow.
For a mid-week hike, we’re taking advantage of the urban Oakville Trails system. Consider it a little BTC community outreach.

Step onto the path beneath April’s Pink Moon — the next chapter in our 2026 Full Moon Night Hike Series.  As winter fades, this early spring moon lights the budding forest with a soft rose-gold glow. Long known as the Pink Moon, it marks renewal, wildflowers, and the return of warmer evenings. It’s the perfect time to shake off winter’s chill, breathe in the fresh night air, and walk together under the bright rhythm of a new season.

Continue your Full Moon Night Hike Badge Series journey! Join any 3 Full Moon Night Hikes led by an Iroquoia Club Leader in 2026 to qualify and purchase the new badge.

Important Guidelines

• Hike Start Time: 8:00 pm
• Arrive: Please arrive 30 minutes early at the Sixteen Hollow Park / Parking Lot, 2140 Westoak Trails Blvd, Oakville.
• Lighting: Headlamp (recommended) or flashlight with fresh batteries or a full charge.
• Poles & Traction: Poles useful on uneven terrain; icers not required unless late frost conditions.
• Clothing: Dress in layers for mild spring temps and variable terrain.
• Essentials: Bring I.D. and your health card.
• Hydration: Carry at least 1L of water.
• Safety: A small first aid kit is recommended.
• Pets: No dogs permitted on this hike.

See the route on AllTrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-388469e?u=m&sh=4wexyx

Join us as we welcome spring under the soft light of the Pink Moon — a night for reflection, renewal, and shared steps toward the season ahead.

Car Hike: Toronto End-to-End in 3 - #3

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 48.4, roadside parking at the end of Boston Mills Rd. (GPS 43.750866, -79.951452). Do not park in/on the driveway as it is private property. We’ll be creative with shuttling – doing a short shuttle to km 50.3 at the beginning, then a longer one to roadside parking on the eastern shoulder of Eighth Line at the southernmost intersection with 27 Sideroad (GPS 43.686276, -79.975578).

Hike Leader(s): Jacqueline Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 16

Description

It’s the third of three hikes to complete the Toronto E2E and it’s badge day! Hikers may wish to visit the Spirit Tree after the hike.

It’s early spring so mud may abound! Be prepared with poles and gaitors. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. We’ll stop for snacks and lunch so bring 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch.

Be prepared to shuttle if you haven’t already had a turn.

CANCELLED - Silver Creek

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet roadside on Fallbrook Trail at 9:15 am

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann 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 kms

Description

Meeting roadside on Fallbrook Trail at Silver Creek Conservation Area, we will hike the Roberts Side Trail to the main trail almost to Tenth Line.  Turning back along the main trail to the Irwin Quarry Side Trail and to the cars. This hike has some rocky spots and a few hilly bits.  Come with icers for your boots in case there is still snow/ice.  Hike is dependent on weather conditions.

Peninsula BT Makeup Hike (km 0.0 – km 15.6)

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula BT Makeup Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Margie Gloade and Saabir sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium (3.0 – 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~15.7

Description

Wiarton Bluewater Park to Wright’s Cres

This hike is part of the Peninsula BT Makeup Hikes, intended for hikers completing missed sections of the Peninsula Bruce Trail. Each hike requires individual registration.

To hike the entire Peninsula Section, please register for the Full Peninsula End-to-End Series (single registration for all 10 hikes): https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-end2end-in-10-series/2026-05-01/

Hikers may register for all 10 Peninsula BT Makeup Hikes if they wish.

Expectations: Expect ~6 hours on the trail, depending on the terrain, weather, and group pace. The hike leader sets the pace, aiming for 3–4 km/h, and may adjust as needed for group ability and trail conditions. Breaks will be taken throughout the day.

For safety, participants must remain between the hike leader and the hike sweep at all times.

Meeting Time: 7:15 AM

Fees:

• Fundraising: This hike is a fundraiser to support the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club’s volunteer-run hike program.

