Car Hike: Exploring Uxbridge Trails (Wilder Forest, Walker Woods, and Glen Major Forest)

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

2499 Brock Rd, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R4. We will meet at the East Duffins Headwaters parking lot at the WILDER FOREST trail head. As soon as you got off the Brock Road, passing the horse back riding facility, there is a free designated parking lot 70 meters down the lane to your right. It includes a sign board for East Duffins Headwaters with a map of the trails. Please do not park on the lane or in the horse back riding property.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Hilly, Variable
Distance: Approx.14-15 Km

Description

Join us for a delightful spring hike in Uxbridge, as we explore Wilder Forest, Walker Woods, and Glen Major Forest on a scenic loop starting from Brock Road. We’ll pass Concession Road 6, heading west and back, while also venturing onto several side trails for even more stunning views.

What to Expect:

•Beautiful scenic views and lookouts facing south

•A mix of hilly and flat terrain

•Frequent 2-minute breaks for hydration and photos, with a 10-20 minute lunch/snack stop

•Stay on designated trails at all time

What to Bring and Wear:

•Hiking Boots and poles (recommended) and be prepared for the bugs

•At least 2 liters of water

•Your favorite snacks and lunch (pack your own refreshments for an outdoor meal)

•Dress accordingly variable weather; chilly morning with midday higher temperatures expected

Important Details:

•Stay on the designated trails

•Be prepared for the elements and enjoy the adventure!

Looking forward to seeing you on the trail!

Don’t forget your camera and a smile as we explore the beauty of the Uxbridge trails!

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

Camino Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Camino Hikes
Location (Google Maps): City View Park – Please enter via Dundas St onto Kerns Rd, second left to the parking area.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt 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, Dependent on Conditions
Distance: 8ish

Description

Please join us for a Camino Hike. If you are curious about hiking a camino or would like to share information about hiking a camino, please join us for this hike. Everyone is welcome.

Please bring enough water and snacks. We will hike about 8km return. Check for the weather and dress appropriately – wide brimmed hat and sunscreen is recommended as well as sturdy hiking shoes/boots and poles, if you use them.

Yoga + Hike Fundraiser

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC parking lot, 713377 1st Line EHS, Mono. It is easier to go north on 1st Line from Side Road 5 than it is to go south on 1st Line from Hockley Road. 1st Line is not maintained between the parking lot and Hockley Road. It is best to aim for arriving around 9:15 am, so we can start our yoga session as close to 9:30 as possible. Thanks!

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 6.5 km

Description

Join us for the CHBTC’s first Yoga + Hike Fundraiser happening at Riverside Woods. Led by Elaine Vallevand, we start with an outdoor yoga session at 9:30 am. Bring your mat! The yoga session will focus on standing poses. Light refreshments will be provided following our yoga session. During this break, you will have time to put your mat in your vehicle and get ready to hike. By 11 am, we should be on the trails. The approximately 6.5 km hike will allow us to continue our time together in nature. Plan to be finished before 1 pm.

100% of the proceeds will support maintaining and preserving the Bruce Trail. Our kind and giving yoga instructor is donating her time, the refreshments are donated by our generous members, and of course, our hike leaders are donating their time. Thank you for your generosity in making this inaugural CHBTC event a success!

Registration closes on Saturday, June 7th at 9:30 am! While there are no refunds for this event, you may name a person who will take your spot. Please message the hike leaders to name the person attending in your place. Thanks!

Things to consider bringing: a water bottle, a mat, a blanket (if you want a larger area on the grass covered), insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat, hiking shoes/boots, poles, a snack/lunch

Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Badge End-to-End Hike #2

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on west side of 2nd Line E. just south 2nd Line ECL Side Trail. BTC Map 20 about .5 km south of km 25.7.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 15.6 kms

Description

Join us on the second of four hikes to cover the necessary 60 kms of the Dufferin Section in 2025 to earn the coveted Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Badge.  This is a shuttle hike from 20 Sideroad to 2nd Line just south of the Oliver Creek Side Trail.  We will climb the famous Kilgorie Hill – one of the most challenging climbs on the entire Bruce Trail.  Please be prepared to use your vehicle to transport hikers and please bring a garbage bag for your dirty boots and clean footwear to change into for the ride back to the start.  We will leave those things in the cars at the start so you don’t have to carry them on the hike.  Please make sure you are wearing comfortable boots and layers for the weather.  Please pack your icers just in case as well as bug spray and sunblock.  Please bring two litres of water, a snack, a lunch and a smile.  Please arrive at 9:30 to be ready to shuttle at 9:45 sharp.

