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August | August | August | August | August | 1  9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 09/01/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-some-yoga-14/2023-09-01/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St. Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km Description
Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.
| 2 - 9:00 Louth to Short Hills
9:00 AM-1:00 PM 09/02/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-louth-to-short-hills/2023-09-02/ - 10:00 Merritt island loop
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 09/02/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1000-merritt-island-loop-2/2023-09-02/
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3 | 4 | 5  8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/05/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-30/2023-09-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km Description Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike Bring Poles water, snack, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike – Pelham Rd. Shorthills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 09/05/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-rd-shorthills/2023-09-05/
| 6 - 5:30 pm Niagara Glen (Gorge)
6:00 PM-7:00 PM 09/06/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/530-pm-niagara-glen-gorge/2023-09-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Glen / Gorge Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 – 6k Description
Evening hike in Niagara Gorge. We will meet by the metal stairs into the gorge and follow the trail down to the river and return up the metal stairs. Please bring poles, water and bug spray. This is a paid parking lot – the Niagara parks parking pass is valid at this location.
| 7  8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth 8:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/07/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-57/2023-09-07/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k Description From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike, Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 09/07/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-73/2023-09-07/
| 8 - 9:00 Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/08/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-11/2023-09-08/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km Description These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area. Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
| 9  10:00 Harold Black Park 10:00 AM-11:30 AM 09/09/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1000-harold-black-park/2023-09-09/ - 10:00am Invasive Honeysuckle Removal – Work Party – 2023
10:00 AM-2:00 AM 09/09/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1000-invasive-honeysuckle-removal-work-party-2023/2023-09-09/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Parking is available in the triangle at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road. Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely Distance: ~2km Description
This event is to work on removing invasive honeysuckle from the BTC Thirty Mile Creek Nature Reserve off Thirty Road in Grimsby. We will meet for 10 am at the designated parking area at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road East and walk in together. Invasive honeysuckle removal methods depend on size – small being pulled by hand and hung on tree branches by the roots to dry out, medium sized pulled through the use of extractigators (special shovel like tools that help pry out the small shrubs) & large having to be cut with chain saws. BTC Ecologists will join us as well as certified club chain sawyers. We hope to have many volunteers on site and we will tackle this area in one day/one work party per year.
Join us at ten am and stay as long as you can – it’s an easy walk out for those that just want to work for an hour or two. If you plan on staying longer pack a lunch & don’t forget lots of water, long pants, long sleeves, work gloves & sturdy footwear. Volunteers make a difference – come out and join us for a fun work day. contact Alicia Aitchison – aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com with any questions. Please register so we know how many people to expect & we can keep everybody informed if anything changes.
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10   Hiking 101 – Fall Session, 3 hikes 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 09/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-101-fall-session-3-hikes/2023-09-10/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Various locations. First location is Queenston Heights Park, near the Bruce Trail cairn. Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6km Description In this “Introduction to Hiking” series of workshops we will share the many joys of hiking. You will learn how to prepare for a hike; safety issues that might be involved, what to bring on the trail, reading the blazes and maps; and the different types of hikes offered by Niagara Bruce Trail Club. Each workshop will include a 20-minute presentation and question-and-answer period, followed by a 1.5hr hike. Wear sturdy walking shoes (if you have them) and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring water. Location of workshops: Sep 10 – Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway. Enter the park at the roundabout, make first left and an immediate left to see the cairn. Park next to the Bruce Trail Cairn. Paid parking. Sep 17 – Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park at the entrance to the park, near Taylor Rd. Sep 24 – Kinsmen Park, 3820 Frost Rd, Beamsville. We recommend participation in all three workshops but all/any are optional. This course is open to members and non-members. Cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Upon completion of ALL three workshops participants will receive an NBTC neck scarf free ($15 value). No refunds. Sessions are conducted rain or shine.
| 11 - 9:30 Queenston Heights
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 09/11/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/930-queenston-heights/2023-09-11/
| 12 - 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/12/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-31/2023-09-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km Description Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike Bring Poles water, snack, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike – Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 09/12/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-59/2023-09-12/
| 13 | 14 - 8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/14/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-58/2023-09-14/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k Description From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike, Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 09/14/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-74/2023-09-14/
| 15 - 9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga
9:00 AM-11:00 AM 09/15/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-some-yoga-15/2023-09-15/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St. Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km Description
Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.
| 16 - 8:30 Welland Canals Hike #1 New Badge!!!!
