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

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  • 9:00 International Hike
    9:00 AM-12:30 PM
    08/09/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Floral Showhouse, Botanical Garden, just south of the Falls on the Niagara Parkway. Paid parking.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 14km

    Description

    Park at the Floral Showcase, Niagara Parkway, just south of the FALLS.  Paid parking.  Parking passes available through Niagara Parks

    View the Falls from several angles as we hike along Niagara Parks to the Rainbow Bridge.  We will cross into the United States and hike around the American side viewing both falls and the upper rapids and then returning to see the majestic Horseshoe Falls.  Bring your camera, snacks, water and $1 to cross the bridge.  Passport or Nexus card required.

     

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/11/2023

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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: 6-7km

    Description

    Each Friday we will explore some history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

    Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

    Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

    Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL20

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  • Bruce Trail’s summit hike.
    9:00 AM-2:00 AM
    08/13/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the parking area located 380 meters north of the main trail crossing on Pretty River Rd.

    Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 16km

    Description

    We are going to visit the highest point of the Bruce Trail, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and provides opportunities to spot diverse wildlife and bird species at Pretty River Provincial Park.

    Because of elevation of Trail, “This hike is not recommended for beginners”.

    Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure to wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles, bug repellent spray, snacks, lunch, and a minimum of 2 liters of water.

    During the hike, we will take short water breaks, as well as a 30-minute lunch break.

    Everybody is welcome! See you there!

  • Loop 10:00 NBTC SUMMER Nature Hike
    10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    08/13/2023

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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 SUMMER NATURE HIKE

    Join us for this 3rd 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, May, August & 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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  • Urban 9:00 Be Inspired by Chloe Cooley on Slavery Remembrance Day in NOTL
    9:00 AM-11:15 AM
    08/23/2023

    Hike open to BTC Members only.

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    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: 8 km

    Description

    2023 is the 230th anniversary of the passing of the very first piece of anti-slavery legislation in the British Empire, which happened in Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL). We have a brave and determined Black woman named Chloe Cooley to thank. This guided hike offers an opportunity to learn about Chloe Cooley and her fight for freedom. It will celebrate the strength and perseverance of people of African heritage who lived in what was once the capital of Upper Canada.  We will stop at numerous sites of historical significance. “Today let us remember the…freedom fighters of the past so that they may inspire future generations to build just societies.” unesco.org

    This hike is in the open, so participants are reminded to come prepared for the sun and heat (e.g., sunscreen, hat and water).

    Note: Niagara Black history hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer an informative and contemplative hike experience. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/25/2023

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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: 6-7km

    Description

    Each Friday we will explore some history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

    Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

    Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

    Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL20

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  • Car Pool Forks of the Credit to Belfountain.
    8:00 AM-2:00 AM
    08/27/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): We will meet each other at the intersection of Grange Sideroad and Creditview Rd.

    Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 18km

    Description

    Join us for a challenging adventure at Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. A section of the trail is rocky, with limited foot space, making it not recommended for beginners.

    Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure to wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles, bug repellent spray, snacks, lunch, and a minimum of 2 liters of water.

    During the hike, we will take short water breaks, as well as a 30-minute lunch break.

    Everybody is welcome! See you there!

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  • Night 8:00 pm Once in a Blue Moon Night Hike in Queenston Heights
    8:00 PM-9:30 PM
    08/30/2023

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Night
    Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on north side of York Road just west of the Niagara River Parkway. Across the street from the Niagara River Recreational Trail. Look for the Greenbelt Route sign in the parking lot.

    Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6-7 km

    Description

    Once in a Blue Moon Night Hike – Park at the base of the escarpment (York Road just west of the Parkway) and follow the Niagara River Recreational Trail up to Queenston Heights to take in the magic of the rising moon over Niagara-on-the-Lake, follow the main trail to Alfred’s Trot side trail and loop back along the main trail. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath.  Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes). Bring a night light and wear hiking shoes.

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