Participant Requirements

• Intermediate/experienced hikers with good fitness
• Proper hiking boots, layered clothing, wet weather gear
• Hiking poles recommended
• Bring: Lunch, snacks, water, bug spray

Transportation & Accommodations

• Car shuttle: Participants rotate as drivers; vehicles must be passenger-ready
• Accommodations: Book early; options include motels, campgrounds, hostels, and B&Bs

Note: Dogs are not permitted.

Dufferin End to End for the Stained Glass Badge Fundraiser - Multi Day Hike Series - April 3, 4, 5, 2026 Meet time is 7:45am

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Registered participants will receive a WhatsApp invitation (optional)which can be used for photo share and other pertinent information.

Day 1 – Friday April 3- Meet at Mono Cliffs Community Centre, 200m south of Mono Centre (County Rd 8). Park in gravel lot. – https://maps.app.goo.gl/fKzqRtxnVtZjExgG6 –
Shuttle to Roadside parking on 1st Line https://maps.app.goo.gl/edUYBQopt8JnCuSs5 ~ 20km
Day 2 – Saturday April 4 – Meet in BT parking lot located off of 15th Sideroad, 50 m west of the stop sign at the intersection of Prince of Wales and 15th Sideroad. https://maps.app.goo.gl/t3QAFcmmYFWkRzWF6
Shuttle to Roadside parking on 1st Line https://maps.app.goo.gl/edUYBQopt8JnCuSs5 ~ 17.50km
Day 3 – Sunday April 5 – Meet in BT parking lot located off of 15th Sideroad, 50m west of the stop sign at the intersection of Prince of Wales and 15th Sideroad https://maps.app.goo.gl/t3QAFcmmYFWkRzWF6
Shuttle to Roadside parking on Mulmur-Nottawasga Townline, 550 metres east of Lavender Hill Rd at the cemetery. https://maps.app.goo.gl/is6cF8QsmPiAgscj9 ~18km

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies – Dufferin section is about 55km according to the BT app spread over three days.

Description

Everyone who is registered for this hike series will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp which can be used to share photos and other information.  

This is a monetized hike with the proceeds going towards the Dufferin Bruce Trail Club – “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone, forever.” There are no refunds. Your badge depicting the yellow lady slipper,  the hike logistics, shared shuttle driving and hike guidance are all included in your fee. Since it is the intention to run a similar hike in all sections this year, why not join the Bruce Trail Conservancy if you are not already a member? Please use my code 67abd1234c568 until the end of 2025 to receive free digital maps as well as all the other great benefits included with membership. https://brucetrail.org/product-category/memberships/

Please read all details for this hike to ensure it is suitable for you. The pace and terrain are particularly important details.
Registered participants will receive a WhatsApp invitation (optional) which can be used for photo share.

You must be registered to participate in this group hike. You cannot just show up as there are often people on the waitlist.

This is a multi-day hike – April 3, 4, 5th, 2026.

Please ensure your car is car shuttle-ready with at least 4 available seatbelts including the driver’s. We will take turns either being the shuttle driver or driving the drivers back to their cars after the hike is over.

Please pack whatever food you will require for a long day hike including lunch and snacks; 2l of water minimum; first aid kit; poles if you use them; and icers. You may also wish to pack extra socks and rain gear. Remember to dress in layers. Gloves/mitts, scarf / neck gator, a toque and a puffy jacket. Consider snow shoes, depending on conditions.

We will break for a morning clothing adjustment, a 10min break around 10am, 15 min lunch and an afternoon break if we are finishing after 2pm. Bio-breaks are as you need them – please let the sweep know who will wait for you. This is a 3 day group hike so it is important you keep pace with the person in front of you. We will help each other and wait for one another but please consider your physical ability before signing up for this hike. There are no drop outs – if you are not able to finish the hike you will need to arrange for transportation back to your car via taxi or Uber at your cost. Obtaining either in this section of trail is unlikely so please sign up if you know your limit and can maintain the pace.

