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May | May | May | May | 1  Toronto, Toronto Islands 5:45 PM-9:00 PM 06/01/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-toronto-islands-17/2023-06-01/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street, beyond the cashiers selling the ferry tickets, in the open area with the benches and Muskoka chairs. From Union Station take the LRT one stop to “Ferry Docks” or take bus number #19 or #72 on Bay Street southbound to the Queens Quay. Walk across Queen Quay south through the park to the ferry terminal. Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8-12 km Description
After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sit-down picnic. Note that food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $8.70, $5.60 for seniors. The hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. The route and time we return to the city may vary depending if the ferries are running on the Spring or Summer (starts in May) schedule. Contact Hike Leaders via the Contact form for further information or to confirm the current ferry schedule that will be in place the week of the hike. Registration is not required for this hike – just meet the Hike Leader at the above location.
| 2 | 3   Bus Hike: Warsaw Caves Conservation Area 8:00 AM-6:00 PM 06/03/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-warsaw-caves-conservation-area/2023-06-03/ Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup Click here for more information or to register Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Warsaw Caves Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Nijole Mockevicius, Tim Wainwright Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15 Description
Join us for a fun day exploring Warsaw Caves Conservation Area. We will hike about 15 km (dropout after 9 km) at a 3.5 to 4 km/hr pace through forests, across open limestone plains, past potholes and kettles, and stop to enjoy the lookout over the Indian River valley. After the hike you will have about an hour to go spelunking (caving) and discover the park’s seven caves, or relax on the beach. If it’s hot bring a swimsuit and cool off in the Indian River. Pack lunch, snacks, enough water for the day (at least two litres), sunhat, sunscreen, bug repellent, bug mesh, and rain protection. If you plan to go spelunking, bring a headlight. There will be no washroom/refreshment stop on the way up or down. Bus will depart from 10 York Mills Rd at 8 AM. We hope to be back in the city around 6 PM.
 Car Hike: Hockley Crest to Hockley Valley 5th Line 8:15 AM-2:00 PM 06/03/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-crest-to-hockley-valley-5th-line/2023-06-03/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hwy 400 north to Hwy 9. From Hwy 9, drive 3.5 km north on Airport Rd, then 0.6 km east on 5th Sideroad to the parking area on the north. Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad, Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-16 Km Description
Meet at the Bruce Trail parking lot in 5th Sideroad. We will hike the Hockley Crest Trail to the Airport Road, cross the road and to the Hockley Vallety 5th Line road and back (loop hike). This is a challenging hike with constant up and down steep hills – scenery are beautiful in the forest and high grounds. Bring at least two lit of water, sun screen and bug spray. Boots mandatory, poles recommended. We will have a snack/lunch break for 20 minutes.
- #3/5 Loop of Toronto Hike for Urban Hiking Badge – 15km
9:00 AM-2:00 PM 06/03/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/3-5-loop-of-toronto-hike-for-urban-hiking-badge-15km/2023-06-03/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Southwest corner of Finch Ave & Weston Rd Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 15km Description
Embark on a captivating journey through Toronto’s remarkable urban trail systems. From the scenic Don River in the east to the captivating Waterfront in the south, the tranquil Humber River in the west, and the enchanting Finch Corridor in the north, this diverse collection of trails offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore the city’s longest trails on foot. By interconnecting these four trail systems, which weave through more than ten parks and trails, we are creating an awe-inspiring loop spanning approximately 74 kilometers: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n . As a testament to your accomplishment, completing the entire loop will earn you the Toronto Urban Hiking Badge—the first ever urban hiking badge launched by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Distance: 15km. Start from Finch & Weston and end at Finch Subway Station. Pace: 4kph Trail condition: mostly flat and paved. Bring water and snacks. Dress and prepare for the weather. Dropouts are available anytime.
- Urban Walk: Toronto Islands
9:30 AM-2:15 AM 06/03/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-toronto-islands-3/2023-06-03/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Islands Hike Leader(s): Michael Humpage; George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 13.5 KM Description
Come enjoy the islands in early June. We will meet at 9:15 AM at the Toronto Island Ferry dock at the bottom of Bay Street to take the 9:30 AM Ward’s Island ferry. Tickets can be bought online or at the ticket booth. Ferry adult return cost is $9.11. The hike will do a loop around the islands, along the boardwalk , past the lighthouse to Hanlan’s Point and returning on the other side of Ward’s island. Expected return on the Ward’s Island ferry departing at 2:15 PM. Dropout anytime. All 3 island ferries are running on the Spring schedule. Hiking shoes/boots or good walking shoes needed. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen and insect repellant.
