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To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here- 01January 1, 2024

First Day (Brisk Pace) Hike - Hike Leaders – Karen Capindale-Smith, Joel Smith and Dave Salt
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/first-day-brisk-pace-hike-hike-leaders-karen-capindale-smith-joel-smith-and-dave-smart/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: New Year’s Day Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre 650 Governors Road, Dundas. The trail centre is the big red building which was the former train station about 200m from the parking lot.Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7-9kmDescription
Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event! We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!Meet at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre by 10:45am for a 11am departure. Your hike leader(s) will lead you on an approximately 7-9km brisk-paced hike within the DVCA trails.
Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in the Trail Centre (big red building) at 1pm. All are welcome to join in the refreshments as we toast our incredible volunteers. There will be badges and other Iroquoia Bruce Trail swag available for purchase until it runs out (please bring small bills/toonies/loonies). We will have door prizes, as well.
Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.
Pay parking is in effect $11 per vehicle and driver unless you have a HCA Pass.
In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 6, 2024. It is important that everyone register.
- 01January 1, 2024

First Day Children's Hike (Free Winter Junior Hiker Badge) Hike Leaders - Victoria Best and Cathie Green
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/first-day-childrens-hike-free-winter-junior-hiker-badge-hike-leaders-victoria-best-and-cathie-green/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: New Year’s Day Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre 650 Governors Road, Dundas. The trail centre is the big red building which was the former train station about 200m from the parking lot.Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx 3-4kmDescription
Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event! We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!Meet at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre by 11:15am for a 11:30am departure. Your hike leader(s) will lead you on an approximately 3-4km hike for families with children within the DVCA trails. Children under 13 participating in this hike will earn the Winter Junior Hiker Badge free of charge. https://www.iroquoia.on.ca/index.php/hiking/junior-hiker-program/
Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in the Trail Centre (big red building) at 1pm. All are welcome to join in the refreshments as we toast our incredible volunteers. There will be badges and other Iroquoia Bruce Trail swag available for purchase until it runs out (please bring small bills/toonies/loonies). We will have door prizes, as well.
Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.
Pay parking is in effect $11 per vehicle and driver unless you have a HCA Pass.
In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 6, 2024. It is important that everyone register.
One parent or guardian may register on behalf of everyone in your party. All children are expected to be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.
- 01January 1, 2024

First Day (Medium Pace) Hike - Hike Leaders – Asia Shin and Colleen Mabalay
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/first-day-medium-pace-hike-hike-leaders-asia-shin-and-colleen-mabalay/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: New Year’s Day Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre 650 Governors Road, Dundas. The trail centre is the big red building which was the former train station about 200m from the parking lot.Hike Leader(s): Asia Shin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 4-6kmDescription
Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event! We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!Meet at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre by 11:30am for a 11:45pm departure. Your hike leader(s) will lead you on an approximately 4-6k, medium-paced hike within the DVCA trails.
Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in the Trail Centre (big red building) at 1pm. All are welcome to join in the refreshments as we toast our incredible volunteers. There will be badges and other Iroquoia Bruce Trail swag available for purchase until it runs out (please bring small bills/toonies/loonies). We will have door prizes, as well.
Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.
Pay parking is in effect $11 per vehicle and driver unless you have a HCA Pass.
In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 6, 2024. It is important that everyone register.
- 01January 1, 2024

First Day (Leisurely Pace) Hike - Hike Leaders –Janina Vanderpost and Ruth Moffatt
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/first-day-leisurely-pace-hike-hike-leaders-janina-vanderpost-and-ruth-moffatt/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: New Year’s Day Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre 650 Governors Road, Dundas. The trail centre is the big red building which was the former train station about 200m from the parking lot.Hike Leader(s): Janina Vanderpost Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approximately 3-4kmDescription
Welcome to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event! We welcome all volunteers, members and anyone who needs to start the new year off right – with a hike!Meet at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) at the Trail Centre by 11:45am for a 12pm departure. Your hike leader(s) will lead you on an approximately 3-4km hike within the DVCA trails.
Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place in the Trail Centre (big red building) at 1pm. All are welcome to join in the refreshments as we toast our incredible volunteers. There will be badges and other Iroquoia Bruce Trail swag available for purchase until it runs out (please bring small bills/toonies/loonies). We will have door prizes, as well.
Please dress for the weather forecast and bring your icers just in case.
Pay parking is in effect $11 per vehicle and driver unless you have a HCA Pass.
In the event of dangerous driving or trail conditions, this event will be postponed to January 6, 2024. It is important that everyone register.
- 03January 3, 2024
Burlington Beachfront
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/burlington-beachfront-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, off New Street. Parking lot directly behind the library.
Hike Leader(s): Gayle Laws Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 kmDescription
Meeting at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am start, in the parking lot directly behind the Central Branch, Burlington Public Library. An urban hike. We will take the footpath towards the lake front, through Spencer Park and along the lake towards the canal lift bridge. The temperature and weather will determine how far we will go as winds from the lake can be cold and strong. Bring fluids and a snack.