8:30 AM-2:00 PM 09/16/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-welland-canals-hike-1-new-badge/2023-09-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Allanburg Bridge, Lundy’s Lane, Allanburg, ON Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 18.9 km Description
Be one of the first to earn NBTC’s new Welland Canals Badge! This is the first of 4 hikes needed to earn the new badge. It is a long hike, but fairly flat and mostly on pavement. You will get a flavour of all 4 Welland Canals during the hike. Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
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17 | 18 - 9:00 Fonthill Loop
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/18/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-fonthill-loop/2023-09-18/
| 19 - 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/19/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-32/2023-09-19/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km Description Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike Bring Poles water, snack, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike – Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 09/19/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-60/2023-09-19/
| 20 | 21 - 8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/21/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-59/2023-09-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k Description From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike, Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 09/21/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-75/2023-09-21/
| 22 - 9:00 Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/22/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-12/2023-09-22/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km Description These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area. Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
| 23 - 8:30 Welland Canals Hikes #2 and #3 Woodend and Sobey’s Parking lot
8:30 AM-3:00 AM 09/23/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-welland-canals-hikes-2-and-3-woodend-and-sobeys-parking-lot/2023-09-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): 1. Sobey’s Parking lot, Glendale Ave, St. Catharines N43.136490 W79.216689
2. Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd , NOTL N43.143377 W79.167212 Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: First hike: 8.5 km Second Hike: 9 km Description
We will complete Hikes #2 and #3 of the new Welland Canals Badge series . We will meet at Sobey’s Parking lot at 8:30 and complete the loopish hike. We will then move our vehicles to the start point for the next hike, which is Woodend parking lot on Taylor Rd Sobey’s Hike: 9 km Woodend hike 8.5 km Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
- 9:00 Twelve Mile Creek Loop
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 09/23/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-twelve-mile-creek-loop-2/2023-09-23/
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24 - 10:00 Autumn Equinox Contemplative Hike
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 09/24/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1000-autumn-equinox-contemplative-hike/2023-09-24/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Quarry Road to Cave Springs loop Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4 km Description
Take some time out at the Autumn Equinox for a contemplative, mostly silent hike which offers an opportunity to reflect on the changing seasons in the beautiful escarpment landscape. The pace will be leisurely to moderate but we will make some stops along the way to immerse ourselves in the forest environment, to reflect on the equal balance of dark and light coinciding with the equinox as we turn towards the darker season, as well as to silently enjoy the nature around us. You will be invited to reflect, listen, breathe. Most of the hike will be silent, intended to be a meditation on and immersion into the landscape. While the pace will be moderate, the trail at Cave Springs is rocky in parts and so good footwear is essential and poles recommended. It’s been a wet year so a hat and insect repellant will keep you more comfortable. As always, carry water and be prepared for changeable weather with layers and rain gear. This is a leisurely, contemplative in-and-out hike from Quarry Rd in Beamsville into Cave Springs conservation area and back. We will depart at 10 am and be back before noon. There is limited parking available at Quarry Rd.
| 25 | 26 - 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/26/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-33/2023-09-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km Description Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike Bring Poles water, snack, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike – Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 09/26/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-61/2023-09-26/
| 27 | 28 - 8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/28/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-60/2023-09-28/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k Description From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather - 9:15 Short Hike, Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 09/28/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-76/2023-09-28/
| 29 - 9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 09/29/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-13/2023-09-29/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km Description
Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes. Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
 8:00 pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake 8:00 PM-9:30 PM 09/29/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-pm-moonlight-night-hike-in-niagara-on-the-lake-3/2023-09-29/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St. Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km Description
Moonlight Night Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).
| 30 - 8:30Welland Canals Hike #4 New Badge
8:30 AM-11:00 AM 09/30/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830welland-canals-hike-4-new-badge/2023-09-30/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jaycee Garden Park, 543 Ontario St., St. Catharines N43.192235 W79.266243 Jaycee Garden Park, 543 Ontario St., St. Catharines N43.192235 W79.266243 Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7 km Description
This is the 4th hike in the Welland Canals Badge Series. It will acquaint you with the entry point of 3 of the 4 Welland Canals. Please refer to the Badge section of NBTC website for photo requirements and additional interesting information about the canals. If completed 4 hikes, then bring $10 for badge.
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