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4  Toronto section E2E 2/4 8:00 AM-2:00 AM 06/04/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-section-e2e-2-4/2023-06-04/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): We meet each other at roadside parking across from the eighth line side trail on eighth line. Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17km Description
This is the second leg of the Toronto section E2E hike, which is divided into four parts. Each part requires separate registration. If you would like to receive the badge for completing all the parts, there is a fee of ten dollars. IF THE HIKERS WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN THE NEW FOUND RAISING BADGE, they have the option to e-transfer the fee (The fee is $30.00 for BTC members and $40.00 for non-members) to the TBTC treasurer’s email at tbtctreasurer211@gmail.com and receive it when they complete the section. Please note that this is a carpool hike, so it’s important to come with an empty car and be prepared for carpooling and sharing rides. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure to bring snacks, lunch, and a minimum of 2 litres of water. During the hike, we will take short water breaks, as well as a 30-minute lunch break. Every body is welcome! See you there!
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 - Toronto, Toronto Islands
5:45 PM-9:00 PM 06/08/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-toronto-islands-11/2023-06-08/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street, beyond the cashiers selling the ferry tickets, in the open area with the benches and Muskoka chairs. From Union Station take the LRT one stop to “Ferry Docks” or take bus number #19 or #72 on Bay Street southbound to the Queens Quay. Walk across Queen Quay south through the park to the ferry terminal. Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8-12 km Description
After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sit-down picnic. Note that food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $8.70, $5.60 for seniors. The hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. The route and time we return to the city may vary depending if the ferries are running on the Spring or Summer (starts in May) schedule. Contact Hike Leaders via the Contact form for further information or to confirm the current ferry schedule that will be in place the week of the hike. Registration is not required for this hike – just meet the Hike Leader at the above location.
| 9 | 10 - Car Hike: Hockley Rd 5 Line to 3rd Line EHS
8:15 AM-1:30 AM 06/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-rd-5-line-to-3rd-line-ehs/2023-06-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking lot 5th Line EHS, Hockley Rd, Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad, Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 14-16 km Description
This will be a beautiful loop hike in Bruce Trail main trail and some sidetrails between 5th and 3rd Line EHS (Hockley Rd). Mostly hilly with some scenic views.
- Nature is the Best Teacher: What We Can Discover Along the Bruce Trail
9:00 AM-3:30 AM 06/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nature-is-the-best-teacher-what-we-can-discover-along-the-bruce-trail/2023-06-10/  Trip Information
Departure Time: 09:00
Return to City Time: 03:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup Click here for more information or to register Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Departure Point: York Mills Subway Station – 10 York Mills Road, North East corner of Yonge St. and York Mills Rd. – Outside York Mills Centre (Look for BTC chartered yellow School Bus) Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson and George Lennon Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: Several hikes throughout the day of 3-5 km Description
In every landscape along the Bruce Trail, we see wildlife and plants that are beautiful and ecologically important. In late spring and early summer, we find abundant wildflowers, mushrooms, and shrubs in the meadows and forests of the Niagara Escarpment. It is a wonderful time for butterflies. Come with us to learn about them. Come join us as we hike on the Bruce Trail and side trails near Georgetown. We’ll break into smaller groups, each with a hike leader and a local guide/expert, and stop regularly to listen to birds and admire flowers. Bring water, snack and lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent, and your camera. School Bus transportation will be provided at the special rate of $10.00 (to be prepaid online by credit card upon registration). The TBTC Board has reduced the usual fares for this bus hike in order to broaden the appeal for hiking to newcomers. We encourage those who are not currently members of the BTC to come join us on this hike to learn about the Niagara Escarpment.
