Niagara

End to End #1 of 9 Grimsby to Thirty Road

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): 30 Road Grimsby. Street Parking … Carpool to Grimsby Swimming Pool on Elm Street

Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.5k

Description

This is the 1st of a series of 9 hikes to complete the End to End of the Niagara Section. Dress for the weather and bring drink and snack

9:00am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet by the Bruce Trail cairn in Queenston Heights Parking lot. Enter from the roundabout on the Niagara Parkway and take two lefts to see the cairn.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-7 km

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.  First Friday of the month we will meet in Queenston Heights Park for various routes around the Queenston area.

Paid parking may apply.  Check out an annual pass for the Niagara Parks – worth while and you support the parks.

Merritthon

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

Port Dalhousie Heritage District, Public Parking Lot St Catharines

Terrain: Easy
Distance: 45

Description

Looking for a distance challenge? We invite Hikers, Runners, joggers Walkers and Strollers
The Merrithon is a long distance hike from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie along the welland Canal. This is a self-guided hike along mainly paved trail.
A Map of the trail can be found at http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/badges/ under the Merritthon badge

Everyone who completes the route and goes through all of the checkpoints will earn the Prestigious Merritthon Badge

Fee: $40 includes Bus transport to start of hike, checkpoints, badge and helps to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy in its mission to preserve a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.

Check in: At Port Dalhousie Parking Lot St Catharines from 6:40. Buses will transport hikers to Port Colborne.

Route: Follow the yellow blazes from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie back to the parking lot
What to bring: Bring your own water and snacks. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Extra water and snacks will be available at the checkpoints.

COVID Safety Precautions: Please note the precautions before, during and after your hike… https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule.

FAQ’s

What if it rains? This is a rain or shine event.

What if I need to drop out? Trail Angel’s will be available from the checkpoints.

How long will it take to finish? We estimate that the hike will take between 8 and 9 hours. If you do not reach the last checkpoint by 4:00pm you will have to withdraw

Is my ticket/registration transferable/refundable? yes. Refundable up to 7 days before event but not transferrable. Please let us know if you cannot make it.

Contact: Alan Laver alanjlaver@gmail.com 416 303 5613

9:00 Indigenous Veterans Day hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park; km 0.0, opposite the Southern Cairn; a parking fee applies

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

This hike will highlight the contributions and sacrifices made by the Six Nations and Native Allies during the Battle of Queenston Heights and the War of 1812 in support of their British and Canadian compatriots.