Niagara

7:00 pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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).

9:00 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES - #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End Black Enslavement in Upper Canada

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre St

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6 kms

Description

Each year, February, Black History Month honours the experiences, achievements and enduring contributions of Black communities in Canada, while deepening our collective understanding of their history and impact on Canadian society. This year’s theme: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme celebrates three decades of Black History Month in Canada and recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations. During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Black history.

The link below will take you to a brief overview on this topic, by the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Museum.

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/niagara-on-the-lake-s-black-history-niagara-historical-society-museum/-QXR3nRTdnmqJw?hl=en

**Bring hydration and a snack. We will be stopping several times. Hiking poles and icers are recommended as sidewalk and streets may be icy.

This hike counts as 1 of 3 required hikes towards the Black History badge. Check the Hike Schedule for additional hikes this month. There will be a short break between the hikes offered today.

Please Note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

11:00 NOTL Black History SERIES - #2 of 4: The Long Road to Freedom: the Robert Moseby Affair

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):

Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6 kms

Description

Since 1995, the government in Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month. Each year, Black History Month honours the experiences, achievements and enduring contributions of Black communities in Canada, while deepening our collective understanding of their history and impact on Canadian society.

During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Black history. You will find out about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.

Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, bring your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.

Today’s hike is 1 of 3 required for the Black History badge. 1 additional hike is earlier on today’s hike schedule. There will be a short break between hikes. 2 more hikes are offered Feb. 9

Consider a visit to the NOTL Museum after the hike to see exhibit on this topic. There you will see numerous artifacts on this subject.

PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual leaning and inclusion.

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road, Short Hills

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills parking lot C, Wiley Road

Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

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

Bring poles, icers, snack and dress according to the weather