Toronto Hike Schedule

Trip Information
Departure Time: 07:00
Return to City Time: 20:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Cross-country ski: adult ($22)
Cross-country ski: youth (13 to 17) or senior (60+) ($17)
Snowshoe: adult ($12)
Snowshoe: youth (13 to 17) or senior (60+) ($9)

Optional Items

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

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

Terrain: Hilly, Variable

Description

Join us for an awesome weekend of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking in beautiful Gatineau Park. Explore over 200 km of ski trails (classic and skate), 80 km of snowshoe trails, and 11 km of winter walking trails. Enjoy two full days and two half days in the park. Guided snowshoe hikes (two levels) each day.

Transportation: We will travel in a luxury highway coach equipped with a washroom. Coach fare is $170 for adults and children over 12, $100 for children 12 and under. Bus will depart at 7 AM on Friday March 1 from 10 York Mills Rd. We plan to be back in Toronto between 8 and 9 PM on Monday March 4.

Accommodation: We will be staying at the Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown on the Ottawa River. It’s walking distance to downtown Ottawa (shops, restaurants, and the Rideau Canal Skateway) and a 15-minute drive from the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre in Old Chelsea. Accommodation cost is $496.26 per room or $248.13 per person based on double occupancy, in standard hotel rooms with two double beds. Single occupancy costs the same: $496.26 per room. These rates include three nights’ accommodation and three hot breakfasts. Prices include all taxes and fees. Gratuity is extra.

Extra costs: Lunches, dinners, and trail passes are not included in the above prices. All participants will need to pack lunch for Friday. We will have a group dinner at the Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown on Friday. Saturday and Sunday evenings pick from any of the many restaurants in downtown Ottawa or downtown Gatineau. Trail fees are: $22 for adult skiers, $17 for youth and senior skiers (13 to 17, and 60+), $12 for adult snowshoers, and $9 for youth and senior snowshoers (13 to 17, and 60+). Access to all trails is free for children 12 and under. You may be asked to purchase your trail passes online or on site yourself.

Cancellation policy: The trip will not be cancelled due to weather. We are hoping for lots of snow and winter temperatures. If there isn’t enough snow to ski and/or snowshoe, we will hike. Coach fares are non-refundable.

Registration instructions:

1. Reserve and pay for your seat on the coach via this webpage starting at 8pm on Sunday October 22, 2023. Ensure you and your roommate book your seats at the same time. Enter your roommate’s name in the Additional Information field on the registration form.
2. You or your roommate must then call the Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown (1-800-265-8550)  or go to https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.67015.html?groupId=M21NI9V4 to reserve your room. If you are booking a room for two people online, click on the Edit button (top right), then set the number of adults to 2, then click on the Update button, then scroll down and click on the Submit button. On the next screen, enter the required information, including your credit card details, then click on the Make Reservation button. If you book your room by phone then let the hotel staff know you are with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club; this will ensure you get the group discount. The hotel will only accept one reservation per room.

Thirty-five rooms  have been reserved for our group. Please book your seat on the coach and your hotel room at the same time. If you wish to share a room but do not have a roommate, please do not book your seat until you have found a roommate. If you need help finding a roommate, contact Martina.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): 2499 Brock Road, Uxbridge, ON there is a free parking when you enter the road off brock road beside Horse training facility

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

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

Description

We will explore Wilder forest and  the beautiful scenery of Uxbridge forests.

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

Distance: 11.4 km

Description

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

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 boots ,and ice cleats.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

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 boots ,and ice cleats.

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

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Frank Ye, Jen Zhang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Cancelled because spring appears to be here to stay.

