Niagara

Winter Festival of Lights

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Park at the Floral Showhouse, Niagara River Parkway, just south of the Falls. Parking fee. Annual parking pass is the best option.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Get into the holiday spirit with a walk around the Festival of Lights.  Wear warmer clothes than you normally would for a hike so you can stop and enjoy the sights.

Hot apple cider and treats will be available following the hike.  You are welcome to bring a treat to share.

Caledon Hills E2E in 5 - Hike #2

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Innis Lake Rd north of Finnerty Sideroad. Carpool to SW shoulder of Willoughby & Escarpment Sideroad.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 15km

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.

Heather & Steve's 3rd Annual Fall Cairn to Cairn - Niagara section

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara, Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Vineland Estates Winery, 3620 Moyer Rd. (Capacity 10 cars)

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 22.8 km

Description

This hike series covers the Niagara section;  83 km over 4 days.

We will meet each morning at 7:45 and be ready to shuttle at 8:00. Hikers will take turns shuttling and taking drivers to their cars each day.  Any parking costs will be shared among hikers.

Hikers should wear layered clothing, hiking boots, poles, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, rain gear and bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. We will hike rain or shine.

Full itinerary will be emailed to hikers the week before the first hike.

Niagara E2E in 6 - Hike #4

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold. Carpool to Short Hills Provincial Park, Parking Lot B, Roland Rd.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12.43km

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.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St at entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6km

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.

Following the hike this week we are invited to Sharon & Graham Summerhayes’ home to celebrate the holidays together!  Sharon & Graham provide holiday cheer and some tasty treats.  You are welcome to bring along something to share. Address will be provided to hike registrants.

Rainbow/Welcome Hike: Louth Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LWWRPcRWMHEJwNbi8

Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km

Description

Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services and PFLAG Niagara for a Rainbow-Welcome Hike at Louth Conservation Area!

Enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful conservation area, which has two waterfalls!

What is a Rainbow-Welcome Hike?

These hikes aim to bring 2S-LGBTQIA+ newcomers together with other newcomers and community members, friends and allies to enjoy nature and connect to the land.

It is an affirming space for people of diverse backgrounds and identities. Everyone is welcome.  We will have Bruce Trail PRIDE stickers for all hikers, and a limited number of PRIDE badges if you don’t yet have one!

Hike Details

Route:  This hike loops around Louth Conservation area side trails and the Bruce Trail for about 5 km, visiting both the main waterfall and the lower falls.

Terrain: The terrain has some ups and downs along the escarpment edge and into and out of the valley. At this time of year, it can be muddy, icy or both. We will adjust the pace to the group but be prepared for some rocky, uneven footing and clambering up and down. We recommend using hiking poles and wearing good hiking shoes is a must. If the weather conditions are snowy or icy, icers/microspikes may be needed. Carry water and dress for changeable weather.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LWWRPcRWMHEJwNbi8

Note: There are no toilets on this route.

***Please arrive by 9:50 to check in with the hike leader for departure at 10.

There is a small parking lot at the entrance to the conservation area and additional parking along Sue Ann Staff Avenue.  We will meet at 9:50 at the parking lot to check in before heading out at 10.