Toronto Hike Schedule

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

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Trip Activities
Snowshoe ($11)
Senior Ski (65+) ($21)
Adult Ski ($23)
Junior Ski (4-17) ($16)

Optional Items
Snowshoe Rental ($12)
Ski Rental ($29)
Junior Ski Rental ($19)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Kawartha Nordic

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, George Lennon, Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Bus departs from 10 York Mills Rd at 8 AM. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one. 

Join us for a fantastic day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Kawartha Nordic on the beautiful Canadian Shield. Bring some seeds and feed the chickadees. Snowshoers: Join George and Michael for a fun-filled guided snowshoe hike, or team up with some friends and explore the trails at your own pace. Skiers: Explore the forest on 46 km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Keep your eyes peeled for deer. Classic ski and skate ski rentals available. Limited snowshoe rentals available so best to bring your own. If renting equipment, complete the rental form and bring it with you to the rental shop.

Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus (please bring exact change; quarters, dimes and nickels will not be accepted). Masks are mandatory while on the bus.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot before the main gate of Boyd conservation park Islington Avenue,

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable

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: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): NE Corner Yonge & Lawrence (by subway exit)

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12 KM

Description

Join us for a hike through ravines from Yonge & Lawrence to Sunnybrook & Serena Gundy parks to end at Brentcliffe & Eglinton. Those who wish may continue to a refreshment stop at Cork’s Beer & Wine Bar in the Longo’s grocery store on Laird Ave.  All are welcome but proper ice traction footwear (icers) is mandatory for safety reasons.

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

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9.4 km

Description

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Awenda Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer; Nijole Mockevicius; Tanya Cora Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Trip cancelled due to weather and too many cancellations.

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Join us for an awesome day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in beautiful Awenda Provincial Park. For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport. Snowshoers: Explore the trails on your own or join Nijole and Tanya for a guided 10 KM snowshoe hike on Awenda’s beautiful winter trails. The hike will traverse parts of the Bluff, Wendat, and Connector trails, and will also circle around Kettle’s Lake. Mostly flat with a few short hills. Pace will be approximately 3 km/hr. Plenty of time to take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Skiers: Enjoy self-guided tours of Awenda’s beautiful ski trails with majestic views of Georgian Bay. No rentals.

Coach fares and park admission must be paid online when you register. Masks are mandatory while on the bus.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Concession Road 2, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON

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

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

Description

We will explore  beautiful trails in Rouge park ,Glasgow village and around Secord pond

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Union Station – Meet in the Great Hall by the information desk with the clock over it by 9:00. We will take the 9:13 Stouffville Line train to Mount Joy GO Station and connect to the GO Bus towards Uxbridge. You may alternatively board the GO Train at Kennedy GO Station or stops in north Scarborough. The GO $10.00 Transit Day Pass, available for smart phones, is valid for return travel on the train and GO Bus. Hikers without a smart phone may purchase the Day Pass from the Hike Leader. Seniors return fare from Union is $11.06.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12

Description

Join us for a winter hike on the Countryside Preserve trails,  the Ewan and Historic Trails into downtown Uxbridge, and the Trans Canada Trail over the trestle bridge. We’ll also pass by the historic train station and railway museum. Due to the limited bus service plan on joining us for a refreshment stop before returning to the city. Bring icers (mandatory) and poles if preferred. The trails are well used so walking should be fairly easy unless there is a lot of fresh snow.

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

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10.9 km

Description

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

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will hike the Caledon Rail Trail from Inglewood to Caledon East. This trail is flat and should be mostly packed snow throughout. Icers are recommended.

We will meet in Caledon East at the Four Corners Bakery and car pool to the starting point in Inglewood. After the hike those wishing to may join us for a hot drink in the Four Corners Bakery before heading off.

Directions: From Hwy 10 north of Brampton, go north to Olde Baseline Road. Go east about 8 Km to Airport Road. Go north on Airport Road about 1.5 Km to Caledon East. The Four Corners Bakery is on your right about 100 meters south of the stoplight. There is street parking available on both sides or Airport Road in this location.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Awenda Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Tanya Cora, Nijole Mockevicius Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Cancelled due to lack of registrants.

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Mother nature isn’t cooperating. The coming week will be mild and rainy. Horseshoe only has a 5 to 10 cm base. We have no idea how it will hold up.

Nijole and Martina were in Awenda on Sat Feb 11 and conditions were perfect for everything. So we’re going to try Awenda Provincial Park again. Be prepared to pick your activity according to the conditions on Saturday. If snowshoeing is good – great! If winter hiking is better – enjoy! If skiing is possible – bonus! The trip will run no matter what (assuming we have enough registrants).  

Driving time to Awenda is 1.75 hours. It’s so worth it to spend the day on the shore of Georgian Bay.

Winter hikers: Explore the trails on your own or join Nijole and Tanya for a guided 10 KM hike on Awenda’s beautiful winter trails. The hike will traverse parts of the Bluff, Wendat, and Connector trails, and will also circle around Kettle’s Lake. Mostly flat with a few short hills. Pace will be approximately 3 km/hr. Plenty of time to take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Skiers: If conditions allow, enjoy self-guided tours of Awenda’s beautiful ski trails with majestic views of Georgian Bay. No rentals. No food or drink.

For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport.  

Coach fare must be paid online when you register. Park admission ($4 per person) will be collected in cash on the bus. No quarters, dimes or nickels will be accepted. Masks are mandatory while on the bus.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 14350 Dufferin Street King city,

Park on Fairfield Drive or Dufferin Street, gathering at the entrance of trail at Dufferin Street,

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri , 19 Willowbrook Rd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable

Description

We will hike along Seneca and Mary lakes.