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 5 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Finch Hydro Corridor West/East

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9.6 km

Description

Please join me at the north east corner of Bathurst and Finch by 10 AM.  We will hike east on the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail and south along East Don Parklands to Sheppard and Leslie (km 41.6 to km 51.2).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

Mississauga: Fletcher's Creek, South Meadowvale Woods, and Old Meadowvale Village

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet me at Kipling Terminal, platform 3, at 9 am for a 9:11 departure on MiWay bus #35 Eglinton to Mavis Rd. where we will transfer to bus #61 Mavis Northbound departing at 9:51. Coming by car drive to Mavis Rd and Courtneypark.Dr.and park north of the playing field on the south side of Courtneypark, east of Mavis. We will meet at the SW corner of Courtneypark and Spinnaker Cir for 10:15. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 10 km

Description

Join me and story teller, Terry Wilson, for another much beloved Meadowvale Village tour, including his own miniature shed-size pioneer village. This time we will all hike in along Fletcher’s Creek Trail and do a loop in the enchanting South Meadowvale woods before meeting Terry in front of the Old Meadowvale School house, near Old Derry Road and Second Line West, at approximately 11:30. We will stop for lunch at Meadowvale Conservation Area before resuming the tour and visiting the little village and Rosemary’s Garden. I will once again be raffling several of Terry’s books of short stories. Raffle tickets are only $1. Keep in mind that this is a loop hike. We will return to our starting point by 3 pm. If anyone needs to shorten this event, they can drop out at anytime and I will provide easy directions to quickly reach the starting point or MiWay busses back to Toronto.

Washrooms available at the Shell station, NE corner of Mavis & Courtneypark, at Meadowvale Conservation Area (Lunch stop) and at the Public Library (open 1-5) back at our starting point.

Bring a hat, 1-2 L of water, a lunch, sun screen and bug spray.

The route:https://onthegomap.com/s/jrhua0pc

Let's Hike!

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps):

Grimsby Public Library
18 Carnegie Lane Grimsby Ontario

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: There won’t be any hiking, just info on how to get started.

Description

Are you new to hiking? Would you like a little more guidance to get started?

In this workshop we will show you everything you need to get started hiking. It will be led by volunteers from Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club and will include a guidebook to take home as well as a new retro-looking Let’s Hike! badge. One guidebook and badge per person. You must register either through this form or in person.

From the trail up, we will discuss footwear, socks, clothing, layering, what to carry in your backpack, hydration, food, hiking hacks, pole and trail etiquette and so much more. Are you ready to get started?

The workshop is 2:00pm – 3:30pm  in the lounge of the Grimsby Public Library.

Please join us!

If you have any questions, please reach out through contact on this form.

This presentation is brought to you through a Community of Grimsby Municipal Grant.

Afternoon hike - Limehouse Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 4:15 pm in the parking lot at Limehouse 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

The trees will be leafing out so we will be surrounded by green. We will hike around the park and then briefly out along the main trail to the Todd Bardes Meadowland Side Trail and back. Bring bug spray in case they have awakened.

8:00 pm Sunset & Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
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: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

Moonlight Night Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).

Culham Trail/Credit River

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Erindale Park, Dundas St.W., just East of Mississauga Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6-8km

Description

Come and enjoy an easy, leisurely hike up the Credit River, going through part of Erindale Park. There is one rocky but flat section as well as one hill. We will likely encounter some areas which have washout damage from flooding. We should also see some Spring Ephemerals. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles not necessary unless you like using them for upper body exercise and balance. This hike has been rescheduled due to a conflict of dates on the part of the leader.

WEEKNIGHT RAINBOW HIKE: Escarpment Rail Trail plus Stairs

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): We’ll meet at the bottom of the Wentworth Stairs (below Charlton St.) and follow Escarpment Rail Trail

Hike Leader(s): Doug O’Neill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

This all-inclusive LGBTQ-friendly hike is indeed “mostly flat.” This weeknight fitness walk actually includes two Escarpment Stairs. The good news: You’ll climb only one and dance down the other.

From the bottom of Wentworth Stairs, we’ll follow the flat Escarpment Rail Trail all the way to the historic Uli Stairs, which we’ll climb up to Mountain Brow. Upon reaching the top, we’ll take a break, stretch, have a snack and gulp some water before we saunter along the Mountain Brow path to Margate Stairs. There, we’ll descend to the Rail Trail, and head back to the starting point at Wentworth.

Bring water and energizing snacks—especially if you’ve come directly from work. Insect repellent is a good idea, too.

Consider this 8-km weeknight hike good training for longer weekend hikes.

Hockleycrest Citizen Scientist Nature Walk

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad. Google GPS Coordinates: 43.974055, -79.984988

Directions: From Airport Road, turn east onto 5 Sideroad and drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left-hand side.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5.5 km

Description

Pique your curiosity about the awakening forest in the Hockleycrest area. Learn to use nature identification apps Merlin, Seek and iNaturalist to collect biodiversity data along the Bruce Trail for the BTC’s iNaturalist Project. Badge seekers can work towards earning the CHBTC Citizen Scientist badge.

Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps):

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, near the gates to Wards Island Ferry. Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to check in with hike leader.

From Union Station take the LRT and get off at the stop Ferry Docks.Walk up to the Ferry Docks on Queens Quay West, street level. at the foot of Bay Street.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6-9 km

Description

After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic. Enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s beautiful island parkland.
Pack a dinner for a sit down picnic. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight.
Return fare ticket for the ferry is $9.11 for adults, $5.86 for seniors
Hikes will take place rain or shine.  If the weather is particularly inclement the day of the hike please check the hike schedule by 10:00 AM for an update.
Toronto Island evening hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June 2025.
Same time and same meeting place. No preregistration is required – just show up at the ferry docks at 5:40 PM and sign in with the hike leader.

