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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    04/08/2022

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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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  • Paid Outing Event Hikes Fort to Fort 2 day, April 9, 10, 2022
    6:30 AM-3:00 PM
    04/09/2022

    This is a Multi-Day Hike

    You are signing up for the following dates and times:

    2022-04-09 at 06:30
    2022-04-10 at 06:30

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Event Hikes
    Location (Google Maps): Kingsbridge Park, Chippawa, Ontario

    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 54 km

    Description

    Hike the entire length of the Niagara Parkway, from Fort George to Fort Erie, over two days.  Enjoy approximately 27KM each day of beautiful river scenery.  Small hills involved but mostly paved paths with some road walking.

    Meet at Kingsbridge Park each day at 6:45. You will be bussed to starting point each day.

    Masks are mandatory on buses.  Hikers must be fully vaccinated.

    Registration is $50 ($35 for one day). Fee includes bus, checkpoints and badge.

     

    Event Co-ordinator: Lauren Doig, ldoig52@gmail.com

  • Paid Outing Event Hikes Fort to Fort Day 1 April 9, 2022
    6:30 AM-3:00 PM
    04/09/2022

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

    Kingsbridge Park, Chippawa, Ontario

    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 27km

    Description

    Meet at Kingsbridge Park at 6:45 a.m. You will be bussed to Fort George.  Hike from Fort George to Kingsbridge Park , approximately 27 km. Small hills involved but mostly paved paths with some road walking.  2 checkpoints along the way.

    Masks are mandatory on buses.  Hikers must be fully vaccinated

    Registration is $35 for one day. Fee includes bus and checkpoints .

     

    Event Co-ordinator: Lauren Doig, ldoig52@gmail.com

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  • Paid Outing Event Hikes Fort to Fort Day2 April 10, 2022
    6:30 AM-3:00 PM
    04/10/2022

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

    Kingsbridge Park, Chippawa, Ontario

    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 27km

    Description

    Meet at Kingsbridge Park at 6:45.  You will be bussed to Old Fort Erie.  Hike back to Kingsbridge Park from Old Fort Erie,  approximately 27KM.  Terrain is flat with mostly  paved paths.  2 checkpoints along the way.

    Masks are mandatory on buses.  Hikers must be fully vaccinated.

    Registration is $35 for one day. Fee includes bus and checkpoints .

     

    Event Co-ordinator: Lauren Doig, ldoig52@gmail.com

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    04/15/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park, King & Centre Sts, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    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, NOTL20

  • Hike The Good Friday Dan Welsh Hawkwatch hike
    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    04/15/2022

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

    Grimsby Lion’s Pool, Elm St Map 5

    Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 8 km

    Description

    This is an annual hike that Bruce and Dan Led for many years. Hike to Lake Ontario and back, then up to Beamers Conservation for the Annual Hawkwatch Open House with birds of prey demos and many naturalist organizations in attendance.

  • Night 8:00pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake
    8:00 PM-9:30 PM
    04/15/2022

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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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  • Loop 2:00pm Port Weller Spit
    2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    04/17/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Hike along the Welland Canal to the entrance at Lake Ontario then to the Lighthouse at the end of the spit. Return on the trail along Lake Ontario side of the spit. Flat terrain and a nice leisurely hike.
    Parking for the Port Weller Spit is at the end of seaway haulage rd entering from Broadway. There is a gate at the end leading into the trail.

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6k

    Description

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    04/22/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park 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: 5-6km

    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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  • Car Pool 8:30 Greater Niagara Circle Route badge hike#1 of 8
    8:30 AM-2:00 PM
    04/24/2022

    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    This is a Multi-Day Hike

    You are signing up for the following dates:

    2022-04-24

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Gateway Park Lock#8 Port Colborne and carpool to Port Robinson Ferry Terminal parking

    Hike Leader(s): Bryon Robertson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 18 km.

    Description

    Earn the GNCR badge by completing all 8 hikes. This hike will follow the Welland recreational Canal along mainly paved trail. Remember to bring water and a snack/lunch.

  • Citizen Science 2:00pm AGM Nature Hike
    2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    04/24/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Citizen Science
    Location (Google Maps): Fireman’s Park Lower Parking Lot, Dorchester Ave, Niagara Falls

    Hike Leader(s): Niagara Hike Leader Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy

    Description

    Join us for a pre AGM Nature Hike with the BTC Ecologist and 2 other hike leaders. We will hike the trails around Fireman’s Park and focus on floral and tree species identification.
    We will split into groups of hikers as people arrive with a total of 3 hikes and a maximum of 25 per hike.
    NBTC AGM follows
    Dress for the weather and bring snacks and water.

  • Register NBTC Annual General Meeting
    4:00 PM-9:00 PM
    04/24/2022

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Register
    Location (Google Maps): Upper Parking lot of Firemen’s Park, 2275 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls, Ontario

    Description

    Come out to meet the Niagara Bruce Trail Board as well as other members!

    Guest Speaker: Michael McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Trail Conservancy

    Learn what the board has done and what their future plans are.  Make your voice heard.

    Volunteer Appreciation Awards Presentation.

    This event is outside.  Please dress accordingly.  Bring your own chair.

    Stay for the BBQ ($5 fee).  T-shirts, neck scarves and bumper stickers available to purchase.  Cash or transfers accepted.

    Registration Required.

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