We will stop at Pine farm for coffee,tea and refreshment.

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

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Hilly
Distance: 11.4 km

Description

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet front entrance Civic Garden Centre Pavilion, Toronto Botanical Gardens – Leslie Street & Lawrence Avenue.
Take Bus #54 Lawrence or #51 Leslie from Eglinton Station on Line 1

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 10-12 km

Description

We’ll hike a couple of loops through Wilket Creek, Sunnybrook, ET Seton, and Serena Gundy Parks. Those who wish may join us for lunch or coffee at Corks Beer & Wine Bar in Longo’s in Leaside.

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

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Trip Activities
Ski trail pass ($35)
Snowshoe trail pass ($35)

Optional Items
Pick-up at Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride ($0.01)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Scenic Caves

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Duro Vukman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Join us for an awesome day of skiing and snowshoeing at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures. Cross southern Ontario’s longest suspension bridge and enjoy great views of Georgian Bay. Snowshoers: Join Duro and Geri for a guided snowshoe. The group will maintain a comfortable level II pace, through old growth forest and moderate hills and cover about 11 KM. Prepare to be outside for four hours as we traverse spectacular vistas and some great lookouts. If you prefer, you can explore the resort trails with a friend at your own pace.  Skiers: Enjoy forests, fields, and rolling hills on trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing.

Join our après ski and shoe party in our cozy, private chalet. Some wine will be provided (bring your own beer) and we will raise a glass to Wayne.  If you would like to, bring some finger food to share.

Ski and snowshoe rentals available. Scenic Caves rents equipment on a first-come, first served basis. Rental equipment must be picked up and dropped off in the main chalet and paid for individually.

We’ve reserved the log cabin for our group so there will be plenty of space to leave extra gear and warm up by the fire.

Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus. Masks are mandatory on the bus.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Trail head Bethesda parking

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

We will explore Oak Ridges Corridor in Richmond Hill, Hike around Bond lake .

To reach there turn right to Bethesda side road  from Bayview Ave. Then drive around 500 meter and park in Oak Ridges trail head parking.

It is winter time please bring your icers, hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and hot drinks,

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, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please note the meeting point location- its at the Dundas Valley Conservation parking lot at the end of Lions Club Rd. Follow this road to the end, then enter the gates leading to the parking lot. You may have to pay at this gate, or there is a pay station in the parking lot. Please note that there are a number of parking lots within this conservation area.

Hike Leader(s): Gilles Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 10 to 13, depending on conditions

Description

We will hike to Sherman /Tiffany Falls and back,  then take a loop within Dundas Valley Conservation area, taking in Canterbury Falls.    Some steep and slippery terrain.  Bring icers,  hiking poles, and showshoes in the event of heavy snowfalls.

Parking fees apply payable by credit card.

Directions to Dundas Valley Trail Parking: From Hwy 403 going west up the escarpment past Hamilton, take Exit 64 following Mohawk /Rousseau road north. Turn right on Wilson St, continuing for 0.75 km to the next traffic light. Turn left on Montgomery Dr, then right following Old Dundas Valley Road down a steep hill, then left on Lions Club Road. Continue for about 1.3 km on Lions Club Road to park gates, and then through gates to parking further down the lane.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet on the Eldred King Woodlands parking lot off of the west side of Highway 48, north of Aurora Rd.
From Toronto, take the 404 northbound and exit 45 to Aurora Road. Then turn left at highway 48 and travel northbound on highway 48 to the Eldred King Woodlands parking lot on the west side.

Hike Leader(s): KJ (Ke-Jia) Chong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Hilly, Variable
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

Join me on a beautiful snowy hike through the Eldred King Woodlands and then south on the Hall Tract. This is one of the most beautiful times to visit with the picturesque snow on the trees so you don’t want to miss it!

We will meet at the Highway 48 parking lot on the west side of Eldred King Woodlands and then hike southward to the Hall Tract and then loop back up to the parking lot.

Most slopes are pretty gentle, there are about two downhill that will require some caution.

While the first half of the hike is sheltered from the wind, the second half has more wind exposure.

Mandatory equipment: given this is a winter hike, you will need to bring icers for your safety and the safety of participants. If you do not have them at the trailhead, you will not be able to participate.

Recommended equipment: Hiking boots and waterproof pants to stay comfortable as there may be some snow to hike through.

While it is winter, please bring 1-2 L of water so you are well hydrated. Please bring a snack as well for a morning break.

Please leave your dogs at home.

There are no washrooms here, so if you need one before the hike, you might try the Tim Hortons on highway 48 and Aurora before coming.

Approximate route: https://onthegomap.com/s/5jm4s5c5

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Scarborough/Durham Waterfront Trail

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11.9 km

Description

Please meet me at Kennedy Station by 10:04 am.  There are a couple of trail closures on the Waterfront Trail so there is a change in the start point which means there is a change in the bus we take. We will take the 86 Scarborough bus departing 10:19 am. We will transfer to the 54 Lawrence Ave bus, arriving at Port Union Rd at 10:54 am. We start hiking 11:00 am.

We will hike south to Lake Ontario and along the Waterfront Trail through Port Union and Rouge Hill to Pickering GO. The estimated distance is 9.8 km.  Here is an online map of our route – Port Union to Pickering The route has changed slightly from when this hike was first posted.

Bring a snack, at least 2 liters of water, and icers.  Dress for cold weather.