Iroquoia

Bend. Breathe. Belong - Gentle yoga followed by a 5km hike.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Please park in the Lions Club Pool Parking lot in Grimsby 1 Elm St and walk into the park area under the trees.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: About and hour of yoga followed by a hike up to Beamer’s Conservation Area

Description

Here’s a perfect way to welcome September –

Join Certified Yoga Instructor Angela and Certified Hike Leader Ruth, both Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club volunteers, for a morning of gentle yoga and a 5km hike up to Beamer’s Conservation Area. Please bring your yoga mat and water and any props you like to have and afterwards you will need comfortable hiking shoes or running shoes for the hike as well as water and snacks if you need. Everyone is welcome; please register.

Time: 9:00am – 12:00noon

Date: Sept 1, 2025

Location: Coronation Park which is accessible from the Lion’s Club Pool parking lot at 1 Elm St, Grimsby. Just park and walk into the park under the trees.
Cost: By donation. All proceeds go to the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club who will use the funds towards “Preserving a ribbon of Wilderness, for Everyone, Forever.”

Hilton Falls (reservation required)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot at Hilton Falls Conservation Area at 9:15 am.

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

We will hike to the Falls and then around to Bent Rim 1 and back to the cars. Reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca

Peninsula ETE Fundraiser Hike - Badge Hike - 8 Straight Days - Sept 6-13/25 - 7:45am Please read all details before registering for this hike.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Bluewater Park – across from the arena in Wiarton

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt 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: 165km over 8 days ~ 20km – 25 km+ per day.

Description

Overview

Important – Please do not register for this hike unless you are sure you can attend all 8 days. You may only miss 1 day if you have to.
This is a special series of 8  hikes to complete the Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail.  The organization, guidance, logistics and the Turkey Vulture stained glass badge is included in your fee which is non-refundable. (You may swap out the stained-glass badge for the regular end to end badge) Proceeds support the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club which in turn supports the Bruce Trail Conservancy mission to “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

For this E2E in 8, we will be following the main trail northbound eventually finishing in Tobermory. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of 8 hikes as a Group Hike. The Peninsula in 8 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3  to 5.0 km/ hr. pace maintained over a 20km plus day.  The section is approximately 165km so daily distances will be based on available parking. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. Please note that public transportation back to your vehicle is basically non-existent in this section.  Please be honest about your hiking abilities. We will hike at a steady pace but there will be plenty of time to take pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna of this beautiful but challenging section.  This particular set of 8 hikes is intended to be Moderate/Brisk.  It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Attire and Daily Hikes. 

Hikers will be expected to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of cool and possible wet weather.  Sufficient food and water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them), and wet weather gear is strongly recommended. Bug spray is also suggested. Clothing adjustments, bio-breaks are as needed. Please let the sweep person know and they will wait for you. A morning break around 10am and a 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled. An afternoon break will be based on our expected finish time. Depending on weather conditions, these times may vary. Everyone must carry a First Aid kit.

Since this is an end to end that would normally be held over 10 days, please do not sign up for this hike if you need to miss any of the days. It is 8 straight days and your attendance is needed in each of the days for sharing of car shuttling. One day may be made up if you absolutely must miss a day.

All participants will be expected to take turns either driving to the start or driving the drivers back at the end of the day. Carpooling to our meeting spot with 2 people in the car is generally ok but we would like to minimize and equalize the driving/shuttling as much as possible so it is fair for all participants.

Parking Fees

Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Bruce Peninsula National Park.  The fee for this E2E-in-8 does not include any parking/entry fees for hikers. These costs, where applicable, will be shared amongst all participants unless you have a parking or park pass.

Leave No Trace

Please remember, like all hikes, this is a Leave No Trace hike. Pack out whatever you pack in. Do not toss anything onto or into any sections of the trail. We will also try to leave the trail better than we found it so we will be collecting collectable garbage we might see along the way. Daily volunteers to collect trail trash will be supplied with a bag. Dogs will not be welcome on this hike.

Accommodations

It is strongly recommended you make reservations for accommodations as soon as you register for the hike. Accommodations can be made anywhere in the Peninsula but I recommend staying in Lion’s Head which is about mid-way of the section. There is a motel, a campground and several B&B’s. Moving from accommodation to accommodation, while in the Peninsula, is doable but generally not recommended. If  you would like a roommate, I can share your email with any other registered participants who are also looking for shared accommodations. Please let me know.

Daily

We meet for each hike by at least 7:45am each day. A schedule for meeting and start locations will be sent to each participant in May. We will hike northerly each day. The schedule is subject to change.

Accommodation Check in is Sept 5 – first day of hiking is Sept 6. Checkout Sept 13 or 14 – last day of hiking is Sept 13.

Burlington Waterfront

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Brant Street and Lakeshore Road Burlington.

Hike Leader(s): Dale Skvereckas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6 – 6.5 km

Description

We will meet at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 start.  There are several municipal parking lots in the area and some street meter parking allows all day parking.  Park near Brant Street and Lakeshore Road. Meet outside (to the right) of the Waterfront Hotel (Brant and Lakeshore) by the stairs leading to the water.  We will walk out to the Brant Street Pier then along the waterfront trail, passing Spencer Smith Park, the Naval Veterans Walkway, 1 km of beach (during this hike we will not have time for a swim; perhaps another time), and continue to the Burlington Canal Bridge before turning back.  The route along the shoreline of Lake Ontario is lovely.  Hiking poles are not necessary however if you use them bring them.  Please wear proper footwear (no open toe shoes). Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, water, and a snack. Bring a jacket as it might be cool along the water.  If you have a story of Burlington, a joke, or an interesting hiking adventure bring that with you to share with the group.  After the hike you can explore the many downtown shops, cafes and restaurants.  No dogs please.