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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
TIP: The calendar view displays up to 7 hikes on a day, but often there are more. Click “More events” to see them all.
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Hosting Club: Niagara
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 km
Description
Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Louth Conservation parking lot on Staff Ave,
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 18k
Description
Hike along the trail at Louth, through Rockway and into Short hills.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Foot of Cross Street Merritt Island
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 km
Description
Gentle hike along the banks of the Welland Canal
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
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, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Rd entrance, Shorthills Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails in Shorthills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Glen / Gorge
Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 – 6k
Description
Evening hike in Niagara Gorge. We will meet by the metal stairs into the gorge and follow the trail down to the river and return up the metal stairs.
Please bring poles, water and bug spray.
This is a paid parking lot – the Niagara parks parking pass is valid at this location.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: ~ 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King 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
These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area. Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Parking is available in the triangle at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road.
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Distance: ~2km
Description
This event is to work on removing invasive honeysuckle from the BTC Thirty Mile Creek Nature Reserve off Thirty Road in Grimsby.
We will meet for 10 am at the designated parking area at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road East and walk in together.
Invasive honeysuckle removal methods depend on size – small being pulled by hand and hung on tree branches by the roots to dry out, medium sized pulled through the use of extractigators (special shovel like tools that help pry out the small shrubs) & large having to be cut with chain saws. BTC Ecologists will join us as well as certified club chain sawyers. We hope to have many volunteers on site and we will tackle this area in one day/one work party per year.
Join us at ten am and stay as long as you can – it’s an easy walk out for those that just want to work for an hour or two. If you plan on staying longer pack a lunch & don’t forget lots of water, long pants, long sleeves, work gloves & sturdy footwear.
Volunteers make a difference – come out and join us for a fun work day.
contact Alicia Aitchison – aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com with any questions.
Please register so we know how many people to expect & we can keep everybody informed if anything changes.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Harold Black Park, Fonthill
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 km
Description
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Various locations. First location is Queenston Heights Park, near the Bruce Trail cairn.
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6km
Description
In this “Introduction to Hiking” series of workshops we will share the many joys of hiking. You will learn how to prepare for a hike; safety issues that might be involved, what to bring on the trail, reading the blazes and maps; and the different types of hikes offered by Niagara Bruce Trail Club. Each workshop will include a 20-minute presentation and question-and-answer period, followed by a 1.5hr hike. Wear sturdy walking shoes (if you have them) and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring water.
Location of workshops:
Sep 10 – Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway. Enter the park at the roundabout, make first left and an immediate left to see the cairn. Park next to the Bruce Trail Cairn. Paid parking.
Sep 17 – Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park at the entrance to the park, near Taylor Rd.
Sep 24 – Kinsmen Park, 3820 Frost Rd, Beamsville.
We recommend participation in all three workshops but all/any are optional.
This course is open to members and non-members. Cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Upon completion of ALL three workshops participants will receive an NBTC neck scarf free ($15 value). No refunds.
Sessions are conducted rain or shine.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): locust grove parking
Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9k
Description
We will meet in the locust grove parking lot and hike the Main Bruce Trail towards St. Pauls Street and back.
Please bring water and a snack and be prepared for the weather.
Poles and bug spray suggested.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
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, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring water and bug spray.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6k
Description
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
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 km
Description
Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Allanburg Bridge, Lundy’s Lane, Allanburg, ON
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 18.9 km
Description
Be one of the first to earn NBTC’s new Welland Canals Badge! This is the first of 4 hikes needed to earn the new badge. It is a long hike, but fairly flat and mostly on pavement. You will get a flavour of all 4 Welland Canals during the hike. Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Harold Black Park, 953 Haist St. Fonthill
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: Approx 5Kms
Description
This is a leisurely walk on the Steve Bauer Trail and urban sidewalks.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
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, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring water and bug spray.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: ~ 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King 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
These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area. Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): 1. Sobey’s Parking lot, Glendale Ave, St. Catharines N43.136490 W79.216689
2. Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd , NOTL N43.143377 W79.167212
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: First hike: 8.5 km Second Hike: 9 km
Description
We will complete Hikes #2 and #3 of the new Welland Canals Badge series . We will meet at Sobey’s Parking lot at 8:30 and complete the loopish hike. We will then move our vehicles to the start point for the next hike, which is Woodend parking lot on Taylor Rd
Sobey’s Hike: 9 km
Woodend hike 8.5 km
Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Welland Vale Rd. (Pump Station) & Sawmill Rd., St. Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15 kms
Description
Hike along both sides of 12 Mile Creek through St. Catharines.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Quarry Road to Cave Springs loop
Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4 km
Description
Take some time out at the Autumn Equinox for a contemplative, mostly silent hike which offers an opportunity to reflect on the changing seasons in the beautiful escarpment landscape.
The pace will be leisurely to moderate but we will make some stops along the way to immerse ourselves in the forest environment, to reflect on the equal balance of dark and light coinciding with the equinox as we turn towards the darker season, as well as to silently enjoy the nature around us. You will be invited to reflect, listen, breathe.
Most of the hike will be silent, intended to be a meditation on and immersion into the landscape.
While the pace will be moderate, the trail at Cave Springs is rocky in parts and so good footwear is essential and poles recommended. It’s been a wet year so a hat and insect repellant will keep you more comfortable. As always, carry water and be prepared for changeable weather with layers and rain gear.
This is a leisurely, contemplative in-and-out hike from Quarry Rd in Beamsville into Cave Springs conservation area and back. We will depart at 10 am and be back before noon. There is limited parking available at Quarry Rd.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House, DeCew Rd., Thorold Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km
Description
This hike follows the main trail along Lake Moodie to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill and returns along the same route.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
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, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms
Description
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring water and bug spray.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry parking lot, St. David’s Rd. Map 3)
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km
Description
A combination of open trails with spectacular views across Lake Ontario, and wooded trails including the main trail.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6k
Description
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.
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
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 – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. 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).
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jaycee Garden Park, 543 Ontario St., St. Catharines N43.192235 W79.266243
Jaycee Garden Park, 543 Ontario St., St. Catharines N43.192235 W79.266243
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7 km
Description
This is the 4th hike in the Welland Canals Badge Series. It will acquaint you with the entry point of 3 of the 4 Welland Canals. Please refer to the Badge section of NBTC website for photo requirements and additional interesting information about the canals. If completed 4 hikes, then bring $10 for badge.