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April | April | April | 1  Car Hike: Spring Ephemerals Hike In Terra Cotta Conservation Area 10:00 AM-1:00 PM 05/01/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-spring-ephemerals-hike-in-terra-cotta-conservation-area/2024-05-01/  Click here for more information or to register 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.
| 2  Car Hike: Dufferin fundraiser, 4 hikes. Stained Glass Badge 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 05/02/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-fundraiser-4-hikes-stained-glass-badge/2024-05-02/  Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-02 at 08:30
2024-05-03 at 08:30
2024-05-09 at 08:30
2024-05-10 at 08:30 Click here for more information or to register 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
8:45 AM-1:15 PM 05/02/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-e2e-stained-glass-series-in-4-hikes/2024-05-02/  Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-02 at 08:45
2024-05-09 at
2024-05-16 at
2024-05-23 at Click here for more information or to register 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 6:00 PM-9:00 PM 05/02/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-toronto-islands-evening-walk/2024-05-02/  Click here for more information or to register 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.
| 3 - Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 sections – 1 of 4
8:00 AM-1:30 AM 05/03/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-toronto-e2e-in-4-sections-1-of-4/2024-05-03/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2024-05-03 Click here for more information or to register 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
8:30 AM-1:30 PM 05/03/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-chbtc-60th-anniversary-e2e-badge-combo-2-5/2024-05-03/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register 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.
| 4 - Trilliums Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill 133
8:15 AM-1:30 PM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-bethesda-trail-richmond-hill-18/2024-05-04/ Click here for more information or to register 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: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17 km Description
Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake and thousands of trillium flowers 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
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 Blue Mountains – Devil’s Glen Provincial Park 8:30 AM-7:00 PM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-devils-glen-provincial-park/2024-05-04/ Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point Click here for more information or to register Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 22 of the Bruce Trail Reference and Guide. Km 34.2 to 21.9km Hike Leader(s): Sajedeh Zahraei, Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12.3 Description
We will begin the hike at km 34.2 by winding our way through forest and farmland to the entrance of Devil’s Glen Provincial Park. We will walk to the nearby lookout platform to admire the steep bedrock gorge at the edge of the escarpment. The lower valley walls are steep and covered with dense deciduous forest. Rare harts tongue and smooth cliff brake ferns grow on these steep cliffs. We will descend a series of natural steps down to the Mad River. Then we climb uphill switchbacks to reach the junction with the Ganaraska Trail that stretches from here to Port Hope. The Bruce Trail continues along the Escarpment edge to McKinney’s Hill and its superb view to the east. The trail passes Freedom Rock and the Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout. Some white cedar trees in this park are well over 1,000 years old. We will end the day’s hike at km 21.9, and then head for Shelburne for refreshments before our return to Toronto.
- Car Hike: Doug Sloan Memorial Hike
9:00 AM-11:00 AM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-doug-sloan-memorial-hike/2024-05-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 17th side road, coordinates N 43.592859,W 79.980456 provides access to Vanderleck Side Trail. Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 3-4 k Description
This is a special memorial and life celebration of the legendary Doug Sloan that so many people knew and were inspired by his love and dedication to the Bruce Trail. He is also the famous person that hiked the trail E2E 50 times.
There will be a meet and greet, a short hike to the interactive plaque named after him, the unveiling and a toast. People that want to remark and reflect about Doug are welcome to do so, please email me ahead of time and let me know.
we will continue with a 45 minutes hike led by Adam. Adam is an ecologist that will share with us his knowledge of the echo system of the area.
We will go back to the parking for a reception and a light snack.
Please carpool to get to the hike if possible due to a shortage of parking spaces.
- Bus Hike: Exploring Biodiversity – Cancelled due to low registration
9:30 AM-4:00 PM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/exploring-biodiversity-short-guided-hikes/2024-05-04/  Click here for more information or to register 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
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-3-of-7-4/2024-05-04/  Click here for more information or to register 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.
- Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Lands 1 of 4
10:00 AM-3:30 PM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-dufferin-hi-lands-1-of-4/2024-05-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Lands Map 19/20 Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15.2 km Description
This is the first of a Dufferin Hi-Land four part end to end car hike. For the first hike we start in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and proceed north across rolling farmlands to finish at Km 15.2. To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to Mono Centre Road (crossroads name is Camilla). Turn right and go about 8 km to Mono Centre. Before you reach the T intersection you will see a community centre and tennis court on your right. The entrance to the parking area is just before the tennis court. Those completing the four hikes may get a badge to recognize their achievement (cost is $10).
- Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 and biodiversity badge (3of4)
12:15 PM-4:30 PM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-toronto-e2e-in-4-and-biodiversity-badge-3of4/2024-05-04/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): 6th line. Km 26.6, where main trail exits to the forest. Map 13. Coordinates N 43.658281,W 79.985371 Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 12.2 km Description
See description of the hike on April 19, posted on the hike calendar. Please note the late start of this hike. We will meet at 12.15.
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5 - Highland Creek Urban Walk: Guildwood to Rouge Hill & Some Yoga
9:30 AM-2:30 PM 05/05/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/highland-creek-urban-walk-guildwood-to-rouge-hill-some-yoga/2024-05-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): We will meet in front of the Guildwood GO Station. See Meeting details below. Hike Leader(s): Leonora Rochwerger Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11.5 km Description
Description: Join us for a pleasant walk and some Yoga along Highland Creek and the Waterfront Trail to Port Union. We will meet outside Guildwood Go Train Station, and head to Highland Creek Community Park to hike along the Highland Creek Trail. If weather allows, we will find a flat area along the way to pause and do some gentle Yoga standing poses- no Yoga mat is required. We will continue our hike and reach the Waterfront Trail, ending in Rouge Hill Go Station. Those interested can join us for an after-hike coffee/tea at a local coffee shop. Route map: https://onthegomap.com/s/j7htp3e6 How to get there and get home: We will meet as a group no later than 09:30 outside the Guildwood Go Station. GO trains run eastbound approximately every 30 minutes from Union Station. Bus 86 from Kennedy Station is an alterantive to get there using TTC transit. If you are driving, there is free parking outside the station. To go back, you can take the westbound GO train to Union Station and beyond. If you parked at Guildwood, you can take the westbound train for 1 station to retrieve the car. What to bring: Proper walking /hiking shoes, at least 1.5 litres of water and a packed lunch. Appropriate clothing for the weather. No Yoga mats required. No dogs allowed.
- Toronto Urban Badge Hike – 5 of 7
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 05/05/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-5-of-7-3/2024-05-05/  Click here for more information or to register 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: 9.6 km Description
Please join me at the north east corner of Bathurst and Finch by 10 AM. We will hike east on the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail and south along East Don Parklands to Sheppard and Leslie (km 41.6 to km 51.2). 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.
| 6 - Frontenac Park – Perimeter Challenge
9:00 AM 05/06/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/frontenac-park-perimeter-challenge/2024-05-06/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-06 at 09:00
2024-05-07 at 07:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): A new hike and badge will be available this spring!
– promoted by Friends of the Frontenac Provincial Park
– Frontenac Provincial Park is about 3-4 hours away depending on traffic from the GTA. Overnight, nearby accommodation is strongly recommended.
– 50 km to complete the perimeter of Frontenac Provincial Park
– 3 hikes which we will complete over 2 days
– registration for the Perimeter Challenge opens April 1, 2024
– registration to participate in this challenge as organized by Steve and Smadar opens January 2, 2024 at 9am
– hikes to be completed May 6&7, 2024
– please note we are meeting at 9am the first day and 7:30am the second day. Smadar Junkin and I will lead hikes over 2 days, Monday May 6 and Tuesday May 7.
