Bend. Breathe. Belong - Gentle yoga followed by a 5km hike.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Please park in the Lions Club Pool Parking lot in Grimsby 1 Elm St and walk into the park area under the trees.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: About and hour of yoga followed by a hike up to Beamer’s Conservation Area

Description

Here’s a perfect way to welcome September –

Join Certified Yoga Instructor Angela and Certified Hike Leader Ruth, both Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club volunteers, for a morning of gentle yoga and a 5km hike up to Beamer’s Conservation Area. Please bring your yoga mat and water and any props you like to have and afterwards you will need comfortable hiking shoes or running shoes for the hike as well as water and snacks if you need. Everyone is welcome; please register.

Time: 9:00am – 12:00noon

Date: Sept 1, 2025

Location: Coronation Park which is accessible from the Lion’s Club Pool parking lot at 1 Elm St, Grimsby. Just park and walk into the park under the trees.
Cost: By donation. All proceeds go to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club who will use the funds towards “Preserving a ribbon of Wilderness, for Everyone, Forever.”

Caledon Hills End-to-End & Fall Trail Audit

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at BTC parking on the east side of the 5th Line EHS, just south of Hockley Road, 43.993572, -80.014057.

Directions: From Hwy #10 head east on Hockley Road for 9.4 km. Turn right onto 5 Line E/5th Line EHS. Drive for 90 m. The parking lot is on the left.

Shuttle to Mono Community Centre Parking Lot, 44.026195, -80.071516

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 21.5 kilometres

Description

Earn the new Redside Dace End-to-End badge in three hikes. This series follows the Club’s Fall Colour’s E2E plan, with a couple of distance modifications. The hikes provide an opportunity to audit and prepare the Trail before the Thanksgiving event. Bring gardening pruners if you have them. Periodically, the group will quickly trim back overgrown vegetation. Pack sufficient water and snacks to boost your energy.

Hike 1 – Hike southbound from Mono Community Centre south to km 51.7/Access to Hemlock Ridge ST. Distance: approximately 21.5 km

Hike 2 – Hike northbound from km 0.0/Creditview Road to approx km 26/Mountainview Road. Distance: approximately 26 km

Hike 3 – Hike northbound from km 26/Mountainview Road to km 51.7/Access to Hemlock Ridge ST. Distance: approximately 26 km

Up-to-date details will be provided to participants closer to the dates due to a trail reroute in the Mountainview Road area in the spring.

Hilton Falls (reservation required)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot at Hilton Falls Conservation Area at 9:15 am.

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: 8 kms

Description

We will hike to the Falls and then around to Bent Rim 1 and back to the cars. Reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca

9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
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 km

Description

Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.

One Day Toronto End-to-End Event (participants hike independently, no hike leader)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps): On Saturday September 6, hike the entire Toronto section of the Bruce Trail north to south, of just over 50km.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Fast (5 km/hr or greater)
Terrain: Challenging
Distance: 50.4 km

Description

Come test your grit on our 1 day E2E which will be held on Saturday Sept. 6, 2025. Cost for members is $40 which includes bus transportation from Hilton Falls CA to the south end of Cheltenham Badlands (where you will begin your hike), online registration fees, parking in Hilton Falls CA, and the official one day E2E badge. We will be offering snacks and water every 10-11km.  Any available spots left on June 23 will be opened to non-members at a cost of $45. This is a long, strenuous hike suitable for experienced, fast paced hikers. Hikers are expected to to maintain a minimum pace of 4km/hr and must reach each checkpoint by a prescribed time in order to continue to ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. Meet at the Hilton Falls CA entrance gate at 5:30 am (Gate will be opened early for us). The bus will leave the parking lot at 6:00 am promptly to bring you to your starting point at km 50.4 where you will begin hiking back to your vehicle.

Based on the hike beginning at 6:45am, hikers must reach checkpoint 1 at km 38.8 (11.6km) by 9:30 am, checkpoint 2 at km 27.8 (11.1km) by 12:15 pm, checkpoint 3 at km 17.4 (10.4 km) by 2:45 pm, checkpoint 4 at km 8.9 (8.5 km) by 5:00 pm to continue. Bring your fully charged cell phone, basic 1st aid supplies, and a water bottle.

Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are welcome. Hikers over the age of 16 are permitted on this event. There will be no refunds or tax receipts issued for anyone who cancels their registration. For specific questions, please contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com. Registration closes at midnight on August 31, 2025.

