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Niagara

Join us for a hike! Registration required:

All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.

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TIP: The calendar view displays up to 7 hikes on a day, but often there are more. Click “More events” to see them all.

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  • 02
    October 2, 2026

    Queenston Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    10/02/2026

    Registration Required:

    Click here to register for this hike (25 spots remaining)

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park in Locust Grove Parking, Niagara River Parkway, Queenston.

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

    Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
    Distance: 6-7km

    Description

    We will explore the Queenston area by walking down the escarpment into the village of Queenston.  Of course, we will be hiking back up the escarpment to Queenston Heights Park and back to the cars.

  • 04
    October 4, 2026

    Long Hike Bruce Trail Day

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    10/04/2026

    Registration Required:

    Click here to register for this hike (24 spots remaining)

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Brock University, Lot 2
    Enter by Flora Egerter Drive
    Free Parking

    Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
    Distance: 10 km

    Description

    Explore the trails around Brock University, Decew and Twelve Mile Creek. Stay afterwards to celebrate Bruce Trail Day with the NBTC.

  • 04
    October 4, 2026

    Bruce Trail Day - Geology Hike

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    10/04/2026

    Registration Required:

    Click here to register for this hike (40 spots remaining)

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Geology
    Location (Google Maps): LOT 2, Brock University: Flora Egerter Way, Thorold, ON L2S 3A1. Free parking
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/bEycNVbYCLWPh8Sc6

    Hike Leader(s): Kristin Hanson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
    Distance: 3km

    Description

    Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club in celebrating Bruce Trail Day.  As part of our Bruce Trail Day celebration at Brock University (LOT 2) we will host a geology hike led by the Niagara Aspiring GeoPark.  Come at 9am to check out our booths and displays, head out for a geology hike at 9:15, and come back to celebrate with us.  Hike will be accessible for anyone, including new hikers.

  • 04
    October 4, 2026

    Biodiversity Hike - discover more about the natural world along the trail

    9:30 AM-11:00 AM
    10/04/2026

    Registration Required:

    Click here to register for this hike (25 spots remaining)

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Lot 2 – Brock University

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

    Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
    Distance: 5 km

    Description

  • 04
    October 4, 2026

    Rainbow Hike - Bruce Trail Day

    9:45 AM-11:15 AM
    10/04/2026

    Registration Required:

    Click here to register for this hike (18 spots remaining)

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Rainbow 🌈
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Brock University, Lot 2, enter via Flora Egerter Way.
    Address: Lot 2, Flora Egerta Way,Thorold, On L2S 3A1
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/GeFaYPsvpSeY8hvV7

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

    Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
    Distance: approx 4 km

    Description

    Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services and PFLAG Niagara for a Rainbow-Welcome Hike as part of Bruce Trail Day, starting on the campus of Brock University.

    What is a Rainbow-Welcome Hike?

    Rainbow-Welcome 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.

    Hike description:

    Explore the trails around Brock University. Expect some ups and downs and moving at a moderate pace. Stay afterwards to celebrate Bruce Trail Day with the NBTC.

    Note: If you don’t have transportation to get to Brock, there may be space on a charter bus coming from Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services. Please message us for info.