Summer Social - Welland Jackfish Baseball Game

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Welland Jackfish Baseball Stadium, 90 Quaker Road, Welland, ON

Hike Leader(s): Kristin Hanson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Distance: 0

Description

Niagara Bruce Trail Club Social Event – Canadian Baseball League Summer Outing

Welland Jackfish vs the Toronto Maple Leafs

Sat, Aug 29, 6:05pm game time; gates open 60 minutes prior  (Parking is free at the stadium)

Join fellow NBTC members to cheer on the Welland Jackfish in their final regular-season home game. The team proudly calls itself Niagara’s Greatest Show—and for good reason. Welland Stadium offers an excellent view of the field, lively entertainment, and high-quality baseball. Known affectionately as “The Pond,” the stadium is home to the passionate FINatics fan base. NBTC has reserved the Newark Brewing Barge so our group can enjoy the game together. The Barge Experience includes:
Two drinks (beer or soft drink)
One hot dog and a pizza slice
UNLIMITED popcorn
UNLIMITED water
Game Ticket
Jackfish Hat
Wait Service (never leave your seat!)
In the event of rain, over 40% of the Pavilion is covered so we can continue to cheer on the game undercover

Tickets are $50 per 19+ adult, $40 for each person under 19

Newark Brewing Barge – Welland Jackfish Baseball Niagara’s Greatest Show!

Sign up on the hike calendar and e-transfer the funds for your ticket(s) to:  treasurer@niagara.brucetrail.org.  Mention Jackfish Game in your etransfer.  E-transfers must be completed before end of day August 14.  Limited spots available – first to complete their etransfer will get the seats – don’t delay!

Who are the Jackfish?  If you’ve never experienced a game, come out to The Pond and get in on the fun.  The Welland Jackfish are one of nine members of the Canadian Baseball League (CBL). The Intercounty Baseball League is an elite summer baseball league that provides a place for the best local players in Ontario to spend their summers and display their talents. Many players hold professional baseball experience including MLB, and MiLB or current NCAA Division I playing experience. They play 36 games, playing with wood bats, and traveling around Ontario on charter buses.

Coach Trip: Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Hiking ($0.01)

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Robin Crombie, Felix Wan 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), Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 8

Description

*Re-scheduled from June*

Join us for a visit to Petroglyphs Provincial Park.

The day will be divided into two portions. We’ll begin by touring the exhibits and watching a 20-minute video at the Learning Place Visitor Centre to discover the traditions of the Ojibway (Nishnaabe) people, which will be followed by a 45-minute guided tour of the Kinoomaage Waapkong (aka The Teaching Rocks or the Peterborough Petroglyphs), the largest known concentration of Indigenous rock carvings (petroglyphs) in Canada. Afterwards, we will hike along the Nanabush Trail, stopping near Minnow Lake for a lunch break, then continue our hike along the Marsh and West Day Use Trails.

Although the total hiking distance is short (approximately 8 km), the trails are in the heart of the Canadian Shield and are rugged. There are rocks and roots, and some hilly stretches. Bring hiking boots and poles if you have them. Also bring a lunch and snacks, at least 2L of drinking water, rain/sun protection, and insect repellent.

If time permits, we will have a refreshment stop in the town of Lakefield.

Expect a late return to Toronto (approximately 7:00 p.m., traffic conditions permitting).

** The bus fare includes the prorated bus parking permit charge at Petroglyphs Provincial Park and the anticipated fuel surcharge at the time of the trip. The published fares are subject to change in late July before the registration opens, when the actual fuel surcharge rate is advised by Coach Canada **

RIM 2 RIM Badge Hike #3 Noisy River (Third in a series of 3 for the Rim2Rim badge)

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Noisy River Provincial Park. Park along roadside SImcoe Country Road 9, Clearview, ON L0M 1G0. 6.1Km Map 21 Ed 31

Hike Leader(s): Rob Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10

Description

This is the third of three the Rim-To-Rim hikes required for the Blue Mountain Rim-To-Rim badge. This hikes up and down the Noisy River valley. As such it is hilly and strenuous.

About 9 km with almost 400 m elevation gain.

HIKERS MUST contact the hike leader if ON-LINE REGISTRATION has closed. NO morning sign-ins on this series as hikers will meet at trailhead. Park your car on the side of the road near the Noisy River Provincial Park sign [44.27499, -80.20731]. Proceed south on the white blazed trail crossing the Noisy River via the new bridge, for 1.5 km until you come to a small bench overlooking a pond. Turn around and head back to the car. Repeat this twice more for a total of three 3 km trips. Bring lots of water and lunch. Congratulations you’ve completed the NoisyTriple, a fitting end to the Rim 2 Rim Triple Run. Check the other two Rim-To-Rim hikes in the schedule on 8 July 2026 and 5 Aug 2026

Pine River

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am in the parking lot at the corner of 15 Side Road and Prince of Wales Rd

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

Meet at 9:15 am in the parking lot at the corner of 15 Side Rd and Prince of Wales Rd at Pine River. We will hike a few side trails and the main trail. There are a few hilly bits but it’s all worth it as we hike alongside the beautiful Pine River.  We will also pass by the ruins of an old hydro plant.  Bring sufficient water, a snack as needed, and bug spray/bug net.