Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest/Bond Lake

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2 ( Bethesda Trail Head Parking lot)

Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 14-16Km

Description

Let’s roll the hills of the Jefferson Forest and around the Bond Lake. Every week we hike in Jefferson Forest, located in the heart of Richmond Hill, it boasts numerous hiking trails. This 4 hour hike can range from 14 to 16 kilometres, depending on the weather conditions. Remember to bring water, snacks, hiking boots (mandatory), poles, and your camera. Not recommended for beginners. Park in the free Bethesda parking lot and avoid parking along the road. Dress appropriately for the weather. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate).

Please arrive @7:45AM for start of 8:00AM.

This is a joint hike with the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA).

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Iroquoia BTC Naturalist Hike Series- Discovering Nature One Hike at a Time - Sketching Nature - Meet in the parking lot at 8:15am

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia BTC Naturalist Hike Series : Discovering Nature, One Hike at a Time.
Location (Google Maps): City View Park – From Dundas St turn onto Kerns Rd and then take the second road on the left. Follow it through to the parking on the left hand side.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt 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: 8.5km

Description

Sketching nature has many benefits. It enhances observation and learning, it deepens our connection with nature and it will help to boost memory as the process of sketching helps us to remember details, emotions and places better than a quick photo. It also helps us to create our artistic skills and encourages creativity.

John J. Audubon’s Birds of America famous bird drawings were published in 1838 – nearly 200 years ago. For our first foray into sketching nature, our focus will not be on perfection but rather the process of observation.

Please join Corie and Ruth as we make our way over to a comfortable log where we will sit and choose something to sketch. All sketching materials will be provided and are yours to keep. Some artistic drawing guidance will be provided by Corie and possibly another guest.

Please bring the snacks, lunch, water, poles if you use them and of course all the things you require for a day hike – hat, sunscreen, bug spray, first aid kit etc.

If the Sketching Nature portion has to be cancelled due to a forecast of rain, we will hike but sketching will be postponed. Everyone will be notified.

This hike is open to a small group of 10.

If you have to cancel, please remove your registration so that someone from the waitlist can 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

Sunday Side Trails: Jackson Cove

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula Blue Series
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bruce Trail parking located on Jackson’s Cove Rd at the top of the hill just to the west of the trail.

Hike Leader(s): Barbara Reuber 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: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails.
Distance: ~4 km

Description

Peninsula BTC is offering a series of hikes covering all of the side trails on the Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail.  These hikes are a great opportunity for those who want to do some hiking but don’t want to commit to a full end-to-end; for those who have completed an end-to-end and want to explore more of the beautiful trails on the Peninsula and for locals and visitors who want to get out on the trail on the weekend.

The series will include 27 hikes on Sundays (and maybe the odd Saturday) over 2026 and 2027, covering more than 150 km of side trails or 78 trails!  We will be offering hikes on a roughly biweekly basis, with hikes posted approximately two months in advance. The hikes will generally be loop hikes, although car shuttling may be required for a few hikes. Register for each hike individually, no need to commit to all 27 hikes!

For those who would like to earn the Peninsula Side Trails Badge, these hikes provide a chance to join a group for some or all of the side trail hikes.

This hike includes the Jackson Cove, Cannon and Jackson Cove Lookout Side Trails. Most of the hike meanders through mature hardwood forest with a visit to the lookout for a spectacular view over Hope Bay. This is a short hike at 3.8 km so we will spend time observing and identifying the various ferns, flowers and trees along the way.

Hikers should be prepared for the weather, possible wet trails and insects. Bring a lunch, water and snacks. Hike leader will contact registered hikers one week before the hike.

If you would like to be notified when the side trail hikes are posted, go to the bottom of the Hikes page on the PBTC website to sign-up for hike notifications.

Glen Haffy to 7th Line - carpool hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 in the 7th Line Bruce Trail parking lot, off Airport Road.

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

Meeting at 9:15 am in the Bruce Trail parking lot at the corner of 7th Line and Airport Road, we will carpool to Coolihans Side Road and hike back through Glen Haffy, along Hwy 7 and into the forest to the cars. There are some hills and tricky footing, so bring poles if you use them. Lots of variety along this trail.  There is a 650 meter stretch of road walking just after leaving the Glen Haffy Conservation Area.  Bring water and a snack, as needed, as well as bug spray/bug net.

