Toronto Hike Schedule

Winter Hiking 101 - Virtual Information Session

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps):

Virtual on Zoom.

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin, Tom Swales

Distance: 0

Description

“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow” – so why don’t give yourself a try of winter hiking?  If you are new to hiking, or have hiked a lot in spring, summer and fall but never in winter, and want to know how to enjoy the winter hiking with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, or by yourself in a safe style, welcome to join this online information session. This virtual information session will provide all answers to questions that you would want to ask, including:

1. The Bruce Trail and the Club;
2. Different types of hiking programs;
3. How to join a group hike organized by the Bruce Trail Club;
4. How to prepare for winter hikes;
5.  Winter Hiking Badge;
6.  Our Winter Coach Program.

Zoom invitation will be sent to your at noon on Dec 7.  Please check your primary folder as well as the Spam folder just in case.

Car Hike: Hiking and Holiday Trees

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the parking lot of Scotsdale Farm (13807 Trafalgar Rd, Halton Hills).

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 4.1 km

Description

Enjoy two fantastic farms in one day: Scottsdale Farm for some hiking, and then Elliott Tree Farm to purchase a tree for the holidays!  First we’ll do a 4.1 km loop hike of the Bennett Heritage Trail, main Bruce trail, and Maureen Smith Side Trail, enjoying the peaceful beauty of hiking in the forest in December.  After returning to our cars, those who would like to join me in extending their day of fun will make the 25-minute drive to reach Elliott Tree Farm where people can hike along the trails throughout the farm, make their way through the hay bale maze, warm up by a bonfire, enjoy a snack in the Horse Barn Canteen, visit the barn gift shop to purchase small-batch maple syrup or a homemade wreath, and/or purchase a tree to take home for the holidays (both fresh-cut trees and cut-your-own trees are available).  More information about Elliott Tree Farm can be found here: https://www.elliotttreefarm.ca/ 

Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to join their parents/guardians on this hike so they can fulfill the requirements for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s Youth Badge (https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/the-trail/badges) – all family members who are planning on joining us should register for the hike, including children.  You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather, and money if you intend to join us at Elliott Tree Farm after the hike.

Urban Walk: #3/4 Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 24km

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Finch West Station – S.E of Keele St. & Four Winds Dr.

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 24KM

Description

Let’s explore the city in winter and build up our appetites for the holiday season while earning the unique Toronto Urban Hike Badge.

To qualify for the badge, we will embark on a 74 KM loop (map: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n ) through a series of four Saturday hikes scheduled for Nov 25 (18 KM), Dec 2 (17 KM), Dec 9 (24 KM,  Finch West Station – Old Mill Station ), and Dec 16 (20 KM, Old Mill Station – Evergreen Works).

Please bring hot beverage and snacks/light lunch for our journey. We will take short breaks for restroom stops and lunch at suitable locations along the trails. The majority of the route consists of paved paths, so running shoes are recommended over hiking boots.

Badges by request will be presented at the last hike. The cost of the badge is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

Urban Walk: Toronto Island By Night

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street. Take any streetcar from Union Subway Station one stop to Ferry Docks Station, cross Queen Quay at lights and walk south.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle, Mojgan Haghighat, Shamseddin Deilami Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
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 restaurant/pub near the ferry terminal for refreshments and fellowship.

We will take the Ward Island Ferry scheduled for 4 pm, please arrive at the Jack Layton Terminal by 3:45.

Fares: Adult Return, $9.11 ; Senior Return (65+), $5.86 ; Youth Return (under 19 with ID), $5.86 ; Junior Return (under 14), $4.29. 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 restaurant so we can provide them with an accurate count.

The Fox, 35 Bay. https://www.foxonbay.ca/