Hike Schedule

Peninsula BT Makeup Hike (km 81.5 – km 99.3)

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

Hike Leader(s): Shawn Radcliffe & 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: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths., Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.
Distance: ~17.8

Description

McCurdy Drive parking lot to Cape Chin South Rd

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.

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.

Toronto Side Trails Badge

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 15 side road, coordinate: 43.577963, -79.977024

Hike Leader(s): IgorT Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15km

Description

Join me to explore Bruce Trail Toronto section side trails.

This is 1 of … hikes, future hikes will be posted later, towards the side trail badge, that awarded to hikers who completed 45km of side trails.

Will meet at 15 side road (43.577963, -79.977024)

And shuttle from there to start point at Hilton falls parking lot.

Please be prepared to volunteer in car shuttle from parking lot to start of the hike.

Please do not reserve parking yet. Contact myself for clarification.

Park entrance fee 10.50 plus tax per car, reservation required.(https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/hilton-falls/)

We will organize the shuttle at parking lot, and pay the sum to the driver who is shuttling.

Please bring some change.

We are  going to hike through 3 side trails, total of 15km

Please read all details for this hike to ensure it is suitable for you. The pace and terrain are particularly important details.

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

Please pack whatever food you will require for a 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.

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.

Iroquoia Naturalist Hike Series- Discovering Nature One Hike at a Time – Niagara Hawkwatch – Meet in the 1 Elm St parking lot in Grimsby at 9:15

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia BTC Naturalist Hike Series : Discovering Nature, One Hike at a Time.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Quarry Rd parking lot at 9:15. Hike will commence at 9:30.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rjkk83wYYmCfkNxQ9 Quarry Rd intersects with Ridge Rd West just west of Beamer’s Falls.

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: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 3.5km

Description

Please join us for another Iroquoia Naturalist Hike Series- Discovering Nature One Hike at a Time.

Spring is the time for migrating raptors and every year, for over 50 years, volunteers have been monitoring the annual migration of hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures over the Niagara Peninsula.

Did you see the last BTC webinar  Spring Raptor Migration at Beamer Memorial Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrcjba1Zwrc If you haven’t watched it, I highly recommend it.

Keith Dieroff: President, Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch, will meet us on this hike and be available to answer any questions we might have. I will also have a raptor handout so we can try to identify any raptors we see.

Parents: If  you would like to bring children, Spring Youth badges will be available for $7.

Please dress for the weather, bring enough water and snacks for your hike. Bring hiking poles if you use them and wear gaiters in case of muddy conditions. Binoculars might be useful.
Spring should be upon us by April 12 so we’ll look for the early spring ephemerals, as well.

If you need to cancel your registration, please follow these instructions:
– Sign into your account on the Bruce Trail website.
– Go to the Hike Schedule
– Click on My Hikes tab which you should find at the tip of the schedule
– Scroll to the appropriate hike you wish to cancel
– Cursor to the far right of the hike to the Action column
– Click cancel under the hike you wish to cancel.

10:00 am Side Trail Challenge #1 - General Brock

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Park at Queenston Heights lot near the cairn

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 12.5 km

Description

Take the Side Trail Challenge and hike all 24 of Niagara’s side trails in 9 hikes and earn the Side Trail badge.

Carpool to the General Brock trailhead on John Street. This hike follows the Niagara River from Butler’s Barracks in old town Niagara-on-the-Lake, up the escarpment to Queenston Heights. Mainly paved trail with a small portion through a wooded area. Required photos include: Brock’s War Monument, view of Lewiston Bridge, Niagara River, War Memorial, McFarland House. Participate in all 9 scheduled hikes in the NBTC Side Trail Challenge or hike the side trails on your own. Submit your photos to collect the NBTC Side Trail badge.

Dress according to the weather and bring water and a snack.

Migration and Spring Monitor

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Spring Birds and Blooms
Location (Google Maps): Otter Lk Loop hike: km 106.0 in the 31st Ed Ref manual – by the Cape Chin Mail Boxes, don’t go down the hill. Special Guests: Natasha and Chris Akiwenzie of Bagida Waad Alliance will discuss early insects as we travel through different habitats, how these insects provide food for warblers and what we can do to promote insect habitats. Early warbler arrivals include pine warblers and yellow-rumped warblers.  Will we see them? 

