Car Hike: Valley View and Maple view Parks Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 2 blocks south of highway 7,parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek,

Boyd's Crevices to Harrison Park followed by lunch at the Inn

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Harrison Park parking lot close to the bridge

Hike Leader(s): Sheri Anne Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.

Description

We will meet in the Harrison Park parking lot and shuttle to 10th Concession S at km 81.3 where we will start our hike. We will hike through Boyds Crevices and then continue on the Main Trail until we reach the Palisades Side Trail at km 89. We will take the side trail and head north to the Harrison Park Side Trail which will take us back to the parking lot. If interested, we will end the hike with lunch at the Inn. The hike will take us through beautiful forests, past giant dolostone blocks and through spectacular crevices.  Truly magical!

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

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

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles water, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hills Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial, Pelham Rd. St Catharines, On

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6km

Description

Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, (icers if needed) and a drink.

Erindale Park - Culham Trail Walk

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Erindale Park in Mississauga. We will meet at the back of the first parking lot by the washrooms.

Hike Leader(s): Jerry Bakker Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

A nice mix of urban wilderness and city amenities.

Hockley Valley - Dunby Rd/Cam Snell Side Trails

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

Caledon Hills Section, Hockley Valley, Map 18, Meet at the parking lot on the south side of Dunby Rd, Km 68.0

Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich; Tony Evangelista ,Julie Daley, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.5 km, short hike 4km

Description

We will meet at the roadside parking on Dunby Rd, and hike south along the Main trail for 2.5 km. We will then follow the Cam Snell Side Trail loop (2km), and return on the Main trail. For those wishing a shorter hike, return to the parking before the Side Trail (4km). Please come prepared for the weather. Snowshoes, icers and/or poles may be needed. Bring snack.

Eclipse Program at W.J. McCallion Planetarium (McMaster University)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): W.J. McCallion Planetarium, Burke Science Building
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Hike Leader(s): BTC Staff Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

This year, for the first time in almost 375 years, a total solar eclipse will be casting a shadow across the Niagara Escarpment. This means that on April 8, 2024 the moon will pass between the sun and the earth and sections of the Bruce Trail, particularly in the south, will be prime viewing locations.

To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event, the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) is hosting three FREE eclipse-themed planetarium programs for BTC members, offered by the W. J. McCallion Planetarium at McMaster University.

In this one-hour program in the unique domed planetarium, we’ll learn all about eclipses in general, how to view the upcoming solar eclipse safely, and what exactly to expect on April 8.

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Our group will meet outside the Burke Science Building at 3:30 pm. Program starts promptly at 4:00 pm and doors do not reopen.

Be prepared for paid parking on campus.

Directions and parking rates: https://planetarium.physics.mcmaster.ca/directions/

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Seating is limited and registration is required. Limit of two tickets per membership.