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  • Car Pool 8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #1 Grimsby to Kinsman Park
    8:30 AM-1:00 PM
    01/04/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville. Carpool to Lions Pool Grimsby 43.193201 79.565301

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 13.5 kms

    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, 2022  to  March 21, 2023.
    Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

  • Hike Niagara Benchlands Badge Hike
    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    01/04/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Jordan Hollow Park, King St (Hwy 81) across from Boo’s Restaurant 3039 King St, Jordan Station
    After completing the Ball’s Falls hike, we will drive to Jordan Main Street Parking Lot beside RPM Bakehouse ( 43.1492718 -79.3696930) and complete the walking tour of the town.
    Hikers have the option to do the next hike from Mountainview Conservation (43.157888 -79.498415) independently or with the leader on the same day.

    Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 9-15 km dependent on doing 3rd hike from Mountainview Conservation Area the same day

    Description

    This series of 3 hikes is a joint effort of NBTC and the Lincoln Museum to introduce hikers to the Niagara Benchlands area.  We will complete the Ball’s Falls hike first, then move to the town of Jordan and explore the historical homes in town as well as the Museum if it is open.

    Please refer to the following site for badge requirements:  http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niagara-Benchlands-Badge.pdf

    It is also recommended to download the following pdf:  https://qrco.de/bch3Qi and print the map on page 10 of the PDF

    After these 2 sections are completed, hikers will have the option to 1) continue to Mountainview Conservation to complete the third hike with the hike leader or 2) complete this hike independently when convenient.  If #2 is the choice, then hikers will need to submit the required information independently to receive the badge.

    If completing all 3 hikes, then badges will be available after the third hike.  Members $10, Non members $15

  • Hike 10:00 Merritt island loop
    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    01/04/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Merritt island foot of cross street on island.

    Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 9 km

    Description

    Hike along the banks of the Welland Canal

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  • Car Pool 8:30 Iroquoia E2E #6
    8:30 AM-1:30 PM
    01/07/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): 34.0 to 16.9 38 Millen Road. Roadside Parking N 43.210114 w79.727058 Car Pool to Concession St East side of Jolly Cut. N43.243490 79.861486

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 17.1k

    Description

    This is the 6th of 7 hikes to complete the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. Dress for the weather and bring icers, gators, snacks and water Paid Parking

  • Loop 9:00 Niagara Glen Hike
    9:00 AM-12:30 PM
    01/07/2023

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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 apply.

    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 millions of years, 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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  • Urban 9:00 Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    01/13/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park, King & Centre St., Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6-8km

    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 Iroquoia E2E #7
    8:30 AM-1:30 PM
    01/14/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): 16.9 to 0.0 Grimsby Lions Community Pool, 3 Elm St Car Pool to 38 Millen Road. Roadside Parking N 43.210114 w79.727058

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 16.9

    Description

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

    Bring $10 for the badge

  • Urban 9:00 International Hike
    9:00 AM-12:30 PM
    01/14/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park at the Floral Showhouse, Niagara Parkway, just south of the Falls. Paid parking. Niagara Parks Parking passes suggested.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 15km

    Description

    See the Falls from every angle except overhead!  Hike to the Rainbow bridge, tour the American side and return to the Canadian Side of the Falls.  Bring your passport/Nexus card to cross the bridge and $1 fee.  You may have to present your vaccination status.

    Allow extra time for going through customs.

  • 10:00 Winter Nature Hike
    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    01/14/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: ~5km

    Description

    NBTC WINTER NATURE HIKE

    Join us for this first of four 2023 NBTC Nature Hikes to learn more about the biodiversity along the Niagara Escarpment.  We will explore the trails throughout Louth Conservation area which offer beauty in all four seasons.  Hikes will be held January, April, July & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons.  Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing flora & fauna along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year.

    Be sure to register in advance as space is limited & the hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow.

    Contact Alicia Aitchison, aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com, with any questions.

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  • Hike Niagara Benchlands Badge Hike
    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    01/16/2023

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

    We will meet at Jordan Hollow Park, King St (Hwy 81) across from Boo’s Restaurant 3039 King St, Jordan Station
    After completing the Ball’s Falls hike, we will drive to Jordan Main Street Parking Lot beside RPM Bakehouse ( 43.1492718 -79.3696930) and complete the walking tour of the town.
    Hikers have the option to do the next hike from Mountainview Conservation (43.157888 -79.498415) independently or with the leader on the same day.

    Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 9-15 km dependent on doing 3rd hike from Mountainview Conservation Area the same day

    Description

    This series of 3 hikes is a joint effort of NBTC and the Lincoln Museum to introduce hikers to the Niagara Benchlands area.  We will complete the Ball’s Falls hike first, then move to the town of Jordan and explore the historical homes in town as well as the Museum if it is open.

    Please refer to the following site for badge requirements:  http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niagara-Benchlands-Badge.pdf

    It is also recommended to download the following pdf:  https://qrco.de/bch3Qi and print the map on page 10 of the PDF

    After these 2 sections are completed, hikers will have the option to 1) continue to Mountainview Conservation to complete the third hike with the hike leader or 2) complete this hike independently when convenient.  If #2 is the choice, then hikers will need to submit the required information independently to receive the badge.

    If completing all 3 hikes, then badges will be available after the third hike.  Members $10, Non members $15

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  • Urban 10:30 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour – FOLLOWED BY OUTDOOR SKATING
    10:30 AM-12:00 PM
    01/20/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6-8km

    Description

    Note: Optional – We will go to the skating rink at Pillar & Post after the hike. Bring skates. Skate rentals available for $5.

    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 Niagara Winter End to End #4 Roland Road to Decew House
    8:30 AM-1:00 PM
    01/25/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Decew House and Car Pool to Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12.4 kms

    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, 2022  to  March 21, 2023.
    Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

  • Hike Niagara Benchlands Badge Hike
    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    01/25/2023

    Click here for more information or to register

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

    We will meet at Jordan Hollow Park, King St (Hwy 81) across from Boo’s Restaurant 3039 King St, Jordan Station
    After completing the Ball’s Falls hike, we will drive to Jordan Main Street Parking Lot beside RPM Bakehouse ( 43.1492718 -79.3696930) and complete the walking tour of the town.
    Hikers have the option to do the next hike from Mountainview Conservation (43.157888 -79.498415) independently or with the leader on the same day.

    Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 9-15 km dependent on doing 3rd hike from Mountainview Conservation Area the same day

    Description

    This series of 3 hikes is a joint effort of NBTC and the Lincoln Museum to introduce hikers to the Niagara Benchlands area.  We will complete the Ball’s Falls hike first, then move to the town of Jordan and explore the historical homes in town as well as the Museum if it is open.

    Please refer to the following site for badge requirements:  http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niagara-Benchlands-Badge.pdf

    It is also recommended to download the following pdf:  https://qrco.de/bch3Qi and print the map on page 10 of the PDF

    After these 2 sections are completed, hikers will have the option to 1) continue to Mountainview Conservation to complete the third hike with the hike leader or 2) complete this hike independently when convenient.  If #2 is the choice, then hikers will need to submit the required information independently to receive the badge.

    If completing all 3 hikes, then badges will be available after the third hike.  Members $10, Non members $15

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  • Urban 9:00mNiagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    01/27/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St, at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6-8km

    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 HIKE LEADER CERTIFICATION COURSE
    8:30 AM-4:30 PM
    01/29/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Event Hikes
    Location (Google Maps): Room WH207
    Welch Hall Brock University. Parking free Zone 1

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

    Description

    This is a 2 session course for “Hike Ontario” Certified Hike Leader. The first session will take place on Zoom at 6:30 to 8:30 on January 27th and will be an opportunity to introduce yourself, get an insight to the course content and share your hiking experiences. The main session on Sunday at Brock University will start at 8:30 and will be in class learning until the afternoon when practical hike leading scenarios will take place. You must bring a backpack with items you would carry on a hike as a leader as we will be sharing this. Dress for the weather and bring a packed lunch.

    Most BTC members will be reimbursed by their individual clubs subject to participating in leading hikes

    Course Literature will be provided

  • 9:00 Hike from Rotary Park along 12 mile creek
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    01/29/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Park at Rotary Park off Pelham Road

    Hike Leader(s): Mark Casburn Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6k

    Description

    This will be an in and out hike. We will start at Rotary park and hike along  12 Mile Creek. Please bring hiking boots, water and icers due to slippery conditions.

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