Toronto Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Scarborough History Hike, Birkdale Ravine/Thomson Memorial Park

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

Kennedy Subway Station – Meet by the station attendant’s booth to depart at 10:10. Express buses towards Scarborough Centre depart from platform “B” which is separate from the regular bus platform.
If driving, you may park at the Birkdale Community Centre 1299 Ellesmere Road (south side of Ellesmere west of Brimley) and we will meet you at the doors at about 10:40 AM.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 12 km

Description

Join us for a hike through serene Birkdale Ravine after which we will walk on St. Andrews Road, a street that time left behind, with historical buildings including an 1849 church, the sexton’s house, and Scarborough’s first public library. We’ll hike some more, distance depending on the conditions of the day, and return by way of the Scarborough Museum comprised of four heritage buildings moved to Thomson Memorial Park. The fire in the old hearth and is welcoming at the end of a Winter’s Day hike on the park trails and adjacent heritage neighborhood. Admission to the museum is free

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is inside Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , north of Bayview Reservoir Park Playground

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creak,In return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

Even it is considered Urban walk, but it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your Ice cleats and hiking poles

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill 72

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is inside Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , north of Bayview Reservoir Park Playground

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creak,In return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

Even it is considered Urban walk, but it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your Ice cleats and hiking poles

Coach Trip: Skiers Highlands Nordic, Snowshoers Bruce Trail

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Ski pass ($30)
Snowshoe pass ($20)
Guided hike Bruce Trail ($0.01)

Optional Items
Pick up at HWY 400 & Major Mac ($0.01)
Ski rental ($28)
Snowshoe rental ($18)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Highlands Nordic, Duntroon

Hike Leader(s): Brenda Menezes, David Royle, Martina Furrer

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable

Description

Join us for an awesome day of winter fun in Duntroon.

Cross-country skiers:  Glide through forests and fields on 25 km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Enjoy amazing views (you can see Georgian Bay) and warm up with a hot drink and fresh baked treat in Highlands’ cozy chalet. Classic ($28) and skate ski ($45) rentals available. All cross-country skiing is self-guided. Ski passes are $30 per person.

Winter hikers: Join Brenda and David for a fun guided hike on the Bruce Trail with great views and good company. The group will be out all day and eat lunch on the trail. Depending on conditions you may need snowshoes, microspikes, or just boots. Option 2: Snowshoe on your own (preferably in your own small group) on the Highlands’ trails. Those staying on resort will need to purchase trail passes ($20); snowshoe rentals ($18) are available for those who stay on resort.

Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus. We will leave the resort at 4 PM.

Departure 1: 8:30 AM, 10 York Mills Rd

Departure 2: 8:50 AM, HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Dr Park and Ride

Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Policy for running this trip: To run this trip we need 40 registrants 8 days in advance. We may cancel the trip on short notice if there is substantial risk of trail or resort  closure due to major weather warnings. If there is enough snow to ski and conditions are marginal or better, we will go. Marginal conditions mean not ideal skiing conditions. For example, wet snow, a thin bumpy base, or some icy patches. If TBTC cancels the trip, we will refund your coach fare. No refund if you cancel.

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill 172

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 12-14 km

Description

Join us to explore the trails of York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Corridor at Jefferson Forest and Bond lake,

From parking lot we  hike thought Jefferson forest and continue to Bond Lake and have snack beside the lake and return to parking around 13 to 13.30

Urban Walk: Etobicoke Creek

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the west end of the bus platform at Kipling Subway Station (near the public washrooms).
The group will leave at 10:00 to take bus number 109 N from platform 14 to the Etobicoke Creek Station to start our hike.

Hike Leader(s): Makhan Dhesi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 12 km

Description

We will do a  loop walk  along the Etobicoke Creek and also visit Centenial Park and the Conservatory