Toronto Hike Schedule

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

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Optional Items
Mylar burger ($33)
Chicken caesar wrap ($33)
Fish & chips ($33)
Vegetarian lasagna ($33)
Eggplant parmesan ($33)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Nijole Mockevicius, Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable

Description

Join us for a fun hike with great views in Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. We will hike for about four hours at a 3.5 km/hr pace, explore the Key Hole Side Trail and enjoy the view from the Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout. After the hike we will go to Mylar and Loreta’s for a holiday luncheon. When you register, please select one of the lunch choices listed under optional items. All regular entrées include fries, dessert bar and non-alcoholic beverage. Vegetarian entrées include salad, dessert bar and non-alcoholic beverage. Tax and gratuity are included in the prices. Beer and wine are extra. You will need to pay your bus fare when you register. E-transfer you lunch money ($33 per person) to martinabeatrice@gmail.com.

Important: Please register by Sat Nov 25.

Bus departs from 10 York Mills Rd at 8 AM. We hope to be back in Toronto around 7 PM. 

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glasgow Trail, Concession Road 2 Park in parking lot at the trail head.

From Highway 404 turn right to Stouffville Rd, till to the end of road and turn left on York Durham Line. In About 1km turn right to Webb Rd. and turn right to Concession Road 2 ,you will see parking lot in 500 metres,

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM

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.

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.

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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: 16KM

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 (23 KM), and Dec 16 (20 KM). On both Nov 25 and Dec 2, we will conclude our hikes at Leslie & Sheppard, with the option to visit the Mountain Equipment Company North York store for an introduction to winter hiking gear.

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 if it’s dry and water proof shoes if it’s rain or snow.

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

On Dec 2, we will start from Finch West Station and end at Leslie Station at Sheppard & Leslie.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Boyd Conservation Park, Islington Avenue, Vaughan, ON free parking at the entrance of the park

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

Explore the trails that wind through the beautiful  valley at Boyd Conservation Area and the William Grainger Greenway. We will have lunch/snack in shelter with seated area,

It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.

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.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): N43.330803, W79.886980 BTC Map 9. We’ll meet at Smokey Hollow Side Trail parking lot beside Mill St. at 8:30 am. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for car shuttle. As the colder temperature is upon us please layer your outfit. Hiking poles are highly recommended and please have icers handy in the event of icy trail. Bring enough water for hydration, lunch and snacks.

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: Approximately13.5 kms

Description

Starting from Sydenham/Clara Hughes Lookout where you’ll find the great views of City of Hamilton and Town of Dundas . We’ll hike along the Royal Botanical Garden, Rock Chapel Sanctuary area paralleling the Escarpment where you have a view of City of Hamilton and Burlington Skyway. Take a snap photo of Borer’s Falls before it gradually climb rocky sections, followed by a long and gradual descent to the forested slopes of the fast flowing Grindstone Creek. An unstable valley slopes of rock formation lead to the Great Falls at Smokey Hollow. Here we’ll have our lunch and photo shoots.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 2499 Brock Road, Uxbridge, ON there is a free parking when you enter the road off brock road beside Horse training facility

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM

Description

We will explore Wilder forest and  the beautiful scenery of Uxbridge forests.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting Location Map 18 GPS N43.972857, W80.056330 North Side of Hockley Rd at Hockley Rd Side Trail. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for car shuttle. We’ll car shuttle to the boundary between DHBTC and CHBTC at Mono Center area.

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky
Distance: +/- 13 kms

Description

Now that the colder temperature is upon us, don’t freeze your self. Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve hills and valleys will surely warm up your body and soul. Layered clothing is recommended on this fast approaching winter season so please dress accordingly. Bring food for snack, lunch and ample cold/hot drinks for hydration. Hiking poles is highly recommended, bring icers and gaters in case we need it. Depending on trail condition we’ll be at moderate to brisk pace for approximately 13 kms. We’ll occasionaly stop for photo shoots while maintaining the pace. Please monitor weather forecast and if you live in the city, country side is always several degress colder.

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

We meet at the roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, east of where the trail crosses the road.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 17.3 KM

Description

Enjoy the cold weather and great hiking conditions.
We will car shuttle to the BTC Hemlock Ridges Nature Reserve parking lot. We will hike the Hemlock Ridge Side Trail (0.6 KM) to join the Main Trail at Map 18, 51.7 KM (Ed 31). We will continue south hiking the hilly sections of Hockley Valley and Glen Haffy back to the parking on Coolihans Sideroad.

