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January 04 - January 10
  • 04
    January 4, 2026
    No events
  • 05
    January 5, 2026
    No events
  • 06
    January 6, 2026

    9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills NEW TIME

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    01/06/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

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

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 10km

    Description

    Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

    Bring Poles, snack, and dress for the weather

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

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    01/06/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham rd lot, St. Catharines

    Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    On this 90 minute hike, we’ll explore the aptly named Short Hills provincial park. The route varies, but may follow the Bruce Trail main or sidetrails, or the park trails. We may see water falls, creeks and deer. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather. Please bring water, sunscreen and icers.

  • 07
    January 7, 2026

    8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #1 Grimsby to Kinsmen Park

    8:30 AM-1:00 PM
    01/07/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville. Carpool to Lions Pool Grimsby 43.193201 79.565301

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 13.5kms

    Description

    We will be car pooling. Bring icers and poles. Dress for the weather, bring water and snacks. 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.

  • 08
    January 8, 2026

    9:00 am Long hike NEW Location. Bailey bridge Jordan

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    01/08/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: In and Out
    Location (Google Maps):

    Bailey bridge Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Distance: 10k

    Description

    This will be our permanent location .  Hike up from the Bailey bridge to Balls Falls and explore the trails

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

    Hiking around Jordan

    9:15 AM-11:00 AM
    01/08/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Glen Road Parking Lot
    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

    Hiking in and around Jordan including Jim Rainforth Trail, Bailey Bridge and Balls Falls (alternating every 3 weeks).

  • 09
    January 9, 2026

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    01/09/2026
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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: 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.

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

  • 10
    January 10, 2026

    9:00 In & Around Port Weller on Several Lakefront Trails

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    01/10/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps):

    Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm; 650 Read Rd., St Catharines

    Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 7-8 kms

    Description

    Much of this hike follows dirt trails maintained by the City of St. Catharines and/or through open parkland.

    Laura Secord 1 of 2

    9:00 AM-1:30 AM
    01/10/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps):

    Meet at the entrance to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Please be at the start 15 minutes before 9:00 (8:45) so that we can arrange the carpooling. We will carpool to the start which is the Laura Secord Homestead in NOTL.

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

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 17.5 kms

    Description

    This scenic hike takes us along the route that Laura Secord followed.  There are some hills to climb and descend and there is the potential for muddy/slippery terrain so hiking poles and icers are recommended.  Please bring your lunch, we’ll stop near Firemen’s Park for it. This is a rain or shine hike so dress appropriately.