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Niagara

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August 10 - August 16
  • 10
    August 10, 2025

    10:00 Vineland Estates Winery Hike and Wine Tasting Experience

    10:00 AM-12:15 PM
    08/10/2025
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Park at Vineland Estates Winery 3620 Moyer Road, Vineland

    Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6k

    Description

    We will hike on the main trail from Vineland Estates Winery towards Cave Springs Conservation Area and return back to Vineland Estates Winery by 11:30. Upon return we will enjoy a private structured wine tasting led by one of the knowledgeable and friendly winery staff from 11:30 to 12:15 pm. The cost for the tasting experience is $15.00 per person. Please bring your $15.00 with you as I will collect it prior to the tasting to simplify the payment to Vineland Estates Winery. Thank you.

     

  • 11
    August 11, 2025

    Nature Hike - Meet a Newcomer to Canada

    5:00 PM-7:00 PM
    08/11/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Fireman’s Park – upper parking lot

    Hike Leader(s): Mary-Lyn Hopper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

    Description

    The goal of this hike is to introduce newcomers to hiking in Niagara and to provide experienced hikers with the opportunity to learn from newcomers about their culture and insights into their adjustment to Canadian culture.  We will meet at the upper parking lot – do introductions and the move to the lower parking lot with the hike starting at 5:30.

  • 12
    August 12, 2025

    8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/12/2025
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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, Sun Screen Bug Spray, snack, and dress for the weather

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

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    08/12/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Pelham Rd entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

    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, sunscreen and bug spray.

  • 13
    August 13, 2025

    CANCELLED 5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” (classical trumpeter)

    5:00 PM-8:30 PM
    08/13/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 8 km

    Description

    This is a series of hikes which will take place on 3 Wednesday evenings in July and August. We will hike around Niagara-on-the-Lake and surrounds (1.5 hrs) stopping for a shared picnic on the lawns of St Andrews. At 7 pm others will join us on the lawns and you will have your choice of some delicious cakes. Then we will go inside to enjoy Toronto’s classical trumpeter Paul Sanvidotti and a short reflection on “Grace”.

    Bring a folding chair and some savoury food to share (dessert is provided). Dress so you’ll be comfortable hiking and picnicking. A change of clothes is not required. Bathrooms will be available.

  • 14
    August 14, 2025

    8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/14/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Cave Spring Conservation Area

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    10k

    Description

    This will be our permanent Thursday Location until Bridge repairs complete. From Cave Spring Conservation Area explore the trail network on the escarpment towards Kinsman Park and Moyer Road.

    You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack bug spray, sunscreen and a drink. Dress for the weather

    Hiking in and around Jordan

    9:15 AM-11:00 AM
    08/14/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Glen Road, 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 including Jim Rainforth Trail, Bailey Bridge and Balls Falls.

  • 15
    August 15, 2025

    9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    08/15/2025
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    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.

  • 16
    August 16, 2025

    Fireman's Park Loop

    9:00 AM-11:15 AM
    08/16/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the upper parking lot of Fireman’s Park, Mountain Rd & Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 8-10km

    Description

    Tour around Fireman’s Park, some of the main Bruce trail and some of the park trails.