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  • Urban 9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and Beginning of the End of Black Enslavement in Upper Canada

    9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and Beginning of the End of Black Enslavement in Upper Canada

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    02/02/2024

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Park on King St (at Centre) just outside the park

    Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett 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.

    Check out this link for a brief overview of this topic by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.

    Wear extra warm clothing given that we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your poles and/or micro spikes when the terrain is icy.

    Please note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

  • 9:15 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End Black Enslavement in Upper Canada

    9:15 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End Black Enslavement in Upper Canada

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    02/02/2024

    Click here for more information or to register

    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 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. During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Black history. 

    The link below will take you to a brief overview on this topic, by the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Museum.

    https://artsandculture.google.com/story/niagara-on-the-lake-s-black-history-niagara-historical-society-museum/-QXR3nRTdnmqJw?hl=en

    **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.

    Please Note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

  • Loop 9:30 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End Black Enslavement in Upper Canada

    9:30 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End Black Enslavement in Upper Canada

    9:30 AM-11:00 AM
    02/02/2024

    Click here for more information or to register

    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 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. During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Black history. 

    The link below will take you to a brief overview on this topic, by the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Museum.

    https://artsandculture.google.com/story/niagara-on-the-lake-s-black-history-niagara-historical-society-museum/-QXR3nRTdnmqJw?hl=en

    **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.

    Please Note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

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  • Urban 9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #2 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps

    9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #2 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    02/09/2024

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, Park on King St (at Centre) just outside the park

    Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett 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.

    Check out this link for a brief overview of this topic by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.

    Wear extra warm clothing given that we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your poles and/or micro spikes when the terrain is icy.

    Please note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

  • Urban 9:15 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #2 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps

    9:15 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #2 of 4: Richard Pierpoint and The Coloured Corps

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    02/09/2024

    Click here for more information or to register

    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: 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. You will find out about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.

    Watch a short video by Historica Canada about Richard Pierpoint’s life by opening the link below.

    https://youtu.be/UQyPXOHvwEc?si=2ZPGIHDrybxv11f

    **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.

    PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

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  • In and Out 9:00 am Hydro Hill Training

    9:00 am Hydro Hill Training

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    02/21/2024

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Lockhart Drive, St Catharines, by the large yellow swing gate.

    Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    This challenging “hike” is intended for those wishing to train for future challenging hikes. Choose your own pace to go up and down the moderately steep hill in 90 min with a brief flat walk partway through. The terrain is a hard packed gravel surface. Bring water, hiking poles, snack and dress for the weather.

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  • Urban 9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #4 of 4: The Early Niagara Community

    9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #4 of 4: The Early Niagara Community

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    02/23/2024

    Click here for more information or to register

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

    Veteran’s Memorial Park, Park on King St (at Centre) just outside the park

    Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett 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.

    Check out this link for a brief overview of this topic by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.

    Wear extra warm clothing given that we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your poles and/or micro spikes when the terrain is icy.

    Please note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

  • Urban 9:15 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #4 of 4: The Early Niagara Community

    9:15 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #4 of 4: The Early Niagara Community

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    02/23/2024

    Click here for more information or to register

    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: 5.2 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. This hike will give us an opportunity to celebrate the strength and perseverance of the early Black community 

    **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.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual leaning and inclusion.

  • Urban 9:30 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #4 of 4: The Early Niagara Community

    9:30 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES – #4 of 4: The Early Niagara Community

    9:30 AM-11:00 AM
    02/23/2024

    Click here for more information or to register

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

    Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre

    Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 5.2 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. This hike will give us an opportunity to celebrate the strength and perseverance of the early Black community 

    **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.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual leaning and inclusion.

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  • 9:00 Niagara Glen Hike

    9:00 Niagara Glen Hike

    9:00 AM-12:30 PM
    02/24/2024

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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. This is located between the Whirlpool Golf Course and the Niagara Botanical Gardens, on the river side of the Niagara Parkway. Parking fees may apply.

    Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 10km

    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 chance hikers will get wet. Bring icers, gaiters and hiking poles, if necessary. Dress appropriately. 🙂

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  • 11:00 am Gerry Berkhout Trail in Fenwick

    11:00 am Gerry Berkhout Trail in Fenwick

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    02/25/2024

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Meet at Centennial Park on Church St in Fenwick. Park in first parking lot. After the hike we can go to the Grill on Canboro for refreshments. This is a flat walk, minimal if any mud. Bring water and dress for the weather.

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 7-8kms

    Description

    This will be an in/out hike.  We’ll walk for an hour and then turn around. The terrain is flat (this was an old railway line) and in most sections will be dry.  If you have any medical condition that you think I should know about, please see me the morning of the hike.

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  • In and Out 9:00 Beamsville Hike

    9:00 Beamsville Hike

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    02/26/2024

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kinsmen Park in Beamsville, in the parking lot.

    Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Manson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Fast
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: Approximately 10 km

    Description

    Dress for the weather, brink icers if it drops below freezing again.  Gaiters are recommended for the mud.

    This will be in and out but utilizing other trails to add some loops.

  • 9:00 am Hydro Hill Training

    9:00 am Hydro Hill Training

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    02/26/2024

    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Lockhart Drive, St Catharines, by the large yellow swing gate.

    Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    This challenging “hike” is intended for those wishing to train for future challenging hikes. Choose your own pace to go up and down the moderately steep hill in 90 min with a brief flat walk partway through. The terrain is a hard packed gravel surface. Bring water, hiking poles, snack and dress for the weather.

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