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: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 6

Description

Leaving the Cape Chin N mailbox parking area, we will progress south on the Main Trail to km 104.3 and head right on Cape Chin Meadows ST, crossing Cape Chin Rd N to the Otter Lake ST.  We will hike to the birding platform, spending a few minutes to take in any new migration arrivals and harbingers of spring. After a break at the birding platform we will continue along Otter Lake ST to MT and back to the parked cars. Depending on what we see and early spring Trail conditions, this hike could take up to 2 hours. Note: though a short distance, the ground will be rocky and uneven in places. Along the shores of Otter Lake, there could be some mud. Special Guests: Natasha and Chris Akiwenzie of Bagida Waad Alliance will discuss early insects as we travel through different habitats, how these insects provide food for warblers and what we can do to promote insect habitats. Early warbler arrivals include pine warblers and yellow-rumped warblers.  Will we see them?

10:00 a.m. Tawse Winery Hike and Private Tasting Experience

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park at Tawse Winery 3955 Cherry Avenue Vineland

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

We will hike on the main trail from Tawse Winery to the Margaret Reed Side Trail located in Cave Springs Conservation Area and return back to Tawse Winery by 11:30. Upon return we will enjoy a private structured tasting led by one of the knowledgeable and friendly winery staff from 11:30 to 12:00 noon. The cost for the tasting experience is $15.00 per person. You will also enjoy a 20% discount on bottle purchases that day. Please bring your $15.00 with you as I will collect it prior to the tasting to simplify the payment to Tawse Winery. Thank you.

Hike with Tai Chi

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Park at the entrance to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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

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

Description

Seeking balance, calm and strength without high impact exercise? Join us for a short hike around beautiful Woodend Conservation.  Tai Chi Master, Mike Van Natter will instruct us on the benefits of Tai Chi as well as lead us through several Tai Chi movements along our way.

1:30 p.m. Pack Walk

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): George Nicholson Memorial Trail ; park at Jones Beach 142 Broadway Ave. St. Catharines

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6k

Description

This pack walk is a structured group walk where dogs and their handlers walk together on-lead in a natural environment. It promotes exercise, calm socialization and exposure to other dogs and people in a safe, controlled setting. We will meet at Jones Beach and follow the George Nicholson Memorial Trail out to the Port Weller lighthouse and back. Dogs must be kept on-lead and under control at all times. Please bring water and treats for you and your dog.

8:00 pm New Moon - Night Hike in Niagara on the Lake

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

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

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

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

New Moon Night Hike – The dark sky of the new moon is the best for stargazing! This hike includes a walk along Lake Ontario, the Niagara River and through the streets of Historic Old Town. Bring a night light and dress for weather. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).

Peninsula BT Makeup Hike (km 99.3 – km 117.8)

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

Hike Leader(s): Margie Gloade & 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: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths., Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.
Distance: ~19.4

Description

Cape Chin South Rd to Lindsay Rd 40

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 ~8 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.

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.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Center, just outside Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 6-7km

Description

Each Friday we will explore some history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

Bent Rim 2 Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the small parking lot on 6th Line.

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: 9 kms

Description

We will hike the Bent Rim 2 bike trail and back through the Halton Forest.  Meet at 9:15 (earlier if possible) in the small parking lot on 6th Line, about 3 kms north of Campbellville Rd.  Bring icers for your boots, in case there is still snow/ice.

Lindenwood to Lindenwood Pond loops(s)

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): NEW MEET LOCATION: Bruce Trail Parking Area on Lindenwood Road. Address : 363077 Lindenwood Rd, Kemble, ON N0H 1S0, Canada. Accessed from Grey County Road 17 north of Copper Kettle. Parking lot on the south side of Lindenwood Road.

Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 5 km approx

Description

UPDATE: New Meet Location: Parking Lot on Lindenwood Road. See address above. This will now be a loop(s) hike due to flooding at the south end of the Gap Side Trail.

Enjoy a spring hike with Carol linking the best of the Lindenwood properties.  Final serpentine route will be decided at trailhead. This relatively flat section features a significant erratic boulder, a pond, and a peaceful cedar forest . Bring water, snacks and expect some muddy conditions and early spring flowers !