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 Frank and Jen 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 recommended while on the bus.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Boyd Conservation Park, Islington Avenue, Vaughan, ON free parking at the entrance of the park

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

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

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.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of Allan Gardens

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat

Description

This hike is part of a series of 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 Carlton Street and Church-Wellesley Village.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre, 1369 Saint Clair Avenue West. Arrive by way of Line 1 on the St. Clair Streetcar or Line 2 from Lansdowne Station on bus 47A to Earlscourt Loop.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

Come and join me for a repeat of one of three ghost hikes offered in 2022. The ghosts are not former people but places and in this case a historical creek, long ago buried. Your fun assignment will be to find evidence of the Creek that was and to count the number of life size canoes placed along the route. This time around we will be walking in the reverse West To East, and North to South direction, ending at Fort York, which has free admission during March Break. You will have the opportunity to explore the exhibits at your leisure at the end of the hike.

Public washrooms at the Joseph J Piccininni Community Centre to start (0 km), at Christie Pits Park (4 km), Trinity Bellwoods Park (7.5), Norway Park (10 km) and at The Fort York Visitor’s Centre (12 km).

Dropouts with TTC access anywhere along the route.

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/e9k43bm0

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.  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.

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

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

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 boots ,and ice cleats.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

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 boots ,and ice cleats.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street, Gather at trail head on Dufferin Street.
HIKE STARTS 8:AM

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 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.

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

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

Description

Cancelled because spring appears to be here to stay.

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 Duro and Celia 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 recommended while on the bus.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting Location
GPS N:43.307417, W:79.911580 – on the north end of Old Gueph Rd. Hamilton, Ontario. – From Hwy 403 take exit to Hwy 6 North, then take ramp towards Old York Rd. Turn left at Old Guelph Rd. to parking lot. Please arrive fifteen minutes early.

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12 kms

Description

Hiking 101

Now that warm weather is fast approaching you may want to prepare to enjoy the outdoors. This special trip is for those interested in learning the basics of hiking and how to make the most of your hiking experience. This is (OTTLT) – on the trail learning and training. We’ll cover the essentials – the gears you need, hiking tips and trail etiquette. Learn the different type gears and what to expect during the hikes. We’ll cover the importance of Mountaineers/Hikers Creed! – Take nothing but pictures, Leave nothing but footprints, and Kill nothing but time. These principles will help preserve the natural beauty of our trails for generation to come. At the end of this trip, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence you need to get out there and hit our amazing trails! Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore or a seasoned hiker who just need a refresher, this Hiking 101 is perfect for you. You’ll have the oppurtunity to connect with other experts and make new friends. You’ll learn more about the Bruce Trail. During this trip we’ll do a 12 km in/out hike, on a moderate terrain at medium pace. Please bring snack/lunch, 2 liter of water. Sunscreen, sun head protection, bug spray and hiking poles if available. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and hiking shoe.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, Map 13

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 13 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike on the mail Bruce Trail and side trails including the Great Esker side trail. Trail conditions are expected to be late winter/early spring. After the hike those interested are invited to meet at the Shepard’s Crook in Georgetown for refreshments.

Directions: From the 4o1 go north on Trafalgar Road pasts Georgetown. Trafalgar merges with Hwy 7 for about 3 km then separates to the right at the village of Silver Creek. From the stop light at Silver Creek go north on Trafalgar about 1 km to the entrance of Scotsdale Farm on your right. Drive in to the parking area about half a km.

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

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

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 boots ,and ice cleats.

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

We will meet at km 17.4 (GPS N43.615163, W79.975157) on the east side of the road where the trail crosses Fourth Line.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 18 km

Description

This is the first of three hikes to hike the Toronto section E2E. We will be hiking in early spring conditions (mud, ice, snow) so be prepared for it all. Please bring your icers, gaitors, and poles. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. Please bring at least 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch.

We will be shuttling to Hilton Falls CA parking, close to Appleby Line, and hiking by the location of the first blaze on the Bruce Trail. Please note, we will need to pay for parking at Hilton Falls. If any hiker has an annual pass, please let me know. Pass holders can do this shuttle and the rest of the hikers are expected to pay the driver $2. If there are no pass holders, hikers will share the cost of the parking. Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 restrictions.