Tai Chi with Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Mindfulness
Location (Google Maps): Meet in Queenston Heights Park near the maintenance shed. Enter parking off Portage Rd and turn left to go to the end of the parking lot.

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Seeking balance, calm and strength without high impact exercise? Join us for a short hike.  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.

WINS hike - Bognor Marsh

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Walk In Nature Series (WINS)
Location (Google Maps): Bognor Marsh Parking lot at the corner of Grey Road 18 and 4th Concession South. On Edition 31, Map 29 look for the P at Bognor Marsh.

Hike Leader(s): Stewart Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 6 km

Description

Come and enjoy the wealth of nature along the marsh boardwalk and along the escarpment trail in a loop hike around Bognor Marsh.

Waterloo Region Wednesday Walks: Huron Natural Area

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Huron Natural Area, 801 Trillium Drive, Kitchener.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Meet at Huron Natural Area, 801 Trillium Drive, Kitchener. We will explore the trails in this amazing nature preserve. This is a great opportunity to take photos and enjoy being in nature. The pace will be slow. Washrooms are available on site. Bring water, snacks, bug spray, sun screen, a camera and a patient appreciation for nature and our place in it.

CANCELLED - Nassagaweya Canyon, from Crawford Lake (reservations required)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the first parking lot at Crawford Lake. You will need to reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca

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

Meeting at 9:15 am in the first parking lot, we will hike through the park and down into the canyon and back up into the park for a large loop. There are some rocks along the way and a couple of steep hills (going down into the canyon and then back up).  Bring a snack, as needed, and bug spray/bug net.

Car Hike: Silver Creek Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the trailhead and park our cars along the street, roadside parking along 13479 Fallbrook Trail (coordinates are 43.6921, -79.9668).

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 11

Description

Hi everyone! Hike with me at Silver Creek Conservation Area!

We will begin by hiking a loop that follows the Irwin Quarry Side Trail and the main Bruce Trail north, climbing the escarpment before descending south along Roberts Side Trail, where we will hopefully spot some wildlife around a small pond. This loop returns to our parked cars, allowing hikers who prefer a shorter hike to drop out here.

Those who would like a longer hike can continue south with me along the main Bruce Trail, crossing 27 Sideroad before connecting with the Maureen Smith Side Trail. From there, we will head north on the Bennett Heritage Side Trail, enjoying scenic escarpment terrain and several bridges along the way. After a short stretch of road walking along 27 Sideroad, we will return to our parked cars.

You should bring enough water and food for a 3-4 hour hike that is hiked at a moderate pace of about 4 km/h, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Looking forward to seeing you then!

Hike, followed by Blues in the Park

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

2275 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 0H1

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 4km

Description

Hike series Thursday evenings throughout the summer, followed by optional Blues in the Park.  Come prepared to hike 1.5 leisure hike.  Various blues bands free of charge starting at 7pm in the park.  Bring lawn chair, beverage and snack to share.

School Bus Hike: Sandbanks Provincial Park

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Celia Ho, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Variable
Distance (km): 10-11 km

Description

Join us on our a Friday bus hike to celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2026 and explore Sandbanks Provincial Park in Picton, Prince Edward County, ON. We will be enjoying the world’s largest baymouth barrier dune formation, sandy beaches and breathtaking views along the edge of Lake Ontario.

There will be a refreshment stop in Main Street Wellington after the hike before returning to Toronto. The village of Wellington features the Wellington Heritage Museum, the Wellington beach with a beautiful boardwalk along the shore to a lighthouse, and local restaurants, cafes and breweries.

Note: No Fee will be charged for the Provincial Park entry since it is Healthy Parks Healthy People Day (free admission to Ontario provincial parks).

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: Leisurely <3 km/hr

Distance: 5 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.

CANCELLED - Afternoon Hike - Silver Creek

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 4:15 roadside on Fallbrook Trail at Silver Creek Conservation Area.

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 at 4:15 pm roadside on Fallbrook Trail, we will hike around the Roberts ST and Irwin Quarry ST and then cross the road to the main trail and around a couple of side trails that you may not have known were there.  Bring water and bug spray/bug net.

CANCELLED 8:30am Niagara Shores Park Beachcoming Hike

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Corner of Niven Road and Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park along Old Lakeshore Road.

