Toronto Hike Schedule

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Please park along 16th Sideroad

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: 12-14

Description

Will explore  the Happy Valley forest and visit s nice look out. We will  have short stops for water, biobreaks and 15-20 minutes for  snack,

Please dress for winter and bring your ice cleats and hiking poles

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Rouge Park, Glasgow Area Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 14KM

Description

Meet at the parking lot southeast of the Webb Rd @ Concession Rd 2, GPS ( 43.991641, -79.203363) . Please arrive before 8:45 am to get yourself ready.

We will leave the parking lot at 9:00am, hike south along Rouge National Park Trails , and then return, map FYI: https://onthegomap.com/s/odgq18ec. Depending on the trail condition, we may adjust the hiking distance to between 12 km – 15 km.

After hike, you are welcome to join the group for late lunch at Hey Moo Moo milk tea shop & noodle house (Unit 8, 18 Ringwood Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 8C1).

Notes for your attention:

• MUST have icers/crampons/microspikes as the trails are likely covered by hard snow or ice.
• Wear clothing in layers for the weather.
• Bring hot beverage and snacks.
• No dogs/pets.

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

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11.9 km

Description

Please meet me at Kennedy Station by 10:04 am.  We will take the 86 Scarborough bus departing 10:19 am. We will transfer to the 54 Lawrence Ave bus, arriving at Port Union Rd at 10:54 am. We start hiking 11:00 am.

We will hike south to Lake Ontario and along the Waterfront Trail through Port Union and Rouge Hill to Pickering GO. The estimated distance is 9.8 km.  Here is an online map of our route – Port Union to Pickering.

Bring a snack, at least 2 liters of water, and icers.  Dress for cold weather.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): East Point Park Bird Sanctuary, Scarborough, ON
parking lot at the end of Beech grove Dr.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 12-14

Description

We will hike along lake Ontario  to Scarborough Bluffs.

Please bring  hiking poles,  proper closing and shoes and lots of smile,

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: GO Train Hike
Location (Google Maps): Canada

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km

Description

Please join me under the clock in the Great Hall at Union Station by 9:05 am.  We will take the eastbound Lakeshore Train departing Union Station GO at 9:20 am, arriving Ajax GO at 10:15 am.  You may choose to join the group at Ajax GO Station.

We will hike south to Lake Ontario (washrooms in the park), west to Sandy Beach Rd, and north to Bayly St with a pub stop at Irish Times adjacent to Pickering GO. Trains to Toronto depart at 25 minutes and 55 minutes after the hour.

Here is an online map of our route (please click on the link): Ajax to Pickering

You can buy a GO Transit day pass for $10.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Free parking in mast trail parking Lot off Kingston Road

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

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

Description

We will hike Vista trail and part of orchard trail, will enjoy look outs between Rouge river and Little Rouge creek
• Please dress appropriately for the weather.
• We will have short water ,picture and a 15 minute snack break. Everyone is welcome!

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Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land, Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley, Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): BTC Office in Dundas

Hike Leader(s): BTC Staff Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 6-7 km’s

Description

Learn everything there is to know about the ABCs of Hiking Poles in this informative, engaging and interactive presentation. Developed and facilitated by Margaret O’Dell, this session will cover everything about hiking poles including attributes, benefits and cons. Bring your hiking poles (if you own a pair), so we can compare the different attributes of various brands and styles. We’ll draw from our collective experiences and founded research to learn from one another about good hiking pole etiquette. The session will conclude with a fun game – the winner will go home with a free pair of Cascade Mountain Trek Hiking Poles.

There will be an optional hike along the Tews Falls Side Trail after lunch – please indicate if you will be attending this optional hike in your registration or by using the Contact the Hike Leader button .

Refreshments will be provided with registration and lunch for anyone attending the optional hike portion.

