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Niagara

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July 12 - July 18
  • 12
    July 12, 2026
    No events
  • 13
    July 13, 2026

    Welland Recreational Trail, Merrit Island

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    07/13/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Leisurely
    Location (Google Maps): Merritt Island Park, 8 Merritt Island, Welland, Ont

    Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
    Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
    Distance: 7Km

    Description

    Tai Chi with Hike

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    07/13/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Mindfulness
    Location (Google Maps): Meet in Queenston Heights Park near the maintenance shed. Enter parking off Portage Rd and turn left to go to the end of the parking lot.

    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: 5-6km

    Description

    Seeking balance, calm and strength without high impact exercise? Join us for a short hike.  Tai Chi Master, Mike Van Natter will instruct us on the benefits of Tai Chi as well as lead us through several Tai Chi movements along our way.

  • 14
    July 14, 2026

    Long Hike Short Hills

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    07/14/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Short Hills Wiley Road, Thorold

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

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

    Description

    Our regular Spot for the Tuesday Long Hike.   Note the new location.   We will hike the trails around Short Hills    Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen bug spray, poles snack and drink

    9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    07/14/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

    Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
    Distance: 6 kms

    Description

    Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park.  Please bring water, bug spray and hiking poles.  Ticks are active right now so be sure to check yourself after the hike.

  • 15
    July 15, 2026
    No events
  • 16
    July 16, 2026

    8:00 am Long hike NEW Location. Bailey bridge Jordan

    8:00 AM-10:30 AM
    07/16/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps):

    Bailey bridge Jordan

    Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

    Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
    Terrain: Strenuous: hilly, with steep climbs, poor footing
    ~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
    07/16/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Sho’Arishon Park (Jordan Hollow)

    Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    Hiking in and around Jordan, Rainforth Trail and Balls Falls, alternating every 3 weeks.

    Hike, followed by Blues in the Park

    5:30 PM-7:00 PM
    07/16/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Leisurely
    Location (Google Maps):

    2275 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 0H1

    Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

    Description

    Hike series Thursday evenings throughout the summer, followed by optional Blues in the Park.  Come prepared to hike 1.5 leisure hike.  Various blues bands free of charge starting at 7pm in the park.  Bring lawn chair, beverage and snack to share.

  • 17
    July 17, 2026

    9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    07/17/2026
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    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: Leisurely <3 km/hr

    Distance: 5 km

    Description

    Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.

  • 18
    July 18, 2026

    CANCELLED 8:30am Niagara Shores Park Beachcoming Hike

    8:30 AM-10:00 AM
    07/18/2026
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

    Corner of Niven Road and Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park along Old Lakeshore Road.

    Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

    Description

    Explore a lakeshore park, shoreline and cliff top trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This beachcombing hike involves uneven ground, clambouring over fallen trees, a pebbly beach, sandy, wet and exposed areas. Hat and poles are highly recommended. Please note: This is not a maintained trail so caution is needed.