Fort to Fort ENTIRE 2 DAY, April 18, 19, 2026

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

Kingsbridge Park, Chippawa, Ont

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 54 km over 2 days

Description

You are SIGNING UP FOR BOTH DAYS

Hike the entire length of the Niagara Parkway, from Fort George to Fort Erie, over two days.  Enjoy approximately 27 KM each day of beautiful river scenery.  Small hills involved but mostly paved paths with some road walking.  This is a self-led hike.

Meet at Kingsbridge Park each day at 6:45. You will be bussed to starting point each day.

Registration is $70 (members) or $80 (non-members). Fee includes bus, parking pass, checkpoints and badge.

Event Coordinator: Lauren Doig, ldoig52@gmail.com

Fort to Fort FIRST DAY ONLY April 18, 2026

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

Kingsbridge Park, Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 27km

Description

Meet at Kingsbridge Park at 6:45 a.m. You will be bussed to Fort George.  Hike from Fort George to Kingsbridge Park , approximately 27 km. Small hills involved but mostly paved paths with some road walking.  2 checkpoints along the way.  This hike is for hikers who are only going to do Day 1 of the Fort to Fort.

This is a self-led hike.

Masks are optional on buses.

Registration is $60 for one day. Fee includes bus, parking pass,  and checkpoints .

Event Co-ordinator: Lauren Doig, ldoig52@gmail.com

CANCELD - Peninsula BT Makeup Hike (km 117.8 – km 139.5)

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

Hike Leader(s): Shawn Radcliffe & 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: ~26.6

Description

Lindsay Rd 40 to Halfway Log dump

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 ~9 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.

Fees:

• Registration fee does not include Bruce Peninsula National Park entry fees and  parking 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.

City of Waterfalls – Special Event Fundraiser

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: City of Waterfalls – Special Event Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): Varies

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Day 1- 21km/ Day 2-24km

Description

Welcome to Iroquoia, City of Waterfalls Challenge! This is a fundraiser challenge event. All funds raised go towards the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club to maintain the infrastructure of this beautiful section of trail and to “Preserve this ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever!”

We also encourage participants to consider a membership with Conservation Hamilton https://conservationhamilton.ca/hca-membership-pass/

DAY 1: FEB 14 – We will meet at Cityview Park and car shuttle to Spencer Gorge Parking Lot (Conservation Hamilton) and hike back. The cost at this parking lot is $16.50 per vehicle and driver plus $5.50 for each passenger.
Day 1 Distance 21km

 DAY 2: FEB 15 – We will meet in the parking area off of Mud St and car shuttle to Artaban Rd Parking Lot (Conservation Hamilton) and hike back. The cost for this parking lot is $11.00 per vehicle.
Day 2 Distance 24 km

Please ensure your vehicle is car shuttle ready by having a minimum of 4 seatbelts available – drivers do not pay for the parking. Please volunteer for this important component of this challenge. While we encourage carpooling to the start of the hike, please let the hike leader know if you’re planning to arrive with more than two people in your vehicle.  This hike will be limited to 20 people including the hike leader so we will need 4-5 vehicles and one vehicle with 4 seatbelts to drive the drivers back at the end of the day. We will try to take as few vehicles as possible. On the second day, those who did not drive on the first day will be asked to drive.

There will be short breaks along the way to admire the waterfalls on route and a short lunch.

This hike is intended to be at a Brisk pace and through a very hilly section. Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking footwear and layered clothing. Sufficient snacks/lunch, water, hiking poles, gaiters and layered clothing are recommended. Depending on terrain, icers may be required.

Don’t forget your camera for all the photo ops!

The badge will be presented to all participants who have completed the challenge at the end of the second day.

Any questions may be directed through the “Contact Hike Leader” on this form.

The fee is non-refundable.

If your availability changes, please 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), please email the Hike Leader directly.

School Bus Hike Iroquoia E2E #6 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): Smokey Hollow to Mount Nemo

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Robin Crombie 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): 16 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 where we left off on April 4th at King Road. The hike will proceed through Kerncliff Park and Cityview Park with views over to the Burlington Skyway Bridge. There will be some road work to reach Fisher’s Pond (7 km), a BTC protected area. We continue another 2,1/2 km to the Guelph Line. The section of trail between Guelph Line and Humberside Drive is closed for an unknown duration so the bus will take us to where the trail meets Humberside Road. There will be an option to drop out of continue on road fo another 3.6 km to the Walkers Line parking lot. We will have a refreshment stop in Burlington before returning to Kipling Station.