Toronto Hike Schedule

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Meet at MiWay Kipling Terminal Platform 16 for 8:52 a.m. departure MiWay Bus #1. Walk 5 minutes west from Kipling Subway Station to the Terminal. Or if going directly to the hike, meet the rest of us by the washrooms at Erindale Park. The entrance to Erindale Park is 1695 Dundas Street West, just east of Mississauga Road. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of time.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12.3 km

Description

Come enjoy the changing Fall colors as we explore UTM trails followed by an end to end of the Sawmill Valley Trail. The hike will originate and finish at Erindale Park with a loop on each end. Lunch Break at 5.5 km.

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/t80impmb

The terrain is relatively easy without any major hills. We will be walking on a variety of dirt, packed gravel, and paved paths with some grass and boardwalks. Public Washrooms at Erindale park only but we will be making a nature stop at around the half way point.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Town of Mono Community Centre located just south of the centre of Mono Centre off 2nd Line EHS. Parking is free and currently there are no restrictions on it.

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15 km

Description

We will hike from Mono Centre to the Split Rock Side Trail north of the PP and then follow this side trail along the escarpment edge past the Split Rock Narrows. Rejoining the 2nd line EHS Side Trail we return to the park along gently rolling land and trails. Expect some good fall colours along the way.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Ken Reid Conservation Area, Lindsay. Meet in the parking lot at the north end of Conservation Lane by the playground overlooking Sturgeon Lake (not in the main parking lot by the administrative centre)

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 KM

Description

Join me for an easy hike in Ken Reid Conservation Area. Explore cedar forest, wetland, and savannah along the shores of Sturgeon Lake. If we’re lucky we’ll spot an Osprey or a Great Blue Heron. We’ll serve coffee, tea and treats in the park afterwards.

Parking costs $4/vehicle. Pay on site using the park’s pay and display machine or pay online with MacKay Pay.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet at the Mono 5 Sideroad parking on the North side of the road where the trail crosses the road.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 18.8KM

Description

Here is your opportunity to hike the Side Trails and more interesting sections of the Main Bruce Trail in the Caledon section.
We will walk South from the parking lot Map 18, 45.5KM (Ed 30) to Coolihans Sideroad Map 17, 35.2KM. We will then hike back on the Glen Haffy Side Trail rejoining the Main Trail to return back to the cars.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at MiWay Kipling Terminal Platform 16 for 8:52 a.m. departure MiWay Bus #1. Walk 5 minutes west from Kipling Subway Station to the Terminal. Or if going directly to the hike, meet the rest of us by the washrooms at Erindale Park. The entrance to Erindale Park is 1695 Dundas Street West, just east of Mississauga Road. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of time.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12.3 km

Description

Rescheduled hike from October 3rd, come enjoy the changing Fall colors as we explore UTM trails  followed by an end to end of the Sawmill Valley Trail. The hike will originate and finish at Erindale Park with a loop on each end. Lunch stop at 5.5 km.

The terrain is relatively easy without any major hills. We will be walking on a variety of dirt, packed gravel, and paved paths with some grass and boardwalks. Public Washrooms available at Erindale park only, but nature stops will be offered during the hike.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the waiting area of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the Foot Of Bay Street to take the 9:00 AM Ferry to Ward’s Island. Note that ferry tickets must be purchased online in advance and are only valid for the selected date.
Ferry Tickets:
https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales;David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12

Description

Join us for the return of our annual Thanksgiving Monday hike on the Toronto Islands to walk off some calories from Sunday, take in the fall colours, and get some fresh air after the holiday celebrations. On this hike we explore some lesser visited spots on the islands and enjoy the smaller crowds. We’ll work our way gradually across the Islands and return from the Centre Island Dock (The Hanlan’s Point Dock is out of service)  at 3:00 PM. Dropout is possible by proceeding toward the Center Island Dock or back to the Wards Island Dock earlier.

** Pre-registration on Bruce Trail Conservancy Website is required – No “Walk-ups” Will Be Accepted **

Limit: 17 Hikers

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet at the Mono 5 Sideroad parking on the North side of the road where the trail crosses the road.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 19 KM

Description

Here is your opportunity to hike the Side Trails (ST) and more interesting sections of the Main Bruce Trail in the Caledon section.
We will walk North from the parking lot Map 18, 45.5KM (Ed 30) on the Main Trail taking in the Hemlock Ridge (ST), until we reach 4th Line EHS (54.3KM). We return hiking the Glacier Valley Side Trail (ST), Hockley Crest ST, Harmony ST and the Darcy ST coming out on Mono 5 Sideroad to walk back to the cars.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking- km 47.8 at Boston Mills Rd Just west of the Mississauga Rd intersection (Maps and Trail Guidelines -Edition 29)
GPS ( N43.754003, W 79.948131)

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 16 KM

Description

COVID 19 safety guidelines will be observed for this hike. Please check here for details: https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule#guidelines

