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  • Welland Canals Badge Hike 1

    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.

  • In and Out 8:30 am Hydro Hill Training

    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.

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  • Register 2:00 pm NBTC Landowner Appreciation Celebration 2025

    2:00 pm NBTC Landowner Appreciation Celebration 2025

    2:00 PM-5:00 PM
    09/07/2025

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Register
    Location (Google Maps): Ball’s Falls Conservation Area – Centre for Conservation, Elgin Room – 3292 Sixth Ave. Lincoln. Park in the main parking area it is free for the event.

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

    Description

    Attention all pastry chefs and fans of the Great Canadian and British Baking Shows! Why not use your culinary skills to impress our valued landowners?

    We are looking for hand held treats (ex. squares, tarts, cookies, shortbreads, brownies) for our annual Landowner Appreciation Celebration. We are asking bakers to bring along some homemade sweets for 6-8 people to enjoy.

    This year’s event will have a hiking theme and feature biodiversity hikes which you can sign up for on the day along with information from the biodiversity committee and BTC land stewardship. NBTC merchandise will be available for purchase at the event. Food will be provided by our creative Social Convenor Joanne and friends. Cash bar. Prize draws. Come out and say thank you to our landowners for allowing us to hike across their private properties. It’s always a fun afternoon made even more special by your desserts!

  • 3:00 pm Biodiversity Hikes at Ball’s Falls – Landowner Appreciation Celebration

    3:00 pm Biodiversity Hikes at Ball’s Falls – Landowner Appreciation Celebration

    2:30 PM-4:30 PM
    09/07/2025

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, Centre for Conservation, Glen Elgin Room, 3292 Sixth Ave., Lincoln. Park in the main parking area it is free for the event.

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 3 kms

    Description

    Join us on one of  these Biodiversity Hikes led by NBTC nature hike leaders & learn about the ecosystems in this area in recognition of our LANDOWNER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION! Please meet at the Glen Elgin Room and we will split into smaller groups leaving at 3:00 and 3:30 pm depending on numbers. An easy-moderate hike will go to the upper falls and an easy hike will go to the lower falls.

    Come for the hike but stay for the celebration! There will be food by our creative social convenor Joanne and friends, a cash bar, prize raffle, biodiversity displays, merchandise sales, and much more! This year’s event will have a hike theme. A great opportunity to meet our Niagara landowners and to say thank you for allowing us to cross their private properties.

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  • Welland Canals Badge Hike 2

    Welland Canals Badge Hike 2

    8:30 AM-10:30 AM
    09/08/2025

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

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

    Pace: Fast, Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 8.5km

    Description

    Meet at Woodend conservation area in the gravel parking lot.  We will be doing the Welland Canals Hike #2 past the Third and present canal.  Note the hike starts at 8:30am and is the 2nd in the Welland Canals badge series. 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.

  • In and Out 8:30 am Hydro Hill Training

    8:30 am Hydro Hill Training

    8:30 AM-9:30 AM
    09/08/2025

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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.

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    09/12/2025

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    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: 6-7km

    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.

    Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

    Margaret & Robin

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  • Merrit island loop

    Merrit island loop

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    09/14/2025

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Meritt Island at foot of Cross Street. North end in park.

    Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 10 km

    Description

    Hike the trail along the banks of the Welland Canal

  • Paid Outing Register Hiking 101 – Sept 14, 21 & 28, 2025

    Hiking 101 – Sept 14, 21 & 28, 2025

    11:00 AM-1:30 PM
    09/14/2025

    This is a Multi-Day Hike

    You are signing up for the following dates and times:

    2025-09-14 at 11:00
    2025-09-21 at 11:00
    2025-09-28 at 11:00

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Register
    Location (Google Maps): Sept 14, Queenston
    Sept 21, Woodend
    Sept 28, Kinsmen

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 4-5km

    Description

    Hiking 101 is an introductory course for novice hikers, members and non-members alike.  If you want some guidance on where to begin, what to wear, and what to take along, this is the course for you. The course is 3  Sunday afternoon sessions with a combination of workshop/Q& A followed by short hikes along the trail.  Dress in weather appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes.

