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August 31 - September 06
  • 31
    August 31, 2025
    No events
  • 01
    September 1, 2025

    Welland Canals Badge Hike 1

    8:00 AM-12:00 PM
    09/01/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Allanburg Bridge Parking lot Hwy 20

    Hike Leader(s): Erin Lyttle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy, Moderate
    Distance: 18.9km

    Description

    Meet at Allanburg Bridge on the Welland Canal and Hwy 20, there is a gravel parking lot.  We will be doing the Welland Canals Hike #1 to give a flavour of all 4 Welland Canals.   Since this hike is the longest in the series, we are starting at 8 (the other hikes start at 8:30) on Labour Day and will be walking at a quick pace to meet our goal of being finished before lunch. If you are interested in receiving your badge after completing the 4th hike on Sept 29th, please let me know and pay in cash or via etransfer (I can give you directions on the hike) $10 for members (please provide BTC number) or $15 for non-members. Badge info: https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/

    Please wear good walking shoes (the path/trail is mostly flat), poles if you like and water/snacks.

    8:30 am Hydro Hill Training

    8:30 AM-9:30 AM
    09/01/2025
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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 over 60 minutes. The terrain is a hard packed gravel surface. Feel free to bring light weights to increase the intensity of your training. Bring water, hiking poles, snack and dress for the weather.

  • 02
    September 2, 2025

    8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    09/02/2025
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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 - Pelham Road, Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    09/02/2025
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    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 sidetrails in Shorthills Provincial Park. Please wear hiking boots, bring water and insect repellant. Check yourself for ticks following the hike.

  • 03
    September 3, 2025
    No events
  • 04
    September 4, 2025

    8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    09/04/2025
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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 around Jordan

    9:15 AM-11:00 AM
    09/04/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): 3649 Glen Road, Lincoln LOR 1SO

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    Hike the trails around Jordan including Balls Fall or Jordan Village

  • 05
    September 5, 2025

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

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    09/05/2025
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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.

  • 06
    September 6, 2025

    8:30 Louth to Swayze Falls via new bridge at Rockway

    8:30 AM-1:30 PM
    09/06/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Parking lot

    Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 18-20 km

    Description

    Meet at Louth Conservation Parking lot on Staff Avenue  and head towards Swayze Falls, using a mix of side and main trails.  En route, we will check out the new bridge crossing the lower falls at Rockway.  Bring water and a snack.

    8:30am Niagara Shores Park Beachcoming Hike

    8:30 AM-10:00 AM
    09/06/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Corner of Niven Road and Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park along Old Lakeshore Road.

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

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

    Description

    Explore a lakeshore park, shoreline and cliff top trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This beachcombing hike involves uneven ground, clambouring over fallen trees, a pebbly beach, sandy, wet and exposed areas. Hat and poles are highly recommended. Please note: This is not a maintained trail so caution is needed.

    7:30 pm Sunset & Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake

    7:30 PM-9:00 PM
    09/06/2025
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    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).