Toronto Hike Schedule

CANCELLED- Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Family Day Hike

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

Meet inside the waiting area of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay Street at 10:15AM to take the 10:30 AM Ferry to Ward’s Island. Ferry tickets can be purchased when you arrive or online. Ferry return fares: $10.50 adult, $6.75 student/senior

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

CANCELLED Due to heavy snow, cold temperature, high winds and lack of shelter.

The Toronto Islands are very peaceful in the Winter Season. We will catch the 3:45 pm or 4:15 pm ferry to be back in the city by 4:30 pm.  Bring a lunch, snacks, water, a hot beverage, and icers if available.  Dress in warm layers appropriate to the weather. Heated washrooms available. Dropout anytime by walking back to the Ward’s Island Ferry Dock. We will hike to Hanlan’s Point and return to Ward’s Island (only destination served in the Winter) – approximately 6 km each way.

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

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

NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES- #1- Standing Firm For Freedom

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. At Centre

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 5-6 kms

Description

Since the official recognition of Black History Month in 1995, Canadians are invited to learn and be engaged in an ongoing flight against anti Black racism.
in this hike series we will learn about the early years of the black community in NOTL how it helped to shape our diverse society as it is today.

During the hike we will stop several times to see and learn about some of the places that are significant to the early days of the black community in the area.
please dress appropriately for winter hiking, icers and poles recommended. If you wish to get the badge, you may join all three hikes today or choose other hikes offered in the series at other dates in February.

please note that this is the first of 3 hikes on the same day. If you wish to get the badge you may join all hikes today or join other hikes offered in the series.

please note that these hikes are offered by volunteers who are committed to their own learning and share informative hiking experience. The hikes are open to all and offered. In a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES- hike 2- The Early Black Community.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. At Centre.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 5 kms.

Description

Since the official recognition of Black History Month by the Canadian government in 1995 Canadians are invited to learn reflect and engage in the ongoing  fight against anti Black racism and discrimination. This hike will give us the opportunity to get to know the strength and perseverance of the early Black community.
please dress for winter weather hiking. Icers and poles are recommended.
please note that these hikes are offered by volunteers who are committed to their own learning and to be able to offer informative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES, hike 3- The Beginning of the End of Enslavement in Upper Canada.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on Veteran’s Lane, past the tennis courts.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6 km

Description

At 1995 the Canadian government has officially recognized February as Black History Month.  A chance for Canadian  people learn and  reflect and engage in the ongoing fight against anti Black racism and discrimination. During all  the hikes in these series we will learn about the Black History in the NOTL area. To earn this badge you can join my 3 hikes today or join other offered hikes in February.

Please dress according to winter weather. Icers and poles are recommended.

Car Hike: Cherry Beach

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot at the end of Cherry Street Toronto

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 12-14 km

Description

We will walk along lake Ontario, visiting ponds ,swans and light house
• Please dress appropriately for the weather.
• We will have short water ,picture and a 15 minute snack break. Everyone is welcome!

Car Hike: Niagara E2E 1/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 81.7- Grimsby Lions Community Pool, 1 Elm street. Coordinates N 43.193201,W 79.565301 map # 5.

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 16.7km

Description

This is the first of 4 hikes to complete the Niagara section E2E. Other dates are February 23, 24, 25. Please register to each hike separately. We will start the series in Grimsby and end at the cairn on the 4th day. Please dress properly for winter conditions, layers are recommended. You must bring  snowshoes and icers. In case of bad weather or conditions I will change the hike to a different date.

if you need to get in touch with me – email me on my email address provided in this post.
I can order the Winter badges or regular E2E- the new one or the existing badges (if available) for the people that want to get one. You can request it and pay me the $10 on the first day of the series. I  will order them at the end of the first day.

we will shuttle to km 64.9 and hike back.

on the first day we will meet at 8:30 and we will be ready to shuttle by 8:45. All hikers are expected to participate in the car shuttle.