Description Fifth hike that will complete the Beaver Valley section. We will shuttle to km 119.9 and hike back. Please bring 2L water, sun screen. Please follow all covid 19 instructions.
Description *** HIKECANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION **
Join us for a pleasant stroll through the Island Lake Conservation Authority in Orangeville Ontario. We will do a full circuit of the trails, many of which run on boardwalks over the water and through marshy areas. A very scenic and relaxed walk for an August day.
We’ll eat our lunch near the rental area for canoes and kayaks. It will be a leisurely lunch break (at least an hour) and you can take a paddle or swim before we resume the walk.
After the walk we will head to Orangeville for refreshments. Please indicate in the Additional Information Field when registering if you would like to visit the Mill Creek Pub so I can give them numbers to reserve a table. There is a very fine ice cream shop near the pub and there are a number of places to get good coffee on Broadway Avenue, about a block north of where we will park. I expect to spend about an hour in town before we head back to Toronto.
Pace: Brisk Terrain: Flat, Variable Distance: 16-17 KM
Description We will hike along lake Ontario in 2 return trails, We may have a chance to swim in the lake weather permitting at the end if hike,bring lots of water.
Description We will hike south from East Gwillimbury GO Station to Fairy Lake and historic Main Street in Newmarket. We will pass the remains of a swing railway bridge, the remains of an abandoned canal, and a diverse landscape. The walking is easy south to Fairy Lake where we loop around the lake with a scenic boardwalk trail on the east side and paved path leading into the historic downtown of Newmarket. We’ll stop in the historic downtown for refreshments at the Old Flame Brewery or alternative establishments and walk up Main Street to get the 2:50 train back towards Toronto’s Union Station.
We will take advantage of the GO Transit $10 Day Weekend Pass available only on smartphones. Those without a smart phone may purchase the pass from the Hike Leader at Union Station the morning of the hike. Those wishing to travel together will meet at Union Station to take the GO Train towards Barrie departing at 8:53 AM.
Description We’ll walk along the waterfront for about 4-5 km to the Princes Gates of the CNE for it’s 2022 opening day after a 2 year absence. Special admission rate for opening day is $13.00. Pay at the gates. We should arrive for the 10:00 opening and opening ceremonies. Explore as a group, do your own thing, or come just for the walk.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Rocky, Variable Distance: 13-14 km
Description Join us for a hike through the incomparable Niagara Glen Nature Preserve. There is a variety of trails in the Glen and we’ll take them all in through a series of loops. After eating lunch next to the Niagara River we will continue south along the Whirlpool Trail that (part of the way) hugs the narrow space between the base of the cliffs and the River. The footing can be tricky but we will take our time and it is worth the experience. We will then climb the stairs at the Whirlpool Beach back to the top and follow the Niagara Pathway back to the Nature Preserve parking lot.
If you don’t wish to do the Whirlpool Trail there will be an opportunity to drop out and relax in the park where we started the walk. You may wish to visit the Butterfly Conservatory and/or the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens which are a ten minute walk from the Niagara Glen Nature Centre. Just be back at the bus for the departure time which will be provided that morning.
Hiking boots are recommended. All the trails have rocky portions and some, particularly the Whirlpool Trail, can be wet.
Bring your lunch, at least two litres of water and sun and insect protection.
After the hike we will make a refreshment stop on Lundy’s Lane on the way back to Toronto. There are public washrooms at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre which will be available when we arrive and before we start the trip back.
Description We will hike the main and side trails through the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. This is one of the hilliest sections of the Bruce Trail and one of my favorites. After the hike those interested my join me for refreshments at the Hockley Valley Resort. Hopefully the patio will be available. Be sure to bring extra water.
Description Will explore trails between Dufferin and Jane and visit 2 lakes in our way, you have also a chance to visit Pine Farm coffee shop and enjoy their taseful coffee,tea,pies and cakes
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 stop at Rouge River Brewery or pub after hike.
Terrain is easy, mostly paved path/boardwalk with some dirt trails.
Those wishing to arrive by GO Train may take the 9:14 train from Union Station (also passes by Kennedy Subway Station) arriving at 9:51 $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.
On Sunday August 28, 2022, please join me by 8:50 am under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station. We will take the 9:05 am eastbound train to Whitby. We will hike a loop that will take us to Lake Ontario and back for a distance of 8.2 km. There are washrooms at Union Station, Whitby GO and on the train. Bring at least two liters of water, sunscreen, bug spray and a light snack. Our pub stop will be The Royal Oak – Whitby Shores at km 7.
