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  • Rainbow/Welcome Hike: Rockway Conservation Area

    Rainbow/Welcome Hike: Rockway Conservation Area

    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    08/01/2026

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Rainbow 🌈
    Location (Google Maps): Park at entrance to Rockway Conservation Area
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/ruG1zRQzzJdtBp1y8

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

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

    Description

    Join the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, Bridges Niagara Immigrant and Refugee Services and PFLAG Niagara for a Rainbow-Welcome Hike at Rockway Conservation Area!

    What is a Rainbow-Welcome Hike?

    These 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 Details

    Route:  This hike starts at the parking lot at Rockway Conservation Area.  We will hike along the Bruce Trail towards Louth and then loop back to Rockway and take the waterfall side trail.

    Terrain: Rockway has some hills, ups and downs in a mostly forested setting. We will adjust the pace to the group but be prepared for some rocky or uneven footing and climbing up and down. We recommend using hiking poles. Wearing good hiking shoes is a must. Carry water, wear a hat and insect repellent – mosquito season is underway. We will take a break at the lower falls – bring a snack or maybe some to share!

    The hike goes ahead rain or shine unless there are dangerous weather conditions – the hike leader will contact you by email if anything changes.

    ***Please arrive by 9:50 to check in with the hike leaders for departure right at 10 am.

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/07/2026

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    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

    Each Friday we will explore 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

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  • Mindfulness 8:30am Sketching Hike

    8:30am Sketching Hike

    8:30 AM-10:30 AM
    08/08/2026

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    Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
    Category: Mindfulness
    Location (Google Maps):

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

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

    Description

    Join us for a relaxed hike around Queenston Heights, with a few stops along the way to sketch what catches your eye. These outings are about slowing down, observing the world more closely, and practising concentration, attention, and creativity.

    No artistic experience is needed. The focus isn’t on creating a perfect drawing or meeting any standard—it’s simply about noticing, exploring, and enjoying the process. Over the coming months, we’ll return to Queenston Heights on different hikes, gradually building a personal collection of small sketches inspired by the changing landscape.

    Please bring:

    A small blank notebook/sketchbook. It doesn’t need to be quality paper. A spiral binding makes it easier to open flat.

    A small selection of any of these: coloured pencils, graphite pencils, markers or ink pens and an eraser.

    Not necessary but nice- a small lightweight stool

    Dress as you would for an easy hike.  Bring snack, water, poles and bug spray.

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  • Youth Hike Youth Hike: Woodend Youth Hike

    Youth Hike: Woodend Youth Hike

    11:00 AM-12:30 PM
    08/09/2026

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Youth Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation area, Taylor Road

    Hike Leader(s): Erin Lyttle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
    Distance: 3.6km

    Description

    Earn a youth hiking badge by coming out to do the Woodend Youth Loop and/or Wetlands depending on our crowd.  An adult must accompany youth, up to 4 youth per adult.  This is a good opportunity to try out hiking.  Youth can earn the BTC Trail Blazer badge (round-for completing over a 3km hike) or the Young Nature Blazers Badge (rectangle-over 90 minute hike and write/up talk with leader regarding the 5 senses used on the hike-what did you Hear? See? Feel? Taste? Smell?) Badges will be on hand to take home with you.

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  • Mindfulness Hike – Nature Journaling

    Mindfulness Hike – Nature Journaling

    8:30 AM-10:30 AM
    08/12/2026

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    Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
    Category: Mindfulness Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area – Staff Ave, 500 m north of Pelham Rd

    Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: Approximately 5km

    Description

    This is one of 3 hikes you can join this month to earn the new Mindfulness badge from Niagara Club. The other two dates are August 19 and August 24th.  Today we will hike, journal or sketch nature and hike some more. We will hike the main trail and the side trails of Louth Conservation area. Art supplies and some guidance will be provided. Please bring enough water and snacks for your needs, poles if you use them, bug spray and dress for the weather. We will try to find suitable spots to sit at the lower falls or you can bring your own collapsible chair if you like.

    If the weather is rainy, this will turn into a silent, meditative hike instead.

    Please cancel your registration if you are not able to make it. This will allow someone from the waitlist to register.

    To cancel your registration:
    – Sign into your account on the BTC website
    – Click on My Hikes under your account
    – This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
    – Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
    – Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

    Unless it is very last minute, you do not have to let the hike leader know.

  • Urban 5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” ORGAN SOLO

    5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” ORGAN SOLO

    5:00 PM-8:30 PM
    08/12/2026

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

    St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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

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

    Description

    This is a series of hikes which will take place on 3 Wednesday evenings in July and August. We will hike around Niagara-on-the-Lake and surrounds (1.5 hrs) stopping for a shared picnic on the lawns of St Andrews. At 7 pm others will join us on the lawns and you will have your choice of some delicious cakes. Then we will go inside to enjoy a special musical performance and a short reflection on “Grace”. This is a free event

    Bring a folding chair and some savoury food to share (dessert is provided). Dress so you’ll be comfortable hiking and picnicking. A change of clothes is not required. Bathrooms will be available.

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  • Morningstar loop

    Morningstar loop

    8:00 AM-11:00 AM
    08/19/2026

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Decew Ruins parking lot.

    Hike Leader(s): Erin Lyttle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
    Terrain: Strenuous: hilly, with steep climbs, poor footing
    Distance: 13km

    Description

    We are going to hike a loop from Decew Ruins that will take us along Lake Moodie and over to Morningstar Mill which has now reopened.  After having a look, we will retrace our steps and follow the Laura Secord down to 12 mile creek and over the Glendale Dip bridge, to go back up the other side of 12 mile creek and go around Brock University back to our vehicles at Decew.