Two Day Toronto End-to-End Event (participants hike independently, no hike leader)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps): The Toronto Bruce Trail section which runs from just south of Hilton Falls CA on Appleby Line to the south entrance of the Cheltenham Badlands on Creditview Rd. On both days, we will meet in the community parking lot in the village of Limehouse (GPS Coordinates 43.638154, -79.979152), 11139 22nd Side Road, below the school.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Fast (5 km/hr or greater)
Terrain: Challenging
Distance: Saturday, Sept. 6 – 28km, Sunday, Sept 7 – 22km

Description

Hike the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail over two days.  Hikers must maintain a minimum pace 0f 4km/hr and reach the checkpoints by the cutoff time in order to continue. On Saturday, the bus will take hikers from Limehouse to the south entrance of the Cheltenham Badlands where the hike will begin. Hikers will hike south to their vehicles in Limehouse – a distance of approximately 28 km. Hikers will reach checkpoint 1 at km 38.8 (11.6 km) by 11:00 am and checkpoint 2 at km 27.8 (11.0 km) by 1:45 pm to continue. On Sunday, the bus will take hikers again from Limehouse, to km 0.0 on Appleby Line where the hike will begin. Hiking north to Limehouse, hikers must reach checkpoint 1 at km 11.4 in the Pear Tree parking lot by 11:00 am to continue. Water refill and snacks will be available at the checkpoints. Bring your fully charged cell phone, basic 1st aid supplies, and a water bottle.

Those who complete the distances on both days will receive the special 2 Day Club E2E badge. The registration fee includes the online registration fee, bus shuttle, and the official E2E badge. If any spots are still available at 9:00 am on Monday June 23, registration will also be opened for non-members (child and adult) at a cost of $65. These are strenuous hikes suitable for experienced, long distance, fast paced hikers. Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. Hikers must find their own way each morning to the meeting point in Limehouse. There will be no refunds or tax receipts issued for anyone who cancels their registration. For questions, please contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com. Registration closes at midnight on August 31, 2025. On September 1, an email will go out to all participants with the exact parking location. It will be in Limehouse.

Peninsula ETE Fundraiser Hike - Badge Hike - 8 Straight Days - Sept 6-13/25 - 7:45am Please read all details before registering for this hike.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Bluewater Park – across from the arena in Wiarton

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 165km over 8 days ~ 20km – 25 km+ per day.

Description

Overview

Important – Please do not register for this hike unless you are sure you can attend all 8 days. You may only miss 1 day if you have to.
This is a special series of 8  hikes to complete the Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail.  The organization, guidance, logistics and the Turkey Vulture stained glass badge is included in your fee which is non-refundable. (You may swap out the stained-glass badge for the regular end to end badge) Proceeds support the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club which in turn supports the Bruce Trail Conservancy mission to “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

For this E2E in 8, we will be following the main trail northbound eventually finishing in Tobermory. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of 8 hikes as a Group Hike. The Peninsula in 8 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3  to 5.0 km/ hr. pace maintained over a 20km plus day.  The section is approximately 165km so daily distances will be based on available parking. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. Please note that public transportation back to your vehicle is basically non-existent in this section.  Please be honest about your hiking abilities. We will hike at a steady pace but there will be plenty of time to take pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna of this beautiful but challenging section.  This particular set of 8 hikes is intended to be Moderate/Brisk.  It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Attire and Daily Hikes. 

Hikers will be expected to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of cool and possible wet weather.  Sufficient food and water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them), and wet weather gear is strongly recommended. Bug spray is also suggested. Clothing adjustments, bio-breaks are as needed. Please let the sweep person know and they will wait for you. A morning break around 10am and a 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled. An afternoon break will be based on our expected finish time. Depending on weather conditions, these times may vary. Everyone must carry a First Aid kit.

Since this is an end to end that would normally be held over 10 days, please do not sign up for this hike if you need to miss any of the days. It is 8 straight days and your attendance is needed in each of the days for sharing of car shuttling. One day may be made up if you absolutely must miss a day.

All participants will be expected to take turns either driving to the start or driving the drivers back at the end of the day. Carpooling to our meeting spot with 2 people in the car is generally ok but we would like to minimize and equalize the driving/shuttling as much as possible so it is fair for all participants.

Parking Fees

Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Bruce Peninsula National Park.  The fee for this E2E-in-8 does not include any parking/entry fees for hikers. These costs, where applicable, will be shared amongst all participants unless you have a parking or park pass.

