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

Brisk Fridays - Lindenwood

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Lindenwood Road, just east of Grey Rd 17. The off-road parking lot may be plowed? This location is found at km 125.7 on Map 33 of Edition 31 of the Bruce Trail Reference.
For directions using GPS Coordinates, use a map on your device to direct you to the meet location by clicking the link “(Google Maps)” which is found right after the title Location in this description or copy the coordinates from here: 44.685558, -80.995885

Hike Leader(s): Stewart Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

The hike title says it all! A Friday morning hike at a brisk pace for 3-4 hours on the Bruce Trail, even if the weather is, um, brisk. Brisk Fridays are right for you if you are looking for a faster hiking experience which energizes and enlivens. Given that snowshoeing is more strenuous and slower than hiking, this snowshoe hike will seem to be brisk but our pace will cover only 8 km in 3 h. A good workout none the less! We’ll loop back to parking on the main trail after traversing 3 side trails, Lindenwood, Gap, and Lindenwood Pond.  Please arrive at 9:15 p.m. with your snowshoes for sure and poles if you have them. A great way to kick start a New Year’s resolution!

Celebrate Winter Series- Burnt Loop

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0

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: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~5 km

Description

Celebrate Winter Hikes Series – Burnt Loop Sidetrail

Step into winter with the Celebrate Winter on the Trail Series—an invitation to enjoy the season’s beauty on the trail. These small-group adventures offer shorter distances (~5 km) hikes, a slower but steady pace, with a duration of ~ 3hours. Gear requirements will vary with the weather, and may include snowshoes, winter hiking boots, or hiking poles. Join one or all five!

Kick off 2026 with a refreshing winter hike on Friday, January 2nd along the Burnt Loop Side Trail in Tobermory, located within Bruce Peninsula National Park (BPNP). This beautiful route begins and ends at the Park’s Visitor Centre on the main trail, leading us through serene forest paths with stunning winter views of Georgian Bay. The hiking trail terrain is variable, including rocky, rooty sections, as well as an easy and flat start and finish trail section. Total distance is ~ 5 km. Winter weather conditions will influence our pace. We aim to finish by ~12:30 pm. Come see how winter has transformed the landscape!

After the hike, warm up by the fire at the Visitor Centre and enjoy your packed lunch. If you’d like to extend your visit, explore the impressive displays, chat with a BPNP Interpreter, or stick around for a full-length feature film.

Plan ahead if you don’t have your own snowshoes. Snowshoes and poles kits are available from Bruce County Libraries, free. The BPNP Visitor Centre also has snowshoes available for borrowing. Please let me know if you need adult or children’s snowshoes in advance.

Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, Bruce Peninsula National Park admission is free from December 15th- January 15th. Parking fees are still required.