Toronto Hike Schedule

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

Coach Trip: Winter Weekend in Magog, Quebec Feb 14 to 17, 2025

Trip Information
Departure Time: 07:00
Return to City Time: 22:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Cross-country ski ($20)
Snowshoe/winter hike ($13)

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Parc national du Mont-Orford

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Leonora Rochwerger, Marie-Josée Roy, Kadhim Taki and Tim Wainwright Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly

Description

Please do not register if you don’t have a roommate; also, you and your roommate should register at the same time. Unfortunately, single occupancy isn’t possible.

Spend your days exploring the Parc national du Mont-Orford and your evenings on the shore of Lake Memphremagog. Explore the park on foot or cross-country skis. Join a guided snowshoe/winter hike each day. There will be two groups.  On the full days each group will do full day hikes; one group will cover slightly more distance and possibly more challenging terrain than the other. Alternatively, you can team up with friends and explore at your own pace (30 km of trails to explore). Or snap on your skis and enjoy self-guided tours on trails groomed for classic (50 km) and skate (26 km) skiing. We might also explore the Parc des Sommets in nearby Bromont. Join us for winter fun in Quebec’s Eastern Townships.

Travel direct from Toronto in a luxury highway coach. Bus will depart from 10 York Mills Rd at 7 AM on Friday February 14, 2025 and be back in Toronto between 9 and 10 PM on Monday February 17, 2025.

We’ll be staying in the Auberge du Grand Lac in the heart of Magog, walking distance to shops, galleries, pubs, cafés, and a 2.8 km skating trail (lit at night) on the shore of Lake Memphremagog. The Marais de la Riviere aux Cerises with hiking and snowshoe trails (5 km) can also be reached on foot from the Auberge du Grand Lac.

Note to winter hikers/snowshoers: Expect more hills and longer climbs than in southern Ontario. On some routes there could be sustained climbs with elevation gains that are four times as much as Murphy’s Pinnacle or two times the Beaver Valley ski hill.

Coach fare is $205 for members, $225 for non-members, and $100 for children 12 and under.

Accommodation is $223.50 (plus tax and gratuity) per person based on double occupancy (or $447  plus tax and gratuity per room). This includes three overnights and three boxed breakfasts. Note: The Auberge du Grand Lac has 28 rooms so single occupancy will not be possible. If you need help finding a roommate contact Martina.

Trail fees are not included in the above prices. Expect to pay about $20 per day.

Equipment rentals: Cross-country ski equipment is available in the Le Cerisier Discovery and Visitors Centre in the Parc national du Mont-Orford. Reservation by phone (1-800-665-6527) is mandatory at least 24 hours in advance. Snowshoes and crampons are also available; reservations aren’t necessary for them. Ice skates can’t be rented in the park or in Magog. Equipment can’t be rented in the Parc des Sommets in Bromont.

Registration instructions:

1. Complete the online registration form and pay your coach fare to secure your seat on the bus.
2. Martina will send you the Auberge du Grand Lac’s registration form.
3. Once you receive the form you will have 48 hours to complete it, email it to the Auberge du Grand Lac, and pay your deposit. Please pay your deposit (50 % of your stay) at the same time you send in your form.

Cancellation policy: This trip will not be cancelled due to weather. If there isn’t enough snow to ski and snowshoe we will hike.

Register by December 7. Coach fare is non-refundable. All applicable fuel surcharges and taxes in effect as of October have been included in the coach fare. However in these volatile times the Toronto Bruce Trail Club reserves the right to charge for currently unanticipated increases in the cost of fuel.

We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance and emergency medical insurance in case of injury or illness while outside Ontario.

Questions? Contact Martina at martinabeatrice@gmail.com

Car Hike: Boyd conservation park

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot before main entrance of park

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), Variable
Distance: 12-14 km

Description

Let’s hike Boyd conservation park trails through beautiful valleys.

It is winter time,please bring your ice cleats and proper clothing and hiking poles are recommended

Urban Walk: Uxbridge Trails

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

Union Station – Meet in the Great Hall by the information desk with the clock over it by 9:00. We will take the 9:13 Stouffville Line train to Mount Joy GO Station and connect to the GO Bus towards Uxbridge. You may alternatively board the GO Train at Kennedy GO Station or stops in north Scarborough. The GO $10.00 Transit Day Pass, available for smart phones, is valid for return travel on the train and GO Bus. Hikers without a smart phone may purchase the Day Pass from the Hike Leader. Seniors return fare from Union is $10.61 with Presto including their TTC Fare which is the cheaper option for them.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales

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

Description

Join us for a winter hike on the Countryside Preserve trails,  the Ewan and Historic Trails into downtown Uxbridge. Due to the limited bus service plan on joining us for a refreshment stop at the local brewery or pub before returning to the city. Bring icers (mandatory) and poles if preferred. Difficulty and routing may be determined by amount of recent snowfall.

Enjoy your day after Valentines hiking with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Discounted chocolates welcome.