Toronto Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Whitby to Oshawa

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: 10 km

Description

Please join me under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station by 9:05 am.  We will take the eastbound Lakeshore train departing 9:20 AM, arriving in Whitby at 10:13 AM.  If you prefer to drive, please meet at the north entrance of Whitby Go Station near the washrooms and the ticket counter.

Please check out the GO Transit website and consider purchasing a one day pass for $10.
We will hike south to the lake and east to Oshawa along the Waterfront Trail for an estimated distance of 10 km.  We will pass through several parks in Whitby and Oshawa along the way.

While in Oshawa we will take Durham Region Transit to the Fox and the Goose pub and to Oshawa GO so please bring your Presto card and / or cash fare.  Please bring sun screen, bug spray, a light snack and at least 2 liters of water.

Here is a map of our route: Whitby to Oshawa

Sydenham E2E Stained Glass Fundraising Series in 8 Hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Sydenham
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 20.7, on the shoulders of 6th Concession S. GPS N44.507399, W80.810098

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke

Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: Distances will be approximately 20-25km per day, spread over 8 hikes, for a total of 175km.

Description

This Sydenham Stained Glass E2E Fundraising hike series will be spread over 8 days, covering approximately 175km. The funds paid will be collected by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and transferred to the Sydenham Club to help with the club’s expenses and the pledge of maintaining “The Ribbon of Wilderness for Everyone Forever.” The registration date of March 3 at 9:00pm is for all 8 group hikes. Participants completing this series will receive the Hart’s Tongue Fern badge (designed by Joe Borges) at the end of the last hike. Life aside from hiking does happen and you may miss 2 hikes but please let the hike leader know ahead of time and make it up before June 20, 2024.

A hike schedule will be sent late-May to all participants. Hikes will range in distance of 20-25km, hiking at an average speed of 3-5km/hour, depending on trail & weather conditions.

Please arrive by 8:00am for each hike to get organized and to be ready to begin the car shuttle at 8:15. All hikers are expected to participate fairly in the car shuttles. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. Please note: available transportation back to your vehicle is very limited in this section. It’s going to get warm/hot so please be prepared with enough food to last the hike, a minimum of 2L of hydration, bug repellent, and hiking gear appropriate for the weather/conditions. We’ll have a short morning break and also a lunch break on each hike.

Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk

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.

** 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 **

Car Hike: 21th Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure – Chi-Cheemaun Weekend (2 overnights)

Hosting Club: Toronto, Peninsula
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Princess Hotel
34 Bay St, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0

Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent. Brenda Menezes. David Royle. Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 10 – 12 Km

Description

We continue Greg Vincent’s legacy of weekends away. Please join Jeanette Vincent, Brenda and David Royle as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory in search of orchids and other flowers.  Our search will extend to Flowerpot Island (cost approx. $60.00 for the glass bottom ferry and Parks Canada fee).   The wildflowers in the Tobermory area at this time of year are wonderful and our slow paced walks will focus on these flowers and the area’s great views. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour.  Approximately 10km/day.

This outing is restricted to those staying with us at the Princess Hotel in Tobermory for the weekend – the hotel fills quickly. You will need a car to access this outing. Please contact the Princess Hotel for a reservation.1-519-592-8282 or info@tobermoryprincesshotel.com and mention Vincent/Royle Excellent Orchid weekend.

Before registering at the hotel please contact Jeanette: vincentjeanette1604@gmail.com | 519-588-5916 For prices and more details.

Car Hike: Beaver Valley E2E Fundraiser Badge in 8 hikes.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Beaver Valley
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike 1- Maple Lane, km 67.3 Blue Mountain on map 24. It is also km 0.0 of the BV. Coordinates N 44504973,W 80.331780

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 13.7 km

Description

This is a fundraiser hike to keep the pledge of “ ribbon of wilderness for everyone forever “.  The funds will be collected by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and will be transferred to the Beaver Valley Club to help continuing the gear maintenance work that the team of volunteers doing.

this hike will earn you the special stained glass badge of the BV.
you will be permitted to miss two of the organized hikes and make them up on your own to get the badge.
hike2- meet at km 27.9  parking- a 100 meters south of the main trail across the 10th line coordinates N 44.416209,W 80.443557 we will shuttle to 6th line. Map 25

hike 3- meet at at the same place as hike 2 and shuttle to km 43.5 map 25

hike 4- meet at km 43.6 side road 7B coordinates N 44.395310,W 80.518495 we will shuttle to km 56.1 north street. Map 26

hike 5- meet at km 71.7 Johnston side road parking. Coordinates N 44.315674,W 80.549984 we will shuttle to NorthStreet.
hike 6- we will meet at the same place as hike 5 and shuttle to km 86.9 side road 13A map27

hike 7-  we will meet at km 86.9 side road 13A coordinates N 44.420867,W 80.562233 we will shuttle to km 99.9. Map 27

hike 8 badge day we will meet at Blantyre km 117,3 and shuttle to km 99.9. Please note that at this time the parking in Blantyre is closed. The resident across the street kindly offered us parking in an area in his property. At this time I’m not sure if the the parking will be open. More information to come at the later date.

after each hike I will be hiking a  geology hike to to learn about the geology of the beaver valley and to earn the badge. If you wish to join me, let me know and I’ll send you information closer to the time of the hikes. These will not be official Bruce Trail hikes. If you are interested it might be a good idea to get Beth Gilhespy’s book “Walking Through Time” from. The conservancy office.
please bring two litres of water to each hike, bug prevalent and sun screen.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 7 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps):

Toronto

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 Overlea Blvd and Don Mills Rd by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Don Trail to the Distillery District (km 62.4 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.