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February | February | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 - 9am -NOTL Black History Series – #4 of 4 – The Early Niagara Community
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 03/04/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-4-of-4-the-early-niagara-community/2022-03-04/ 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: 5.2km 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 – #4 of 4: The Early Niagara Community
9:30 AM-11:00 AM 03/04/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/notl-black-history-series-4-of-4-the-early-niagara-black-community/2022-03-04/ 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: 5.2 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. This hike will give us an opportunity to celebrate the strength and perseverance of the early Black community here in Upper Canada. 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.
| 5 - LAST CHANCE Niagara Winter End to End #3 Rockway Community Center to Decew
9:00 AM-1:00 PM 03/05/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/last-chance-niagara-winter-end-to-end-3-rockway-community-center-to-decew/2022-03-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Car Pool Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold. (Map 3, km 29.8) Carpool. Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 17.5km 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. - Niagara Glen Hike
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 03/05/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-glen-hike/2022-03-05/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register 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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6 - Merritt Island
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 03/06/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritt-island-19/2022-03-06/
| 7 | 8 | 9 - Rim of Africa
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 03/09/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rim-of-africa-3/2022-03-09/
| 10 | 11 - Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 03/11/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-27/2022-03-11/ 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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13 - # 1 of 2 Laura Secord Hike – NEW BADGE
11:30 AM-4:00 PM 03/13/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1-of-2-laura-secord-hike-new-badge/2022-03-13/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2022-03-13 at 11:30 at 11:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Car Pool Location (Google Maps): Meet at entrance to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake and carpool to Laura Secord Homestead Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 17km Description Earn the NEW Laura Secord badge in two hikes! The first day is about 17km. Poles recommended. May need icers. Bring water and food. Carpool (with mask) to Laura Secord homestead. The second hike is Sunday March 20 at 11:30am.
- Decew to Morningstar Mill
2:00 PM-3:30 PM 03/13/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/decew-to-morningstar-mill-7/2022-03-13/
| 14 | 15 - 9:00 Long Hike Glenridge Quarry.. NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 03/15/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-58/2022-03-15/ - 9:15 Short Hike – Rotary Park
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 03/15/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-rotary-park-3/2022-03-15/ - 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 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/2-badges-a-book-youth-hike-nature-hike-1-of-2-march-break-fun-with-btc-ecologist/2022-03-15/ Click here for more information or to register 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.
- Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake
7:00 PM-8:30 PM 03/15/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/moonlight-night-hike-in-niagara-on-the-lake-3/2022-03-15/ 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 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).
| 16 | 17 | 18 - Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 03/18/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-29/2022-03-18/ Click here for more information or to register 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 - 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 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/2-badges-a-book-youth-hike-hike-2-of-2-march-break-fun-with-btc-ecologist/2022-03-18/ Click here for more information or to register 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.
| 19 - Niagara Winter End to End #5 Woodend to Queenston
9:00 AM-1:00 PM 03/19/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-winter-end-to-end-5-woodend-to-queenston-2/2022-03-19/ 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): Alan Laver 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. - General Brock Side Trail. Work towards Side Trail Badge http://bit.ly/niagarasidetrails
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 03/19/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/general-brock-side-trail-work-towards-side-trail-badge-http-bit-ly-niagarasidetrails-2/2022-03-19/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Car Pool Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park, South Terminus Cairn, 14184 Niagara Pkwy Niagara On The Lake (Map #1, 0.0 km). Hike Leader(s): Bryon Robertson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 12.4 km Description Meet at the parking lot near the Cairn and Car Pool to General Brock Side Trail Parking Area on Niagara River east of the john street intersection. One of the longer hikes for the side trail badge. Remember to take pictures. Trail heads on the westside of the Niagara Parkway and follows the Niagara River.
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20 - #2 of 2 – Laura Secord Hike – NEW Badge
11:30 AM-4:00 PM 03/20/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/2-of-2-laura-secord-hike-new-badge/2022-03-20/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Car Pool Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House Heritage Park, DeCew Rd, Thorold. Carpool to Woodend. Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 14km Description Park at DeCew House Heritage Park, carpool (with masks) to Woodend Conservation. Poles recommended. May need icers. Bring water and food. If you have completed both hikes, you will be able to purchase the NEW badge. Bring $10.
- Decew to Morningstar Mill
2:00 PM-3:30 PM 03/20/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/decew-to-morningstar-mill-8/2022-03-20/
| 21 | 22 | 23 - Glenridge Quarry Loop
2:00 PM-3:30 PM 03/23/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/glenridge-quarry-loop-9/2022-03-23/
| 24 - 9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 03/24/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-21/2022-03-24/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate : 12k 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. Bring Poles and Icers - 9:15 Short Hike – Jordan
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 03/24/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-4/2022-03-24/
| 25 - Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 03/25/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-28/2022-03-25/ 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
| 26 - Niagara Glen Hike
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 03/26/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-glen-hike-2/2022-03-26/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register 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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27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 - 9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 03/31/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-22/2022-03-31/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate : 12k 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. Bring Poles and Icers - 9:15 Short Hike – Jordan
9:15 AM-10:45 AM 03/31/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-5/2022-03-31/
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