Toronto Hike Schedule

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

Hike 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.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Toronto section E2E Led by Dave Salt

Hike 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 total

Description

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

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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: 14-17KM

Description

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.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of Trail and Activity Center

Hike Leader(s): Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 to 16 km

Description

Hike will begin at 9:30 am. We’ll be staying mainly on the Bluff and Wendat Trails. We’ll head north on Brule Trail from the Trail Center to the Bluff Trail and turn eastward and hike to and around Kettle Lake and back to the Bluff Trail. Th hike will continue south alongtheu Bluff Trail and back to the Trail Center.

It will be cold and possibly windy this Saturday so please dress warmly and in layers. Bring a lunch, snacks and 2L of liquid for hydration.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Civic Golf Club. N 43.246205,W 79.906935

Hike Leader(s): Smadar junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Variable

Description

This is the second hike towards the winter E2E badge. We will car shuttle to km 22.0 and hike back. Bring icers, snowshoes and two litters of water. Arrive 15 minutes early. Hikers are expected to hike in a pace of 4.5 km per hour. Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 protocols.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.

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

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

Description

Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake ,

Please bring  hiking poles, ice cleats proper closing and shoes and lots of water,

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: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Highlands Nordic

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Brenda Menezes, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Cancelled due to low registration and lack of snow.

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:30 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:50 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 x-country skiing and snowshoeing/winter hiking. For trail conditions and information about the resort visit https://highlandsnordic.ca/.

Snowshoers: Join Brenda and David for a guided snowshoe hike on the beautiful Bruce Trail. You must have your own snowshoes (or rent in the city) to participate in this hike. Pack lunch and water; you will be on the trail all day.

Skiers: Spend your day gliding through forests and fields on trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing. Enjoy beautiful views of the countryside and Georgian Bay. All skiing is self-guided.

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

 This trip will run if there is enough snow to ski on. Hikers: It may not be clear ahead of time whether snowshoes, icers, or just boots will be the most appropriate footwear. Come prepared for anything. If the Club cancels this trip, your coach fare will be refunded. 

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

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands PP

Hike Leader(s): Glynn Richardson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Variable
Distance: 10-14 km

Description

Join myself and Tanya on an exploratory hike in the Wilderness Section of the Ganaraska Trail!

This is an advanced hike!

We’ll spend 6-8 hrs hiking 10-14 km, depending upon the conditions and the groups ability, on and off the trail over rugged topography, We’ll explore forests, rock barrens and views. Our feet may get a little wet as we navigate our way around ponds (and over using beaver dams), creeks (jumping, rocks, logs), lakes (we will not be travelling on ice). There will be lots of elevation change and challenges.

Bring snacks, lunch, water. Hiking boots, trail crampons, snowshoes and headlamps are MANDATORY. At the trailhead we will evaluate conditions and determine whether we will wear, carry or leave  our snowshoes. DO NOT show up without the items above, you will not be allowed to participate. Hiking poles and gaitors are highly recommended.

Check the weather in advance and dress accordingly in layers.

There will be no dropouts and no dogs.

Registered participants are to arrive 15 minutes prior to the hike for briefing

Space is limited.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Prov. Park, Map 19

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8 Km

Description

This will be a loop winter hike through the Park starting at the Mono Community Centre. The terrain is variable and mostly flat. The hike will take approximately 3 hours and may be shortened depending on weather. After the hike those interested are invited to stop for refreshments in the area.

Bring snow shoes if you have them and icers.

To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to County Road 8 (at Camilla). Turn right and take the Road 8 into Mono Centre. The parking area is just before the Community Centre on your right. Parking is free.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the North-East Corner of Bloor and Brunswick

Hike Leader(s): Sajedeh Zahraei Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat

Description

This is the first of a series of monthly urban hikes exploring graffiti art, culture, and social history in Toronto’s streets, laneways, underpasses, and parks across the city. These hikes provide opportunities for reflection on our own identity, personal history, examining our connection to each other and to the land, fostering a sense of community and belonging. In this hike we will explore the Annex, Seaton Village, and Little Portugal neighbourhoods.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at 3 PM at the bus Route #79 stop at south east corner of Scarlett Road and Eglinton West.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9-10 km

Description

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

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Trip Activities
Pick up at York Mills station ($0.01)
Pick up at HWY 400 & Major Mac ($0.01)

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Arrowhead Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Megan Haghighat, Tanya Cora Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

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/snowreport/detail/arrowhead. For information about the park visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/arrowhead. Join Megan and Tanya 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.

This trip will run if there is enough snow to ski on. Hikers: It may not be clear ahead of time whether snowshoes, icers, or just boots will be the most appropriate footwear. Come prepared for anything. If the Club cancels this trip, your coach fare will be refunded. 

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Hosting Club: Toronto

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):

Kennedy Subway Station – Meet by the station attendant’s booth to depart at 10:10. Express buses towards Scarborough Centre depart from platform “B” which is separate from the regular bus platform.
If driving, you may park at the Birkdale Community Centre 1299 Ellesmere Road (south side of Ellesmere west of Brimley) and we will meet you at the doors at about 10:40 AM.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

Join us for a hike through serene Birkdale Ravine after which we will walk on St. Andrews Road, a street that time left behind, with historical buildings including an 1849 church, the sexton’s house, and Scarborough’s first public library. We’ll hike some more, distance depending on the conditions of the day, and return by way of the Scarborough Museum comprised of four heritage buildings moved to Thomson Memorial Park. The fire in the old hearth and hot drinks are welcoming at the end of a Winter’s Day hike on the park trails and adjacent heritage neighborhood. Admission to the museum is free

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

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Tim Wainwright, Nijole Mockevicius Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Cancelled due to weather.

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 Tim and Nijole for a guided snowshoe. Prepare to be outside for four hours as the group traverses, forests, fields 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).  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.  This trip will run if there is enough snow to ski on. Hikers: It may not be clear ahead of time whether snowshoes, icers, or just boots will be the most appropriate footwear. Come prepared for anything. If the Club cancels this trip, your coach fare will be refunded. 

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Hosting Club: Toronto

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

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

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12-14 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.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Maple Lane. Coordinates N 44.504973,W 80.331780

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 13.7 km

Description

This winter E2E is intended for strong hikers, experienced snowshoers. It is a tough hike in snowy conditions. It. Because of the cold weather we will need to move fast and have 2 or 3 short breaks. Each hikers is required to bring snowshoes and icers

in case of improper conditions the hike leader will change the date of the hike on a very short notice. Winter parking conditions are unpredictable, we may need to change parking area. A hiking schedule will be sent to the participants.

the rewards of this hike series is to test your strength and endurance and of course the beautiful new Beaver Valley new badge.
bring plenty of water and snacks, lunch. Dress in warm layers and follow all Covid 19 protocols.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dainty Tract Parking Lot, 15182 McCowan Rd

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15KM

Description

Not sure how much snow is left out there but it is always nice to get some crispy fresh air in the winter forest. We will start from Clarke Tract, hike along the main trail and side trails of Oak Ridges Moraine Trail to  Eldred King Woodlands, and then track back.

Meetup location: Dainty Tract Parking Lot, 15182 McCowan Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville, GPS (44.02904518432559, -79.32005545617852).  Some notes:

• Bring snack or light lunch, and beverage;
• Wear Waterproof hiking boots;
• Bring icers/crampons in case;
• Dress for weather.
• Trekking poles are recommended.