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Toronto Hike Schedule
Toronto Bruce Trail Club Registration Live Dates
Day Winter Coach Program
Registration begins two weeks in advance of the event departure (at 8:00 PM)
Day Bus Hikes
Registration begins two weeks in advance of the event departure (at 8:00 PM) with some exceptions of special event hikes
Day Coach Hikes
Registration begins 7 weeks in advance of the event departure
Day Car Hikes and Urban Hikes
Registration begins two weeks in advance of the event departure
Overnight and Weekend Trips
Registration begins 12 weeks in advance of the event departure
To view all Bruce Trail Conservancy Hikes click here
- 01January 1, 2024
Urban Walk: Leslie Spit (Tommy Thompson Park)
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-leslie-spit-tommy-thompson-park-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Tommy Thompson Park parking lot at the intersection of Leslie St and Unwin Ave (by park pavillion)Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10-12 kmsDescription
Tommy Thompson Park ( Leslie Spit) is located at the intersection of Leslie St and Unwin Ave in Toronto. It is winter and the start of the new year so please dress accordingly. As we will be hiking near the lake it might be a little colder so dress for it. ICERS are advisable. The trail might be covered in a sheet of ICE, ( if you have them bring them with you ). Bring a snack, a hot drink, Water and any other essentials you will need for this outing.We will walk up to the light house and back. We meet in the sheltered area by the washrooms in the parking lot. Parking is FREE. Please arrive by about 15 minutes prior to the departure time of 11:00 AM as we will be leaving on time.
- 04January 4, 2024
Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-valley-view-park-thornhill/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7-8 KMDescription
We will explore Valleyview and Huntington park and walk along German Mill Creek,It is winter time and trail is hilly bring proper clothing, hiking boot sand ice cleats.
- 06January 6, 2024
CANCELLED: Winter Coach Trip, Arrowhead Provincial Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/winter-coach-trip-arrowhead-provincial-park-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Arrowhead Provincial ParkHike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Roland Mark, Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
Cancelled due to lack of snow and a low number of registrants.No trail fees at Arrowhead! Bus cost includes park admission.
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 winter fun at Arrowhead Provincial Park. For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport. For information about the park visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/arrowhead. Join Roland and Celia for a guided snowshoe hike, or enjoy self-guided skiing on trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. After skiing or snowshoeing spend some time ice skating (if open) in the forest.
There are no food services in the park. Pack water/tea and lunch.
Ski and snowshoe rentals available.
Coach fares and park admission must be paid online when you register. Masks are mandatory on the bus.
- 06January 6, 2024
A Winter Toronto E2E - Fundraiser Hike for the Limehouse Arch Stained Glass Badge
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/a-winter-toronto-e2e-fundraiser-hike-for-the-limehouse-arch-stained-glass-badge/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-01-06 at 08:15
2024-01-13 at 08:15
2024-01-20 at 08:15Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Toronto section E2E Led by Dave SaltHike Leader(s): Dave Salt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Varies each day – section is just under 50km in totalDescription
This is a fundraiser hike and end to end of the Toronto section in 3 outings. There are no refunds. After the finish, you will earn the special Toronto stained glass badge. You are registering for 3 days, January 6, 13 and 20th.
Hikers will need to complete the three hikes with the leader but are allowed to miss one hike and make it up on their own before the last scheduled hike. Please keep a log of the missed hike and give it to the leader on the last day.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”.
Registration for this hike is limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
This hike is intended to be Moderate (4k per hour). Register only if you are capable of sustaining this pace for the day over a varied rocky & snowy terrain.Hikers are expected to follow the COVID 19 guideline and stay home if they have symptoms.
Hikers may choose to wear masks.
Arrive 15 minutes early, wear sturdy footwear, ice cleats, proper layers for winter weather, always carry ID cards, bring 2 litres of water, bring your own first aid kit.
Something warm to drink at our lunch break would be a good idea!
Hikers should anticipate winter conditions – boots, icers, poles, gators, layered clothing, water, snacks, lunch, first aid kit. We will take turns shuttling from meeting place to trailhead each day and a driver will need to take the shuttle drivers back to their car at the end of the hike. We will meet each day at 8:15 and shuttle to trailhead – hikers should arrive 15 minutes early to ensure ready to leave at 8:30. Anticipate most hikes will take approx 5-6 hours including lunch and snack breaks.
Please ensure you are physically able to manage the pace, distance and potential wintery conditions & temperatures of this hike before registering. Refunds are not allowed. Your fee includes the badge.
The hike leader may change a hike date due to inclement winter conditions.Location:Day-1: (Google Maps): Km 17.4, Fourth Line. East side of the road. Coordinates N 43.615163,W 79.975157
Distance:17.4
Day-2: km 32.2 east side of 8th 8th line, at 27th sideroad intersection. Coordinates N 43.686276, W 79.975578
Day-3: km 48.3 on Boston Mills Rd, west of Mississauga Rd intersection. Coordinates N 43.750866 W 79.951452 - 06January 6, 2024
Car Hike: Hike of 2 lakes King city 116
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hike-of-2-lakes-king-city-10/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street. Gather at trail head on Dufferin Street.
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KMDescription
We will hike in trails around Seneca lake and Mary Lake, pass by Eaton Hall and visit Pine farm where you can enjoy coffee, tea and 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.