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kipling Terminal for 8:30 a.m. for a 8:42 a.m. departure on MiWay express # 109 to Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal. Transit users coming from different points can meet us at this terminal. From this terminal we will be catching the 9:30 MiWay bus # 61 to Derry Rd at Bellshire Gate arriving at 9:51 to begin the hike, a 1.4 km walk-in. Or if driving your car to the hike, meet the rest of us at 10:15 in the parking lot of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, 1255 Old Derry Road.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9.7 car users; 12.5 transit users

Description

A repeat of the popular September 26th hike/heritage tour of Old Meadowvale Village, a pioneer village seemingly frozen in time, protected by a river but significantly impacted by the growing city around it. In 1980 Meadowvale Village was designated as Ontario’s first Heritage Conservation District. Joining us again will be author, story teller and memory keeper, historian and local resident, Terry Wilson, who will guide us through his replica miniature village, a labor of love for place where he grew up and for all that has been lost. After exploring his miniature Meadowvale Village, Terry will accompany and guide us through the life-size one. Taking in many of the old homes and buildings, you will never get tired of listening to Terry’s stories, as one hiker from the first tour remarked, “Terry, you have a calling.”

Starting form the Credit Valley Conservation Authority parking we will hike part of the Glassford Trail within the Meadowvale Conservation Area and work our way East to the Old Village. Together, the hike/tour will take approx. 3 hours (5.7 km), afterwards we will take our lunch near the Conservation Authority building with a splendid view of the Credit River Valley. At this point, back at their cars, the drivers will have the opportunity to drop out. Another 4 km loop, along Levi Creek, Samuelson Circle, and Meadowvale Conservation Area trails will be offered. Transit users will also have the opportunity to drop out partway on the loop.

Public Washrooms available inside the Conservation Area grounds that we can access before and after our village tour. Please bring minimum 1.5 L of water, a lunch or snacks, and your questions for Terry. Please also wear long pants.

You can watch Terry’s YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv3xliKZtYE

Terry’s marvelous two volumes of stories, a loving tribute to his late mother, Rosemary, titled, “Rosemary’s Village” 2020 & “In Rosemary’s Garden” 2021, can be purchased from Amazon.ca.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): LOCATION CHANGED and notice email was sent 11:20am, Oct 19.
New location: Alamosa Park @ Alamosa Dr, access from Finch E& Alamosa Dr.

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

If you never walked in the moonlight, you wouldn’t be able to imagine what you have missed. Here is your chance to experience the beauty of moon night hike. It will be a leisure evening hike along a well paved path in East Don Parkland. Dress warm and bring flashlight just in case.

COVID 19 safety guidelines will be observed for this hike. Please check here for details: https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule#guidelines

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Corridor, Bethesda Trail Head Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable

Description

We will explore Oak Ridges Corridor in Richmond Hill, Hike around Bond lake .

To reach there turn right to Bethesda side road  from Bayview Ave. Then drive around 500 meter and park in Oak Ridges trail head parking.

Before leaving in the morning for the hike, all participants are responsible for performing a Covid self screening:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

– high temperature – fever, chills, headache –

persistent/new/worsening cough,

sore throat –

decrease or loss of smell or taste –

not feeling well generally,

extreme tiredness,

unexplainable sore muscles

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park – Meet in front of the Pearce House

Hike Leader(s): Wayne Crockett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 13 km

Description

Join me for a walk through the only Canadian national park located in a major urban centre. We’ll do a series of trails that will form a loop taking in views of the Rouge and Little Rouge Rivers. Some hills and possibly mud but worth the effort. We’ll walk south from The Pearce House, which serves as the Conservation Centre for the park, to near the 401 and the back north on the other side of the rivers. We may get the beginnings of the Fall colours.

Route: Sorry, because of a glitch I couldn’t create a route map this time.

How to get there:

Driving: There are several parking lots near the Pearce House. They fill up early in the day if the weather is nice.

Transit: Bus 86A from Kennedy Station stops at Park Road, just before the Toronto Zoo Parking lot. Transit information still lists it as Zoo Road but the stop notification is Park Road. If in doubt ask the driver for the stop before the Toronto Zoo.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Unionville GO Station. Meet outside station building for arrival of GO Bus from Union arriving at 9:43 AM.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 13 km

Description

The villages of Unionville & Markham are connected by the Rouge Valley Trail System following the Rouge River and running behind the historic buildings on Main Street Unionville, by Waldon Pond in Austin Drive Park, through Milne Dam Conservation Area, and ending with a 143 metre long suspension bridge over the dam. We will walk into the village of Markham and finish with a short boardwalk trail through Tannery Pond which is close to the Markham GO Station. We begin the hike at Unionville GO Station hiking north to the historic Main Street and picking up the Rouge Valley Trail at Carlton Road. Return to Toronto or the starting point by GO Train or  York Region Transit bus. Optional brewery or pub stop after hike.

Terrain is easy, mostly paved path/boardwalk with some dirt trails.

