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Toronto Hike Schedule
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Day Bus Hikes
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Day Coach Hikes
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Overnight and Weekend Trips
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Val David Winter Weekend Trip
Registration begins 17 weeks in advance of the event departure
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Boyd Conservation Park Vaughan
Park for free in parking lot before park entrance on Islington Avenue
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 15-16KM
Description
Explore the trails that wind through the beautiful Humber River valley at Boyd Conservation Area and the William Grainger Greenway.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm main and side trails.
Directions: North on Trafalgar Road past Georgetown to Hwy 7. Northwest of & to Silver Creek. Turn right onto Trafalgar Road. Go north about 1.5 km. The parking area is about 0.5 km from the Trafalgar Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Alex Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 10 km
Description
We will hike along the main and side trails on Scotsdale Farm including the newly opened section connecting to the Duff Pit Side Trail. Hike length is flexible and will be based on weather.
After the hike those interested are invited to join me for refreshments at the Sheppard’s Crook in the of centre of Georgetown.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet outside south exit of Markham Pan Am Centre by the flag poles. If commuting by GO Train from Toronto meet in the Great Hall of Union Station (off Front Street) near the information desk with the clock above it by 9:55 to take the 10:14 AM Stouffville Line Train to Unionville GO Station where we will walk to the Pan Am Centre to meet those who are driving to the hike.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Juliet Williams Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 KM
Description
Join us for a hike to Toogood Pond and a loop through the trails north of the pond to 16th Avenue returning to Main Street Unionville where their “Old Tyme Christmas” will run from 2:00 – 6:00 featuring light displays and live music. There will be option of a pub stop. The hike will end at Main Street where hikers may return to the start at their leisure walking south on Main Street to the Markham Pan Am Centre and the GO Train Station.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
We meet in the parking lot at Scotsdale Farm. Enter from Trafalgar Road, 1.7KM northwest of Highway 7.
Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 18.5KM
Description
We will be hiking the blue and white trails in the Scotsdale Farm / Silver Creek area. We start on the Bennett Heritage Side Trail (ST) going North to join the Main Bruce trail at 35.1KM, Map 13, Ed 30. We turn back on the Main trail to take the Great Esker ST at 33.4KM. We leave the Great Esker trail to take the new Trafalgar ST, Reservoir ST and finally the Duff Pit ST to return back to the Main trail at 28.4KM. We take the Main trail going north until 31.2KM and take the Maureen Smith ST to return back on the Bennett Heritage ST to return back to the parking lot.
Dress according to the weather. Hiking boots are required. Bring your lunch and 1.5-2 litres of water.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet at the Pear Tree parking (Map 12, 11.4KM, Ed. 30) on 15 Side Road 200 metres South-West of Halton Road 25.
Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Fast
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 20 KM
Description
We will carpool to the parking lot opposite the Limehouse Public School. We will be hiking the Main Trail and the Side Trails (ST) in Speyside, Toronto Section.
We hike to where the trail comes out on 5th Line. We will walk back taking in the Ridge ST and the Todd Bard ST. We continue on the Main Trail also hiking on the Vandelick ST and the Cliff Hatch ST to return to the Pear Tree parking. It is a good idea to pack your icers.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Seaton trail head at Whitevale village
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri , 19 Willowbrook Rd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17KM
Description
We will hike along Seaton trail and enjoy the lovely sceneries of forest and river at the same time
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Jack Layton Ferry Terminal
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle, Andrew Proczek, Peter Leeney. Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 9 km
Description
- Join us for a leisurely walk on The Toronto Islands from Ward Island to the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, returning via the paths and trails along the northern side with great views of the city at night.
Route: https://onthegomap.com/s/rdt1vns0
Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Icers are strongly recommended but keep an eye on the weather forecast. The lake side of the island is generally breezy so dress in layers. Bring a litre of water and possibly snacks.
After the walk we’ll head to a pub near the ferry terminal for refreshments and seasonal cheer.
We will take the Ward Island Ferry scheduled for 4 pm, please arrive at the Jack Layton Terminal by 3:45.
Fares: Adult Return, $8.70 ; Senior Return (65+), $5.60 ; Youth Return (under 19 with ID), $5.60 ; Junior Return (under 14), $4.10. You can purchase your ticket online at: https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp
Our aim will be to catch the 6:45 return ferry from Ward Island so we can be at the Fox on Bay Pub by about 7:15. Please email Tom at tjswales@gmail.com if you want to join us at the pub so we can provide them with an accurate count.
The Fox, 35 Bay. https://www.foxonbay.ca/
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 3115 Conservation Rd. Milton, just east of Guelph Line.
Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8km
Description
Meeting point is at the parking lot next to the Visitor Centre. Today we will walk around Crawford Lake, a rare example of a meromictic lake, enjoying views and a different outdoor feeling the wooded area gives when the leaves are off the trees and are dormant; essentially they sleep over the winter. On our way to the Nassagaweya Canyon with great views and looping back to the Longhouse Village is well worth a visit. No dogs. Hiking boots, snacks, water and be prepared for the weather forecast of the day.
