8:30am Niagara Shores Park Beachcoming Hike

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Corner of Niven Road and Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park along Old Lakeshore Road.

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Explore a lakeshore park, shoreline and cliff top trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This beachcombing hike involves uneven ground, clambouring over fallen trees, a pebbly beach, sandy, wet and exposed areas. Hat and poles are highly recommended. Please note: This is not a maintained trail so caution is needed.

Winery Tasting & Tour Hike (Cancelled Due To Low Registration0

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Kipling Subway Departure Point

Hike Leader(s): Mr Ross 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 (km): 8.5 km

Description

** Due to the fact that we have not been able to secure a sufficient number of registrations to cover enough of the cost of the bus charter, this bus hike has been cancelled **

Join us at a moderate pace hike at Short Hills Provincial Park tracing the Rim of Africa Bruce Trail Friendship Trail. Along the way we’ll see the beauty of Terrace Creek Falls and Swayze Falls and it’s surrounding landscape. The trail is ideal for a moderate cardio exercise for the wellness of our mind, body and spirit. Day hike essentials to bring; snack/lunch, hydration fuel, sunscreen, full brim hat for sun protection and insect repellent in the event our friendly mosquitoes welcome us. Hiking shoe and poles are highly recommended.  From the finish of our hike the bus will take us to Pillitteri Estate Winery (official wine supplier of Canada’s Olympic Team). We’ll experience and enjoy a private structured wine tasting (four wines selected by the host) and tour by one or more of their knowledgeable and friendly staff where we’ll learn the art of winemaking from the vineyard to the wine lounge. The cost per person of tasting and tour is $20.00 (tax & tip included) and must be paid at time of registration via Interac E-Transfer to ross.estrella@rogers.com. Registration starts June 19 and if the minimum required participants is not achieved by July 10th, this event will be cancelled and registered participant’s bus and tasting/tour fees will be refunded. Register early don’t missed out and delay.

Thank you and see you at the trail and winery lounge.

Please arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the bus departure time. The bus will not wait for latecomers.

Saturday Shorts: Glen Haffy

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, km 35.0 Map 17, near where the Trail crosses the road. This is just west of the intersection of Glen Haffy Road and Coolihans Sideroad (even though the GPS coordinates are showing just to the east). It is best to aim for arriving around 9:20, so we can start hiking as close to 9:30 am as possible. Thanks! It’s a popular meet-up spot, so there may be a few other hiking groups parked along Coolihans.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? This Glen Haffy hike might be the one for you! We’ll hike the main Bruce Trail and conservation trails to make an approximately 6 km route. The pace will be a relaxed one, so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of summer in the forest. Consider the following in your preparations: a hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, hiking shoes/boots, poles. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack as there will be a short break. No dogs please. You can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike.

Rainbow/Welcome Hike: Rockway Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Rainbow 🌈
Location (Google Maps): Park at entrance to Rockway Conservation Area
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ruG1zRQzzJdtBp1y8

Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services and PFLAG Niagara for a Rainbow-Welcome Hike at Rockway Conservation Area!

What is a Rainbow-Welcome Hike?

These hikes aim to bring 2S-LGBTQIA+ newcomers together with other newcomers and community members, friends and allies to enjoy nature and connect to the land and enjoy nature in all seasons.

It is an intentionally affirming space for people of diverse backgrounds and identities with a focus on 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Everyone is welcome.

Hike Details

Route:  This hike starts at the parking lot at Rockway Conservation Area.  We will hike along the Bruce Trail towards Louth and then loop back to Rockway and take the waterfall side trail.

Terrain: Rockway has some hills, ups and downs in a mostly forested setting. We will adjust the pace to the group but be prepared for some rocky or uneven footing and climbing up and down. We recommend using hiking poles. Wearing good hiking shoes is a must. Carry water, wear a hat and insect repellent – mosquito season is underway. We will take a break at the lower falls – bring a snack or maybe some to share!

The hike goes ahead rain or shine unless there are dangerous weather conditions – the hike leader will contact you by email if anything changes.

***Please arrive by 9:50 to check in with the hike leaders for departure right at 10 am.

RAINBOW HIKE🌈: Hilly Hike in Caledon Hills

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Hockley Road Parking Area (coordinates are 43.972857, -80.056330).

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): 10 km

Description

This hike is part of our Rainbow Hike program🌈, which aims to foster connection, visibility, and community among 2SLGBTQIA+ hikers and allies.  We’ll be joined by Doug O’Neill, who leads Rainbow Hikes with the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, and Lana Hubbard, a transgender hike leader with the Caledon Bruce Trail Club.

After everyone checks in with me at the meeting location we’ll do a 10 km out-and-back hike of the main trail through beautiful Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve.  Our route will follow a very hilly part of the Bruce Trail, but don’t worry — we’ll summit the hills slowly and take lots of breaks along the way, so any fit Rainbow Hiker is welcome to join us.

Everyone who participates in this hike will receive a FREE Bruce Trail Pride Badge!

Please bring at least 2 litres of water, your lunch, and enough snacks for a 4-hour hike.   You should wear comfortable hiking shoes and socks, a hat, a breathable shirt, and lightweight long pants (to minimize the risk of a tick bite).  If rain is in the forecast then a rain jacket would also be a great idea.  Sunblock and bug repellent are also useful if it’s a sunny and buggy day.

After the hike, anyone who is interested in joining me for a refreshing mocktail at nearby Hockley Valley Resort (https://hockley.com/eat/) is more than welcome to do so.

Looking forward to hiking with you on July 18th!  And feel free to share this page/link with your 2SLGBTQIA+ friends and family.

For more information on Bruce Trail’s 2SLGBTQIA+ hikes, and to get information on upcoming Rainbow Hikes, please see the following webpage: https://brucetrail.org/pride-2026/