- #4/5 Loop of Toronto Hike for Urban Hiking Badge – 16km
9:00 AM-2:00 PM 06/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/4-5-loop-of-toronto-hike-for-urban-hiking-badge-16km/2023-06-10/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Finch Subway Station Passenger Pick Up ( N.W. Yonge Street & Hendon Ave) Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 15km Description
Embark on a captivating journey through Toronto’s remarkable urban trail systems. From the scenic Don River in the east to the captivating Waterfront in the south, the tranquil Humber River in the west, and the enchanting Finch Corridor in the north, this diverse collection of trails offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore the city’s longest trails on foot. By interconnecting these four trail systems, which weave through more than ten parks and trails, we are creating an awe-inspiring loop spanning approximately 74 kilometers: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n . As a testament to your accomplishment, completing the entire loop will earn you the Toronto Urban Hiking Badge—the first ever urban hiking badge launched by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Distance: 16km. Start from Finch Subway Station and end at Leslie St .& Eglinton Ave (Parking Lot #2 Wilket Creek Park) Pace: 4kph Trail condition: mostly flat and paved. Running shoes are recommended. Bring water and snacks. Dress and prepare for the weather. Dropouts are available anytime.
- Toronto Urban Badge Hike – 1 of 7
10:00 AM-1:15 PM 06/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-1-of-7/2023-06-10/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km Description
Please join me at the south west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM. We will hike south on the Humber Recreational Trail to Scarlet and Eglinton (km 30.2 to km 19.2). Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge. Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
- Memorial Hike For Maureen Smith – Scotsdale Farm- CANCELLED due to poor air quality advisory
10:00 AM-12:30 PM 06/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-memorial-hike-for-maureen-smith-scotsdale-farm/2023-06-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm Parking. Take Trafalgar Road north to where it merges with Highway 7. Continue north on Highway Trafalgar/Highway 7 to Halton Regional Road 3 (Signs for Regional Rd 3/Trafalgar Road N/Ballinafad/Brisbane) and turn right. Continue on Trafalgar/Regional Road 3 for 600 metres and driveway for Scotsdale Farm will be on the right. There is a blue and white sign. Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8 – 10 km Description
Due to the poor air quality advisory by Environment Canada this hike is cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date, likely in the Fall. Join Maureen’s family and friends and the Toronto Bruce Trail Club to celebrate her life and years of service to the club on a moderate loop hike of 10 km on the trails around Scotsdale Farm near Georgetown. From leading hikes when based on Wards Island to serving as club president to founding the Halton Hills Chapter of the club, Maureen has had a long lasting impact. Let’s remember Maureen and give thanks by hiking the trails she spent much time on and loved followed by fellowship and post hike refreshments at The St. George Pub 7 Main Street N., Georgetown.
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11 - Toronto section E2E 3/4
8:00 AM-2:00 AM 06/11/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-section-e2e-3-4/2023-06-11/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): We will meet each other at the roadside parking area where the main trail intersects with Heritage Rd. It’s important to avoid blocking access to the gate in that area. Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17km Description
This is the third leg of the Toronto section E2E hike, which is divided into four parts. Each part requires separate registration. If you would like to receive the badge for completing the
E2E, there is a fee of ten dollars. IF THE HIKERS WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN THE NEW FOUND RAISING BADGE, they have the option to e-transfer the fee (The fee is $30.00 for BTC members and $40.00 for non-members) to the TBTC treasurer’s email at tbtctreasurer211@gmail.com and receive it when you complete the section. Please note that this is a carpool hike, so it’s important to come with an empty car and be prepared for carpooling and sharing rides. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure to bring snacks, lunch, and a minimum of 2 litres of water. During the hike, we will take short water breaks, as well as a 30-minute lunch break. Every body is welcome! See you there!
- Tribute Hike for Greg Vincent – Crawford Lake and Bruce Trail Loop
10:00 AM-12:30 PM 06/11/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tribute-hike-for-greg-vincent-crawford-lake-and-bruce-trail-loop/2023-06-11/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8km Description The meeting point is at the parking lot next to the Visitor Centre. Anne Schlarp-McArthur and I welcome you to Greg Vincent’s Tribute Hike. We will hike around Crawford Lake, a rare example of a meromictic lake and the Bruce Trail on our way to the Nassagaweya Canyon with great views and looping back to the Longhouse Village. This will be one of the last days of spring before the summer’s canopy of leaves appear and it was one of Greg’s favourite times of year. He couldn’t wait to see the first ephemeral wildflowers to enjoy and share with others. For those who want a shorter walk there will be a dropout and you may want to visit the reconstructed Longhouse Village or the Visitor Centre until we return for lunch. Wear hiking boots or good walking shoes, bring a snack, water and be prepared for the weather forecast of the day. No dogs. Indoor washrooms are available and indoor seating areas if needed. Bring lunch, a refreshment and lawn chair as we will find an outdoor area for lunch once the hike is completed. If you choose to come for lunch only, arrive by noon. https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/a-tribute-to-gregory-paul-vincent-1935-2022NOTE: Two weeks before the event the registration will open for the entry fee to the park and please make your reservation on the start date May 28, 2023. Directions: From Kitchener, take the 401 Eastbound toward Toronto. Take exit 312 then turn right on Guelph Line towards Campbellville/Burlington. After 4 km turn left onto Conservation Road. From Toronto, take the 401 Westbound. Take exit 312 then turn left on Guelph Line towards Campbellville/Burlington. After 4 km turn left onto Conservation Road.
