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

Celebrate Winter Series - Lindsay Tract

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Lindsay Tract – 4025 Highway 6, Lion’s Head

Hike Leader(s): Owen and Marg Glendon 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.
Distance: ~5 km

Description

Meet-up at Lindsay Tract Parking Lot. Strap on your snowshoes and get ready to explore a winter wonderland! We’ll hike about 5 km  through the beautiful Lindsay Tract—Bruce County’s largest forest –  over 8,000 acres. Our route will follow the Lindsay Tract Trail system, and we may even have the fun challenge of breaking trail through fresh snow. We’ll stop  at the warming hut for a break, so bring your  thermos with a hot drink, water and snack.  Hiking poles and gaiters can make the trek easier, but they’re completely optional. Good balance and endurance are required. We have a special treat – Chris Sanderson, Bruce County Environmental Services Supervisor, will join us at lunch to tell us more about the Lindsay Tract Forest and its trail system. Plan on 3 hours (including stop at warming hut).

No snowshoes? You can borrow a pair from your local Bruce County Library, or let us know—we may have a pair available for you.

There is much to explore at Lindsay Tract. If you wish to extend your day, bring your lunch and explore the other forest trails here, after our hike.

Free parking. Portapottie on site.

Celebrate Winter Series - Forest Walk at Lindsay Tract

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Lindsay Tract – 4025 Highway 6, Lion’s Head

Hike Leader(s): Marg and Owen Glendon 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: 1 1/2 – 3 km

Description

Meet-up at Lindsay Tract Parking Lot. This hiking pace will be  slow but steady – keeping us warm, and  also providing an opportunity to notice the forest beauty and socialize with one another. Our forest walk will take us through the beautiful Lindsay Tract—Bruce County’s largest forest.  Our route will follow the Lindsay Tract Trail system. The distance of the hike will be determined by the weather conditions, snow depth and stamina of the hike participants. Duration of the hike will be about 1 – 1 1/2 hours.  If icy trail conditions exist, the hike will be rescheduled and registrants notified in the morning. Hiking poles are required.  Bring a light day pack to carry water and snacks. Snowshoes may be required.

No snowshoes? You can borrow a pair from your local Bruce County Library, or let us know—we may have a pair available for you.