Toronto Hike Schedule

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 4 of 7

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: 11.4 km

Description

Please join me at the north west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM.  We will hike east along the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail to Bathurst St (N of Finch) (km 30.2 to km 41.6).  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.

Car Hike: Hike #4 to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Youth and/or Side Trails Badge!

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at roadside parking on 2nd Line EHS north of 20 Sideroad (Map 19 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31).

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8.6 km

Description

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

This is the fourth 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 fourth hike will be a spring hike to explore some side trails within Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, specifically McCarston’s Lake Side Trail, the Lookout Side Trail, the Walter Tovell Side Trail, and the Carriage Side Trail.  Please dress appropriately for a 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 rain), wearing a sunhat, and wearing comfortable footwear that has good traction.  Hiking poles or walking sticks are an asset since they will help keep you balanced if the ground is muddy/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 8.6 km.

Hopefully you’ll be able to join me on Sunday, April 28th!  Until then, happy hiking, everyone!

Car Hike: Spring Ephemerals Hike In Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Terra Cotta Conservation Area Winston Churchill Blvd. North of the King Rd
Parking on the side of the road where the Caledon Rail Trail crosses Winston Churchill Blvd.

Hike Leader(s): Patricia Lynn McFerran Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8-10km

Description

This leisurely hike through the conservation area will give us an opportunity to see a variety of spring wild flowers and other local flora. Maybe even a few invasive species.
If you are interested in starting to collect the requirements for your TBTC Biodiversity Naturalist badge this is a great way to get going. There’s lots to see along the trails. The terrain shifts as we walk through the area and so do the plants we will see. Download I naturalist , Merlin or Seek on your phone to help with identification. There are some interesting sites within the conservation area too, including old brick works, a sugar shack, and a waterfall.
Please dress for the weather, this is a rain or shine hike but I am hoping for sunshine!
Bring your camera or phones, snacks, water, sunscreen and bug spray You never know what the the beginning of May will bring.

Car Hike: Dufferin fundraiser, 4 hikes. Stained Glass Badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre, west of km 72.2 Caledon. Coordinates N 44.026195,W 80.071516

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14.1 km

Description

This is a fundraiser hiking series of 4 hikes. The funds will be collected by the Toronto Club and will be moved to the Dufferin Club. Registered hikers will earn the new Stain Glass Badge. The registration is for all 4 days. May 2, 3, 9, 10. The badges will be given by the hike leader on the last day.
you will be allowed to miss one hike. Please let the leader know before the day that you will be missing the hike, keep a log of the hike. It needs to be completed before the May 9, 2024.

the hike is marked as BRISK- expected moving pace is 4.5 km per hours.

the fees will go to support the Dufferin Club which supports the the Bruce Trail Conservancy “ preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone for ever״.

At this hike  the registration is limited to Bruce Trail Conservancy members.
hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 guidelines and stay home if they have symptoms.
arrive 15 minutes early, bring 2 litres of water. We will have one break for snack/ lunch.
meeting points will be sent to the participants of these hikes. Everyone is expected to take part in the car shuttle.

Dufferin E2E Stained Glass Series in 4 Hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): On Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550m east of Lavender Hill Rd., at the cemetery. Do NOT block cemetery gate. GPS N44.268777, W80.156810

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14km

Description

This is an E2E Dufferin fundraiser Stained Glass series in 4 hikes. The hikes vary in distance 12 – 14km and will be hiked at a moderate pace. The funds will be collected by the Toronto Club and will be moved to the Dufferin Club. The registration date, beginning March 2 at 8:30am, will be for all hikes (May 2, 9, 16, 23). Hikers who qualify for the Stained Glass badge will received it from the hike leader at the end of the last hike. You can miss one hike but please let the hike leader know ahead of time and ensure it is made up before May 23.

Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 guidelines and stay home if they have symptoms.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early (by 8:30am) to ensure you’re organized and ready to leave at 8:45am. Please bring a minimum of 2L of water, enough food to last the hike, and bug repellent.

Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttles.

Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, near the gates to Wards Island Ferry. Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to check in with hike leader.

From Union Station take the LRT and get off at the stop Ferry Docks.Walk up to the Ferry Docks on Queens Quay West, street level. at the foot of Bay Street.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6-9 km

Description

After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic. Enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s beautiful island parkland.
Pack a dinner for a sit down picnic. Food is not available for purchase on the Islands early in the season. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight.
Return fare ticket for the ferry approx $10.00 less for seniors.
Hikes will take place rain or shine.
Toronto Island evening hikes will take place every THURSDAY in MAY and JUNE 2024.
Same time and same meeting place. No preregistration is required – just show up at the ferry docks at 5:40 PM and sign with the hike leader.

Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 sections - 1 of 4

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at km 12.1 of Map 12, on the southeast side of 15 Sideroad. Coordinates N43.5847586130601, W-79.9696086643468. Click on the Google link for personalized directions.

Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

This is a four-series hike for the complete Toronto section of the Bruce Trail. Hike days are May 3, May 10, May 17 and May 24.

For the potential of slippery mud, bring gaiters and poles.  Also bring 1.5 – 2 litres of water, snacks, bug spray and sunscreen. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory.

We will meet at km 12.1 and two cars will shuttle to Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot.  Please note that there is a fee for parking at Hilton Falls Conservation area, unless the person is a Halton Conservation Area passholder. If any hiker is a passholder, please let me know.   If there are no passholders, hikers will share in the cost of parking fees.

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

This is a series of 4 hikes to complete the Toronto section. You must sign up for all 4 hikes if you wish an ETE badge at a cost of $5 members/$15 non-members.

Car Hike: CHBTC 60th Anniversary E2E Badge Combo 2/5

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike #2 – Meet along the southwest shoulder of the Willoughby Rd and Escarpment Sideroad intersection GPS N43.831244, W79.980588

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 16km with a LOT of road walking today

Description

Come to one, a few, or all of these hikes to celebrate Caledon’s 60th anniversary! By completing all 5 of these hikes, you’ll qualify for BOTH of Caledon’s NEW badges. On this second of five hikes, we’ll meet on the corner of Willoughby Rd/Escarpment Sideroad  and shuttle to our starting point. There will be lots of walking along Escarpment Sideroad and Airport Rd. today with periodic jaunts into the forest where we’ll hopefully see signs of spring growth.

We’ll stop for a short snack break and also a lunch break, so please bring enough food to last the hike, 2L of water, bug repellent, and proper hiking attire. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. It may be rainy so ensure you have rain gear with you.

Bus Hike: Exploring Biodiversity - Cancelled due to low registration

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Departure point is York Mills TTC Station.

Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson; George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: Several hikes will be offered throughout the day. Approx 3 to 5 km each

Description

CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION

Sometimes hikers who are focusing on getting from A to B may not take the time to appreciate the abundance of living things to be found along the trail.

This hike aims to address that! We’ll break into smaller groups, each with a hike leader and a nature expert. We’ll focus on stopping regularly to look and listen. Birds, wildflowers, ferns, trees and fungi will all be observed and identified. Join us as we spend the day exploring the Bruce Trail and side trails near Georgetown.

Have you earned your Naturalist badge? This will be a great opportunity to “collect” the requirements!

Bring water, snack and lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent, and your camera. Please wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes.

If you are interested in documenting what you see, we’ll share our knowledge of these phone apps: iNaturalist, e-Bird and Merlin. Please download them before you leave home.

This outing is brought to you by the TBTC Biodiversity Team.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 3 of 7

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: 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.