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 - Toronto, Toronto Islands
5:45 PM-9:00 PM 06/15/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-toronto-islands-12/2023-06-15/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street, beyond the cashiers selling the ferry tickets, in the open area with the benches and Muskoka chairs. From Union Station take the LRT one stop to “Ferry Docks” or take bus number #19 or #72 on Bay Street southbound to the Queens Quay. Walk across Queen Quay south through the park to the ferry terminal. Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8-12 km Description
After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sit-down picnic. Note that food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $8.70, $5.60 for seniors. The hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. The route and time we return to the city may vary depending if the ferries are running on the Spring or Summer (starts in May) schedule. Contact Hike Leaders via the Contact form for further information or to confirm the current ferry schedule that will be in place the week of the hike. Registration is not required for this hike – just meet the Hike Leader at the above location.
| 16 - Car Hike: 20th Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure – Chi-Cheemaun Weekend
12:00 AM 06/16/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-20th-annual-excellent-orchid-adventure-chi-cheemaun-weekend/2023-06-16/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2023-06-16, 2023-06-17, 2023-06-18 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Princess Hotel
34 Bay St, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0 Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent. Brenda Menezes. David Royle. Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 10 Km Description We continue Greg Vincent’s legacy of weekends away. Please join Jeanette Vincent, Brenda and David Royle as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory in search of orchids and other flowers. Our search will extend to Flowerpot Island (cost approx. $60.00 for the glass bottom ferry and Parks Canada fee). The wildflowers in the Tobermory area at this time of year are wonderful and our slow paced walks will focus on these flowers and the area’s great views. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour. Approximately 10km/day. This outing is restricted to those staying with us at the Princess Hotel in Tobermory for the weekend – the hotel fills quickly. You will need a car to access this outing. Please contact the Princess Hotel for a reservation.1-519-592-8282 or info@tobermoryprincesshotel.com and mention Vincent/Royle Excellent Orchid weekend.
| 17 - Bus Hike: Mount Nemo, Iroquoia
8:30 AM-5:30 PM 06/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-mount-nemo-iroquoia/2023-06-17/ Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup Click here for more information or to register Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mount Nemo Conservation Area, Map 9/10 Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky
Distance: 10 KM Description
Join us for a hike with magnificent views along the Niagara Escarpment. A few short hills and one “mini canyon” accessible by wooden steps. We will have lots of water breaks and stops for look outpoints. Pace 3 km/hour, hilly/rocky. Dropouts at 3 km and 6km. Fit beginners and families are welcome. Refreshments at Tim Hortons and Longo’s on Hwy 5. Hiking Boots are required.
- Car Hike: Rouge National Park Toronto
8:30 AM-1:45 AM 06/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-rouge-national-park-toronto-4/2023-06-17/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please park at free parking lot in Zoo Road beside the trail head Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM 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.
- #5/5 Loop of Toronto Hike for Urban Hiking Badge – 16km
9:00 AM-2:00 PM 06/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/5-5-loop-of-toronto-hike-for-urban-hiking-badge-16km/2023-06-17/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot #2 Wilket Creek Park, south of the intersection of Leslie Street & Eglinton Ave E Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 16km Description
Embark on a captivating journey through Toronto’s remarkable urban trail systems. From the scenic Don River in the east to the captivating Waterfront in the south, the tranquil Humber River in the west, and the enchanting Finch Corridor in the north, this diverse collection of trails offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore the city’s longest trails on foot. By interconnecting these four trail systems, which weave through more than ten parks and trails, we are creating an awe-inspiring loop spanning approximately 74 kilometers: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n . As a testament to your accomplishment, completing the entire loop will earn you the Toronto Urban Hiking Badge—the first ever urban hiking badge launched by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Distance: 16km. Start from Leslie St .& Eglinton Ave (Parking Lot #2 Wilket Creek Park) and end at Yonge St & Queens Quay. Pace: 4kph Trail condition: mostly flat and paved. Running shoes are recommended. Bring water and snacks. Dress and prepare for the weather. Dropouts are available anytime. We will have 10 people finishing the entire loop of 74 KM and qualifying the badge. Badges will be presented at the hike to those qualified hikers.
