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    June 12, 2026

    23rd Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure Weekend (2 overnights)

    12:00 AM
    06/12/2026
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    This is a Multi-Day Hike

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

    Princess Hotel
    34 Bay St, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0

    Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent. Brenda Menezes. David Royle. Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
    Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
    Distance (km): 10 – 12 Km

    Description

    We continue Greg Vincent’s legacy of weekends away. Please join Jeanette Vincent, Brenda Menezes and David Royle as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory in search of orchids and other flowers.  Our search will extend to Flowerpot Island (cost approx. $65.00 for the glass bottom ferry and Parks Canada fee).   The wildflowers in the Tobermory area at this time of year are wonderful and our slow paced walks will focus on these and other flowers and the area’s great views. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour.  Approximately 10/12km/day.

    Before registering at the hotel please contact us for the price package of the hotel for the weekend.

    This outing is restricted to those staying with us at the Princess Hotel in Tobermory for the weekend – the hotel fills quickly. You will need a car to access this outing. Please contact the Princess Hotel for a reservation.1-519-592-8282 or info@tobermoryprincesshotel.com and mention Vincent/Royle Excellent Orchid weekend.

    Car Hike: Dufferin E2E 4/4

    8:30 AM-1:00 PM
    06/12/2026
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Km 40.7 Prince of Wales Rd, coordinated N 44.200231,W 80.164257

    Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
    Terrain: Challenging, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Variable
    Distance (km): 14.8 kms

    Description

    Last to to complete the Dufferin E2E section. Bring food, water, bug repellent, sun screen. We will shuttle to km 55.5 and walk back. Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttle during the 4 days hike. Badge day, treats day.

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    06/12/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
    Distance: 6-7km

    Description

    Each Friday we will explore Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

    Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

    Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

    Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

    Brisk Fridays - Lindenwood/Ron Savage

    9:00 AM-3:00 PM
    06/12/2026
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Click the Google Maps link to take you there. Meet and park in the Bruce Trail off-road parking lot on Lindenwood Road, 1 km east of Grey Rd 17. In the Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 31, meet at km 125.7 on Map 33.

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

    Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
    Distance: 18 km

    Description

    Brisk Fridays hikes are, um, brisk-paced, fun and energetic.  We do take time to stop and appreciate points of interest.  This hike is a challenging, brisk hike through the beautiful forests of several BTC properties, Lindenwood Pond side trail, The Gap side trail, then to trails of  The Glen Management Area, around the Ron Savage side trail and returning to parking northbound along the white-blazed trail.

    Niagara E2E #3: Louth Conservation Area to Short Hills

    9:15 AM-3:45 PM
    06/12/2026
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Parking lot located at the end of Wiley Road in Short Hills Provincial Park. See Google Map links for GPS.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
    Distance: 14 kms

    Description

    Join us on this shuttle hike in a series of Friday hikes across the beautiful Niagara Section.  Mud, rocks and slippery slopes guaranteed.  Please bring a garbage bag and an extra pair of footwear for the drive back.  Boots mandatory.  Hiking poles recommended.  Please wear a hat, long sleeves and long pants and bring a head net for the bugs (just in case), 2.5L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

    CANCELLED - Afternoon Hike -Terra Cotta to Walking Fern

    4:30 PM-6:00 PM
    06/12/2026
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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at 4:15 pm on 10 Line, between Terra Cotta and Silver Creek Conservation Areas.

    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: 6 kms

    Description

    A short afternoon hike, we will carpool from 10 Line to Winston Churchill Blvd and hike back through Terra Cotta CA along the main trail and then on the Walking Fern Side Trail, which is very technical (rocky).  Bring bug spray/bug net and sufficient water and sturdy hiking boots.