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December 14 - December 20
  • 14
    December 14, 2025
    No events
  • 15
    December 15, 2025

    Caledon Hills E2E in 5 - Hike #3

    9:00 AM-3:00 AM
    12/15/2025
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Meet in Parking lot on north side of Mono 5 Sideroad. Carpool to Innis Lake Rd north of Finnerty Sideroad.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 14km

    Description

    This End-to-End series will start 2kms south of the Cheltenham Badlands and end at the Mono Centre. Earn your E2E Caledon Hills badge in 5 hikes ($10 for members). We will be carpooling and will ask for volunteers to drive other hikers. Please take turns with the driving.

    Please bring poles, icers, water and lunch.

  • 16
    December 16, 2025

    9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills NEW TIME

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    12/16/2025
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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, , snack, and dress for the weather

    9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    12/16/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd., Thorold, ON

    Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: ~ 6kms

    Description

    Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water and sunscreen.

  • 17
    December 17, 2025

    EASY DOES IT HIKE: Merrit Island Park

    9:00 AM-10:15 AM
    12/17/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Leisurely
    Location (Google Maps): Park at Merritt Island Parking Lot, 8 Merrit Island, Welland On

    Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 3km

    Description

    Niagara E2E in 6 - Hike #5

    9:00 AM-1:00 PM
    12/17/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation Area (at road entrance), Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Carpool to DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 14.5km

    Description

    This End-to-End series will start in Grimsby and end in Queenston.  Upon completion of all 6 hikes, you can earn the new independent Brock monument badge. $10 for members and $15 for non-members.  We will be carpooling and will ask for volunteers to drive other hikers.  Please take turns with the driving.

    Poles, water and snack recommended.

  • 18
    December 18, 2025

    9:00 am Annual Christmas Party Hike

    9:00 AM-12:30 PM
    12/18/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Baily bridge Jordan

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

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 7k

    Description

    Welcome Back to Jordan for our annual Winter Holiday Party.    There will be 2 hikes today one medium and another brisk so you can join your preferred hike.  If you choose not to hike you can join us for the celebrations after which will commence around 10:45 .After the hike we will be celebrating the holiday season so bring something to share and a lawn chair to sit on.   If the weather is bad we will reschedule for the 18th

    Hiking around Jordan

    9:15 AM-11:00 AM
    12/18/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot near Bailey Bridge in Jordan

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    Hiking in and around Jordan, Jim Rainforth Trail and Balls Falls alternating every 3 weeks.

    7:00 pm New Moon & Holiday Lights - Night Hike in Niagara on the Lake

    7:00 PM-8:30 PM
    12/18/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Night
    Location (Google Maps):

    Veteran’s 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

    New Moon Night Hike – The dark sky of the new moon is the best for stargazing! This hike includes a walk along Lake Ontario, the Niagara River and through the streets of Historic Old Town to enjoy the holiday lights. Bring a night light and dress for weather. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes) and winter badge (15 hikes between December 21st and March 20th).

  • 19
    December 19, 2025

    9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    12/19/2025
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    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

  • 20
    December 20, 2025

    Niagara Glen Hike

    9:15 AM-12:30 PM
    12/20/2025
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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 could get wet. Bring water, a snack, gaiters, hiking poles and icers, if necessary. Also, please dress in layers. 🙂