9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

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

Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

Jeju Ole International Friendship Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road Parking Lot
43.972857, -80.056330

Directions:  From ON-10 head east on Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7 for 5 kilometres

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.0 kilometres or 11.5 kilometres

Description

All are welcome to join members and friends of the Caledon Hills Club and Sansamo Korean Hiking Club to explore the Jeju Olle Friendship Trail located in the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. This Bruce Trail Conservancy International Friendship Trail is twinned with the Jeju Olle walking trail located on the island of Jeju, South Korea. Bring water and a snack. Sturdy shoes are recommended. We are offering two distances for everyone’s enjoyment.

School Bus Hike - A Day at the Beach!

Trip Information
Departure Time: 09:00
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Wasaga Beach – Beach Area 6

Hike Leader(s): Marijo Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 8 km

Description

Please join us for a day at Wasaga Beach. We will walk along the longest freshwater beach in the world, from Beach Area 6 to Beach Area 1.

We will follow part of the Waterfront Trail, encompassing some flat paved and sandy roads. There are several public washrooms along the way. After the hike, you can enjoy swimming, visit the Nancy Island Historic Site to learn more about the War of 1812, or sightsee the area.

There will be no drop-off. Please ensure you are comfortable walking 8 km at a moderate pace.

Please bring your lunch, snacks, at least 2L of water, sun protection, hat, swimming suit and towel (if applicable), medications, and a First Aid kit.

Back in Toronto, Kipling subway station at 6:00 p.m., traffic dependent.

Nancy Island Historic Site
https://wasagabeachpark.com/nancy-island-historic-site/

Geology Hike #10 Savage Wells

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet and park at the gravel parking area at “Ben Allen” at the intersection of Grey Road 17 and Gordon Sutherland Parkway. We will carpool and drive a short distance north to the trailhead.

Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 5.6 km

Description

This is Geology Hike # 10 as described in Beth Gilhespy’s book, “Walking Through Time Exploring Niagara Escarpment Geology in the Sydenham Bruce Trail Section”. This is a delightful loop hike through the forest featuring wetlands, “wells”, erratics, fossils and views across the Glen.

Please bring water, snacks and poles if needed. The hike leader will have signed copies of Beth’s book for sale (cash, cheque or e-transfer). A Sydenham Bruce Trail Geology Badge has been developed. Details can be shared from hike leader during hike.

Dundas Valley Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Dundas

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 10 km.

Description

Join in this loop hike which visits several waterfalls including the beautiful Sherman Falls which is spectacular if there is a lot of water. Meet in the last parking lot of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on Governors Rd. west of Dundas at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Hiking poles might be useful for the hills we will encounter. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass.

Car Hike: Uxbridge Countryside Preserve and A Stroll to Little Thief Bakery

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will start in the Countryside Preserve Trailhead Parking

Hike Leader(s): KJ Chong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 10.5 km

Description

Join us for a delightful stroll through forests and grassy meadows. The hike will feature a look out park in the meadows. Then we will continue on to walk into the old downtown area of Uxbridge to Little Thief Bakery for some delightful treats. While we love furry friends, but please leave your dogs at home.

Chi-Cheemaun Festival - Burnt Point Loop Side Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula Blue Series
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Cairn, Bay Street, Tobermory

Hike Leader(s): Shawn Radcliffe 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., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 5.0 km

Description

Chi-Cheemaun Festival – Bruce Trail Hike. We will hike the Main Bruce Trail from the cairn in Tobermory to the Burnt Loop Side Trail.

This is a lovely hike through an enchanting forest with pretty views of Georgian Bay, Flower Pot, and Bear’s Rump Islands taking approximately 3 hours. We will hike at steady pace with brief stops for drinks/snacks and water views.

The terrain on the first part of this trail is level, however the Burnt Loop Side Trail is a meandering, rocky trail with some short ups and downs and includes a short rocky beach section.

We will end at the Visitor’s Centre in the Bruce Peninsula National Park.

Make sure to wear appropriate clothing, and hiking boots or sturdy walking/running shoes. Bring a light backpack for water and snacks.

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 7 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Don River/Bayview Extension Trails

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Overlea Blvd and Don Mills Rd by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Don Trail to the Distillery District (km 62.4 to km 71.4).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

10:00 Malivoire Wine Co Hike and Wine Tasting Experience

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Park at Malivoire Wine Co 4260 King St, Lincoln ON

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 kms

Description

We will hike a loop on the main trail from Malivoire Wine Co to the Margaret Reed Side Trail at Cave Springs Conservation Area and back to Malivoire Wine Co by 11:30. Upon return we will enjoy a private structured wine tasting led by one of the knowledgeable and friendly winery staff from 11:30 to 12:00 noon. The cost for the tasting experience is $12.00 per person. Please bring your $12.00 with you as I will collect it prior to the tasting to simplify the payment to Malivoire Wine Co. Thank you.