Hike Schedule

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): We start the hike from Evans park ,you may park along benville cres off Bayview

Hike Leader(s): MOHAMMAD AGHAMIRI 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), Variable
Distance (km): 14-15 km

Description

We start the hike from Evans park ,walking north  along Holland River , passing

heppard’s Bush Conservation Area to Newmarket trails and return

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Hosting Club: Toronto, Peninsula
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Lions Head, Map 39

Hike Leader(s): Alex Brown 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), Variable
Distance (km): 12

Description

This is the first of six hikes from Lions Head to Tobermory to be conducted over two weekends. The first series is named Lions Head. The second will be named Tobermory. The first hike in each series will be about 12 km. Follow on hikes will vary in length depending on group wishes.

We will begin the series at km 87.2 at the parking area. This section of the trail follows the escarpment north over variable rocky sections. After the hike we will meet for refreshments and to confirm arrangements for the following day. Details TBA.

Given the distance it is anticipated that hikers coming from the Toronto area will find accommodation locally. I understand that options range from camping to hotels. More to follow on this subject as well. Those joining the hikes are asked to confirm their personal arrangements with me.

Al

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Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Sunrise Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Dyers Bay Rd & Hwy 6, Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 1Z0

Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Stahlbaum 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., 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., Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

Experience the magic of dawn on the Bruce Trail with the Sunrise Hike Series offered by the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club. These early morning hikes provide a perfect opportunity to awaken your senses, boost your energy, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature as the sun paints the sky with breathtaking hues. As we make our way through scenic forest trails, we’ll pause to witness the first light shimmering on the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay – a sight that will surely leave you in awe!

Beyond the beauty, morning light helps regulate your circadian rhythm, elevating your mood, boosting energy levels and improving sleep quality. Whether you’re looking to start your day with a sense of calm, capture stunning sunrise photos, or simply reconnect with nature, these hikes offer a unique and inspiring way to greet the day.

On Saturday August 8th, join us in hiking the Cyprus Lake and Georgian Bay Trail to the Grotto at Indian Head Cove, where we’ll experience the sun rising over the Bay from the iconic shoreline before returning via the Marr Lake Trail. We’ll have the joy of taking in the stunning colours of the sky as the first light sparkles on the stunning turquoise waters. This peaceful sunrise hike is the perfect way to connect with nature, capture some incredible photos, and start the day with fresh air and inspiration. Whether you’re a morning person or just love a good adventure, come experience the magic of dawn from one of the best vantage points on the Bruce Peninsula!

Don’t forget to bring a headlamp or flashlight (preferably with a red light setting) as we begin our adventure in the pre-dawn quiet. Join us and discover how a sunrise hike can nourish your mind, body, and spirit – setting the tone for a brighter, more balanced day.

This hike is approximately 7.5 kms in length. Expect to be on the trail for ~3 hours. Pace will be leisurely with ample time to enjoy the sunrise, take some photographs, and nourish yourself!

How to prepare

• Get a good night’s sleep
• Bring lots of water and a snack (breakfast and/or coffee are recommended if that’s your thing!)
• Bring a headlamp or flashlight (preferably with a red light setting)
• Wear waterproof hiking boots
• Hiking poles are recommended but not necessary
• Bring insect repellant or wear protective clothing
• Bring sunscreen

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! We will be meeting at the parking lot at the corner of Highway 6 & Dyer’s Bay road and carpooling in 2-3 vehicles to Bruce Peninsula National Park. If you have a Parks pass, please bring it with you!

In the event of cloudy/rainy weather, the hike will be held on Sunday, August 9th. Please watch your emails for a confirmation the week of the hike!

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Corridor, Bethesda Trail Head Parking Lot, Bethesda Side Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): MOHAMMAD AGHAMIRI 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)
Distance (km): 14-15 km

Description

Join us to explore the trails of York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Corridor at Jefferson Forest and Bond lake,

From parking lot we  hike thought Jefferson forest and continue to Bond Lake and have snack beside the lake and return to parking around 1:pm

Please bring lots of water and snacks ,hiking poles are recommended,it is Mosquto and Tick season ,be prepared .

