Iroquoia

HIking for Butter Tarts - Old Guelph Road to Dyments and Back

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Old Guelph Road at Tunnel – BTC parking where Old Guelph Road ends west side of highway 6,south of Clappisons

Hike Leader(s): Lois Corey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 16 kms

Description

This is an out and back hike, no carpooling required.  We will hike at a moderate-brisk pace from highway 6 West along Bruce Trail, deviating from the trail  at the half way point, for a brief stop at Dyments Farm Market for butter tarts (or whatever catches your fancy), perhaps a little side trip to the Sydenham Lookout. Some climbing up and down escarpment between Old Guelph Road and Borers Falls, but lots of flat through Rock Chapel area to Dyments along the edge of the escarpment with some great views. Please dress appropriately for the weather and poles recommended. Please bring water and snacks/lunch.

 Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.

If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration by following these steps:To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

2026 Iroquoia E2E in Four (Two concurrent weekends)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Two different parking locations (one for each wknd) will be provided to registered hikers only. The Bus will be there to take you to the hike start.
Any unregistered hikers who show up will not be permitted to board the buses.

Hike Leader(s): Joe Borges Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 122km (30-35 each day) // Self-paced with mandatory checkpoint deadlines

Description

Please join us for the annual Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club self-paced End-to-End. You can enjoy and complete the entire club distance of 122 km over four days (approximately 30-35km each day).

Please be honest about your physical abilities. These 4 days are not recommended for new hikers or anyone who hasn’t completed these distances recently.
The registration fee is non-refundable.

The hikes will traverse the varied and often strenuous terrain from Grimbsy in the south, to the 401 in Milton. You will pass many waterfalls and beautiful vistas. Checkpoint stations will be approximately every 10 km offering snacks, water refill, and assistance. Please bring your own First Aid Kit.

The hike is $95 for members and $110 for non-members (if there are still available spots after the member pre-sale) and includes bus transportation from the meeting point to the hike starting point, refreshments, parking, permit costs, and the official E2E badge. The fee is non-refundable. After costs, the proceeds go to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club who support The Bruce Trail Conservancy mission of “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

PLEASE NOTE: Registration opens at 8am on February 22, 2026 for Bruce Trail Conservancy members only.
You may be a member of any club. If any spots are still available after the first two weeks, registration will also be opened for non-members at a cost of $110.

Details will be emailed to participants. As mentioned, these are longer hikes and are not suitable for beginning hikers. For both events, hikers are expected to maintain an average pace of 4 km/hr (or more). Hikers will be required to reach each checkpoint on each day by a prescribed time in order to continue, and ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. Please be aware that volunteers are running this event and will  be waiting.

Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. For questions, please use the contact hike leader form available through the link on this page.

Multi-day Trip to Manitoulin Island

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Manitoulin Island
Registered participants will receive a WhatsApp invitation (optional) which can be used for photo share.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies

Description

Everyone who is registered for this hike series will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp which can be used to share photos and other information.  

Please join Beth Gilhespy and Ruth Moffatt for a 5 day/4 night trip over to Manitoulin Island (Manidoo Minising) where we will hike and explore the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy (EBC) trails. Manitoulin Island is the world’s largest freshwater island and is known for its stunning nature, Indigenous culture (home to six Anishinaabe First Nations), and outdoor activities. We will access it via MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry from Tobermory. Shared expenses for accommodation with whomever you are sharing your cabin with and travel (gas, ferry expenses). Breakfast and lunch will be your own responsibility. Shared dinners TBA.
Day1 – Mon, Sept 21, 2026 – 9am – meet in the BTC Parking Area on the east side of the road – 2461 Bruce County Rd 9, Barrow Bay. Depart at 9:15am in two vehicles. You can leave your car here if you are comfortable doing so or get dropped off.
On the way up to Tobermory to catch the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry, we will stop at the EBC’s Alvar Bay Nature Preserve (close to Tobermory).  We should be in position for the ferry at 11:30am so you will have time for your lunch in the Tobermory area. We will proceed to catch the TBA 1:15pm ferry crossing. The ferry crossing takes about 1.75 – 2 hours. From the arrival in South Baymouth we will proceed to Mindemoya Court Cottages and Campground (about 35 min) https://mindemoya.ca/cottages. Please arrange your reservation with Kim at enquiries@mindemoya.ca  Let her know that you are with the Bruce Trail group. You may book any cottage or trailer you like. Waterfront 15T and 16T are being held for us until February 15. Check in is September 21 (Check in time is 3pm)and check out is Sept 25 (check out time is 9am). There is tent camping as well, if you prefer.
This location is very close to the town of Mindemoya where there are amenities if needed.
Please make note of what you will need to bring to the cottages. The cottages are located on Mindemoya Lake so we should have some nice sunsets/stargazing opportunities.

This is our tentative hiking schedule which is subject to change.
Day 2 – Tues, Sept 22, 2026 – After breakfast we will hike EBC Cup and Saucer Nature Preserve 12km
Day 3 – Wed, Sept 23, 2026 – After breakfast we will hike EBC Lake Wolsey Nature Preserve 7km and then go visit Bridal Veil Falls.
Day 4 – Thurs, Sept 24, 2026 – After breakfsast we will hike EBC East Bluff Nature Preserve  and possibly nearby EBC Barrie Island Nature Preserve 8.5km, if enough time.
Day 5 – Fri, Sept 25, 2026 – After breakfast and  check out of cottages by 9am we’ll hike EBC Fossil Hill Nature Preserve 6km/Dominion Bay. Drive to South Baymouth to catch the TBA 3:50 pm ferry, arriving Tobermory TBA 5:50 pm

Badges will be available for some of the trails we visit. Please visit https://escarpment.ca for information about the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and EBC Hiking Trails of Manitoulin Island (Manidoo Minising).

It may be helpful to book your accommodations first and then complete your registration. We’d like to keep the group to 20 people maximum.