The Dufferin stained-glass badge will be presented on the last day. If you have to miss one of these hiking days, you may make it up on your own before the last day of the series. Since it is a group hike, it is intended that everyone who registers be present on all days.

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration to allow another person who may be on the waitlist to join the hike.

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

Any questions may be directed through the link on this form.

Refunds: https://brucetrail.org/paid-hike-refund-policy/

9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

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

Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 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.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

Peninsula BT Makeup Hike (km 15.6 – km 33.3)

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula BT Makeup Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium (3.0 – 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~17.8

Description

Wright’s Crescent to  Cape Croker Park Gate

This hike is part of the Peninsula BT Makeup Hikes, intended for hikers completing missed sections of the Peninsula Bruce Trail. Each hike requires individual registration.

To hike the entire Peninsula Section, please register for the Full Peninsula End-to-End Series (single registration for all 10 hikes): https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-end2end-in-10-series/2026-05-01/

Hikers may register for all 10 Makeup Hikes if they wish.

Expectations: Expect ~7 hours on the trail, depending on the terrain, weather, and group pace. The hike leader sets the pace, aiming for 3–4 km/h, and may adjust as needed for group ability and trail conditions. Breaks will be taken throughout the day.

For safety, participants must remain between the hike leader and the hike sweep at all times.

Meeting Time: 7:15 AM

Fees:

• Registration fee does Cape Croker Park’s parking fees
• Parking costs will be shared
• Fundraising: This hike is a fundraiser to support the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club’s volunteer-run hike program.

Participant Requirements

• Intermediate/experienced hikers with good fitness
• Proper hiking boots, layered clothing, wet weather gear
• Hiking poles recommended
• Bring: Lunch, snacks, water, bug spray

Transportation & Accommodations

• Car shuttle: Participants rotate as drivers; vehicles must be passenger-ready
• Accommodations: Book early; options include motels, campgrounds, hostels, and B&Bs

Note: Dogs are not permitted.

School Bus Hike: Iroquoia E2E #5 of 8

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas, ON to Waterdown, ON

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 14 km

Description

We continue our Iroquoia section End-2-End series which we began in the Fall of 2025. Any capable hikers are welcome regardless if completing the End-2-End for one of the badges or not.  Hikers can expect rocky portions and hills as the trail goes up and down the Niagara escarpment. The trail may be wet and muddy. We hope to maintain a steady pace of 4 km/hr. We resume whre we left off at Sydenham Lookout in Dundas. After 2,1/2 km we pass Rock Chapel Sanctuary and Borer’s Falls.  We descend to Valey Road (4 km).  After an asecent we continue along the escarpment to Old Guelph Rd/Hwy 6 (6 km). We continue through the Hwy 6 tunnel through Clappison Woods. and the steep ascent through Smokey Hollow to the Great Falls Lookout Point (12 km) where there will be an optional dropout. We continue another 2 km to King Road (14 km). We will reward our efforts with a refreshment stop in Waterdown, home of the Copper Kettle’s apple fritters.  The distance may be modified according to our  progress during the day.

9:00 In & Around Port Weller East on Several Lakefront Trails

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

Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm; 650 Read Rd., St Catharines

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7-8 kms

Description

Starting at Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm, we will follow the 9/11 Memorial Walkway, then meander our way to trails maintained by the City of St. Catharines through open parkland, along Lake Ontario. We will then loop our way back through Happy Rolph’s. Birders may want to bring their binoculars.

Please note: The animal viewing area is only open mid-May to Labour Day.

Niagara Glen Hike

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

Meet at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre parking lot, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls. This is located between the Whirlpool Golf Course and the Niagara Botanical Gardens, on the river side of the Niagara Parkway. Parking fees may apply.

Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 10km

Description

Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, along stairways cut into the rock and rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest. View ancient geological formations and fossils dating back millions of years, while hiking along the turbulent rapids of the Niagara River. This is a strenuous hike and there is a chance hikers could get wet. Bring water, a snack, gaiters, hiking poles and icers, if necessary. Weather conditions at this time of year can change suddenly. Dress in layers. 🙂