- Grindstone Creek to Smokey Hollow
9:15 AM-2:00 PM 06/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/grindstone-creek-to-smokey-hollow/2023-06-17/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting location: Roadside parking along Snake Rd where it meets Main Bruce Trail. BTC Map 9.
N43.317174, W79.892363 Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella, Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: Approximately 12 kms Description
From Trailhead, will follow Main Trail along the scenic beauty of Grindstone Creek, make a loop at Norman Pearson Side Trail, McNallys Side Trail and Eric Bests Side Trail leading to Smokey Hollow Waterfall. While it’s not one of the tallest of Hamilton’s 150 + waterfalls, it is one of the most spectacular. Water plunge and the creek’s rushing water is a calming sound to your senses. There’s a viewing platform over the Great Falls and great location for photo shoot. No dropouts, were pacing 3.5 to 4 km/hr through rocky, hilly with some steep climb and wooden steps. From Smokey Hollow will trace back the Main Trail to parking lot. Refreshment after the hike. Wear appropriate clothing, hiking shoes/boots and a recommendation of hiking poles. Pack snacks, lunch, enough water (at least 2 liters) sunhat, sunscreen and bug repellent. Please arrive 15 minutes early due to limited parking spaces and 9:15 start. Consider car pooling. How to get there: From Toronto/Mississauga area, follow QEW (Niagara) then take Hwy 403 (Hamilton), take exit 74 to Hwy 6 North, then take exit to York Rd. (Plainsroad/Burlington). At the end of the off-ramp turn left to Old York Rd. Follow 2 km to Snake Rd and turn left. Meeting location is approximately 900 meters ahead. From Hamilton area take Hwy 6 North and follow description above.
- Car Hike; Mono Cliffs
10:00 AM-2:30 PM 06/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-mono-cliffs-3/2023-06-17/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and environs, Map 19 Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km Description
We will hike the main and side trails through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and northerly loop side trail. About half the route in under forest cover and a section is on a country road. The trail is mostly rolling to flat allowing for a brisk pace. Those interested may meet at the Hockley Valley Resort (or alternate TBA) to replace electrolytes. To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to 15 Sideroad. Turn left and take the road into the village of Mono Centre. The meeting point is the parking lot about 200 meters south of the T intersection in the village.
- Toronto Urban Badge Hike – 2 of 7
10:00 AM-12:30 PM 06/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-2-of-7/2023-06-17/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10.9 km Description
Please join me at the south east corner of Eglinton and Scarlett by 10 AM. We will hike south on the Humber Recreational Trail to Lakeshore Blvd and Ellis (km 19.2 to km 8.3). Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge. Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
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18 - Toronto section E2E 4/4
8:00 AM-2:00 AM 06/18/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-section-e2e-4-4/2023-06-18/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): We meet each other at the roadside parking on Boston Mills Rd, just west of the Mississauga Rd intersection. Please note that the driveway is private property. Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17km Description
This is the last leg of the Toronto section E2E hike, which is divided into four parts. Each part requires separate registration. In the last part, we will also be hiking some side trails during the hike. At the end of the hike, there is a 4-kilometer out-and-back stretch from the parking area to reach the endpoint of the Toronto section. If you would like to receive the badge for completing the
E2E, there is a fee of ten dollars. IF THE HIKERS WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN THE NEW FOUND RAISING BADGE, they have the option to e-transfer the fee (The fee is $30.00 for BTC members and $40.00 for non-members) to the TBTC treasurer’s email at tbtctreasurer211@gmail.com and receive it when you complete the section. Please note that this is a carpool hike, so it’s important to come with an empty car and be prepared for carpooling and sharing rides. On Badge day, there will be an option for a gathering during lunchtime. We can all come together to celebrate and enjoy a meal. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure to bring snacks, lunch, and a minimum of 2 liters of water. During the hike, we will take short water breaks, as well as a 30-minute lunch break. Every body is welcome! See you there!