May 6 – meet at 9:00, shuttle and be hiking by 10:00; 23.6 kms
May 7 – meet at 7:30, shuttle and be hiking by 8:30; 27 kms Both days we will meet at Kingsford Dam (44.5775331, -76.5221817) and shuttle to 6767 Perth Rd (44.5048042, -76.4739223) Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: May 6 -23.6kms; May 7 – 27kms Description
Register for this hike on BTC Calendar on January 2/24 @9am. Register with Friends of the Frontenac when registration opens April 01, 2024. All hikers must register themselves to be eligible for the badge. https://www.friendsofrontenac.com/perimeter-challenge. The cost is $10. This special event hike is intended for those who wish to obtain the badge. Hikers are to bring snacks, lunch, 2 litres of water, hat, BUG SPRAY as May can bring black flies/mosquitos, rainwear, hiking shoes/boots, hiking poles, first aid kit. We will take turns to shuttle to trail head and at end of day, both days. Please ensure your vehicle is shuttle-ready. For those hikers staying at Snug Harbour, we hope you will join us for a potluck dinner on May 6. Let Smadar know what you’d like to bring at smadarjunkin@hotmail.com - Hiker Initiation Program Webinar
6:30 PM-8:00 PM 05/06/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiker-initiation-program-webinar/2024-05-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Online Zoom Meeting Hike Leader(s): Tanya Cora, Juliet Williams Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Description
New to hiking? Not sure what to wear, what to bring and where to go? the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s popular Hiker Initiation Program is back for you! The 2024 Hiker Initiation Program offers an information webinar followed by Introductory hikes, and both members and non-members are welcome! Our Hiker Initiation Program (affectionately named HIP) has introduced over 1000 people to hiking since its inception in 2009. Learn the ins-and-outs of hiking, and the benefits of hiking presented by experienced hike leaders from the Toronto Club. You’ll also learn about the Bruce Trail, our hiking programs, biodiversity, and etc. The information session will talk about: - The Bruce Trail and its wonders;
- Hiking basics, safety and tips;
- Organized hiking programs with the Bruce Trail Club;
- Unique winter coach program.
Please register for the webinar at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h9HhmurgRriVX4TFlBM6Xg#/registration
| 7 | 8 | 9 - Urban Walk: Valley View and Maple view Parks Thornhill
8:45 AM-11:15 AM 05/09/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-valley-view-and-maple-view-parks-thornhill-4/2024-05-09/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 2 blocks south of highway 7,parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7-8 km Description
We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and walk along German Mill Creek,
- Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk
6:00 PM-9:00 PM 05/09/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-toronto-islands-evening-walk-2/2024-05-09/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto 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.
| 10 - Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 sections – 2 of 4
8:00 AM-2:00 AM 05/10/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-toronto-e2e-in-4-sections-2-of-4/2024-05-10/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 12.1 (Map 12), southeast side of 15 Sideroad, in Acton (same as for hike 1). Coordinates N43.584721364546816, W-79.96933398937986. Click on the Google link for personalized driving instructions. 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: 14 km Description
This is the second of a four-series hike of the complete Toronto Club section of the Bruce Trail. Please bring gaiters and poles for the slippery mud. Bring 1.5 to 2 litres of water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. For further details, refer to hike 1 of 4 on May 3. Please arrive by 8 am, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point (km 26.5). 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 3/5
8:30 AM-1:30 PM 05/10/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-chbtc-60th-anniversary-e2e-badge-combo-3-5/2024-05-10/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike #3 – Meet at km 31.5 on Innis Lake Rd, north of Finnerty Sideroad. Additional parking is available on the south shoulder of Finnerty Sideroad east of Innis Lake Rd. GPS N43.918917, W79.909387 Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 12km 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 third of five hikes, we’ll meet on Innis Lake Rd and shuttle to our starting point. We’ll hike through a lot of forested areas today – including The Dingle, Glen Haffy CA, and part of the Humber Valley. We’ll also pass the point where the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail (ORTA) meets the Bruce Trail. 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.
| 11 - Introductory Hike: Scotsdale Farm
8:30 AM-4:30 PM 05/11/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hiker-initiation-program-h-i-p-bus-hike-scotsdale-farm-introductory-hike/2024-05-11/ Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 16:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup Click here for more information or to register Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Heritage Farm The Bus will depart from the north side of York Mills Road just east of Yonge Street in front of the York Mills Centre opposite the Shell gas station. Look for the yellow school bus.
Several other groups depart from this location so verify that it is the Bruce Trail Bus before boarding. Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7 – 10 km Description
Join us for an introductory hike suitable for beginners at scenic Scottsdale Farm near Georgetown. We will hike on the Bruce Trail and side trails in the area for a distance of 7-10 km. Bruce Trail Reference Guide Map # 13 We will be on the trail for around 4 hours, so bring lunch, snack and at least 1.5 L of water. We’ll hike a circular route on trails which include the main Bruce Trail and side trails. Expect variable terrain with a few hills, rocky spots. Hiking Boots are strongly recommended. Bring gear appropriate for the weather conditions of the day. Toronto Bruce Trail Club hikes go rain or shine. Please note that masks are recommended while on the bus and there is no eating on the bus. This introductory hike compliments the 2024 Hiker Initiation Program webinar hosted by Toronto Bruce Trail Club (TBTC). The information webinar will be held Monday May 6th at 6:30 PM where TBTC hike leaders will speak on reasons to hike, the Bruce Trail, our hiking activity program, biodiversity, and how to enjoy the trail responsibly. If you are new to hiking and/or the Bruce Trail consider registering for this presentation. You can register for the webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h9HhmurgRriVX4TFlBM6Xg#/registration Members are encouraged to bring a friend that have expressed interest in hiking but haven’t had the chance to hike with the club. We’ll have a refreshment stop in Georgetown with a choice of pubs or cafes before heading back to the city. We expect to arrive back at York Mills Subway by 4:30 depending on the traffic.
