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Toronto Hike Schedule
Toronto Bruce Trail Club Registration Live Dates
Day Winter Coach Program
Registration begins one week in advance of the event departure
Day Bus Hikes
Registration begins one week in advance of the event departure
Day Coach Hikes
Registration begins 4 weeks in advance of the event departure
Day Car Hikes and Urban Hikes
Registration begins two weeks in advance of the event departure
Overnight and Weekend Trips
Registration begins 12 weeks in advance of the event departure
Val David Winter Weekend Trip
Registration begins 17 weeks in advance of the event departure
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- 04March 4, 2022
CANCELLED - Winter weekend in Val-David, Quebec, March 4 to 7, 2022
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/winter-weekend-in-val-david-quebec-march-4-to-7-2022/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Val-David, QuebecHike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Wayne Crockett, and David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
Join Martina Furrer, Wayne Crockett, and David Royle for an unforgettable weekend of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Val-David, Quebec. Explore the Parc Régional Val-David Val-Morin and the P’tit Train du Nord in the beautiful Laurentian mountains. Possible day trip to Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides where we’ll climb Mont Kaaikop (elevation gain 340 m) and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Laurentians; for the less ambitious there are also easier scenic routes like the Tour du Lac Legault.We will stay at the Auberge du Vieux Foyer, walking distance to the trails, shops, and galleries in Val-David.
Travel direct from Toronto in a luxury highway coach. Our bus will depart at 7:00 am on Friday March 4 and be back in Toronto around 8 pm on Monday March 7. Departure and drop-off location is 16 York Mills Rd.
Enjoy two full days and two half days of skiing or snowshoeing. All fit, experienced skiers and snowshoers are welcome. The trails are hilly. On our full day guided hikes you should expect to climb the equivalent of 70 to 90 floors, while walking 10 to 12 kilometres. The ski trails in the parks are suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers.
COVID-19 safety protocols: You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and agree to wear a mask at all times while on the bus. You must also agree to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols that the hotel and the ski resorts have in place.
Accommodation is $370 plus tax per person based on double occupancy in hotel rooms or triple/quad occupancy in chalets. This price includes: three nights’ accommodation, three breakfasts, three four-course dinners, ski and snowshoe trail passes for the Parc Régional Val-David Val-Morin, and use of the hotel’s pool, sauna, and spa.
Coach fare is $125 for Toronto Bruce Trail Club members and $145 for non-members. Registration deadline is December 10, 2021.
Instructions: Book your room and your seat on the bus at the same time.
1. Book your hotel room. Call the Auberge du Vieux Foyer at 1-800-567-8327. Remember the rate is based on double occupancy (hotel rooms) or triple/quad occupancy (chalets). Pick your roommate(s) before you book. Rooms have different configurations so check with the hotel to make sure you get a room that meets your needs. The Auberge de Vieux Foyer requires a $175 deposit at the time of booking.
2. Click on the registration link to pay your coach fare and reserve your seat.
3. Show your proof of vaccination to Martina. Send it by email (Martina will review it and then destroy it), or contact Martina to set up a Zoom or Facetime chat to show it.
Coach fare is non-refundable after December 10, 2021. If you have to cancel before this date your money will be refunded less a $20 service fee.
Special note: The trip will not be cancelled due to weather. If there is not enough snow to ski and snowshoe we will hike. You are responsible for you own travel and health insurance.
- 05March 5, 2022
Ski and snowshoe trip to Arrowhead Provincial Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/ski-and-snowshoe-trip-to-arrowhead-provincial-park/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus PickupTrip Activities
Fun ($0)
Optional ItemsHosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Arrowhead Provincial ParkHike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, George Lennon, Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
Join us for an awesome day of winter fun at Arrowhead Provincial Park. For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport. For information about the park visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/arrowhead. Join George, Brian and Wayne for a guided snowshoe hike, or enjoy self-guided skiing on trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Spend some time snow tubing or ice skating in the forest.
To participate you must be fully vaccinated agains COVID-19. You will have to show proof of vaccination to enter the bus. You will also have to wear a mask at all times while on the bus.
Coach fares and park admission must be paid online when you register.
- 05March 5, 2022
Happy Valley King City
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/happy-valley-king-city-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Location (Google Maps): Weston Road and 16Th side road King,park along 16th side road
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KMDescription
Covid 19 protocol and procedure is in effect in parking lot and during hike, social distancing is mandatory all the time.It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.
Some 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.
- 06March 6, 2022
If You Can't See the Forest for the Trees: an introduction to the Biodiversity in Speyside Resource Management Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/if-you-cant-see-the-forest-for-the-trees-an-introduction-to-the-biodiversity-in-speyside-resource-management-area/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): From the 401, drive north 9 km on Regional Road 25 to the 15th Side Road. Turn left (west) onto the 15th Side Road and proceed 280 m and turn left into the Pear Tree – BTC parking lot.Hike Leader(s): John Kirby McCuaig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 3 kmDescription
A nature hike to learn about the varieties of the forest types on the Speyside Resource Management Area. The slow pace will allow us the opportunity to learn to identify trees by their bark, needles and twigs. Instead off pounding out the mileage, we will amble along guided by 3 Foresters from the University of Toronto, who are also member of the Toronto club and its Biodiversity Team. We will learn about the BTC’s land stewardship and its work to protect the flora and wildlife of the Niagara Escarpment. - 12March 12, 2022
CANCELLED: Ski and snowshoe trip to Highlands Nordic
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/ski-and-snowshoe-trip-to-wasaga-nordic/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Highlands NordicHike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Duro Vukman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
Cancelled due to low registration. Join us for our a fun-filled day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Since conditions are not good at Wasaga Beach Provincial Park we will be going to Highlands Nordic instead. For information about trail conditions visit: https://highlandsnordic.ca/conditions/. Snowshoers: Join Duro Vukman for a guided snowshoe hike on the Bruce Trail or team up with a friend and explore the resort’s trails at your own pace. Skiers: Glide through forests and fields on trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing. Warm up in the chalet. Enjoy the last of winter with us.Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus.