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< 2022 >
December 11 - December 17
  • 11
    December 11, 2022

    2:00pm Glenridge Quarry Loop

    2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    12/11/2022
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry parking lot, St. David’s Rd., Map 3

    Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    A combination of open trails with spectacular views across Lake Ontario and wooded trails including the main trail.

  • 12
    December 12, 2022

    9:00 Hiking in and around Rotary Park

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/12/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): 395 Pelham Road, regional Road 69, St. Catharines

    Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6-7 km

    Description

    Hiking various trails in and around Rotary Park and along 12 Mile Creek

    19:00 Winter Festival of Lights

    7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    12/12/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Night
    Location (Google Maps): Floral Showhouse, Niagara Parkway, just south of the Falls

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 5-6km

    Description

    Get your cameras ready for the Annual Winter Festival of Lights hike.  Get into a festive mood with a walk around the Falls for this annual event.  Stay afterwards for hot apple cider and festive treats.  Feel free to share your favourite treats.

  • 13
    December 13, 2022

    9:00 NEW VENUE Rockway Conservation

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/13/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Rockway Conservation Area
    Pelham Road, St Catherines

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    10km

    Description

    Changing it up for December only.

    Hike the trails in and around Rockway towards Louth or effingham

    9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/13/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

    Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.  Bring hiking boots and water.

  • 14
    December 14, 2022
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  • 15
    December 15, 2022

    9:00 am NEW TIME Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/15/2022
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    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. Dress for the weatherBring Poles, snack a drink and ices

  • 16
    December 16, 2022

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

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/16/2022
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    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

    10:00 End to End #5 of 9 Rockway to Wiley Road Short Hills - Make-up hike

    10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    12/16/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road Parking Lot Car Pool To Rockway

    Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 9 kms

    Description

    This is the 5th 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.

    Make-up hike for those who could not join on Nov. 30 due to the inclement weather but open for anyone who wants to join.

  • 17
    December 17, 2022

    8:30 Iroquoia E2E #4

    8:30 AM-1:30 PM
    12/17/2022
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): 68.8 to 50.6 Gate house Museum . Enter from 621 Sulphur Springs Road. N43.236833 W79.998578 Car Pool to 1826 Snake Road. Roadside Parking N43.317174 W79.892363 Paid Parking

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 18.2k

    Description

    This is the 4th of 7 hikes to complete the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. Dress for the weather and bring icers, gators, snacks and water

    9:00 AM Rim of Africa

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/17/2022
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Beginning at the Short Hills Provincial Park parking lot on Pelham Rd. Map 3 – north of km 40.9

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 5.3 km

    Description

    This hike features gently rolling terrain, a majestic Carolinian forest, Terrace Falls and numerous streams. This section of the Bruce Trail is twinned with a section of the Rim of Africa Trail in South Africa. During this hike information about the BTC’s International Friendships Trails will be shared.