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps): Lion’s Head

Hike Leader(s): Beth Gilhespy 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., 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.
Distance: 11

Description

Join the adventure and earn the inaugural Peninsula Geology Badge! Over a stretch of 13 hikes and a couple of extra stops, we will explore the fascinating geology of the Peninsula to learn about the rocks, the shoreline features, glaciation, fossils and all things earthy. The 13 hikes are from the book “Walking Through Time – Exploring the Geology of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula”. Having a copy will give you a lot of great information, but you do not have to purchase the book to attend and enjoy the hikes. Just bring your curiosity! We will make sure to hit all the locations that qualify for the beautiful new Walking Through Time – Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula geology hike badge. If you would like to purchase a book I will have some available on the hikes, or you can pick one up from the BTC Head Office, at Ginger Press in Owen Sound, Suntrail Source for Adventure in Hepworth, the Shop at 84 Main in Lion’s Head and at Reader’s Haven in Tobermory.

You are welcome to come on just a few of the hikes or on all of them, and the dates and hikes are as follows:

Date                                         Geology Hike                                                             km

Saturday May 2, 2026         Colpoy’s Bay                                                               9.0

Saturday May 9, 2026         Gravelly Point (am) and Rural Rocks (pm)         8.6

Saturday May 16, 2026       Malcolm Bluff                                                             7.3

Sunday May 17, 2026          White Bluff/Smokey Head                                     11.8

Sunday May 24, 2026        Crooked Toe Road                                                     5.5

Sunday May 31, 2026         Hope Bay                                                                     8.1

Sunday June 14, 2026        Boundary Bluffs                                                         5.2

Saturday July 4, 2026        Cape Dundas                                                              6.2

Saturday July 11, 2026        Beth Gilhespy Side Trail                                          7.6

Saturday August 8, 2026    Lion’s Head                                                               11.0

Saturday August 15, 2026   Dyer’s Bay Loops                                                      7.5

Saturday August 22, 2026   North Saugeen (Bruce) Shoreline                        8.0

Meeting times will vary depending on the hike, but will generally be some time between 9 am and 10 am. Information on exact meeting times and locations will be sent out a few days prior to the hike.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Free Parking lot before entrance of park on Islington Ave.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri 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): 12-14 km

Description

Let’s hike Boyd conservation park trails through beautiful valleys.

Please bring lots of water and snacks ,hiking poles are recommended

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Rural Rootz Nature Reserve, 645 Northacres Road, South Bruce Peninsula. N0H 2T0

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon 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., Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~4 km

Description

The Bruce Trail Conservancy is a founding member of the World Trails Network, working collaboratively to sustainably promote and support public footpaths through the creation of Friendship Trails.

Much like twin cities, Friendship Trails connect trail organizations from different countries in a spirit of partnership, shared promotion, and international collaboration.

These connections celebrate friendship, strengthen community, and bring people from all walks of life together—both with nature and with one another

Although this second hike in the Friendship Trail series is not a designated International Friendship Trail, it explores the idea of friendship through the lens of reciprocity, gratitude, and shared experience, inspired by the teachings of Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Join us for a unique combination of a workshop and hike focusing on connection—with each other and with the natural world.

We will begin with a hands-on workshop led by Natasha Akiwenzie of Bagida’waad Alliance, who will introduce participants to the concept of sustainable harvesting. You will have an opportunity to braid your own sweetgrass while reflecting on the importance of kindness, reciprocity and nurturing relationships. Sweetgrass is one of four sacred medicines in many First Nations cultures.

Following the workshop, we’ll enjoy a short hike at Rural Rootz Nature Reserve, where we’ll observe how these lessons are reflected in nature. Rural Roots Side Trail is the only Bruce Trail Conservancy side trail which is not physically connected to the Bruce Trail. It is a unique ecosystem which holds examples of karst topography, wetland, limestone caves and moss covered boulders.

This experience offers a thoughtful blend of learning, reflection, friendship and time outdoors.

Free-will cash donations to Rural Rootz Nature Reserve are appreciated. These donations go toward maintaining Rural Rootz Nature Reserve.

Thank you to Tom and Dee Ashman for generously welcoming us to Rural Rootz Nature Reserve.

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Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dyer’s Bay

Hike Leader(s): Beth Gilhespy 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., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 7.5

Description

Join the adventure and earn the inaugural Peninsula Geology Badge! Over a stretch of 13 hikes and a couple of extra stops, we will explore the fascinating geology of the Peninsula to learn about the rocks, the shoreline features, glaciation, fossils and all things earthy. The 13 hikes are from the book “Walking Through Time – Exploring the Geology of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula”. Having a copy will give you a lot of great information, but you do not have to purchase the book to attend and enjoy the hikes. Just bring your curiosity! We will make sure to hit all the locations that qualify for the beautiful new Walking Through Time – Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula geology hike badge. If you would like to purchase a book I will have some available on the hikes, or you can pick one up from the BTC Head Office, at Ginger Press in Owen Sound, Suntrail Source for Adventure in Hepworth, the Shop at 84 Main in Lion’s Head and at Reader’s Haven in Tobermory.