- Guelph Line to Old Guelph Road Parking – 17.5 KM
8:00 AM-2:30 PM 06/18/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/gueph-line-to-old-guelph-road-parking-17-5-km/2023-06-18/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the north end of Old Guelph Road (Map 9, 65.8 KM) Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 17.5 KM Description
We will meet at the roadside parking at the north end of Old Guelph Road (Map 9, 65.8KM). We will carpool to Guelph Line (Map 10, 82.6KM). We will go South passing Fisher Pond, then cross Dundas Road at Signal Hill, going past City View Park, through Waterdown Woods to the Great Falls in Grindstone Creek Valley. We continue on crossing Snake Road going through Clappson Woods to complete the hike. Special Instructions: Bring at least 2.5 litres of water and your lunch.
Bring bug spray – you will need it.
Hiking shoes required.
- Urban Walk: Forest Hill/Cedarvale Ravine/Beltline Sunday morning walk
9:00 AM-11:45 AM 06/18/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-forest-hill-cedarvale-ravine-beltline-sunday-morning-walk/2023-06-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Yonge and St. Clair Hike Leader(s): Danny Pivnick Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10kms Description
Please join us for a nice relaxing walk through some beautiful parts of Forest Hill into Forest Hill Village before entering the Cedarvale Ravine up towards Eglinton and the Beltline Trail. Following the Beltline Trail back to Yonge St., we will briefly enter Mt. Pleasant Cemetery where we will look at the gravestone of Canada’s longest serving Prime Minister (Mackenzie King). This walk will begin and end at Yonge and St. Clair. For walk route, you can copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://onthegomap.com/s/6arbgc51
- Toronto Urban Badge Hike – 1 of 7
10:00 AM-1:15 PM 06/18/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-1-of-7-2/2023-06-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km Description
Please join me at the south west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM. We will hike south on the Humber Recreational Trail to Scarlet and Eglinton (km 30.2 to km 19.2). Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge. Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
| 19 - Car Hike: Toronto in 3 (New Fundraising Badge)
8:30 AM-3:00 AM 06/19/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-toronto-in-3-new-fundraising-badge/2023-06-19/  Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2023-06-19, 2023-06-21, 2023-06-22 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): km 17.4 on 4th Line. Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 17km Description
Registered hikers will earn the new Toronto stained glass badge!!! You are registering for the three days – June 19, 21, and 22. Hikers need to complete all three hikes with the leader. Hikers may miss one hike and if so, will make up the hike on their own to still qualify for the badge. Please keep a log of the missed hike and give it to the leader on the last day. Hike 2 on June 21, we’ll again meet at km 17.4 and for hike 3, we’ll meet at km 48.3 (GPS N43.750866, W79.951452). Because these hikes are so close together, a missed hike may be made up ahead of time. The fee goes towards supporting the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy “preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever”. This hike is intended to be MODERATE (3-4 km per hour). Please, register only if you are capable of sustaining this pace for the day over varied/rocky terrain. Hikers are expected to follow the COVID 19 guideline and stay home if they have symptoms. Hikers may choose to wear masks during the car shuttle. Hike 1 will involve $$ unless you have a Halton Conservation Pass. The cost will be shared equally by participants. Please arrive 15 minutes early to ready for an 8:30 departure, wear sturdy footwear, always carry ID cards, bring a minimum of 2 litres of water, bug repellent, and your own first aid kit.
| 20 | 21 | 22 - Toronto, Toronto Islands
5:45 PM-9:00 PM 06/22/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-toronto-islands-13/2023-06-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street, beyond the cashiers selling the ferry tickets, in the open area with the benches and Muskoka chairs. From Union Station take the LRT one stop to “Ferry Docks” or take bus number #19 or #72 on Bay Street southbound to the Queens Quay. Walk across Queen Quay south through the park to the ferry terminal. Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Tom Swales Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8-12 km Description
After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sit-down picnic. Note that food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $8.70, $5.60 for seniors. The hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. The route and time we return to the city may vary depending if the ferries are running on the Spring or Summer (starts in May) schedule. Contact Hike Leaders via the Contact form for further information or to confirm the current ferry schedule that will be in place the week of the hike. Registration is not required for this hike – just meet the Hike Leader at the above location. ** Please ignore the “registration cutoff time has been reached” message that appears 24 hours beta as it is not applicable **
| 23 | 24 - Car Hike: Hike of 2 lakes King city
8:15 AM-1:30 PM 06/24/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hike-of-2-lakes-king-city-6/2023-06-24/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street, Gathering at trail head in Dufferin Street. Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate Distance: 14-15KM Description
We will hike in trails around Seneca lake and Mary Lake,pass by Eaton and visit Pine farm where you can enjoy coffee,tea,apple pie during our snack time. 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.