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Explore a lakeshore park, shoreline and cliff top trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This beachcombing hike involves uneven ground, clambouring over fallen trees, a pebbly beach, sandy, wet and exposed areas. Hat and poles are highly recommended. Please note: This is not a maintained trail so caution is needed.

Winery Tasting & Tour Hike (Cancelled Due To Low Registration0

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Kipling Subway Departure Point

Hike Leader(s): Mr Ross 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), Variable
Distance (km): 8.5 km

Description

** Due to the fact that we have not been able to secure a sufficient number of registrations to cover enough of the cost of the bus charter, this bus hike has been cancelled **

Join us at a moderate pace hike at Short Hills Provincial Park tracing the Rim of Africa Bruce Trail Friendship Trail. Along the way we’ll see the beauty of Terrace Creek Falls and Swayze Falls and it’s surrounding landscape. The trail is ideal for a moderate cardio exercise for the wellness of our mind, body and spirit. Day hike essentials to bring; snack/lunch, hydration fuel, sunscreen, full brim hat for sun protection and insect repellent in the event our friendly mosquitoes welcome us. Hiking shoe and poles are highly recommended.  From the finish of our hike the bus will take us to Pillitteri Estate Winery (official wine supplier of Canada’s Olympic Team). We’ll experience and enjoy a private structured wine tasting (four wines selected by the host) and tour by one or more of their knowledgeable and friendly staff where we’ll learn the art of winemaking from the vineyard to the wine lounge. The cost per person of tasting and tour is $20.00 (tax & tip included) and must be paid at time of registration via Interac E-Transfer to ross.estrella@rogers.com. Registration starts June 19 and if the minimum required participants is not achieved by July 10th, this event will be cancelled and registered participant’s bus and tasting/tour fees will be refunded. Register early don’t missed out and delay.

Thank you and see you at the trail and winery lounge.

Please arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the bus departure time. The bus will not wait for latecomers.

Cancelled: Saturday Shorts: Glen Haffy

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, km 35.0 Map 17, near where the Trail crosses the road. This is just west of the intersection of Glen Haffy Road and Coolihans Sideroad (even though the GPS coordinates are showing just to the east). It is best to aim for arriving around 9:20, so we can start hiking as close to 9:30 am as possible. Thanks! It’s a popular meet-up spot, so there may be a few other hiking groups parked along Coolihans.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? This Glen Haffy hike might be the one for you! We’ll hike the main Bruce Trail and conservation trails to make an approximately 6 km route. The pace will be a relaxed one, so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of summer in the forest. Consider the following in your preparations: a hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, hiking shoes/boots, poles. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack as there will be a short break. No dogs please. You can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike.

(To be postponed due to weather) RAINBOW HIKE🌈: Hilly Hike in Caledon Hills

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Hockley Road Parking Area (coordinates are 43.972857, -80.056330).

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

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): 10 km

Description

This hike is part of our Rainbow Hike program🌈, which aims to foster connection, visibility, and community among 2SLGBTQIA+ hikers and allies.  We’ll be joined by Doug O’Neill, who leads Rainbow Hikes with the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, and Lana Hubbard, a transgender hike leader with the Caledon Bruce Trail Club.

After everyone checks in with me at the meeting location we’ll do a 10 km out-and-back hike of the main trail through beautiful Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve.  Our route will follow a very hilly part of the Bruce Trail, but don’t worry — we’ll summit the hills slowly and take lots of breaks along the way, so any fit Rainbow Hiker is welcome to join us.

Everyone who participates in this hike will receive a FREE Bruce Trail Pride Badge!

Please bring at least 2 litres of water, your lunch, and enough snacks for a 4-hour hike.   You should wear comfortable hiking shoes and socks, a hat, a breathable shirt, and lightweight long pants (to minimize the risk of a tick bite).  If rain is in the forecast then a rain jacket would also be a great idea.  Sunblock and bug repellent are also useful if it’s a sunny and buggy day.

After the hike, anyone who is interested in joining me for a refreshing mocktail at nearby Hockley Valley Resort (https://hockley.com/eat/) is more than welcome to do so.

Looking forward to hiking with you on July 18th!  And feel free to share this page/link with your 2SLGBTQIA+ friends and family.

For more information on Bruce Trail’s 2SLGBTQIA+ hikes, and to get information on upcoming Rainbow Hikes, please see the following webpage: https://brucetrail.org/pride-2026/