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January | January | January | January | January | January | 1 9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End of Black Enslavement in Upper Canada 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 02/01/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-notl-black-history-series-1-of-4-chloe-cooley-and-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-black-enslavement-in-upper-canada/2025-02-01/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Loop Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on Veteran’s Lane, past tennis courts Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck, Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 6 km Description Since 1995, the government of Canada has officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Black history. Complete 3 of 4 hikes for the Black History badge. The link below will take you to a brief overview on this topic, by the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Museum. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/niagara-on-the-lake-s-black-history-niagara-historical-society-museum/-QXR3nRTdnmqJw?hl=en **Dress for the weather and for stopping several times. Paths may be icy; hiking poles and icers are recommended. Please Note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.
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2 | 3 | 4 | 5 8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #4 Roland Road to Decew House 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 02/05/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-niagara-winter-end-to-end-4-roland-road-to-decew-house-2/2025-02-05/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Car Pool Location (Google Maps): Meet at Decew House Heritage Park and Car Pool to Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 12.4 kms Description We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2024 to March 21, 2025. Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5
| 6 | 7 9:00 Queenston Heights loop 9:00 AM-11:30 AM 02/07/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-queenston-heights-loop-2/2025-02-07/ 9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 02/07/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-29/2025-02-07/  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 International Hike 9:00 AM-12:45 PM 02/08/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/international-hike/2025-02-08/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Urban Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Floral Showhouse (greenhouses), just south of the Falls, Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 13-14km Description Park in the Floral Showhouse, Niagara Parkway (paid parking – check out the annual pass) We will be hiking around both sides of the border to view the Falls from all angles. Bring passport/nexus to cross the Rainbow Bridge. $1 Can fee to cross. Light icers may be helpful along part of the route. Mostly paved pathways. We can never predict the amount of time to go through customs, please allow plenty of time for the hike.
9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #2 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 02/08/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-notl-black-history-series-2-of-4-richard-pierpoint-and-the-coloured-corps-2/2025-02-08/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Urban Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 6 km Description Since 1995, the government in has Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. You will find out about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today. Complete 3 of 4 hikes for the Black History badge. Watch a short video by Historica Canada about Richard Pierpoint’s life by opening the link below. https://youtu.be/UQyPXOHvwEc?si=2ZPGIHDrybxv11f *We will be stopping several times. Dress for the weather. Hiking poles and icers are recommended. Expect hike to take 1.5-2 hours. Hike 3 of 4 hikes in this series for the Black History badge. PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.
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9 Niagara E2E in 5 – Stained-Glass Fundraiser Badge 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 02/09/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-e2e-in-5-stained-glass-fundraiser-badge/2025-02-09/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2025-02-09 at 09:00 2025-02-16 at 2025-02-23 at 2025-03-02 at 2025-03-09 at Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area is our first meeting spot. Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: Varies but around 16km per outing Description Join us in earning a Niagara End 2 End Badge starting on February 9th, 2025 for a series of 5 hikes. Each hike will be approximately 16 kms at a moderate pace. This is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers. We will be using hiker’s vehicles to shuttle between our start and end point for each hike. Proper hiking boots and icers are a must! Bring hiking poles, food/snacks, water, hat, and rainwinter gear. Arrive at 9:00am for roll call/check in/drive to the starting point. Hike will start at 9:30 am sharp It is important to complete each section within a time frame to consider the shorter days. Hikers will receive their Stain Glass End to End badge upon completion. If you must miss a day but can make it up before the last scheduled hike, you will still qualify for the badge. Please, no children/dogs. All logistics/scheduling/start/stop and parking (shared cost if there is a fee)and a hike leader to guide you, is included. Planed routes, gps co-ordinates and parking information to be posted closer to hike time. ——————————————————————————– Day 1: Queenston Heights to Woodend Conservation Area (16 KM) Day 2 Woodend Conservation area to Decew House (16 KM) Day 3 Decew House to Rockway (16 KM) Day 4 Rockway to Margaret Reed Side Trail Parking (18.7 KM) Day 5 Margaret Reed Parking to Grimsby Terminus (17 KM)
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 CANCELLED 9:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring 9:00 AM-11:30 AM 02/13/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-cave-spring-2/2025-02-13/ CANCELLED 9:15 AM-11:00 AM 02/13/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-around-jordan-22/2025-02-13/
| 14 9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 02/14/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-30/2025-02-14/  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
| 15 CANCELLED 9:00 NOTL Black History SERIES – #3 of 4: Standing Firm for Freedom: The Solomon Moseby Affair 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 02/15/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-notl-black-history-series-3-of-4-standing-firm-for-freedom-the-solomon-moseby-affair-2/2025-02-15/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Urban Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre. Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 7 – 8 kms Description Since 1995, the government in Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. You will find out about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today. *Dress for the weather. Icers and hiking poles are recommended as paths tend to be icy. We will stop several times. Expect hike to take from 1.5-2 hours. Hike 3 of 4 hikes in this series for the Black History badge. PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual leaning and inclusion.
