Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Queen Elizabeth II WIldlands PP - First Day Hike 2023

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands PP

Hike Leader(s): Glynn Richardson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Other (Refer to Description), Variable
Distance: 10-14 km

Description

Happy New Year everyone! Let’s start 2023 with a hike!

Join me on my annual First Day Hike in the Wilderness Section of the Ganaraska Trail.

This is an advanced hike!

We’ll spend 6-8 hrs hiking 10-14 km, depending upon the conditions and the groups ability, on and off the trail over rugged topography, We’ll explore forests, rock barrens and views. Our feet may get a little wet as we navigate our way around and over ponds (beaver dam), creeks (rocks, logs), lakes (We will not be travelling on ice) and beaver dams. There will be lots of elevation change and challenges.

Bring snacks, lunch, water. Hiking boots, trail crampons, snowshoes and headlamps are MANDATORY. At the trailhead we will evaluate conditions and determine whether we will wear, carry or leave  our snowshoes. DO NOT show up without the items above, you will not be allowed to participate. Hiking poles and gaitors are highly recommended. They will come in handy when crossing over beaver dams.

Check the weather in advance and dress accordingly in layers.

There will be no dropouts and no dogs.

Registered participants are to arrive 15 minutes prior to the hike for briefing

Space is limited.

Toronto apprentice hike leaders, if this hike is of interest to you, please contact me.

Urban WalK: Toronto Islands

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
It is located at the end of Bay Street, if you are coming by Subway take any street car from Union Station and get off at first station.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 to12Km

Description

Please join us for a hike on The Toronto Islands from Ward’s Island on New Year’s day 2023.

We will take the 9.30 ferry to Ward’s Island, gathering inside the ferry terminal 15 minutes before the 9.30 departure

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

It is wintertime, please bring your icers, hiking poles, warm layers of clothing, boots, and hot drinks.

Urban Walk: Leslie Spit (Tommy Thompson Park)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Tommy Thompson park is at Leslie and Unwin Sts. Free parking. Non-Members are welcome to join this hike but MUST be registered. To do so, go to brucetrail.org, create your login, login to the site, and then go to the hike registration link, fill in your details and accept the waiver. TTC users: Get off the Queen streetcar at Leslie & Queen sts and walk south on Leslie (towards the lake) until the park is reached

Hike Leader(s): Victor Ramautar 416-708-8199 on day of hike Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 10-12 kms

Description

Please join us for this annual hike, get a chance to meet other BTC members or non-members. Here is an opportunity to hike up to the lighthouse and experience the view on a wintery day.  Icers a necessary item to have. Trail might be covered in snow /ice. Bring a light lunch Water/hot drink. Dress for the weather.

Car Hike: Holiday Hikes in Caledon #4

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike near Hockley Provincial Nature Reserve, 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 66.8 and car shuttle to parking location at km 53.9. The hike starts from km 53.9 to km 66.8 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.

Car Hike: Toronto Winter E2E, hike 2/3

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at km 33.4. Across from the Eighth Line, ST on Eighth Line. coordinates N 43.679840,W 79.966419

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 17 km

Description

We will shuttle to km 17.4. We will walk through the Hole In The Wall.
please bring 2 litres of water, icers and snowshoes. Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 restrictions. Please note that if bad weather conditions are expected, I may need to change hike date.