- Bus Hike – Great Esker Side Trail and Scotsdale Farm- Cancelled Due To Low Registration
8:30 AM-6:00 AM 06/24/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-great-esker-side-trail-and-scotsdale-farm/2023-06-24/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm Hike Leader(s): George Lennon and Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km Description
This leisurely hike through Scotsdale Farm and the Silver Creek Conservation Area was pioneered last year by Wayne Crockett just after the opening of the Trafalgar Side Trail. It takes in part of the Main Trail and the Great Esker Side Trail, along with the Duff Pit and Trafalgar Side Trails, to finish at 10th Line adjacent to the Walking Fern Side Trail. There will be one drop out at just over the halfway point. Warm summer temperatures and some steep ascents and descents along the Great Esker mean participants should bring plenty of water. Following the hike there will be a short drive into Georgetown for refreshments. There are two pubs and an ice cream shop, and you can explore the main street of this scenic town.
- Toronto Urban Badge Hike – 3 of 7
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 06/24/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-3-of-7/2023-06-24/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10.4 km Description
Please join me at the south west corner of Lakeshore Blvd West and Ellis by 10 AM. We will hike east along the Waterfront Trail to the Distillery District (km 8.3 to km 71.4). Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge. Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
- Urban Walk: Coote’s Paradise/Hamilton Waterfront Trail
10:15 AM-2:30 PM 06/24/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-cootes-paradise-hamilton-waterfront-trail-2/2023-06-24/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Hike will start from McMaster University GO Bus Terminal. We will meet at Toronto’s Union Station 8:30 AM to take the 8:45 AM Train to Aldershot where we will transfer to the GO Bus for a short ride to McMaster University. On the return we take the GO Train to Toronto from West Harbour GO Train Station. If you have a smart phone then the return fare is just $10 with GO’s Weekend Pass. Seniors fare return from Union is $11.44. Hikers without a smartphone may purchase pass from Hike Leader at Union Station. If meeting us at McMaster you will have to make your way back to start by local transit or Uber and parking fee would apply. Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12-13 km Description
This will be a one way hike through the trails of the RBG’s (Royal Botanical Gardens) South Shore Cootes Paradise Trails to Princess Point and then continuing on Hamilton’s Waterfront Trail along Burlington Bay to Bayfront Park which is a 7 minute walk to the West Harbour GO Station. Cootes Paradise is the largest and most diverse of RBG’s sanctuaries. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario the picturesque area is significant as a migratory bird flyover zone and home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. There will be a few hills including one steeper one.
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25 - Car Hike: Strawberries and a Stroll
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 06/25/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-strawberries-and-a-stroll/2023-06-25/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the parking lot of Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (7200 Appleby Line, Milton). Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 5 KM Description
Enjoy two wonderful things in one day: a stroll along the Bruce Trail at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area followed by a visit to Springridge Farm for lunch and to pick up some strawberries to take home. First we’ll do an out-and-back hike of the Rattlesnake Point Side Trail, enjoying the scenic southerly views along the way. After returning to our cars, those who would like to join me in extending their day of fun will make the 5-minute drive to reach Springridge Farm where kids can play in the “Fun Farmyard”, or if you’re looking for something more leisurely you can simply buy a delicious lunch or treat from the farmhouse bakery and enjoy it in the great outdoors. Before heading home, you might also want to purchase some freshly-picked strawberries since June is strawberry season here in Ontario! Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to join their parents/guardians on this hike so they can fulfill the requirements for the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club’s Summer Junior Hiker Badge (https://www.iroquoia.on.ca/index.php/hiking/junior-hiker-program/) – 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 3-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, and money if you intend to join us at Springridge Farm after the hike to play or eat. Note that you must book and pay for a 3-hour time slot for parking at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/rattlesnake-point/). When you make this reservation, please choose the 9:00 am – 12:00 pm time slot. Time slots may fill up fast so you should make this reservation as soon as you register for this hike. Also note that there is a $12 fee for people aged 2-92 who visit the “Fun Farmyard” at Springridge Farm (https://www.springridgefarm.com/). These fees can be paid upon entering this area of the farm. There is no fee associated with visiting the farm market, bakery, or gift shop – you only pay for what you purchase in these areas of the farm.