Leave No Trace

Please remember, like all hikes, this is a Leave No Trace hike. Pack out whatever you pack in. Do not toss anything onto or into any sections of the trail. We will also try to leave the trail better than we found it so we will be collecting collectable garbage we might see along the way. Daily volunteers to collect trail trash will be supplied with a bag. Dogs will not be welcome on this hike.

Accommodations

It is strongly recommended you make reservations for accommodations as soon as you register for the hike. Accommodations can be made anywhere in the Peninsula but I recommend staying in Lion’s Head which is about mid-way of the section. There is a motel, a campground and several B&B’s. Moving from accommodation to accommodation, while in the Peninsula, is doable but generally not recommended. If  you would like a roommate, I can share your email with any other registered participants who are also looking for shared accommodations. Please let me know.

Daily

We meet for each hike by at least 7:45am each day. A schedule for meeting and start locations will be sent to each participant in May. We will hike northerly each day. The schedule is subject to change.

Accommodation Check in is Sept 5 – first day of hiking is Sept 6. Checkout Sept 13 or 14 – last day of hiking is Sept 13.

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest and Bond Lake (Richmond Hill)

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

1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2 ( Bethesda Trail Head Parking lot)

Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad 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: 13-14 km

Description

Join us for a wonderful hike in Jefferson Forest and have a snack/lunch beside  the Bond Lake. We will hike among tall trees and bushes of the Jefferson Forest and across the Bayview-Yonge corridor to reach to the Bond Lake. Boots mandatory, poles recommended, bring at least 2L of water, bug spray, sunscreen, snack/lunch and dress according to the weather conditions. Please avoid parking along the road. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

Please arrive @7:45 AM for start of 8:00AM.

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

Burlington Waterfront

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Brant Street and Lakeshore Road Burlington.

Hike Leader(s): Dale Skvereckas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6 – 6.5 km

Description

We will meet at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 start.  There are several municipal parking lots in the area and some street meter parking allows all day parking.  Park near Brant Street and Lakeshore Road. Meet outside (to the right) of the Waterfront Hotel (Brant and Lakeshore) by the stairs leading to the water.  We will walk out to the Brant Street Pier then along the waterfront trail, passing Spencer Smith Park, the Naval Veterans Walkway, 1 km of beach (during this hike we will not have time for a swim; perhaps another time), and continue to the Burlington Canal Bridge before turning back.  The route along the shoreline of Lake Ontario is lovely.  Hiking poles are not necessary however if you use them bring them.  Please wear proper footwear (no open toe shoes). Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, water, and a snack. Bring a jacket as it might be cool along the water.  If you have a story of Burlington, a joke, or an interesting hiking adventure bring that with you to share with the group.  After the hike you can explore the many downtown shops, cafes and restaurants.  No dogs please.

#4/5 Niagara Bruce Trail End-to-End - 18 KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Area at Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 18 km

Description

The Niagara region is one of Canada’s most productive fruit-growing areas. Strolling along country roads lined with farms and orchards, you’ll see ripe peaches, plums, and grapes hanging from the trees and smell the sweet fragrance of the harvest in the air—you’ll truly understand why it’s called a Fruit Paradise. To make the most of the short harvest season, let’s hike the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail and if you are interested, visit local farms afterward—perhaps even enjoy some fruit picking!

This is the fourth of a five-hike End-to-End series covering the entire Niagara section of the Bruce Trail. The full section stretches over 80 kilometers from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Grimsby. I am using Map Edition 29, so please note that kilometer markings may not be fully up to date, and actual hiking distances may vary slightly.

Meeting Point:
Roadside parking lot at KM 49.3. Please arrive before 9:15 AM to allow time for car shuttle coordination.
GPS: N43.121706, W79.351235. Parking Area at Louth Conservation Area. Enter from Staff Ave, Louth, 500 m north of Pelham Rd (Regional Rd 69).

We will car shuttle to the starting point of the hike at KM66.9
GPS:N43.146108, W79.475609. Enter from Hixon St at the intersection of Kinsmen Rd and Frost Rd.

The group will then hike from KM66.9 back to KM49.3.
All drivers are expected to participate in the car shuttle, either before or after the hike.

Important Notes:

• Wear sturdy hiking boots and dress appropriately for the weather
• Bring bug spray (mosquitoes may be present)
• Bring snacks, lunch, and at least 2L of water
• No dropouts available.
• No pets .

7:30 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).