    Time:  11:00 am – 1:30pm

    Meeting locations:  Sunday, Sept 14- Queenston Heights Park, Niagara River Pkwy, near the Bruce Trail CairnN 43.157826  W 79.052045, Paid parking.

    Sunday, Sept 21- Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, N43.148280, W79.156708

    Sunday Sept 28 – Kinsmen Park, Frost Rd. Lincoln, N43.146108, W79.475609

    Registration is Members $30, Non-Members $40.  Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE tube scarf ($15 value)

    Hike Training Team:

    Margaret Northfield, Diane Marlatt, Jim Arcangeletti & Ken Martin

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  • In and Out 8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area

    8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    09/18/2025

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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

  • Paid Outing  Niagara Stained Glass Fundraising Hikes

    Niagara Stained Glass Fundraising Hikes

    8:30 AM
    09/18/2025

    This is a Multi-Day Hike

    You are signing up for the following dates and times:

    2025-09-18 at 08:30
    2025-09-19 at 08:30
    2025-09-25 at 08:30
    2025-09-26 at 08:30

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara, Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet east of km 18.5, on the north side of Glendale Ave, 50 m east of the Welland Canal, N43.145572, W79.191214

    Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Length of Hike: 18.5 km

    Description

    This is a series of 4 hikes to earn the Niagara Bruce Trail Stained Glass Fundraiser badge.  Please arrive at 8:15 a.m. each day ready to shuttle to the start of our hikes.  Please be prepared to be asked to take a turn shuttling hikers.  Our first hike meets east of km 18.5, on the north side of Glendale Ave, 50 m east of the Welland Canal, N43.145572, W79.191214.  Once registrations are complete I’ll send out details for the other hikes.  Be aware that these are medium paced hikes, 3 to 4 km /hr, sometimes a bit faster on flat stretches, sometimes a bit slower on hills.  Self evaluate whether this hike is for you as we will be hiking together as a group at this pace.  As always bring sufficient water, food, insect and sun protection, dress appropriately for the weather.   Life happens, so you can make up one hike if you need to miss one.  My contact info, text or call  519 695 7691  or email g60collings@gmail.com.  Looking forward to hiking with you!  Glenda

    As this is a fundraiser there are no refunds.

     

  • Hike Hiking Around Jordan

    Hiking Around Jordan

    9:15 AM-11:00 AM
    09/18/2025

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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): 3640 Glen Road, Jordan LOR 1SO

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    Hikng in and around Jordan including Jim Rainforth Trail, trail to Jordan Village and the Bailey Bridge and trail to Balls Falls

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  • Loop Welland Canals Badge Hike 4

    Welland Canals Badge Hike 4

    8:30 AM-10:30 AM
    09/22/2025

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Port Dalhousie Public Parking lot

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

    Pace: Brisk, Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 7K

    Description

    Meet at Port Dalhousie Public Parking lot near Lakeport road in St. Catharines. Note this is PAID PARKING. For other parking options see here:     https://www.stcatharines.ca/en/roads-parking-and-traffic/parking-in-port-dalhousie.aspx We will be doing the Welland Canals Hike #4.  Note the hike starts at 8:30am and is the 4th in the Welland Canals badge series. 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.

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    09/26/2025

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St at the 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: 6-7km

    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.

    Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

    Margaret & Robin

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  • Event Hikes PULL and PLANT!

    PULL and PLANT!

    10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    09/27/2025

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Event Hikes
    Location (Google Maps): Thirty Road, Grimsby, just down from Ridge Rd
    Parking is available in the triangle at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road.