- Neilson Park to Marie Curtis Park – Etobicoke Creek Trail (make-up hike from June 11th)
9:45 AM-2:00 PM 06/25/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-neilson-park-to-marie-curtis-park-etobicoke-creek-trail/2023-06-25/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Transit users meet us at Kipling Subway upper floor bus platforms near the washrooms by 9:05 am. We will be boarding the 49 Bloor West TTC bus for a 9:16 departure. Coming directly to the hike, meet us by 9:35 am at Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Drive, Toronto. Neilson Drive runs north off of Dundas St. W, west of the 427 HWY and The West Mall. Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek; Thomas Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description), Variable
Distance: 11.5 km Description
Join Tom Swales and me for a scenic romp along Etobicoke Creek to the Waterfront. Starting from Bloor St. & Markland Dr. to the Neilson Park Creative Centre, the route will be entirely in nature along a winding, up and down, dirt path until the Middle Road Bridge at around 4.5 km, after which we will be mostly on paved path with a few off path dirt trails near the creek. Please be advised that the trail is uneven in places with a short sloping section near the start where hikers will need to exert caution. Once we arrive at Marie Curtis Park we will do a short loop on the west side of the creek through a wooded area and then cross back over to meet up with the beach boardwalk before finishing the hike at Long Branch TTC loop. Hiking shoes are a necessity and hiking poles will be an asset. Public washrooms at either end of the hike, at Neilson Park and at Marie Curtis Park. There will be an optional pub stop at the end of the hike. Anyone coming to the Neilson Park Creative Centre by car, I will accompany you by transit and make sure you make it back to your car at the end of the hike. Bring a Presto Card or change for the bus. Transit users will be able to catch a Go Train from Long Branch Station or a bus from the Long Branch Loop back to the Subway. The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/fhamqdi1
- Urban Walk: Ajax to Whitby
10:15 AM-3:15 AM 06/25/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-ajax-to-whitby/2023-06-25/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Durham Waterfront Trail Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 17 km Description On Sunday June 25, 2023, please join me by 9:00 am under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station. We will take the 9:20 am eastbound train to Whitby, arriving 10:06 am. We will hike south to Lake Ontario and then east to Whitby for a distance of 17.1 km. There are washrooms at Union Station, Ajax GO and on the train as well as at km 4, km 13 and km 15. Bring at least two liters of water, lunch, bug spray and sunscreen. Our pub stop will be The Royal Oak – Whitby Shores at km 15.
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 - Urban Walk: Kingsway / Humber River
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 06/29/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-kingsway-humber-river/2023-06-29/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Grenview Blvd. entrance of the Royal York subway station. Hike Leader(s): Roger Harris, Marie- Josée Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km Description
We will walk through the historic Kingsway and South Kingsway neighbourhoods, passing through Home Smith Park, King’s Mill Park, and South Humber Park. Except at The Queensway and Riverside Drive, most of the route is shaded. Public washrooms are available at kms 2.5, 6 and 7.5. We’ll finish at Jane subway station. Drop-outs are available at Old Mill subway station (km 4) and Stephen Dr./Cloverhill Rd. bus stop (km 7). Please pack one litre of water, a lunch or snacks, a hat and sun screen. Public washrooms are available at kms 2.5, 6 and 7.5.
- Toronto, Toronto Islands
5:45 PM-9:00 PM 06/29/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-toronto-islands-14/2023-06-29/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street, beyond the cashiers selling the ferry tickets, in the open area with the benches and Muskoka chairs. From Union Station take the LRT one stop to “Ferry Docks” or take bus number #19 or #72 on Bay Street southbound to the Queens Quay. Walk across Queen Quay south through the park to the ferry terminal. Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8-12 km Description After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sit-down picnic. Note that food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $8.70, $5.60 for seniors. The hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. The route and time we return to the city may vary depending if the ferries are running on the Spring or Summer (starts in May) schedule. Contact Hike Leaders via the Contact form for further information or to confirm the current ferry schedule that will be in place the week of the hike. Registration is not required for this hike – just meet the Hike Leader at the above location.
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