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

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12.5 KM

Description

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

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

Meet for a 3:00 PM departure from the TTC Route #79 Scarlett Road bus stop at the south east corner of Scarlett Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

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

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9 – 10 km

Description

Join us for a leisurely hike (3kms/hour- no runners!) south on the Humber River Trail and through the Swansea neighborhood. There are 3 steep staircases on the route. Optional drop out at the Old Mill subway station.
Suitable for beginners and families. We will follow the Humber River Trail to the Old Mill and then hike parts of the Swansea neighborhood to Runnymede Road and Bloor Street West which is the end of the hike across from the Runnymede subway station.

After the hike you may choose to join us for dinner at 6:00 PM at either Ali Baba Mediterranean/Italian (that’s right, now with pasta options!) Cuisine or at a nearby pub, as you wish.
We will attend the play at 8 PM at the village Players, 2190 Bloor Street West. This evening’s performance will be The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble by Valary Cook.

Call the Theatre directly 416 767 7702 to reserve your ticket($29.00 adults and seniors) and mention that you are with the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Toronto Club.

Anyone is welcome to come for the hike only, join us for the theatre performance, or, join us for all three: Hike, dinner and play at the theatre. Paid parking is available off Kennedy Avenue north of Bloor Street West (behind theatre building).

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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

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Guildwood GO station, 4105 Kingston Road, Scarborough ON

Hike Leader(s): Felix Wan, Tom Swales 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: 15 km

Description

On the first Saturday of spring, join us on a walk along scenic Highland Creek in Scarborough, through East Point Park and ending at Guild Park. We will enjoy the beautiful Highland Creek valley, naturally-eroded cliffs and forests along the trail banks of the winding river, and Highland Creek and Morningside Parks. Perhaps we will get an opportunity to watch white-tailed deer and red foxes that have been spotted in the area. There will also be several lookout points over Lake Ontario.

The terrain is mostly flat and features a mixture of paved paths, road walking, and dirt trails. Depending on weather conditions, parts of the trail may be muddy or icy. Bring icers/crampons just in case, as well as a lunch/snacks and at least 2L of drinking water.

Route map: https://onthegomap.com/s/6mcjm8j6

Travel to the trailhead:

• By TTC: Meet Felix and Tom at Kennedy subway station by 9:15 a.m. to take the route 905 Eglinton East Express bus (bus bay #5 on Platform A, the platform two levels directly above the subway trains). The bus departs Kennedy station at 9:30 a.m. and arrives at Guildwood GO station at 9:51 a.m.
• By GO: *UPDATED* There will be no service at Guildwood station on the Lakeshore East line on March 22 due to construction. Transit users should take the TTC as above.
• By car: Free parking is available (first-come, first-served) at Guildwood station. Note that there are two parking lots: the main lot (to the north) and the south lot. We will meet outside the entrance to the station building in the main lot.

Washrooms:

Please use washrooms at Kennedy station (east end of the level above the subway trains) before the start of the hike. During the hike, we will take “Bruce Trail-style” bio breaks in the woods, as access to public washrooms will be limited, given the season.

Après-hike:

There will be an optional après-hike stop at Gabby’s. Alternatively, you may choose to take a self-guided tour of Guild Park, or the Clark Centre for the Arts (free admission) located within the park.

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

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
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

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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 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

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Optional Items
Pizza ($.01)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon, Caledon Trailway

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

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

Description

The annual “pizza hike” was a popular Spring TBTC Bus hike starting the bus hike season that ran annually for 23 years up to 2019 organized and led by Larry Haigh an Ruth Dorey. We are pleased to reintroduce this popular Spring hike. The hike will be for a distance of 12 km at a moderate pace, mostly flat, with a dropout at 8 km. If the bus is full, free hot pizza will be delivered to the us on the trail. If the bus is NOT full then $5.00 per person will be collected on the bus. Please select the option upon registration to confirm you would like to participate in the “pizza party”.  There will be a 30 minute refreshment stop in Caledon East (where the hike ends) at the Four Corners Bakery. Register early and bring your friends and family along to fill the bus. We should be back at York Mills around 5:00 PM (depending on the Hwy 401 traffic)