Niagara

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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.

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TIP: The calendar view displays up to 7 hikes on a day, but often there are more. Click “More events” to see them all.

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    03/11/2022

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    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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  • Loop 9:00 Long Hike Glenridge Quarry.. NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION
    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    03/15/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry Thorold

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12k

    Description

    Hike the trails around Glenridge Quarry. Note that this location will continue until Short Hills Dries out a TAD

    Bring Poles and Icers and dress for the weather

  • In and Out 9:15 Short Hike – Rotary Park
    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    03/15/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St Catharines

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    Hike the trails in and around Rotary Park.  Bring hiking boots and icers.

     

  • Youth Hike 2 Badges & A Book Youth Hike – NATURE HIKE 1 of 2 – March Break Fun with BTC Ecologist
    11:00 AM-12:30 PM
    03/15/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Youth Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot

    Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: Approximately 4-5 km

    Description

    Looking for some March Break fun?  Join us for a Youth/Family nature hike led by BTC Ecologist, Mara McHaffie.  This is the first of two youth hikes during March Break.  We will meet at the Taylor Road parking lot at Woodend Conservation Area and enjoy a leisurely paced (approximately 3km/hr) 90 minute hike on the main Bruce Trail as well as on the Wetland Ridge Side trail.  There will be some hills, beautiful forest, wetlands & vineyard vistas.  Mara will help us identify all kinds of interesting flora & fauna throughout the nature hike.

    During this hike youth hikers will be encouraged to think about how they are using their 5 senses during the hike & after the hike they can do a small write up or drawing of how they used their 5 senses during the hike & bring this to the second hike to earn their Young Nature Blazers Badge.  Youth hikers that earn both the Young Nature Blazers Badge and the Young Trail Blazers Badge will receive a copy of Birthday Boots, by Cindy Conlon, a delightful tale of a young family’s first hike on the Bruce Trail.

    All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and the registration process must be completed for each family member separately, including children, so we have an accurate head count.  Participant numbers are limited.  Use your membership number for any youth you will be bringing.

    If you are new to Bruce Trail hikes please review the Know Before You Go section on brucetrail.org to ensure you are prepared for your hiking adventure & familiar with hiking responsibly & safely in the time of Covid-19.  Bring snacks & water.


  • Night Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake
    7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    03/15/2022

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    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 – 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).

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    03/18/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre 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

    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, NOTL12

  • Youth Hike 2 Badges & A Book Youth Hike – Hike 2 of 2 – March Break fun with BTC Ecologist
    11:00 AM-12:30 PM
    03/18/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Youth Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills Provincial Park, Wiley Road Parking lot

    Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: Approximately 4-5 km

    Description

    Looking for some March Break fun?  Join us for a Youth/Family nature hike led by BTC Ecologist, Mara McHaffie.  This is the second of two youth hikes during March Break.  We will meet at the Wiley Road parking lot of Short Hills Provincial Park and enjoy a leisurely paced (approximately 3km/hr) 90 minute hike on the main Bruce Trail as well as the Rim of Africa Friendship Trail loop.  Mara will help us identify all kinds of interesting flora & fauna throughout the nature hike.

    During this hike youth hikers can earn their Young Trail Blazers Badge and hikers that participated in the first hike can bring their write up or drawing of how they used their 5 senses during the hike & also earn their Young Nature Blazers Badge.  Youth hikers that earn both the Young Nature Blazers Badge and the Young Trail Blazers Badge will receive a copy of Birthday Boots, by Cindi Conlon, a delightful tale of a young family’s first hike on the Bruce Trail.  Please bring $4 for each badge (correct change only please).

    All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and the registration process must be completed for each family member separately, including children, so we have an accurate head count.  Participant numbers are limited.  Use your membership number for any youth you will be bringing.

    If you are new to Bruce Trail hikes please review the Know Before You Go section on brucetrail.org to ensure you are prepared for your hiking adventure & familiar with hiking responsibly & safely in the time of Covid-19.  Bring snacks and water.

     

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    03/25/2022

    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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  • Niagara Glen Hike
    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    03/26/2022

    Hike open to BTC Members only.

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre parking lot, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls. Parking fees may be applicable.

    Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 11km

    Description

    Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, along stairways cut into the rock and rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest. View ancient geological formations and fossils dating back to when this was a sub-tropical sea. Look for wild flora and fauna while hiking along the turbulent rapids of the Niagara River. This is a strenuous hike and there is a good chance hikers will get wet! Bring icers, gaiters and hiking poles, if necessary. Dress appropriately.

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