You are welcome to come on just a few of the hikes or on all of them, and the dates and hikes are as follows:

Date                                         Geology Hike                                                             km

Saturday May 2, 2026         Colpoy’s Bay                                                               9.0

Saturday May 9, 2026         Gravelly Point (am) and Rural Rocks (pm)         8.6

Saturday May 16, 2026       Malcolm Bluff                                                             7.3

Sunday May 17, 2026          White Bluff/Smokey Head                                     11.8

Sunday May 24, 2026        Crooked Toe Road                                                     5.5

Sunday May 31, 2026         Hope Bay                                                                     8.1

Sunday June 14, 2026        Boundary Bluffs                                                         5.2

Saturday July 4, 2026        Cape Dundas                                                              6.2

Saturday July 11, 2026        Beth Gilhespy Side Trail                                          7.6

Saturday August 8, 2026    Lion’s Head                                                               11.0

Saturday August 15, 2026   Dyer’s Bay Loops                                                      7.5

Saturday August 22, 2026   North Saugeen (Bruce) Shoreline                        8.0

Meeting times will vary depending on the hike, but will generally be some time between 9 am and 10 am. Information on exact meeting times and locations will be sent out a few days prior to the hike.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Mono 5 Sideroad parking area at km 45.4 on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. This is east of Airport Road. 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 is a popular meet-up spot for hikers. If the parking lot is full, you can park along Mono 5 Sideroad.

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 5 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? Following the main Bruce Trail and side trails, this Saturday’s hike takes us through Hockleycrest. We will cover our approximately 5 km route at a comfortable pace, which allows for enjoying our time out in nature. Consider bringing sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking shoes/boots, a hat, poles, water, and a snack. There will be a short break. No dogs please. Expect a reminder email one or two days before the hike.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Belwood Community Hall/Belwood & District Lions Club

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 30.8km

Description

The Grand Valley Trail stretches from. Port Maitland on Lake Erie in the south to Belwood in the north.

This hike is an end to end of the Belwood Section of the Grand Valley Trail – We will meet at the Belwood Community Hall and car shuttle to the start at 43.630704, -80.477034 Township Rd 60 east of Middlebrook Rd at the Grand River and the Middlebrook Bridge. This is a one-day 31km hike suitable for endurance hikers. Please know your physical limit before signing up for this hike. The trail is a combination of road and trail, picturesque towns and topped off with a stop at Belwood Country Market just after we finish.

Please bring at least 2l of water and enough snacks & lunch to get you through the day as well as bug spray, sun screen, a first aid kit and poles if you use them.  There are no drop outs. If you cannot finish the hike you will be responsible for getting back to your vehicle.

The Belwood GVT chevron badge will be available either at the end of the hike or by application through the GVT website after we finish. The price is likely to be between $10 and $15. Since badges help to raise funds for the GVT, this hike is intended to raise funds. If you do not collect badges, please consider a donation to the club.

No dogs.

There may be an added fee to hike through the Elora Gorge TBA.

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration so that a spot can be opened for someone else.

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

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Free parking in Mast Trail parking Lot off Kingston Road

Hike Leader(s): MOHAMMAD AGHAMIRI 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)
Distance (km): 12-14 km

Description

We will hike Vista trail and part of orchard trail, will enjoy look outs between Rouge river and Little Rouge creek
• Please dress appropriately for the weather.
• We will have short water ,picture and a 15 minute snack break. Everyone is welcome!

Please bring lots of water and snacks ,hiking poles are recommended

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps): Cyprus Lake/Halfway Log Dump

Hike Leader(s): Beth Gilhespy 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., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 8.0

Description

Join the adventure and earn the inaugural Peninsula Geology Badge! Over a stretch of 13 hikes and a couple of extra stops, we will explore the fascinating geology of the Peninsula to learn about the rocks, the shoreline features, glaciation, fossils and all things earthy. The 13 hikes are from the book “Walking Through Time – Exploring the Geology of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula”. Having a copy will give you a lot of great information, but you do not have to purchase the book to attend and enjoy the hikes. Just bring your curiosity! We will make sure to hit all the locations that qualify for the beautiful new Walking Through Time – Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula geology hike badge. If you would like to purchase a book I will have some available on the hikes, or you can pick one up from the BTC Head Office, at Ginger Press in Owen Sound, Suntrail Source for Adventure in Hepworth, the Shop at 84 Main in Lion’s Head and at Reader’s Haven in Tobermory.