Please arrive by 8:00 so we can get organized. We will begin our shuttle at 8:15 am.

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, 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.

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.

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 the Longo’s on Laird Ave.  All are welcome but proper ice traction footwear (icers) is mandatory for safety reasons.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park at 795086 3rd Line EHS (Map 19 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31). Note that reservations and fees apply to this parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9 km

Description

Calling all families with children who love hiking and earning badges!!!

This is the third in a series of ten hikes that will be offered throughout 2024 on a roughly monthly basis so that children who are 15 years of age and younger can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Adventurer Youth Badge and their parents/guardians can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails Badge at the same time!!!  Details regarding the requirements for each badge can be found here: https://dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/dufferin-bruce-trail-club-badges/  Each of the ten hikes will be a loop hike so no car shuttles will be needed, and each hike will cover a distance of approximately 6-9 km hiked at a leisurely pace (2-3 km/h) so children and adults alike can participate.

This third hike will be a late winter/early spring hike to explore some side trails within and south of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, specifically the Carriage Side Trail, the South Outlier Connector, the South Outlier Loop Trail, and the Whitetail Refuge Side Trail (this last side trail is part of the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail).  Please dress appropriately for a late winter/early spring hike by dressing in layers (wear an inner layer that wicks sweat away from your skin, a middle layer that keeps you warm, and an outer layer that protects you from wind and snow), wearing gloves/mittens and a toque, and wearing warm and comfortable footwear that has good traction in snow/ice (icers placed over your boots work great!).  Hiking poles or walking sticks are an asset since they will help keep you balanced if the ground is slippery.  As well, make sure you bring enough water and food for a 3-4 hour hike since we’ll be covering a total distance of approximately 9 km.

*Please note that this hike will begin at a later time than the other hikes in this series because it involves a paid parking lot at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park with set time slots.  I will email people registered for this hike five days before the day of the hike so they can reserve their parking space at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park beforehand.  The cost to park for a 4-hour time slot at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park is $8.50.

Hopefully you’ll be able to join me on Sunday, March 24th!  Until then, happy hiking, everyone!

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

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 boots ,and ice cleats.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

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 boots ,and ice cleats.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

We will meet at km 20.7, shoulders of 6th concession S, coordinates N 44.507399,W 80.810098

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 20.7 km

Description

The first of 8 hikes to complete the Sydenham section. We will carpool to km 0.0 and hike back. Bring icers, 2litres of water. We will follow all Covid 19 instructions. Please arrive at 8:15 so the shuttle can leave by 8;30. Expected pace is 4- 4.5 km per hour.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Georgina, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 16.71 km

Description

Discover Georgina with an exploratory trip to Georgina’s lakeshore along Lake Simcoe and the Metro Road Tract trail in York Region. https://onthegomap.com/s/1r6ogqb7

Meeting point: Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue intersection northbound bus stop (If coming from the subway you may choose to board the bus at Finch bus terminal and meet at the next transfer stop or the starting point of the walk/hike)

Transit: York Region Transit Viva Blue bus

Commuting route (to destination):

blue, Yonge / Steeles to Yonge / Davis Northbound, 9:32 AM – 10:32 AM
050, Davis Dr / Yonge St to Metro Rd / Dalton Rd, 10:37 AM – 11:41 AM

Commuting route (return trip):

050, Metro Rd / Lake Dr N to Davis Dr / Yonge St, 4:11 PM – 5:06 PM
blue, Yonge / Davis Southbound to Finch, 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM

Distance: 16.71 km

Pace: 4 km/hour

Note: Please be advised that the commuting time is +2 hours each way.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will again meet at km 17.4 (GPS N43.615163, W79.975157) on the east side of the road where the trail crosses Fourth Line and do our shuttle from there.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 16 km

Description

This is the second of three hikes in this series to complete the Toronto E2E. We will be hiking in early spring conditions (mud, ice, snow) so be prepared for it all. Please have your icers, gaitors, and poles at the ready. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. We will stop for snacks and lunch so bring 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch.

