Hike Schedule

Peninsula End2End in 10 Series

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula E2E
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: Approx. ~166km

Description

Peninsula E2Ein10

Route: Wiarton to Tobermory (northbound)

Pace: Medium (target 3–4 km/h)

Terrain: Moderate to Difficult

Distance: ~166 km total

Daily Distances: 15.7 km · 17.8 km · 18.6 km · 15.1 km · 14.7 km · 17.8 km · 19.4 km · 22.6 km · 17.8 km · 6.7 km

Expectations: Expect 5–8 hours on the trail each day, depending on distance, 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 not include Bruce Peninsula National Park entry fees, Cape Croker Park or MNBP parking fees
• Parking costs will be shared equally among participants.
• Badge fee included, with your choice of either the flowerpot badge or the stained glass (Turkey Vulture) badge.
• 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.

Sydenham Weekend in Owen Sound, May 1 to 3

Trip Information
Departure Time: 07:30
Return to City Time: 20:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Hiking ($.01)

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Owen Sound

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon, Martina Furrer, Roland Mark, Robin Crombie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Mixed (See Hike Description)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 12-18 km

Description

Join us for three days of hiking on what many consider the most rugged section of the Bruce Trail. Overnight group will be lodging at the Best Western Inn On The Bay in Owen Sound.

This will be a challenging three days of hiking with some strenuous climbs and sometimes difficult footing over tree roots, rocks and crevasses. All fit, experienced hikers comfortable walking on this type or terrain are welcome. For your safety and enjoyment as well as the group’s, before registering we strongly encourage you to join some of our day hikes on the Bruce Trail. This will give you a chance to get to know us and assess your abilities.

We will split the group and offer two levels of hikes each day. The moderate group will hike about 12 km each day. and the fast group 15 km or more. The specific trails will be determined closer to the date.

Accommodation at the hotel is no longer available at the discounted group rate. Rooms at the Best Western will be at their regular rate given on the hotel’s website and/or registration desk.

Coach fare is $170 for members;  $190.00 for non-members; $100 for children.

Registration instructions:

If you wish to share accommodation, please find a roommate, then book your hotel room, and then book your seats on the coach. To avoid problems make sure you and your roommate reserve your seats at the same time.

1. Book your room online using the Best Western Inn on the Bay’s website (https://bwowensound.com/) or through their reservation desk (519) 371-9200.  Make arrangements with your roommate to split the cost.
2. To reserve your seat on the bus, register here starting on Thursday January 15 at 8 PM.

Cancellation policy: While we are hoping for sunshine, the trip cannot be cancelled due to weather. Coach fare is non-refundable if cancellation is made less than 30 days in advance of the departure date.

Our coach will depart at 7:30 AM on Friday May 1. We plan to be back in Toronto between 7 and 8 PM on Sunday May 3. Departure locations: 10 York Mills Rd and HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Park and Ride.

Queenston Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park at Locust Grove, Niagara River Parkway. kitty corner to the Bruce Trail Cairn.

Hike Leader(s): Niagara BTC Hike Moderator, Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 6-7km

Description

NOTL hike moves to Queenston for just this Friday.  Meet at Locust Grove, Niagara River Parkway.  We will hike down the escarpment to the village of Queenston.  We will explore the village and the waterfront before hiking back up the escarpment to our parking.  Mostly paved roads with some trail walking.

Plan to stay for coffee at Commisso’s on Thorold Stone Rd, Niagara Falls.

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: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, 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 8:20pm. We will hike up the escarpment and over to the Hawkwatch area and out to Beamer’s Falls and return around 9:30pm.
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 second 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

The third moonlight 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

City of Waterfalls – Special Event Fundraiser

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: City of Waterfalls – Special Event Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): DAY 1: MAY 2 – Parking lot at City View Park off of Kerns Rd. Enter from Dundas St. (capacity 50) 43.351747, -79.862195
DAY 2: MAY 3 – Parking Lot off of Mud St providing access to the Mud Street Side Trail (capacity 30)

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, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Approximately 22-25km / per day

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/

And/or Conservation Halton (50%discount with BTC membership)
https://www.conservationhalton.ca/park-fees-membership-rates/

DAY 1: MAY 2 – 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: MAY 3 – 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 or we can throw all the names into a hat. 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 at least 4 vehicles and one vehicle with 5 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.

Please bring all the hiking items  you require for a long day hike including 2l of water, snacks, lunch, first aid kit, rain gear if rain is forecast, plastic shower caps for your boots if muddy, bug spray, sunscreen, rimmed hat, poles (if you use them) and your camera for all the photo ops. Please ensure you are physically able to complete two long day hikes over two days – if you must drop out, you will have to arrange your own transportation back to your vehicle. There is public transportation, Uber, and taxi’s in the area. If you are concerned about whether you will be able to manage the distance over the two day period, it’s possible that you may need to wait until a 4 day version of this event is posted.

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 contact on this form.