You are welcome to come on just a few of the hikes or on all of them, and the dates and hikes are as follows:

Date                                         Geology Hike                                                             km

Saturday May 2, 2026         Colpoy’s Bay                                                               9.0

Saturday May 9, 2026         Gravelly Point (am) and Rural Rocks (pm)         8.6

Saturday May 16, 2026       Malcolm Bluff                                                             7.3

Sunday May 17, 2026          White Bluff/Smokey Head                                     11.8

Sunday May 24, 2026        Crooked Toe Road                                                     5.5

Sunday May 31, 2026         Hope Bay                                                                     8.1

Sunday June 14, 2026        Boundary Bluffs                                                         5.2

Saturday July 4, 2026        Cape Dundas                                                              6.2

Saturday July 11, 2026        Beth Gilhespy Side Trail                                          7.6

Saturday August 8, 2026    Lion’s Head                                                               11.0

Saturday August 15, 2026   Dyer’s Bay Loops                                                      7.5

Saturday August 22, 2026   North Saugeen (Bruce) Shoreline                        8.0

Meeting times will vary depending on the hike, but will generally be some time between 9 am and 10 am. Information on exact meeting times and locations will be sent out a few days prior to the hike.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bayfront Park at the Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail

Hike Leader(s): Shayne Ward Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

Join us as we kick off Hamilton Pride with LGBT (Let’s Go Birding Together) and a colourful morning of birding! 🦅🦉🦆🌈

For this edition, it’s encouraged to come dressed in the colours of your favourite bird! 🌈

This gentle early-morning outing will explore the trails around the Hamilton Harbour and Princess Point, one of our region’s important migration areas.  We will start at the trailhead parking lot of the Hamilton Habour Waterfront Trail at Bayfront Park.

Plan to arrive for 845AM and we’ll have a small crash course on downloading and using two popular birding apps, Merlin Bird ID and eBird recording our sightings!  We’ll depart by 9-910AM.  Hoping to catch some Blue Herons, Swans, Cormorants, and if we’re lucky, a sighting of the RBG resident Bald Eagles!  We will end around 11AM when the Hamilton Pride festivities kick off at Pier 4!

🌈 This is a queer-led, 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive Rainbow Hike, welcoming LGBTQ+ hikers, allies, birders, photographers, and anyone interested in connecting with nature and community.  This is a short, relaxed hike (approx. 5 km or less) designed to get us moving and birding!

What to Bring
• Water and light snacks
• Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear
• Binoculars or camera if you have them (optional but fun! And a cell phone counts!)

Not a Bruce Trail member yet?!  Sign up here!
https://brucetrail.org/become-a-member/

Come enjoy a spring morning on the trail, celebrate migratory birds, and connect with your Bruce Trail community!

🐾 Please leave pets at home for this hike unless required for accessibility support! We are passing through an important bird migration and nesting area, so we want to keep disturbance to our feathered friends to a minimum! 🐦

🚗 🚌 This outing is accessible by car or public transit.

Planning to drive? 
Parking is free but limited at Bayfront Park.

Taking the Bus?
HSR #99 stops near the trailhead entrance!  Map of the bus and it’s schedule can be found here.
https://www.hamilton.ca/sites/default/files/2024-06/hsr-route-99-waterfront-shuttle-jun24_0.pdf

Free Bruce Trail Rainbow badges and stickers for all participants!
Questions? Simply click “Contact Hike Leader” on the registration form.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bayfront Park at the Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail

Hike Leader(s): Shayne Ward Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

Join us as we kick off Hamilton Pride with LGBT (Let’s Go Birding Together) and a colourful evening of birding! 🦅🦉🦆🌈

For this edition, it’s encouraged to come dressed in the colours of your favourite bird! 🌈

This gentle late-afternoon outing will explore the trails around the Hamilton Harbour and Princess Point, one of our region’s important migration areas.  We will start at the trailhead parking lot of the Hamilton Habour Waterfront Trail at Bayfront Park.

