Winter Coach Trip: Awenda Provincial Park

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

Trip Activities
Pick up at Yonge & York Mills ($0.01)
Pick up at Major Mac ($0.01)

Optional Items

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

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Nijole Mockevicius, Lisa Lifshitz Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Join us for a super fun winter day in beautiful Awenda Provincial Park. Be prepared to pick your activity according to the conditions. If snowshoeing is good – great! If winter hiking is better – enjoy! If skiing is possible – bonus! The trip will run no matter what.  

Driving time to Awenda is 1.75 hours. It’s so worth it to spend the day on the shore of Georgian Bay.

Winter hikers: Explore the trails on your own or join Nijole and Lisa for a guided 10 KM hike on Awenda’s beautiful winter trails. The hike will traverse parts of the Bluff, Wendat, and Connector trails, and will also circle around Kettle’s Lake. Mostly flat with a few short hills. Pace will be approximately 3 km/hr. Plenty of time to take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Skiers: If conditions allow, enjoy self-guided tours of Awenda’s beautiful ski trails with majestic views of Georgian Bay. No rentals. No food or drink.

For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport.  

Coach fare must be paid online when you register.  Masks are mandatory while on the bus.

Hikers: It may not be clear ahead of time whether snowshoes, icers, or just boots will be the most appropriate footwear. Come prepared for anything. If the Club cancels this trip, your coach fare will be refunded. 

Winter Version R2R #2 Mad River Rim

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register online ONLY
Location (Google Maps): There will be an alternate meet up point to start hike.

Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer 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: 12 km

Description

CONTACT HIKE LEADER for info. We will start at Devil’s Glen white blazed trail and hike across to a steep,
slippery slope reaching Sideroad 15/16 meeting up with the Ganaraska Trail. Once
reaching the Ganaraska sign you have completed half the hike and we will then retrace
our steps back. Bring lots of water, lunch and snacks.
CONTACT Hike Leader for directions for meet-up.

Car Hike: Hike of 2 lakes King city

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street. Gather at trail head on Dufferin Street.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM

Description

We will hike in trails around Seneca lake and Mary Lake,pass by Eaton and visit Pine farm where you can enjoy coffee,tea,apple  pie during our snack time.

Some safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Pine River Discovery Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Second Line and 15 Sideroad in Mulmur Ontario. From Orangeville, head north on hwy #10 to hwy #89. Turn left and head west to county road #124. Turn right and head north to 15 Sideroad. Turn right and follow to 2nd line. Parking is on the east side of 2nd Line, just north of 15 Sideroad

Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium

Distance: 6 km

Description

We will be exploring the winter wonders that the Pine River Nature Reserve offers during the winter.

This is a snowshoe hike so please be sure to bring your snowshoes.  Should the weather not behave and snow is not in abundance, we will still do the hike but icer’s would be recommended in this case as there is sure to still be icy patches within the reserve.

Bring snowshoes, icers, mitts, hats, food, and dress according to the weather.

Daytime, Snowshoe Adventure Badge #1 - Kolapore West

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Kolapore parking lot on Grey Road 2, about 650 m south of where the trail crosses at km 23.8, Map 25, Edition 31

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: Approx. 6km return + 650 m x2 on road to cars

Description

This will be an in and out hike from the Kolapore parking lot. We pass along a field, through cedar and beautiful hardwood forest, encountering signs of old stone borders. On winter hikes we may encounter bare ground, light snow, deep snow, or ice.  Please bring snowshoes and icers. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather plus water and a snack.  Participants should have some experience with snowshoeing.

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.