- Trillium hike Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill
8:30 AM-1:15 PM 05/11/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-bethesda-trail-richmond-hill-19/2024-05-11/ Click here for more information or to register 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: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17 km Description
Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake and thousands of trillium flowers 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
- Urban Walk; Don Valley to The Distillery District
10:00 AM-5:00 PM 05/11/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-don-valley-to-the-distillery-district-2/2024-05-11/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 27.5 km Description
This hike follows the Don River south from Steeles Ave East at Leslie St through Toronto to the Distillery District, through a series of ravines and several parks. We will detour to street level when we cross the 401 (trail closed due to construction) and again south of Pottery Rd where we take the Bayview Ave Extension (trail closed due to construction). Please bring a lunch and at least two liters of water. Be prepared for cool / wet weather. Here is an online map of our route: Don Valley to The Distillery
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12 | 13 | 14 | 15 - Car Hike: Blue Mountain E2E 2/3
8:30 AM-3:00 PM 05/15/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-blue-mountain-e2e-2-3/2024-05-15/ Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-15 at 08:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Blue Mountains
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 22- Km 21.9, Nattawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. Coordinates N 44.342784,W 80.210628 Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 25 km Description
Second hike in the Blue Mountain E2E series. This is the longest hike of the series. Beautiful, hilly and challenging. Please bring 2litres of water. Follow the Covid 19 protocols. Arrive 15 minutes early. The meeting place parking is a paid parking, everyone is expected to pay thief share of the parking fees. We will shuttle to km 46.8 and hike back.
| 16 - Car Hike: Blue Mountain E2E 3/3
8:30 AM-3:00 AM 05/16/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-blue-mountain-e2e-3-3/2024-05-16/ Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-16 at 08:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Blue Mountains
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map # 23- North of km 46.8, 380 meters north of the main trail crossing on Pretty River Rd. Coordinated N 44.430927,W 80.275390 Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 23 km Description
Hike #3 of 3. Badge day! Beautiful and hilly. This is a brisk pace hike. The pace is expected to be 4 to 4.5 km per hour. Hikers are expected to follow the Covid 19 protocols. Bring 2 litres of water. Aim to get there 15 minutes early. We will shuttle to km 67.3 and walk back.
- Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk
6:00 PM-9:00 PM 05/16/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-toronto-islands-evening-walk-3/2024-05-16/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto 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.
| 17 - Car Hike: Victoria Day Weekend in the Lower Bruce Peninsula (3 nights)
12:00 AM 05/17/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-victoria-day-weekend-in-the-lower-bruce-peninsula-3-nights/2024-05-17/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2024-05-17, 2024-05-18, 2024-05-19, 2024-05-20 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Peninsula
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Evergreen Resort (Red Bay)
139 Resort Rd.
Wiarton, ON H0H 2T0 Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent, Brenda Menezes, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: approx. 13-15 km Description
We continue Greg Vincent’s legacy of weekends away. Please join Jeanette Vincent, Brenda Menezes and David Royle as we explore the Lower Bruce Peninsula. The spring flowers will welcome us to the trails. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable resort at Red Bay. Each day we will hike the Bruce Trail and its side trails to form loops with great views of Georgian Bay and its islands. The carpet of trilliums is the best along the length of the Bruce Trail along with other spring ephemerals. Approximately 15km/day. This outing is restricted to those staying with us at Evergreen Resort for the weekend. You will need a car to access this outing. Please contact Evergreen for a reservation 1-519-534-1868 or frontdesk.evergreenresort@gmail.com and mention Vincent Victoria Day weekend. Before registering at Evergreen Contact: please contact Jeanette vincentjeanette1604@gmail.com | 519-588-5916 For prices and more details.
- Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 sections – 3 of 4
8:00 AM-2:30 AM 05/17/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-toronto-e2e-in-4-sections-3-of-4/2024-05-17/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 26.5 (Map 13), on the Sixth Line, north of 22nd Sideroad, where the main trail exits the forest on the west side of Sixth Line. Coordinates N43.658244480690115, W-79.98546157653041. Click on the Google link for personalized driving instructions. 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: 12k Description
This is the third of a four-series hike of the complete Toronto Club section of the Bruce Trail. Please bring gaiters and poles for the slippery mud. Bring 1.5 to 2 litres of water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. For further details, refer to hike 1 of 4 on May 3. Please arrive by 8 am at km 26.5, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point (km 38.7). 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 4/5
8:30 AM-2:00 PM 05/17/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-chbtc-60th-anniversary-e2e-badge-combo-4-5/2024-05-17/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike #4 – We’ll meet at km 45.4 on the north side of Mono 5 Sideroad where the trail crosses. GPS N43.974055, W79.984988 Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 16km 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 fourth of five hikes, we’ll meet in the parking lot on Mono 5 Sideroad and shuttle to our starting point. There will be a great deal of up and down hills today so please be prepared! 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.
| 18 - Car Hike: Section of Hockley Valley thru Glen Haffy Conservation Area with brief stop at the Century Old Dingle Schoolhouse.
8:45 AM-3:00 PM 05/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-section-of-hockley-valley-thru-glen-haffy-conservation-area-with-brief-stop-at-the-century-old-dingle-schoolhouse/2024-05-18/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on Innis Lake Rd. North of Finnerty SideRoad.
GPS N43.918917, W-79.909387 Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Variable
Distance: 21 kms Description
We’ll hike section of Hockley Valley thru Glen Haffy Conservation Area with brief stop at The Dingle Schoolhouse and learn more of it’s century old history. Please equip yourself with proper hike clothing appropriate for the weather. Hockley Valley is one the most hilly section of the Bruce Trail so comfortable and sturdy hiking shoe is suggested. Hiking poles and gaiters is highly recommended. Bring enough water for hydration, lunch and trail foods for energy. Avail yourself with sunscreen, bug spray ,sun head protection and emergency medical kit and personal medication including your Ohip information. Please arrive 15 minutes early for car shuttling.
- Car Hike: Tommy Thomson park ,down town
9:00 AM-12:30 PM 05/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-cherry-beach/2024-05-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 1 Leslie street Toronto (Free Parking) Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri, Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10-12km Description
We will hike along the waterfront trail, watch birds singing and more 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.
- Toronto Urban Badge Hike – 4 of 7
10:00 AM-1:45 PM 05/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-4-of-7-4/2024-05-18/  Click here for more information or to register 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: 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: Dufferin Hi-Lands 2 of 4
10:00 AM-3:30 PM 05/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-dufferin-hi-lands-2-of-4/2024-05-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Lands, Map 20 Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 15.3 km Description
This will be the second hike in this end to end series. Starting at km 15.1 we will car pool to km 31.7 and hike back. The route follows the Boyne River and its tributary. We will climb Murphy’s Pinnacle for great views of the surrounding countryside. To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to Primrose. Turn right and go about 1.5 km to Hurontario Street.
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19 - Bus Hike: Forks of the Credit to explore the seasonal Lilacs blooming!!
8:30 AM-6:00 PM 05/19/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-forks-of-the-credit-to-explore-the-seasonal-lilacs-bloomings/2024-05-19/  Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup Click here for more information or to register Optional Items
Hwy 400 & Hwy 7 MTO Car Pool Lot Pickup ($.01)
Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Forks of the Credit Provincial Park Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad, Mohammed Aghamiri, Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12-14 Km Description
Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 830 AM and HWY 7 and HWY 400 MTO Car Pool Lot at 8:50 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the HWY 7 and HWY MTO Car Pool Lot, select this option when registering. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one. Join us for a wonderful hike in the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park when the lilac blossoms are blooming everywhere. We will hike main and sidetrails to explore the Credit river and it’s beautiful surroundings. Bring your snack/lunch for a wonderful by the river stop. Dress according to the weather conditions and bring at least 2L of water. Refreshments/ice cream after the hike in the village of Belfountain if there is enough time.
Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:3o AM, and should be back in the city by 6 PM.
- Birding Hike: Colonel Sam Smith Park to the Arsenal Lands
10:00 AM-2:30 PM 05/19/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/birding-hike-colonel-sam-smith-park-to-the-arsenal-lands/2024-05-19/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Power House Recreation Centre, Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. Coming by transit you can take TTC bus# 44 from Kipling Station at 9:21 (scheduled every 9 minutes) to the end. Look for the tall Powerhouse Smokestack. It is about 50 metres from the stop. Coming by car follow Kipling Avenue to Lake Shore Blvd and keep straight. Kipling Avenue becomes Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive. Follow to the end parking lot which has free parking. On the way you will pass the Powerhouse smokestack on the left. After parking your car walk back to the Powerhouse meetup spot. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9-10 Kms Description
Please join me and foremost local birder, Peter Sproule, for an enjoyable walk through Colonel Sam Smith Park and westward to Marie Curtis Park and the former Arsenal Lands. Peter won’t know exactly what birds are arriving or migrating through until the day before, but we can expect Warblers, Swallows and a variety of shore birds. Peter will be photographing them and so you will be able to see them up close on his camera. You can see the birds with the naked eye but a pair of binoculars will certainly enhance your experience. Invited to the hike are the former TBTC Bus Hike team of Monica Feran and Tessa Shelvey. If you ever joined their hikes in the years prior to Covid please attend this event for a meet and greet opportunity. They will be happy to see you. In case you cannot do a lot of walking and you will have your car, you can chose to return to your car when we will be leaving Colonel Sam Smith Park with the option of meeting the group at Marie Curtis Park. There is one small park in between but most of the birding will take place at Sam Smith and Marie Curtis Parks including the former Arsenal Lands. Driver’s instructions will be given. Public washrooms: Ken Cox Community Centre (open from 9 am) opposite the #44 Bus Loop stop; The Powerhouse Recreation Centre will likely be open and there is also a Porta Potty in front; Marie Curtis Park by the boardwalk.
- Car Hike: A trek, a token, and a treat for youth in the Toronto section!
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 05/19/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-a-trek-a-token-and-a-treat-for-youth-in-the-toronto-section/2024-05-19/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the parking lot of the Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre located at 13500 Fallbrook Trail, Georgetown. (Map 13 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31) Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 6.5 km Description
Calling all youth who are 25 years old and younger! Celebrate the May long weekend with a trek, a token, and a treat in the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail! First, we’ll do an out-and-back trek (approximately 6.5 km total) to explore Silver Creek Conservation Area, including the Irwin Quarry and Roberts side trails as well as the main trail atop the escarpment. While on our hike, I will provide assistance to participants who are 25 years old and younger who are interested in earning a token: the BTC Youth Council Scavenger Hunt Badge (https://brucetrail.org/2024-youth-council-scavenger-hunt/)! Together we will strive to find and photograph at least 10 out of the 16 required plants, animals, and fungi. After the hike, participants will need to share their photographs with the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s iNaturalist project and then they’ll be eligible for a FREE badge!!! Afterwards, we’ll make the short 10-minute drive to Whimsy Street Treats (90 Main Street South, Georgetown) in order to treat ourselves to some delicious soft serve ice cream or donuts (or both!) before we head home. You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, a camera or smartphone if you are a youth who wants to work on the BTC Youth Council Scavenger Hunt Badge, and money if you intend to join us at Whimsy Street Treats after the hike.