Entry fee to the park is $9.75 and registration is required – please make your reservation at https://www.conservatio
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glasgow Trail, Concession Road 2
Park in parking lot or along the road
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15-16KM
Description
Approximately 5-hour hike, mostly flat, in the Uxbridge area
It is wintertime, please bring your icers, hiking poles, warm layers of clothing, boots, and hot drinks.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet Jane Subway Station outside the Station Attendant’s Booth
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9 km
Description
Join us for a morning hike north on the Humber Trail to Dundas Street and eastbound on the Black Creek and Lavender Creek Trail to the Junction Craft Brewery in the rennovated “Destructor” Incinerator building. Light snacks available for purchase, a variety of rotating non-alcoholic beverages are available.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Toronto Public Library, Beaches Branch, 2161 Queen Street East, Toronto, M4L 1J
Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent; David Royle; Brenda Menezes Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8km
Description
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kipling Subway Station for 10 am, at the west end of bus platforms by the washrooms to catch the #111, The East Mall at 10:02. It is a 15-minute bus ride that will take us to the start of the hike at The East Mall & Eglinton Avenue West. If coming directly to the hike by car there is parking by trail access point at the end of West Deane Valley Road (curbside parking). West Deane Valley Road runs east from the East Mall. If you are exercising this option, please arrive by 10:15, walk down along the trail to the bridge and wait for the group to arrive. It is necessary to inform the hike leaders ahead of time or you may miss us.
Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek; Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 12.5 km
Description
In November we lost one of the most dedicated and personable hike leaders our club has ever seen in Wayne Crockett. As well as his impeccable leadership skills and knowledge of Canadian history, Wayne was known for his dry-wit humor. Attempting the Mimico Creek Trail, south of Bloor Street, on an early morning in Spring, during another Covid lockdown, Wayne posted on his Facebook page, “…based on someone once telling me that with a little perseverance, you can find a path along the Mimico Creek from Bloor to the lake shore (about 4 km in a straight line). They lied or I misremembered. I did find some nice stretches of natural path running within a metre or two of the creek but they always dead ended and I had to retrace and do some road walking to find another point of access… Not going to be added to my repertoire, there would be a mutiny for sure.” And commenting on his own picture of some ducks lounging in the creek he wrote, “They were laughing. Ha, this Hooman just walked by here going the other way five minutes ago….” I plan to keep a few of Wayne’s frustrations as part of the hike, with the group not knowing if we are passing through or having to double back. Let the ducks laugh! Little did you know, Wayne, that we would follow you anywhere.
Come join Tom Swales and I as we undertake to hike the Mimico Creek Trail in two parts. Part 2 will go in January 2023. Originally planned as one long hike, upon a second pre-hike we realized that because we are now in winter conditions with packed snow and icy patches that a longer hike will be too exhausting. Also we are waiting for the Berry St. footbridge to reopen so we can hike the preferred route and avoid any unnecessary road walking. Wayne’s prophecy of mutiny may well have come to pass!
Wayne began his hike at Tom Riley Park from Dundas Street and meandered his way to Humber Bay Park and then east along the waterfront trail towards home. We will begin Part 1 much further north from Eglington Avenue, walking on beautiful forest trails on the west side of the creek through West Deane Park as far as past Rathburn Road. Next doubling back on Martin Grove Road we will cross over and pick up the trail on the east side at Ravenscrest Park. Further on there will be a stretch of road walking along Burnhamthorpe Road (not too unpleasant) before we reach Tom Riley Park and then begin to follow Wayne’s route to his first frustration. Reaching the Van Dusen Blvd footbridge we will head in an easterly direction towards Park Lawn Cemetery, leaving south of Van Dusen for Part 2. Wayne loved to come to Park Lawn Cemetery in recent years to sight a group deer that make there home there during the winter months. With any luck we may spot them. Passing through the cemetery we will join up with the Humber River Trail and finish our hike at Old Mill Subway Station.
Dropouts at Bloor St. (at 8.3 km, Islington Subway Station is just steps west of there), Royal York Road (at 9.6 km, #76 Bus takes you to Royal York Station or you can walk up in 15 minutes.
The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/64r55jlm
Please pack a lunch and have your icers with you in case we need them.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Tommy Thompson Park, 1 Leslie St. Toronto
Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12km
Description
Meet at the entrance parking lot at 1 Leslie St. We will walk to the end of the spit and back using some of the various side trails. A unique place to experience nature, the spit has been made from the rubble from an ever growing Toronto. Excellent views of Toronto and Lake Ontario. No dogs. Bring snack/lunch water. Dropouts along the way.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at km 17.4, east side of the road, where it crosses the trail. GPS coordinates N 43.615163,W 79.975157
Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 18k
Description
We will be shutting to Kelso parking, close to Appleby Line and will walk back to the cars, passing by the location of the first blaze on the Bruce Trail. Please note that we need to pay by the hour per person for parking in Kelso. If any hiker has an annual pass, let me know. Pass holders can do the shuttle and the rest of the hikers are expected to pay the driver $2.