We will be shuttling to our starting point so pleased be prepared participate in the shuttle. All Covid 19 restrictions will be followed.

Today we will be hiking past the “Hole in the Wall” in Limehouse.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

We will meet at km 20.7. Coordinates N 44.507399,W 80.810098 shoulders of 6th concession S

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 21.4 km

Description

2nd hike of 8, we will carpool to km 41,7 and hike back. Bring icers and 2 litres of water. We will follow all Covid 19 instructions. Please arrive 15 minutes early, so the car shuttle can leave by 8:30. Everyone is expected to participate in car shuttle throughout the 8 days. Expected pace is 4- 4.5 km per hour moving time.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): 2499 Brock Road, Uxbridge, ON there is a free parking when you enter the road off brock road beside Horse training facility

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

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

Description

We will explore Wilder forest and  the beautiful scenery of Uxbridge forests.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, King City, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Hilly, Variable
Distance: 16.79 km

Description

Discover Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, and King City with an exploratory trip to Peggy’s Wood, Dave Kerwin Trail and the Thornton Bales Conservation Area (99 Steps) in York Region. https://onthegomap.com/s/5ckipp28

Meeting point: Finch Bus Terminal

Transit: York Region Transit Viva bus

Commuting route (to destination):

blue, Finch to Newmarket Terminal, 9:14 AM – 10:23 AM

Commuting route (return trip):

057, Bathurst St / Keith Av to Newmarket Terminal, 3:16 PM – 3:23 PM
blue, Newmarket Terminal to Finch, 3:36 PM – 4:58 PM

Distance: 16.79 km

Pace: 4 km/hour

Note: Please be advised that the commuting time is +1 hours each way.

!!! Beware of steep incline in the Thornton Bales Conservation Area (99 Steps):  The change in vertical elevation from the top of the 99 steps to the bottom is a larger change in elevation than the drop over Niagara Falls!

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Old Mill Subway station

Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

An Easter Saturday hike.
We start at Old Mill subway Station and walk upstream along the Humber River. I expect to hear lots of birds in James Gardens.
When we arrive in Weston at end of hike around 12:30 PM a Pizza Pizza, Tim Hortons as well as other restaurants are nearby if you have not brought a lunch to eat in Weston Lions Park.

To travel by transit back home from Weston Lions Park, there is an Eastbound Eglinton West #52 bus to Lawrence West subway or Lawrence subway station. There is also the Southbound Weston #89 bus to Keele subway station. To travel to Union Station the Weston UP Express or GO station is just East of Weston Road.

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: 17 km

Description

We will hike the Caledon Rail Trail from Mississauga Road to Caledon East. This hike is intended to get us started on the spring hiking season. Hiking boots are recommended but not essential. Trail conditions should be mostly dry depending on weather.

From Caledon East we car pool to Mississauga Road and hike back. The hike passes through Inglewood and natural areas. East of Hwy 10 we pass through a swampy area frequented by beavers. We will also pass a remnant of the past when railways held our country together. After the hike you may join other hikers for a coffee at the Four Corners Cafe.

To get to the meeting point drive north on Airport Road from King Street in Caledon. Turn right on Old Church Road and go less than 1 km to the Town Hall (on your right). Meet other hikers at the south west corner of the parking area

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

We will meet at km 41.7 GPS coordinates N 44.600264,W 80.725074 St. Vincent- Sydenham Townline.

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 20.51 km

Description

The 3ed of 8 hikes to complete the Sydenham E2E. We will carpool to km 62.4 and walk back. Bring icers and 2litres of water. We will follow all Covid 19 instructions. Please arrive at 8:15 so the shuttle can leave at 8:30. Expected pace is 4- 4.5 km per hour. Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttle during the 8 days.

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.