Iroquoia

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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: 7-9km

Description

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.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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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 3-4km

Description

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.

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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: 4-6km

Description

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.

Click here for more information or to register

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 3-4km

Description

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.

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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 km

Description

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.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Rd, Rockton, ON L0R 1X0

Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8-10kms

Description

Westfield is a Heritage Village and Conservation Area with an hour drive from Cambridge/Kitchener and Hamilton. They have added some new trails–all flat so a good beginner level hike or for those who want an easier hike at the start of the week. We will meet at Westfield Village parking lot-free to HCA passholders-$11.00 per vehicle if not a member-according to their website

We will hike around the back of the village through the forest and over the covered bridge to the train station and then do a circular hike through the sugar bush and Westfield trails returning back through the main street of the pioneer village

Bring Icers-bound to be icy patches, Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions, water, snack, hiking pole, hiking/ winter boots . Any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at cathiekygreen@gmail.com or text me at 416-931-2095

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Approx. 9 km.

Description

This forest is a wonderful area in which to hike. There are numerous hiking trails and also mountain bike trails which are suitable for hiking too. We happily share the trails. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start at the corner of Tenth Sideroad and Nassagaweya Fourth Line. There is plenty of roadside parking. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using. We will use both hiking and biking trails to reach Hilton Falls and then return via a different route.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com. Please text or email leader if cancelling the day of the hike.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet where the Bruce Trail Eighth Line Side Trail meets the Eighth Line North of Georgetown

Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best 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, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Hike the Great Esker and Duff Pit Side Trails.
The hike distance will be reduced if hiking conditions are poor. Dress appropriately for the weather and for slippery trail conditions and rocks. Bring food and water, hiking boots, icers, and no dogs please.
Directions to Meeting Place: From where Trafalgar Road merges with Hwy 7 in Georgetown, drive north 3.4 km and then turn right onto 22 Side Rd and then left on Eighth Line. Continue along Eighth Line until you see the blue blazes for the Eighth Line Side Trail. Note: you can not access the meeting place driving south on Eighth Line from the 27 Side Rd because it is closed in the winter.
Please arrive at 9:45 for hike start time of 10:00 AM. Register using the hiking schedule. Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 905-257-6815.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the main Mount Nemo parking lot off from Guelph Line for a 1:30pm departure. We will hike the local trails for about 2 hours. Online Registration with Conservation Halton is required and fees required. Did you know that Bruce Trail members can get a discounted park pass? Dress for the weather, bring icers, water and optional snack. We may go somewhere for a coffee or hot chocolate after for those who wish to join in.

Hike Leader(s): Paul Toffoletti 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: 7km

Description

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Old Guelph Road Side Trail – Parking lot and road side parking.

Hike Leader(s): Madeline Grady 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: 8 km round trip

Description

This will be an out and back hike.  There are some rocky climbs and descents.  Depending on the weather it can be muddy &/or slippery.  Recommend Hiking boots, poles and icers.  Please bring water and a snack.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

101 Osler Dr in Dundas, behind the Shoppers Drug Mart, in the parking area adjacent to the trailhead

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: 9

Description

This leisurely hike is on a wide path, mostly flat but with a slight ascent to the train station.  We will stop at the station for washrooms and snack before  heading back.  Please arrive at 9:45 in the parking lot for a 10:00 sharp start.  Dress warmly and wear good footwear in case there is some ice on the path.  May be good to bring icers just in case.  Sometimes we need encouragement to get out in the winter, so join in this social walk.  The hike will be cancelled if the weather is poor weather.   Please text Gayle at 905 270 8588 if you need to cancel shortly before the hike commences.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Oakville, Southeast corner of River Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa Blvd.

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 9 km.

Description

Please join us as we travel up and down the east and west banks of the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, both on top and below the cliffs. Expect a number of long, but gentle hills.  Meet in the parking lot on the southeast corner of River Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa Blvd. at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using. This valley has a lot of history and played an important role in early Oakville days. Please text me if you are unable to come on the morning of the hike.
Leader : Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandpa@gmail.com

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps):

Hermitage parking lot, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 621 Sulphur Springs Rd, near corner of Sulphur Springs Rd and Mineral Springs Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Craig Sim Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7-8k (approximate)

Description

Meet in Hermitage parking lot, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 621 Sulphur Springs Rd, near corner of Sulphur Springs Rd and Mineral Springs Rd. Hamilton Conservation Area pass or parking fees apply.  We will do loops within DVCA. Hilly with great views. Spots to watch footing if wet or icy, typically good path.  Wear hiking boots. Bring icers. Poles may be helpful as well if icy. Dress in layers appropriate to weather, bring snack and water. Be aware of Covid protocols. We leave at 1000am.  To cancel on day of hike text cell#289-659-0007. Cell is day of hike only.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Conservation Halton parking area on the west side of Walkers Line.
Directions to meeting place: Drive the QEW-403 to Walkers Line, exit and drive north on Walkers Line for 13.2 km. The Mt. Nemo Conservation parking lot is just beyond the intersection of Walkers Line and Side Rd 2.

Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8-9 km

Description

The hike begins with a strenuous, steep and rocky accent to the top of the escarpment. Expect uneven surfaces which may be slippery. Hiking boots and icers required. No running shoes. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring snack and beverage. No dogs please.
Please arrive at 9:45 for a 10:00AM departure. Register using the hiking schedule.
Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 905-257-6815.
Pre-pay and reserve parking at www.conservationhalton.ca

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

Chedoke Golf Course Parking Lot, Hamilton (See map below)

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will head east from the Chedoke Golf Course parking lot along the radial line and then onto the Bruce Trail  (with some hills and one steep section) up the escarpment.  We will need to cross busy Beckett’s Drive/Queen Street Hill.  We  will then follow the Bruce Trail to the top of the escarpment and then descending to the city streets and return via the tree lined streets to the radial trail and the golf course parking lot.

Bring icers, water and a snack.  Walk will be cancelled in case of poor weather/driving conditions (please check your email the evening before).

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time and we will start walking at 10:00 am sharp!  Please inform me by email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca if you cancel after the 4:00pm registration cut-off time on the Tuesday and by text at 905 334-8752 if you cancel the morning of the hike.