On The Go Maps Link:

https://onthegomap.com/s/g5rhpj1s

Those wishing to arrive by GO Train may take the 9:14 train from Union Station (also passes by Kennedy Subway Station) arriving at 9:52. $10 GO Transit Weekend Day Pass available on Smart Phones only (not available at the ticket counter) or can be purchased from Hike Leader at Union Station morning of the hike.

If travelling from the north end of Toronto by public transit contact hike leader for directions from Finch Subway Station.

Bring lunch, water, snacks, hat.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking area on the north side of Hockley Road, 200 meters east of the Hockley Valley Nature Reserve

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 14 km

Description

We will hike the main and side trails through the Nature Reserve. This area is one of the hilliest along the Bruce Trail and offers an excellent workout.

Expect to see late fall colours and trees well on their way to shedding their leaves. Conditions for hiking should be ideal with cool to warm temperatures.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet at Hockley Road Parking Area just east of 61.3KM located on the North side of Hockley Road. Please do not park on Hockley Road.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 17 KM

Description

Here is your opportunity to hike the Side Trails (ST) and more interesting sections of the Main Bruce Trail in the Caledon section.
We will walk to the Main Trail Map 18, 61.3KM and walk South on the trail to 5th Line EHS, Map 18, 52.3KM. We will then turn back and hike through the Griffith Ravine ST on the way back to return to the parking lot.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hermitage Gatehous Parking Lot, on Sulphur Springs Rd., near km 50 of Iroquoia section map 8 (BTC Guide edition 29). Parking fees are applicable by Conservation Authority.

Hike Leader(s): Dariush Khanbeigi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 15 km

Description

Come and join us in this event for a loop hike in Dundas Valley. Please dress, preferably in layers, according to the weather conditions. Pack a light lunch/snacks and ample amount of water to replenish your energy while enjoying the walk. COVID 19 safety guidelines will be observed for this hike.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kipling Terminal for 8:30 a.m. for a 8:42 a.m. departure on MiWay express # 109 to Mississauga City Centre Transit Terminal. Transit users coming from different points can meet us at this terminal. From this terminal we will be catching the 9:30 MiWay bus # 61 to Derry Rd at Bellshire Gate arriving at 9:51 to begin the hike, a 1.4 km walk-in. Or if driving your car to the hike, meet the rest of us at 10:15 in the parking lot of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, 1255 Old Derry Road.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 13 km

Description

Come join me as we walk from the outskirts of one old village to another. Meadowvale and Churchville, once part of Toronto Township, now in separate lower-tier municipal jurisdictions (Mississauga & Brampton), have always been closely linked. Both were served by two former railways, are linked by a walking trail, share a pioneer cemetery, and are sheltered by the Credit River floodplain from urban sprawl. The hike will follow packed gravel and dirt trails and a large portion of it will be on country roads. Of special interest on these roads are two surviving and restored one-lane bridges over the Credit. We will stop for lunch at Francis Bransby Wood before making our way back to Meadowvale Conservation Area.

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/kmdjjck4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Great Hall of Union Station by the information desk (with the clock over it) no later than 8:15 AM to board the Niagara Train departing at 8:51 AM.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky
Distance: 12

Description

A hike by GO Train to Niagara. We will hike from the Niagara Falls GO/Via station to the Niagara Glen Nature Centre past spectacular views over the Niagara River and descend deep into the Niagara Gorge to  4 km of rugged paths winding through the forest in the gorge past geological formations to paths overlooking the rapids of the river. A beautiful area this time of year but note this will be a challenging hike with the ascent/descent and rocky terrain. After ascending the gorge we return to the GO Station to take the afternoon train back to Toronto. With GO Transit’s Weekend Day Pass (available only on smartphones/mobile devices) the return fare is just $10 (pass can purchased from hike leader at Union Station if you don’t have s smart phone). Drivers are welcome but must meet us at the GO/Via Station. As time will be limited we will proceed directly to the train station at the end of the hike (we won’t have a pub stop or visit the falls).

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 19. Meet in the Mono Community Centre parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike through the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park on the main and side trails, including the Split Rock side trail. The terrain is generally flat to rolling with a few hills. Expect mid fall conditions.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet at Hockley Road Parking Area just east of 61.3KM located on the North side of Hockley Road. Please do not park on Hockley Road.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 18.5 KM

Description

Here is your opportunity to hike the Side Trails (ST) and more interesting sections of the Main Bruce Trail in the Caledon section.
We will walk to the Main Trail Map 18, 61.3KM and walk North on the trail to Dunby Road, Map 18, 68.0KM. We will then turn back and hike through the Cam Snell ST, Glen Cross ST, Isabel East ST and Tom East ST to return to the parking lot.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): https://goo.gl/maps/KyHgh8BaaFTqQykG7

Hike Leader(s): Jen Zhang & Alina Lin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 KM

Description

Meet at roadside parking on Keele St., 3 KM north of King Road on both side at ORTA trail sign. Terrain: rolling hills, forest & wetland. Difficult: easy.