Niagara

Laura Secord 2 of 2

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at DeCew House Heritage Park. Carpool to Woodend Conservation Area and hike back to DeCew House. Please be at the start 15 minutes before 9:00 (8:45) so that we can arrange the carpooling.
Upon completion, badges can be purchased. $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Hike Leader(s): Lynskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15kms

Description

This hike includes some road walking along Glendale Ave in St Catharines.  We’ll walk along the old Welland Canal before walking over the bridge over the current Welland Canal.  This is a winter hike so be prepared with icers and poles. We’ll stop for a quick lunch around noon.  If you can only hike one of the 2 day hikes check the calendar for Feb.  The hikes will be repeated but in reverse start order.

Laura Second in 2 hikes, #1

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, NOTL. Carpool to Laura Second Homestead, Queenston

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17 km

Description

Earn the Laura Second badge by completing 2 hikes.  Bring water and a snack.  Poles, icers and gaiters recommended.  Wear weather appropriate layers of clothes.

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #2 Kinsmen Park to Glen Road

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Parking Area Glen Road Carpool to Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.2 kms

Description

We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2025  to  March 21, 2026.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

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

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

Rainbow/Welcome Hike: Cave Springs Loop

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

Quarry Road Parking Lot, Beamsville https://maps.app.goo.gl/XZGtvFN5kkjU8Py29

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

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 5-6 km

Description

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

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 and enjoy nature in all seasons.

It is an intentionally affirming space for people of diverse backgrounds and identities with a focus on 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion. 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 from Quarry Rd in Beamsville along the Bruce Trail to Cave Spring Conservation area and back.

Terrain: The path to Cave Spring runs along the escarpment edge and is quite rocky and has some hills. 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. Wearing good hiking shoes is a must and icy winter conditions on the trail require icers or micro-spikes. Carry water and dress in layers for changeable weather. The hike goes ahead rain, snow or shine unless there are dangerous weather conditions – the hike leader will contact you if anything changes.

Note: There are no toilets on this route.

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

Meet at the parking lot on Quarry Road in Beamsville: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XZGtvFN5kkjU8Py29

Note parking is limited so please carpool with others if possible. When the small lot is full, there is roadside parking along Quarry Rd.