Bring 2 litres of water, icers and snowshoes. Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 restrictions.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):
Hike starts at Clarkson GO Station and ends at Port Credit GO Station.
Hike Leader(s): Ginny Giraudi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km
Description
THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WINTER STORM WARNING.
Take a break from the busy holiday season: This hike follows the waterfront trail through Rattray Marsh, Jack Darling and Saddington parks ending in Port Credit for lunch at the Archtop Coffee Bar and Market. Dress for the weather: hiking poles and boot icers may be recommended.
If you are taking the GO Train from Union Station, please board the 8:45 am Lakeshore Westbound train to Clarkson GO Station. Please try to sit in the railway car near the middle of the train on the raised platform. I will meet you on the same raised platform as the train pulls into Clarkson GO Station at 9:20 am. You may also drive to Clarkson GO station and park for free on a first come/first served basis. Please meet us at the same location, on the raised platform where the train from Union GO Station will pull in at 9:20 am.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 14350 Dufferin Street, King, ON
park along Dufferin street or northern part of Fairfield Drive, Gathering in front of trailhead
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-16 km
Description
We will hike around Sceneca Lake and Mary Lake ,then we will visit Pine farm for coffee, tea and refreshments
It is wintertime, please bring your icers, hiking poles, warm layers of clothing, boots, and hot drinks.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet inside Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street. TTC – take any streetcar from Union Station one stop south the Ferry Docks stop and walk south.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12
Description
Avoid the Boxing Day shopping crowds and come hike with the TBTC instead. The Toronto Islands are very peaceful in the Winter Season. We will catch the 2:15 or 2:45 pm ferry to be back in the city by 3:00 pm. Bring a lunch, snacks, water, a hot beverage, and icers if the first snow has fallen. Dress in warm layers appropriate to the weather. Heated washrooms available. Dropout anytime by walking back to the Ward’s Island Ferry Dock. We will hike towards Hanlan’s Point and return to Ward’s Island (the only ferry destination served in the Winter) – approximately 5-6 km each way.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Hike near Hockley area, Bruce Trail Caledon Hills section
Hike Leader(s): Dariush Khanbeigi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 11 km
Description
We meet at the parking location @ km 42.2 and car shuttle to parking location at km 53.9. The hike starts from km 53.9 to km 42.2 map 18 of BTC Guide.
Please pack snacks, food and water to replenish your energy during the hike.
Dress according to the winter weather conditions, with proper hiking boots. Icers are required if the trail has icy conditions. Hiking poles are recommended for better control and balance while hiking.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Hike in Forks of Credit Provincial Park Area, Bruce Trail Caledon Hills section
Hike Leader(s): Dariush Khanbeigi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 13 km
Description
We meet at the parking location @ km 16 and car shuttle to parking location at km 2.7. The hike starts from km 2.7 to km 16 map 14 & 15 of the BTC Guide.
Please pack snacks, food and water to replenish your energy during the hike.
Dress according to the winter weather conditions, with proper hiking boots. Icers are required if the trail has icy conditions. Hiking poles are recommended for better control and balance while hiking.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Trail head Bethesda parking
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM
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.
It is winter time please bring your icers, hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and hot drinks,
Please carefully read safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): G. Ross Lord & Earl Bales Parks
Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km
Description
Please meet be by 10:30 am in the parking lot for the plaza on the south east corner of Steeles Ave West and Dufferin St.
We will hike south through Gross Lord Park, south east along a hidden trail (there is one short steep hill that may require poles for some) to Bathurst, past the edge of the Hinder Area to Earl Bales Park where we end the hike at Sheppard Ave West, just east of Bathurst St. for an estimated distance of 9 km. We will take the Sheppard bus to Yonge and Sheppard. The pub stop is The Frog near Sheppard Station for those who wish to join me.
Bring icers, a snack and 2 liters of water. Dress for the cold.
Here is an online map of our route G Ross Lord and Earl Bales Parks
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Scotsdale Farm main and side trails.
Directions: North on Trafalgar Road past Georgetown to Hwy 7. Northwest of & to Silver Creek. Turn right onto Trafalgar Road. Go north about 1.5 km. The parking area is about 0.5 km from the Trafalgar Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Alex Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8-13 km
Description
Join your hiking friends for a pre New Years Eve hike at Scotsdale Farm. We will complete a loop of 8 to 13 km depending on trail conditions. Icers are strongly recommended as trail conditions may be marginal.
After the hike those interested are invited to join me for refreshments and to say goodbye to the old year at the Sheppard’s Crook in the of centre of Georgetown.