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January 29 - February 04
  • 29
    January 29, 2023

    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.

  • 30
    January 30, 2023
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  • 31
    January 31, 2023

    9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    01/31/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    : 10km

    Description

    Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

    Bring Poles water, snack and dress for the weather

    9:15 Short hike, Rotary Park, St. Catharines

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    01/31/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catharines

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 kilometres

    Description

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

  • 01
    February 1, 2023

    Niagara Winter End to End #5 Decew House to Woodend Conservation Area

    8:30 AM-1:00 PM
    02/01/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation Area and Carpool to Decew House

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 14.5 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

  • 02
    February 2, 2023

    9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    02/02/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 10k

    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, snack and a drink ices and dress for the weather

    9:15 Short hike, Jordan Hollow

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    02/02/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 kilometres

    Description

    Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

  • 03
    February 3, 2023

    9:00 Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour - Black History

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    02/03/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    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

    Black History Hike #1 – An Introduction to Black Slavery in Upper Canada

    Since 1995, the government of 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 series of four hikes 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.

    9:30 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES - #1 of 4: An Introduction to Black Slavery in Upper Canada

    9:30 AM-11:00 AM
    02/03/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    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.

  • 04
    February 4, 2023

    8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #3 Glen Road to Roland Road

    8:30 AM-1:00 PM
    02/04/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Car Pool to Glen Road

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 13

    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

    9:00 Woodend Wanderings

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    02/04/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Park at the entrance to Woodend Conservations Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 8km

    Description

    We will weave our way through Woodend bathing in the forest, ridge and wetlands.  Poles and icers are recommended.  Bring a snack and drink.