- Urban Walk: Whitby Shores and Lynde Shores
10:15 AM-1:30 PM 05/19/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-whitby-shores-and-lynde-shores/2024-05-19/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Whitby, Ontario Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12.5 KM Description
Please read carefully. Some details have changed since the original posting. On Sunday May 19, 2024, please join me by 9:05 am under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station. We will take the 9:20 am eastbound train to Whitby. We will hike a loop that will take us south to Lake Ontario, west and north to Victoria St, west to Lynde Shores Conversation where we will do a loop down to Lake Ontario and back, and then to the pub stop before returning to Whitby GO and back for a distance of (new) 12.5 km. There are washrooms at Union Station, Whitby GO and on the train. Bring at least two liters of water and a light snack. Our pub stop will be The Royal Oak – Whitby Shores at km 11.7. Here is an online map (new) of our route: Whitby Shores and Lynde Shores You can buy a GO Transit day pass for $10 here https://tickets.gotransit.com/en-us/?&ticket_adult=1&start_address=UN&end_address=WH
- H. I. P. – Hiking Tips and Basic Survival Skills Workshop, and Urban Hike in High Park
11:00 AM-1:30 PM 05/19/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/h-i-p-hiking-tips-and-basic-survival-skills-workshop-and-urban-hike-in-high-park/2024-05-19/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): High Park Nature Centre, just North of the Tennis Courts Hike Leader(s): Marijo Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: n/a Description
Let’s get started on the right (hiking) foot! Please join us for a workshop on hiking tips and basic survival skills. Topics covered include proper gear/clothing/footwear, essentials to carry in your backpack, priority survival skills (water, fire, shelter), First Aid, communication, navigation, and more. Please note that this is a hands-on workshop. Children 9 and over are welcome. A one-hour hike will follow the workshop in beautiful High Park.
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8:45 AM-11:15 AM 05/23/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-valley-view-and-maple-view-parks-thornhill-5/2024-05-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 2 blocks south of highway 7,parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7-8 km Description
We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and walk along German Mill Creek,
- Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk
6:00 PM-9:00 PM 05/23/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-toronto-islands-evening-walk-4/2024-05-23/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto 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.
- Full Moon Walk @ Edward Gardens – 7km
8:00 PM-10:00 PM 05/23/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/full-moon-walk-edward-gardens-7km/2024-05-23/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot #2 Wilket Creek Park, Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 6 km -8km Description
🌕✨ Join Us for a Magical Full Moon Hike at Edward Gardens! ✨🌕 Meet at the Parking Lot #2 Wilket Creek Park, nearby the intersection of Leslie St & Eglinton Ave, GPS ( 43.716342, -79.350592) Embark on an enchanting journey under the glow of the Flower Moon. Known also as the Planting Moon, Milk Moon, and Hare Moon, this May full moon has been celebrated across cultures for its beauty and significance. As we wander through the lush landscapes of Edward Gardens, bathed in moonlight, we’ll connect with nature and each other, embracing the tranquility and wonder of the night. The Flower Moon symbolizes growth and new beginnings, making it the perfect time to plant the seeds of new friendships and nurture our connection to the natural world. Whether you are an avid hiker, a nature lover, or simply looking for a unique way to spend your evening, this hike promises to be an unforgettable experience. Together, we’ll witness the moon’s radiant beauty, share stories, and maybe even spot some nocturnal wildlife. 🌕 What to Bring: - Comfortable walking shoes
- mosquitos proof cloth
- Bug spray in case the mosquitos are heavy
- A flashlight or headlamp
- Water and snacks
- A sense of adventure and wonder
Let the magic of the Flower Moon guide our steps and inspire our hearts. We look forward to sharing this special night with you. RSVP now and join us for a night of lunar enchantment! 🌕🌸
| 24 - Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 sections – 4 of 4
8:00 AM-2:30 AM 05/24/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-toronto-e2e-in-4-sections-4-of-4/2024-05-24/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 866 Boston Mills Rd, Terra Cotta, southwest of km 48.3 at Boston Mills Rd just west of the Mississauga Rd intersection. Coordinates N43.75089458147345, W-79.9514382908325. Click on the Google link for personalized driving instructions. 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 the fourth of a four-series hike of the complete Toronto Club section of the Bruce Trail. Please bring gaiters and poles for the slippery mud. Bring 1.5 to 2 litres of water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. For further details, refer to hike 1 of 4 on May 3. Please arrive by 8 am at km 48.3, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point (km 38.7). 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 5/5
8:30 AM-1:00 PM 05/24/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-chbtc-60th-anniversary-e2e-badge-combo-5-5/2024-05-24/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike #5 – Badge Day!! We’ll meet 200m south of the Mono Centre, west of km 72.2. Please park in the gravel surface lot GPS N44.026195, W80.071516 Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12km plus a short side trail Description
Come to one, a few, or all of these hikes to celebrate Caledon’s 60th anniversary! It’s badge day for those completing all 5 of these hikes who have had a good chance to qualify for BOTH of Caledon’s NEW badges. Today, on the last of these five hikes, we’ll meet 200m south of Mono Centre in the unpaved portion of the parking lot. There usually is a port-a-potty there. We’ll stop for a short snack break and perhaps a lunch break (depending on speed of hikers), so please bring enough food to last the hike, 2L of water, bug repellent, sunblock, and proper hiking attire. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. It may be rainy so ensure you have rain gear with you.
| 25 - Car Hike: Happy Valley 136
8:15 AM-1:30 PM 05/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-happy-valley-2/2024-05-25/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location (Google Maps): Happy Valley, Oak Ridges Trail 16th Sideroad & Weston Road Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 14-17 km Description
Come and join the group to view nice scenery and look out of Happy valley 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.