Plan to arrive for 615PM and we’ll have a small crash course on downloading and using two popular birding apps, Merlin Bird ID and eBird recording our sightings!  We’ll depart by 630-640PM.  Hoping to catch some Blue Herons, Swans, Cormorants, and if we’re lucky, a sighting of the RBG resident Bald Eagles!  We will end around 830PM when the evening Hamilton Pride festivities kick off at Pier 4!

🌈 This is a queer-led, 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive Rainbow Hike, welcoming LGBTQ+ hikers, allies, birders, photographers, and anyone interested in connecting with nature and community.  This is a short, relaxed hike (approx. 5 km or less) designed to get us moving and birding!

What to Bring
• Water and light snacks
• Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear
• Binoculars or camera if you have them (optional but fun! And a cell phone counts!)

Not a Bruce Trail member yet?!  Sign up here!
https://brucetrail.org/become-a-member/

Come enjoy a spring morning on the trail, celebrate migratory birds, and connect with your Bruce Trail community!

🐾 Please leave pets at home for this hike unless required for accessibility support! We are passing through an important bird migration and nesting area, so we want to keep disturbance to our feathered friends to a minimum! 🐦

🚗 🚌 This outing is accessible by car or public transit.

Planning to drive? 
Parking is free but limited at Bayfront Park.

Taking the Bus?
HSR #99 stops near the trailhead entrance!  Map of the bus and it’s schedule can be found here.
https://www.hamilton.ca/sites/default/files/2024-06/hsr-route-99-waterfront-shuttle-jun24_0.pdf

Free Bruce Trail Rainbow badges and stickers for all participants!
Questions? Simply click “Contact Hike Leader” on the registration form.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Welland Jackfish Baseball Stadium, 90 Quaker Road, Welland, ON

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

Distance: 0

Description

Niagara Bruce Trail Club Social Event – Canadian Baseball League Summer Outing

Welland Jackfish vs the Toronto Maple Leafs

Sat, Aug 29, 6:05pm game time; gates open 60 minutes prior  (Parking is free at the stadium)

Join fellow NBTC members to cheer on the Welland Jackfish in their final regular-season home game. The team proudly calls itself Niagara’s Greatest Show—and for good reason. Welland Stadium offers an excellent view of the field, lively entertainment, and high-quality baseball. Known affectionately as “The Pond,” the stadium is home to the passionate FINatics fan base. NBTC has reserved the Newark Brewing Barge so our group can enjoy the game together. The Barge Experience includes:
Two drinks (beer or soft drink)
One hot dog and a pizza slice
UNLIMITED popcorn
UNLIMITED water
Game Ticket
Jackfish Hat
Wait Service (never leave your seat!)
In the event of rain, over 40% of the Pavilion is covered so we can continue to cheer on the game undercover

Tickets are $50 per 19+ adult, $40 for each person under 19

Newark Brewing Barge – Welland Jackfish Baseball Niagara’s Greatest Show!

Sign up on the hike calendar and e-transfer the funds for your ticket(s) to:  treasurer@niagara.brucetrail.org.  Mention Jackfish Game in your etransfer.  E-transfers must be completed before end of day August 14.  Limited spots available – first to complete their etransfer will get the seats – don’t delay!

Who are the Jackfish?  If you’ve never experienced a game, come out to The Pond and get in on the fun.  The Welland Jackfish are one of nine members of the Canadian Baseball League (CBL). The Intercounty Baseball League is an elite summer baseball league that provides a place for the best local players in Ontario to spend their summers and display their talents. Many players hold professional baseball experience including MLB, and MiLB or current NCAA Division I playing experience. They play 36 games, playing with wood bats, and traveling around Ontario on charter buses.

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

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Trip Activities
Hiking ($0.01)

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Robin Crombie, Felix Wan 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): 8

Description

*Re-scheduled from June*

Join us for a visit to Petroglyphs Provincial Park.

The day will be divided into two portions. We’ll begin by touring the exhibits and watching a 20-minute video at the Learning Place Visitor Centre to discover the traditions of the Ojibway (Nishnaabe) people, which will be followed by a 45-minute guided tour of the Kinoomaage Waapkong (aka The Teaching Rocks or the Peterborough Petroglyphs), the largest known concentration of Indigenous rock carvings (petroglyphs) in Canada. Afterwards, we will hike along the Nanabush Trail, stopping near Minnow Lake for a lunch break, then continue our hike along the Marsh and West Day Use Trails.

