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January | January | 1 | 2  Niagara Winter End-to-End #5 Woodend to Queenston 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 02/02/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-winter-end-to-end-5-woodend-to-queenston/2022-02-02/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Park near the Bruce Trail cairn, Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2km Description
Winter End-to-End Hikes must be completed between December 21, 2021 to March 19, 2022. Bring $10 for the badge if once you have completed all 5 hikes. Poles and icers recommended. Bring water and snack. No Dogs.
- Happy Rolph’s
2:00 PM-3:30 PM 02/02/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/happy-rolphs-7/2022-02-02/
| 3 | 4  Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 02/04/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-22/2022-02-04/  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
| 5 - Niagara Winter End to End #5 Woodend to Queenston
9:00 AM-1:00 PM 02/05/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-winter-end-to-end-1-woodend-to-queenston/2022-02-05/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of Queenston Heights Park, near Queenston Heights Restaurant, 14184 Niagara Parkway, Niagara On The Lake Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 km 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, 2021 to March 19, 2022. Bring $10 for badge if you have completed all 5 hikes.  Woodend St Pauls Loop 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 02/05/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/woodend-st-pauls-loop-5/2022-02-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15k Description Hike a loop from Woodend Conservation through hilly terrain to St Paul Ave, Niagara Falls. We will pass through the Screaming Tunnel and Fireman’s Park. Hiking poles, gaiters & icers recommended depending upon weather. - Queenston Heights Loop
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 02/05/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/queenston-heights-loop-2/2022-02-05/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): meet in the parking lot near Queenston Heights Restaurant. Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8k Description
Meet near the Bruce Trail cairn in Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway. Enter the park from the roundabout and take two immediate lefts to get to the cairn. Hikes are on mostly flat trails. Paid parking may apply. https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/plan-your-visit/annual-parking-pass/Niagara Parks Parking Loop Hike from parking lot to Upper Canada Heritage Trail returning on paved track
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6  9:30 Queenston Loop 9:30 AM-11:30 AM 02/06/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/930-queenston-loop-4/2022-02-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park — We’ll meet at the lawn between the restaurant and the washrooms.
Queenston Heights Park, 14184 Niagara Pkwy Niagara On The Lake (Map #1, 0.0 km). Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km Description
Starting at Queenston Heights Park, we’ll be hiking across the park to the the main trail with a loop along the Upper Canada Heritage Trail. The trail is mostly moderate with two steep sections to get down the escarpment, and then back up again. Bring hiking boots, poles, ice cleats and be prepared for snow and/or ice. Note that there may be pay-for-parking at the trailhead. Reminder: with the deep snow, this hike will be more strenuous than usual (and/or we may shorten the total distance that we can travel in 2 hours).
| 7 | 8 | 9 - Merritt Island
9:00 AM-11:00 AM 02/09/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritt-island-20/2022-02-09/
| 10 | 11 - 8:30 am NOTL Black History Series – #1 of 4 – An Introduction of Black Slavery in Upper Canada
8:30 AM-10:00 AM 02/11/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-1-of-4-an-introduction-of-black-slavery-in-upper-canada-2/2022-02-11/  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) just outside the park Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km 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. During this and the other hikes in this series, you will learn about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today. Wear extra warm clothing given that we will be stopping several times.
- 9am -NOTL Black History Series – #1 of 4 – An Introduction of Black Slavery in Upper Canada
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 02/11/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-1-of-4-an-introduction-of-black-slavery-in-upper-canada/2022-02-11/  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) just outside the park Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6km Description
Since 1995, the government in Canada officially recongized 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 this and the other hikes in this series, you will learn about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.
 9:30 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #1 of 4: An Introduction to Black Slavery in Upper Canada 9:30 AM-11:00 AM 02/11/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-1-of-4-an-introduction-to-black-slavery-in-upper-canada/2022-02-11/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Bus
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on Veteran’s Lane, past tennis courts 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 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. During this and the other hikes in this series, you will learn about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today. Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.
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13 | 14 | 15 - Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 02/15/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-54/2022-02-15/ - Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 02/15/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-46/2022-02-15/  Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake 7:00 PM-8:30 PM 02/15/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/moonlight-night-hike-in-niagara-on-the-lake-2/2022-02-15/  Hike open to BTC Members only. 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
Snow Moon Night Hike – On the first half of the hike, take in the magic of the rising moon over the Commons and the Niagara River Parkway. Connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. On the last half of the hike, we will walk through the streets of Historic Old Town.
Bring a night light and dress for weather – counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).
| 16  Hike & Picnic 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 02/16/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hike-picnic/2022-02-16/
| 17 | 18 - 9am -NOTL Black History Series – #2 of 4 – Richard Pierpoint and the Coloured Corps
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 02/18/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-2-of-4-richard-pierpoint-and-the-coloured-corps/2022-02-18/  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 St) just outside the entrance to the park Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7km Description
Since 1995, the government in Canada officially recongized 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 this and the other hikes in this series, you will learn about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.
- 9:15am NOTL Black History Series – #2 of 4 – Richard Pierpoint and the Coloured Corps
9:15 AM-10:00 AM 02/18/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-2-of-4-richard-pierpoint-and-the-coloured-corps-3/2022-02-18/  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) just outside the park Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km 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. During this and the other hikes in this series, you will learn about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today. Wear extra warm clothing given that we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.
- 9:30 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #2 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps
9:30 AM-11:00 AM 02/18/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-2-of-4-richard-pierpoint-and-the-coloured-corps-2/2022-02-18/  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) Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7 km 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. Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.
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20 - Louth Conservation Area
2:00 PM-3:30 PM 02/20/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/louth-conservation-area-11/2022-02-20/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Parking Lot, Staff Ave, Jordan Station (Map 3). Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5k Description
Connect to the main trail from the parking lot and follow Louth side trail in a loop to rejoin main trail back to staff avenue. Stop and view Louth falls. Hiking Poles, gaiters, and icers recommended.
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 - 9am -NOTL Black History Series – #3 of 4 – The Long Road to Freedom
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 02/25/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-3-of-4-the-long-road-to-freedom/2022-02-25/  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 St) just outside of the park. Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7.5km Description
Since 1995, the government in Canada officially recongized 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 this and the other hikes in this series, you will learn about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.
- 9:30 NOTL Black History SERIES – #3 of 4: The Long Road to Freedom
9:30 AM-11:00 AM 02/25/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-3-of-4-the-long-road-to-freedom-2/2022-02-25/  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: 7.5 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. Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.
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27 - Merritt Island
2:00 PM-4:00 PM 02/27/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritt-island-18/2022-02-27/
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