- HikeType Coach Trips
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_bus-hikes.png
- PaceTypes ,Brisk (4-5 km/hr),Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Hilly,Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot),Variable
- PaidOuting Yes
Trip Information
Departure Time: 07:30
Return to City Time: 19:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup
Registration Required:
Registration Costs
Members - $66.00
Child Members - $33.00
Non-Members - $81.00
Child Non-Members - $42.00
A late return is anticipated
Registration opens on 2026-06-20 at 08:00 PM
Trip Activities
Fast hike & swim ($0.01)
Moderate hike ($0.01)
Short hike & swim ($0.01)
Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Silent Lake Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Marie-Josée Roy, Leonora Rochwerger, Leila Damband, Janet McColeman, Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): Fast (16 km at greater than 4 km/hr), moderate (16 km at 3 km/hr), short hike (10 to 12 km at 3 km/hr)
Description
Join us for a fun summer day at beautiful Silent Lake Provincial Park in the heart of the Kawarthas. Choose your own adventure:
- Fast hike and swim: Hike the Silent Lake loop (16 km, 4.5 km/hr pace, no dropouts) with Martina and Marie-Josée , then cool off with a dip in Silent Lake.
- Moderate hike: Hike the Silent Lake loop (16 km, 3 km/hr pace, no dropouts) with Leonora and Leila. This group will not have time for swimming.
- Short hike and swim: An in an out hike (10 to 12 km, 3 km/hr pace) along the Lakeshore and Bonnie's pond trails with Janet and Celia.
- A self-guided day on the water: Float with the loons as you paddle and swim on peaceful Silent Lake. Canoe, kayak, and stand up paddleboard rentals available ($25 + HST for two hours, $40 + HST for six hours).
All three hiking options include gorgeous views and some challenging rocks.
Bring lunch, water, snacks, and your swimming gear.
No refreshment stop but there are washrooms and drinking water taps by the day use beach, and you can purchase ice cream and cold drinks in the park store.
Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 7:30 AM. We hope to be back in the city by 8 PM. Registration cost includes bus fare and park admission.