    This hike is for experienced hikers and will be done at a quick pace, there are long descents and long inclines and especially if there’s been rain, poles are encouraged to negotiate muddy areas.  Proper footwear is required. Water is required.  Please be sure to bring enough water and snacks to be out for at least 3 hours, esp if it is hot.

  • Mindfulness Hike and Yoga/Stretching

    Mindfulness Hike and Yoga/Stretching

    8:30 AM-10:30 AM
    08/19/2026

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    Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia

    Location (Google Maps): Kinsmen Park – Enter from Hixon St at the intersection of Kinsmen and Frost Rd

    Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: Approximately 5km

    Description

    This is a Mindfulness hike you can join to earn the new Mindfulness badge from Niagara Club. Today, will start with Angela leading us through some yoga and gentle stretching then we’ll silent hike over to Quarry Rd and return and return followed by a little more stretching.  Please be sure to bring enough water and snacks, bug spray, poles if you use them and dress for the weather and your yoga mat. The parking area is close-by so we can store our mats in our cars while we hike.

    Please cancel your registration if you are not able to make it. This will allow someone from the waitlist to register.

    To cancel your registration:
    – Sign into your account on the BTC website
    – Click on My Hikes under your account
    – This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
    – Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
    – Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

    Unless it is very last minute, you do not have to let the hike leader know.

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  • Urban Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/21/2026

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Urban
    Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    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

    Each Friday we will explore 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

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  • Mindfulness Hike – 5,4,3,2,1

    Mindfulness Hike – 5,4,3,2,1

    8:30 AM-10:30 AM
    08/24/2026

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    Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia

    Location (Google Maps): Mountainview Conservation Area

    Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: Approximately 5km

    Description

    This is a hike qualifier for the new Mindfulness badge from Niagara Club.  Today we will hike quietly using the 5,4,3,2,1 method. 5 things we can see, 4 things we can touch, 3 things we can hear, 2 things we can smell and one thing we can taste. This is a useful tool to help quiet our mind during our hike. Please bring enough water and snacks for your needs, poles if you use them, bug spray and dress for the weather.

    Please cancel your registration if you are not able to make it. This will allow someone from the waitlist to register.

    To cancel your registration:
    – Sign into your account on the BTC website
    – Click on My Hikes under your account
    – This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
    – Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
    – Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

    Unless it is very last minute, you do not have to let the hike leader know.

  • Leisurely EASY DOES IT HIKE: Centennial Park, Fenwick

    EASY DOES IT HIKE: Centennial Park, Fenwick

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/24/2026

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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Leisurely
    Location (Google Maps): 999 Church St., Fenwick, On

    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

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  • Urban 5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” HARP & VIOLIN DUO

    5:00 pm Hike & Picnic then “Gateau & Grace” HARP & VIOLIN DUO

    5:00 PM-8:30 PM
    08/26/2026

    Click here for more information or to register

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

    St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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

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

    Description

    This is a series of hikes which will take place on 3 Wednesday evenings in July and August. We will hike around Niagara-on-the-Lake and surrounds (1.5 hrs) stopping for a shared picnic on the lawns of St Andrews. At 7 pm others will join us on the lawns and you will have your choice of some delicious cakes. Then we will go inside to enjoy a special musical performance and a short reflection on “Grace”. This is a free event

    Bring a folding chair and some savoury food to share (dessert is provided). Dress so you’ll be comfortable hiking and picnicking. A change of clothes is not required. Bathrooms will be available.

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  • Register Summer Social – Welland Jackfish Baseball Game

    Summer Social – Welland Jackfish Baseball Game

    5:45 AM-9:00 AM
    08/29/2026

    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Register
    Location (Google Maps): Welland Jackfish Baseball Stadium, 90 Quaker Road, Welland, ON

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

    Distance: 0

    Description

    Niagara Bruce Trail Club Social Event – Canadian Baseball League Summer Outing

    Welland Jackfish vs the Toronto Maple Leafs

    Sat, Aug 29, 6:05pm game time; gates open 60 minutes prior  (Parking is free at the stadium)

    Join fellow NBTC members to cheer on the Welland Jackfish in their final regular-season home game. The team proudly calls itself Niagara’s Greatest Show—and for good reason. Welland Stadium offers an excellent view of the field, lively entertainment, and high-quality baseball. Known affectionately as “The Pond,” the stadium is home to the passionate FINatics fan base. NBTC has reserved the Newark Brewing Barge so our group can enjoy the game together. The Barge Experience includes:
    Two drinks (beer or soft drink)
    One hot dog and a pizza slice
    UNLIMITED popcorn
    UNLIMITED water
    Game Ticket
    Jackfish Hat
    Wait Service (never leave your seat!)
    In the event of rain, over 40% of the Pavilion is covered so we can continue to cheer on the game undercover

    Tickets are $50 per 19+ adult, $40 for each person under 19

    Newark Brewing Barge – Welland Jackfish Baseball Niagara’s Greatest Show!

    Sign up on the hike calendar and e-transfer the funds for your ticket(s) to:  treasurer@niagara.brucetrail.org.  Mention Jackfish Game in your etransfer.  E-transfers must be completed before end of day August 14.  Limited spots available – first to complete their etransfer will get the seats – don’t delay!

    Who are the Jackfish?  If you’ve never experienced a game, come out to The Pond and get in on the fun.  The Welland Jackfish are one of nine members of the Canadian Baseball League (CBL). The Intercounty Baseball League is an elite summer baseball league that provides a place for the best local players in Ontario to spend their summers and display their talents. Many players hold professional baseball experience including MLB, and MiLB or current NCAA Division I playing experience. They play 36 games, playing with wood bats, and traveling around Ontario on charter buses.

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