Niagara

Fort to Fort SECOND DAY ONLY April 19, 2026

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

Kingsbridge Park, Chippawa, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 27km

Description

Meet at Kingsbridge Park at 6:45.  You will be bussed to Old Fort Erie.  Hike back to Kingsbridge Park from Old Fort Erie.  Terrain is flat with mostly  paved paths.   There are 2 checkpoints along the way. This  registration is for those hikers who are only doing the second day of the Fort to Fort.

This is a self-led hike.

Registration is $60. (members) , $70 (non-members) for 1 day.   Fee includes bus, parking pass,  and checkpoints .

Event Coordinator: Lauren Doig, ldoig52@gmail.com

GeoHike - Louth Conservation Area

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Geology
Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area, 3155 Staff Avenue, St. Catharines

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 3.8

Description

Discover the geology of the Vinemount Ridge wine sub-appellation, and the beauty of the waterfalls at Louth Conservation Area.  We will see some interesting geologic features and evidence of glaciers.  We will follow Sixteen Mile Creek and get a great view of both the upper falls and lower falls as Sixteen Mile Creek makes its way over the Niagara Escarpment.  We will use a slow pace and stop and discuss geology along the way.  It will take us 2-2.5 hours to cover the distance.  There are three small hills we will climb, otherwise the terrain is generally flat.  However, some of the footing is rocky and uneven with holes and gaps between the rocks we are walking on.  It may be wet and muddy.  Hiking poles may give more stability on uneven footing.  After about 2.9km, we will arrive at Louth Falls where will stop to enjoy it.  Early spring melting should offer us a fantastic view.  We will return to the parking lot via the main Bruce Trail and walk a short distance along Staff Road.  Parking is free at Louth, but spots are limited.  There are no washrooms or facilities.

Louth Conservation - Citizen Science

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Citizen Science
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation Area, 3193 Staff Rd, Lincoln

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

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 4-5km

Description

On this Earth Day, we will look at how anyone can participate in natural science.  Which app to use – Seek or inaturalist? Learn how to use your photos to identify plants as well as how you can help scientists with various climate related projects.  Be a part of the Bruce Trail Citizen Scientist program.

If you want to just hike – that’s fine too but this will be a slower hike due to the focus of plant identification.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Center St, Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 5-6 km

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

CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESS RAIN - Woodend to Fireman's and back

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the entrance to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 11-12km

Description

Hike around Woodend Conservation through the Screaming Tunnel to Fireman’s Park and loop back to the cars.  Water, light snack and poles recommended.