- Bus Hike: Caledon E2E – Hike #1 of 5
8:30 AM-5:00 PM 05/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-caledon-e2e-hike-1-of-5/2024-05-25/ Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point Click here for more information or to register Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Cheltenham Badlands Hike Leader(s): Sajedeh Zahraei; Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 16 Km Description
Maps 14-15, km 0.0 – km 16.0 (16.0 km) Starting Point: Bruce Trail Entrance – km 0.0 (on Creditview Rd) (43.768001°N 79.943125°W)
Drop-out Point: – km 8.4 (McLaren Road and Puckering Lane)
End Point: Roadside Parking – km 16.0 (along the southwest shoulder of the Willoughby Rd and Escarpment Sideroad intersection) (43.831244°N 79.980588°W)
- Car Hike: Rouge Valley Vista Trail & Mast Trail Hike – 14km
9:00 AM-1:00 PM 05/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-rouge-valley-vista-trail-mast-trail-hike-14km/2024-05-25/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rouge Valley Conservation Centre parking lot. Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12km -15km Description
Meet at the main parking lot next to the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre, GPS (43.81780727235202, -79.17176449225887). We will hike along the two main trails: Vista Trail and Mast Trail. The route includes a mix of flat and hilly terrains. Be prepared for some muddy sections. Bring at least 1 liter of water. Wear sunscreen and a hat. Bug spray may also be needed. This hike will take place rain or shine.
- Toronto Urban Badge Hike – 5 of 7
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 05/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-5-of-7-4/2024-05-25/ Click here for more information or to register 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: 9.6 km Description
Please join me at the north east corner of Bathurst and Finch by 10 AM. We will hike east on the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail and south along East Don Parklands to Sheppard and Leslie (km 41.6 to km 51.2). 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.
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26 - Car Hike: Hike #5 to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Youth and/or Side Trails Badge!
10:00 AM-2:00 PM 05/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hike-5-to-earn-the-dufferin-hi-land-youth-and-or-side-trails-badge/2024-05-26/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills, 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: 8.4 km Description
Calling all families with children who love hiking and earning badges!!! This is the fifth 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 fifth hike will be a spring hike to explore some side trails within and south of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, specifically the Carriage Side Trail, the Walter Tovell Side Trail, the Springwater Side Trail, the Turnbull Side Trail, and the Laidlaw Side Trail (these last three side trails are part of the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce 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 8.4 km. Hopefully you’ll be able to join me on Sunday, May 26th! Until then, happy hiking, everyone!
- Toronto Urban Badge Hike – 6 of 7
10:00 AM-1:15 PM 05/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-6-of-7-3/2024-05-26/  Click here for more information or to register 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: 9 km Description
Please join me at the south east corner of Sheppard Ave East and Leslie by 10 AM. We will hike south through several parks to Don Mills (S of Overleigh) (km 51.7 to km 62.4). 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.
- Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Lands 3 of 4
10:00 AM-3:30 PM 05/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-dufferin-hi-lands-3-of-4/2024-05-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Lands, Maps 20/21 Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km Description
We continue the end to end from Km 31.5 to 45.6. The trail passes through a mix of forest and farmland, crossing the Pine River at Kilgorie. This section has a few good hills. To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 to primrose. Continue north on County Road 19 (Prince of Wales Rd) to County Rd 17. Turn right and go about 1.5 km to the Whitfield cross road. There is a church and parking area at the north west corner of the intersection.
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 - Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk – Cancelled
6:00 PM-9:00 PM 05/30/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-toronto-islands-evening-walk-5/2024-05-30/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto 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
*** Cancelled – Toronto Island Evening Walks will resume Thursday June 6th. ** 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. ** As of the publication of the hike entry the start date of the Spring schedule is not available – current departure time to Wards Island is 6:00 PM, check back closer to the date to confirm the time **
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