Although the total hiking distance is short (approximately 8 km), the trails are in the heart of the Canadian Shield and are rugged. There are rocks and roots, and some hilly stretches. Bring hiking boots and poles if you have them. Also bring a lunch and snacks, at least 2L of drinking water, rain/sun protection, and insect repellent.

If time permits, we will have a refreshment stop in the town of Lakefield.

Expect a late return to Toronto (approximately 7:00 p.m., traffic conditions permitting).

** The bus fare includes the prorated bus parking permit charge at Petroglyphs Provincial Park and the anticipated fuel surcharge at the time of the trip. The published fares are subject to change in late July before the registration opens, when the actual fuel surcharge rate is advised by Coach Canada **

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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Kolapore Uplands skiers parking lot on Grey County Road 2, 650 m south of where the trail crosses the road at km 23.8, Map 24, Edition 30 N44.422919, W80.405597. Plan to be there at 7:30 a.m. for sign in and bus loading. The bus will leave promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: The 5 hikes range from approx. 22 km 26 km. You set your own pace but medium will get the job done in a timely fashion.

Description

Beaver Valley 2026 End-to-End
August 29, 30 and September 5,6,7
Registration will be through the Bruce Trail Conservancy Online Calendar and will open at 8:30 a.m. on May 4, 2026. Registration is limited to 50 people because of parking area availability.  Once registration is full, names will be added to a wait list by the Online Calendar software. The registration fee of $130.00 includes the online registration fee, bus shuttle, checkpoint refreshments and the End-to-End badge.  Refunds will be permitted up to 30 days before the first hike date of August 29. Hikers should have experience with hiking 20+ km in a day on challenging terrain.

Complete details of the event will be emailed to participants once registration is received. For more information contact beavervalleytrailactivities@gmail.com

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Beaver Valley
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot 100 meters south of the Main Trail crossing on 10th Line

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14.65km

Description

This is hike 2 of the End-to-End hike series to complete the Beaver Valley section of the Bruce Trail in 8 hikes.  Join for all or as many hikes as desired – you will need to register  for each hike in the series which will take place on the following dates: August 28, August 29, September 11, September 12, October 2, October 3, October 16 & October 17. Hikers completing the entire series will be eligible to obtain an end-to-end badge from the BTC Beaver Valley Club.

Since this is a group hike, please consider your fitness level before registering.  This section of the trail has numerous hills and rough terrain in spots. We will be walking at a pace of 3km – 4km per hour and hikers will need to keep up with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.  The hike series will also involve car shuttles and every hiker is expected to participate as drivers.

Weather conditions in the late summer can still be quite warm, but the hike schedule will extend to mid-October so it’s best come prepared for varying weather conditions.   Hiking boots are required and hiking poles are strongly recommended.  Bring plenty of fluids and a snack.  Insects and ticks will still be active at this time of year, long pants and long sleeves are recommended as is insect repellent.

Specific hike details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to each hike.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Glasgow Trail, Concession Road 2

Park in parking lot at the head of trail

Hike Leader(s): MOHAMMAD AGHAMIRI 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): 14-15 km

Description

Lets explore Goodwood conservation area and visit Secord forest and pond

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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Noisy River Provincial Park. Park along roadside SImcoe Country Road 9, Clearview, ON L0M 1G0. 6.1Km Map 21 Ed 31

Hike Leader(s): Rob Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10

Description

This is the third of three the Rim-To-Rim hikes required for the Blue Mountain Rim-To-Rim badge. This hikes up and down the Noisy River valley. As such it is hilly and strenuous.

About 9 km with almost 400 m elevation gain.

HIKERS MUST contact the hike leader if ON-LINE REGISTRATION has closed. NO morning sign-ins on this series as hikers will meet at trailhead. Park your car on the side of the road near the Noisy River Provincial Park sign [44.27499, -80.20731]. Proceed south on the white blazed trail crossing the Noisy River via the new bridge, for 1.5 km until you come to a small bench overlooking a pond. Turn around and head back to the car. Repeat this twice more for a total of three 3 km trips. Bring lots of water and lunch. Congratulations you’ve completed the NoisyTriple, a fitting end to the Rim 2 Rim Triple Run. Check the other two Rim-To-Rim hikes in the schedule on 8 July 2026 and 5 Aug 2026