This hike is for experienced hikers. Hiking boots are required. No dogs please.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): We will take the Niagara Falls GO Train departing Toronto’s Union Station departing at 9:03 AM Meet in the Great Hall Of Union Station by the information desk (with the clock over it) by 8:40 or find us on the upper level of the Accessibility Coach. This train only stops at Exhibition GO, Port Credit, Oakville, and Burlington. If you have a smart phone purchase the GO Day Pass for just $10.00. The regular return Presto Fare is $35.58 ($17.79 for seniors). If you don’t have a smart phone you may purchase the pass from Tom (must travel both ways together).

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 15 km

Description

We will wak from the Niagara Falls GO/Via station to the Rainbow Bridge, cross over the the USA side, and around Goat Island (Niagara Falls State Park) to view the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe falls. We will around the perimeter of Goat Island passing by the rapids of the Niagara River and the Three Sisters Islands. We will have our lunch before crossing over to the US (consume any fruit or meat products you have at that time). As the daylight hours are getting shorter there will be the opportunity to view some of the Festival Of Lights displays in Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side. You will need a valid Canadian Passport and $1.00 Cdn for the bridge toll. The return trip to Toronto will be via GO Bus to Burlington connecting to the GO Train (the bus departs the bus station opposite the train station hourly at approximately 10 minutes to the hour). The time of return will depend on how long the border crossings take, Dress warmly. We will stop at a coffee shop along the way to warm up. This hike will be open to members only due to the limited number of participants.

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

Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas St West. — From QEW take Erin Mills Parkway north to Dundas St. Turn right and after about one km (just after passing lights at Mississauga Rd) turn left into Erindale Park. From Hwy 401 or 403 come south on Erin Mills Pkwy to Dundas and turn left. Note: The exit from 401 is called “Mississauga Rd”. Two km south of 401 Mississauga Rd goes to the left but keep right to stay on “Erin Mills Pkwy”.

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney, cell phone 905-301-4091 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km loop

Description

An urban walk from Erindale Park up the Sawmill Valley Trail then across on Burnhamthorpe Rd. to the Credit River (Culham Trail) and return to Erindale Park.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Old Mill Subway Station Entrance

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 24 KM

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 are embarking on a 75 KM loop (map:https://onthegomap.com/s/rmtm1nhv ) through a series of four Saturday hikes scheduled for Nov 25 (18 KM), Dec 2 (17 KM), Dec 9 (24 KM ), and Dec 16 (21KM,  from Old Mills Subway Station to Evergreen Brick Works Lookout).

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 on dry day.

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

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Brampton Gateway at 10-30 am or if coming from Kipling Station, Meet at Kipling Terminal Platform 14 at 9 am , to catch bus 109 to square one From square on we will catch the bus to Brampton Gateway terminal to the start of the walk

Hike Leader(s): Makhan Dhesi (MIKE) Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 KM

Description

This is a good hike  to practice winter hiking and learn about the wildlife we may encounter on the trail. We will be heading to wards Dixie Road and Derry Area, Which is located South East of our starting point

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the end of Cherry Street

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

Park  in Cherry Beach parking lot

We will explore Tommy Thompson park along Lake Ontario and listen to the birds and visit light house at the end of park.

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.

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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

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. Drivers can meet us inside the Clarkson Station building near the bathrooms…please arrive by 9:20 am.

Dogs are prohibited on this hike due to an uptick in coyote sightings in this area.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet outside Starbucks at 5140 Yonge St.

Hike Leader(s): Danny Pivnick Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 8 km

Description

Join us for a nice Saturday morning walk in North York.   We will begin near the North York City Center, go through York Cemetery, and eventually reach Earl Bales Park.  We will then return to the starting point along a similar route.  Stay around following the walk to enjoy a hot drink and the final day of the Holiday Fair in Mel Lastman Square.  An optional skate is also available if that is of interest.   Icers are recommended, but not compulsory.  Do check weather conditions before heading out.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Rouge Park, Zoo Road Parking Lot, off Meadowvale Road, north of Sheppard Ave

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15 km

Description

Will explore Toronto part of Rouge park along Rouge river and Little Rouge Creek,

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.