    Hike Leader(s): Michele Altobelli Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
    Distance: Not a long hike (2-4km)

    Description

    This event is to work on removing invasive honeysuckle from the BTC Thirty Mile Creek Nature Reserve off Thirty Road in Grimsby. We will also be planting 40 native shrubs to restore biodiversity in the understory where invasive honeysuckle has been removed in previous years.
    We will meet for 10 am at the designated parking area at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road East and walk in together.
    Invasive honeysuckle removal methods depend on size – small being pulled by hand and hung on tree branches by the roots to dry out, medium sized pulled through the use of extractigators (special shovel like tools that help pry out the small shrubs) & large having to be cut with chain saws. We will only be tackling small and medium shrubs on this day, leaving the larger ones to be cut by work crews on another date. We hope to have many volunteers on site and we will tackle this area in one day/one work party per year.

    Join us at 10:00 am and stay as long as you can – it’s an easy walk out for those that just want to work for an hour or two.  If you plan on staying longer, pack a lunch & don’t forget lots of water, long pants, long sleeves, work gloves & sturdy footwear.
    Volunteers make a difference – come out and join us for a fun work day!

    • Students under 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian on this hike (please refer to the BTC link https://brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/VOL.05.01_Minors_Volunteering_Policy_-_Approved_February_2016.pdf )
    • 16 or more but under 18? Bring a waiver signed by a guardian.
    • students wishing to receive community service hours (4Hours max) must bring service forms from school.
    • Please wear clothes for work – long pants tucked into socks, appropriate footwear (no sandals), long sleeves and work gloves
  • Event Hikes NRNC Traditional Pow Wow

    NRNC Traditional Pow Wow

    11:00 AM-5:00 AM
    09/27/2025

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Event Hikes
    Location (Google Maps): Niagara Regional Native Centre, 382 Airport Rd. Niagara On The Lake

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

    Distance: n/a

    Description

    Come visit our table while attending the Niagara Regional Native Centre’s Nurturing Our Roots traditional pow wow at their headquarters at 382 Airport Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

    A wonderful opportunity to learn about First Nations cultures, community, and traditions with powerful dances, songs, stunning regalia, traditional foods, and a vibrant marketplace of Indigenous vendors.

    Please note that this is not a hike – just an invitation to come and to visit our NBTC table with the other vendors and community groups and enjoy the events.

    If you wish to hike before attending the Pow Wow, sign up for Robin’s urban hike in NOTL (check the hike schedule) and join us at the Pow Wow afterward.

    Please read the information available on the NRNC’s website to learn more.

    If it is your first time attending a Pow Wow, the website has important information on protocols and what you can expect: https://nrncpowwow.info

    Note that the location was changed from Butler’s Barracks to the NRNC at 382 Airport Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON and the Lacrosse tournament originally planned has been postponed.

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  • 10:00 Westcott Vineyards Hike and Wine Tasting Experience

    10:00 Westcott Vineyards Hike and Wine Tasting Experience

    10:00 AM-12:15 PM
    09/28/2025

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Start with hike at Louth Conservation Area 3193 Staff Avenue Jordan Station ON L0R 1S0 and then drive to Westcott Vineyards

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 5 kms

    Description

    We will hike the main trail and side trails at Louth Conservation Area from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m then we will make the short 2 minute drive to Westcott Vineyards at 3180 17th Street Jordan ON L0R 1S0. At Westcott one of the friendly and knowledgeable staff will take us through a 3 flight wine tasting experience. The cost for the wine tasting is $20 per person tax included. Please bring your $20 with you as I will collect it prior to the hike to make the payment process easier for Westcott. Thank you.

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  • Welland Canals Badge Hike 3

    Welland Canals Badge Hike 3

    8:30 AM-10:30 AM
    09/29/2025

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Sobey’s Parking lot on Glendale closest to corner of Glendale and Mountain street

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

    Pace: Brisk, Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 9k

    Description

    Meet at the corner of Sobey’s parking lot on Glendale closest to the intersection of Glendale and Mountain road in St. Catharines. We will be doing the Welland Canals Hike #3 to Richard Pierpoint Park.  Note the hike starts at 8:30am and is the 3rd in the Welland Canals badge series. 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.

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