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16 | 17 | 18 | 19 8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #6 Woodend Conservation Area to Queenston Southern BTC Terminus 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 02/19/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/830-niagara-winter-end-to-end-6-woodend-conservation-area-to-queenston-southern-btc-terminus-2/2025-02-19/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Car Pool Location (Google Maps): Meet at Queenston Heights Restaurant Parking lot and Car Pool to Woodend Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 14.5 Description We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2024 to March 21, 2025. Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5. Main parking lot will be closed for winter so park near the washroom building. Parking fees may be required. If you have completed all 6 hikes bring $10 for the coveted Winter End to End Badge
11:00 am Hike & Picnic 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 02/19/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1100-am-hike-picnic/2025-02-19/
| 20 9:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring 9:00 AM-11:30 AM 02/20/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-cave-spring-3/2025-02-20/ Hiking Around Jordan 9:15 AM-11:00 AM 02/20/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-around-jordan-24/2025-02-20/
| 21 9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 02/21/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-31/2025-02-21/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara 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
- Rockway – in and around.
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 02/21/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rockway-in-and-around/2025-02-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Staff Ave – free Parking Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 9k Description We hike the main trail from Staff ave to Rockway, taking in some of the side trails on return. this section is rocky with changes in elevation. Bring snacks, water and be prepared for the weather – icers, poles and appropriate foot wear.
| 22 CHANGE IN TITLE 9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #3 of 4: The Moseby Affair 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 02/22/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-notl-black-history-series-4-of-4-the-early-niagara-community-2/2025-02-22/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Urban Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 5 – 6 km Description THIS HIKE WILL REPLACE the hike canceled on Feb. 15. Since 1995, the government in Canada has officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. This hike will give us an opportunity to celebrate the strength and perseverance of the early Black community *Dress for the weather. Icers and hiking poles are recommended; sidewalks may be VERY icy. We will be stopping several times. Expect hike to take between 1.5-2 hours. FOR ANY INTERESTED HIKERS, when this hike is over, there will be the OPTION to hike another 5 km, the #4 hike in the Black History Series. There will be a short break between hikes. It will take another 1.5-2 hours. Hike 3 of 4 hikes in this series for the Black History badge. PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual leaning and inclusion.
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23 10:30 NBTC WINTER Nature Hike 10:30 AM-12:00 PM 02/23/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1030-nbtc-winter-nature-hike/2025-02-23/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Parking Lot C at Wiley Rd, Thorold, ON L0S 1E6 Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: ~5km Description NBTC WINTER NATURE HIKE Join us for the NBTC Nature Hike series to learn more about the biodiversity along the Bruce Trail. This time, we will explore the trails throughout Short Hills Provincial Park. Hikes will be held February, May, August & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons. Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing flora & fauna along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year. Parking is at the Parking Lot C at the end of Wiley Road. Hiking boots, icers and poles are recommend. Note that the hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow. Lets hope for good cold weather!
| 24 | 25 | 26 3:00pm Ridgeway/Crystal Beach – A walk in the neighbourhood 3:00 PM-5:30 PM 02/26/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/300pm-ridgeway-crystal-beach-a-walk-in-the-neighbourhood/2025-02-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Urban Location (Google Maps): Ridge Road, Ridgeway Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 8k Description We will meet outside Brimstone Brewing pub and walk through town and down to Crystal Beach. We will see the old site of Crystal Beach amusement park , Hot dog alley and return to Ridgeway after checking out the beach. On street parking, no fee. Please dress according to weather and bring water. No poles required. We will visit Brimstone on our return after the hike.
| 27 9:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring 9:00 AM-11:30 AM 02/27/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-cave-spring-4/2025-02-27/ Hiking Around Jordan 9:15 AM-11:00 AM 02/27/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-around-jordan-23/2025-02-27/
| 28 9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 02/28/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-32/2025-02-28/  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
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