Toronto Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Wincott Wetland and Humber Creek to Historic Lambton House, St. Patrick's Day Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): 125 metres west of Dixon Road & Islington Avenue intersection, south side at entrance to Wincott Park. If arriving early, meet me at the Tim Hortons inside the No Frills Plaza SE corner at 10 am to use the washrooms and to stay warm. We will leave the Tim Hortons at 10:20 to walk to Wincott Park entrance. If driving to the hike, park on Northcrest Road, assessable via Fenley Dr and Poynter Dr from Islington Ave. Follow the path around the pond to the entrance of the park at Dixon Road to meet the group. Transit users can come either via Islington Bus 37 from Islington Subway running every 11 minutes or via Lawrence West Bus 52 to Pearson Airport running every 12 minutes.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 10 – 13 km

Description

This is a partial repeat of my January hike along the little known Humber Creek, except that this time we will not be crossing the Humber River to the east side at Raymore Park but heading south along the Humber Trail to James Gardens and finishing at Historic Lambton House on Old Dundas Street. Lambton House is the last remaining building from the former Humber River hamlet of Lambton Mills and will be open for family St. Patrick’s Day festivities. For those interested in extending the hike, I will lead us another 3 km to Old Mill Road where those wanting to access the Subway can walk up to Old Mill Station and the rest of us wanting a post hike fellowship pub stop can join me at Bryden’s (Jane & Bloor).

Washrooms at Tim Hortons (0 km); James Gardens (7.5 km); and Lampton House (10 km)

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/ekhvi4ot

9:30am - Fundraiser Toronto End to End - 3 Hikes for the Limehouse Arch Badge

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking capacity is in brackets.
March 23 – Meet on 3rd line (Charles Hildebrandt Side Trail)) – 15kms
March 24 – Meet at Scottsdale Farm on Trafalgar Rd Parking Lot – 14.4kms
March 30 – Meet at Roadside pkg at Boston Mills Rd just west of the Mississauga Rd intersection. Note: Driveway is private property . 43.750866, -79.951452 (5) 17km

Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Varies – two long days and one short one.

Description

Join us for this special 3 day Toronto End to End this spring on March 23, 24, and 30, 2024.  The hikes will be at a moderate pace 3-4km per hour. This is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers.

We will be using hiker’s vehicles to shuttle between to our start from our meeting point. As well, there will be entry costs at Hilton Falls.  (If you are a member of  Halton Conservation, please bring your pass). Costs will be shared amongst the hikers unless you have a pass.

Proper hiking boots is a must!  Bring hiking poles (if you use them), food, snacks, 2l of water, hat, and rain gear. It may be cool, wet or warm. Please check the weather forecast each day before heading out.

Arrive by 9:30 am to check in. Once everyone has arrived, we will proceed and drive to the starting point.

Your fee includes the guidance and organization of a volunteer hike leader. Everyone will receive their Stained-glass End to End badge upon completion which depicts the historic Limehouse Arch.
If you must miss a day but can make it up before the last scheduled hike, you will still qualify for this special badge. This is a fundraising hike for the Bruce Trail Club. Proceeds go to the Toronto Club to support the trail infrastructure and to the Bruce Trail Conservancy mission “Protecting this ribbon of wilderness, for every one, forever.”

Please, no dogs or children.

There are no refunds for this hike series. Please ensure you are physically capable of these distances before signing up for this hike.

If you have any questions, please enquire to the hike leader through this form.