Toronto Hike Schedule

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Section Kms 0.0 to 13.3

Hike Leader(s): Tim Wainwright, Felix Wan 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: 13.3 km

Description

Join us for the kick-off hike of a 6 part end-to-end of the Niagara section. Our route starts at the cairn marking the southern terminus of the Bruce Trail (km 0.0, only 900 kms more to Tobermory!), in Queenston Heights Park. After passing through the park, we’ll walk along the brow of the escarpment and then follow the trail to our drop-out point at Firemen’s Park at km 7.0. Further along the way we’ll encounter the “Screaming Tunnel” underpass on our way to our ending point in the Woodend Conservation Area at km 13.3.

Bring icers, a packed lunch, 2 litres of water, and sun/rain/bug protection as needed.

This hike is covered on Maps #1-2 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide.

We will have a refreshment stop before heading back to Toronto.

The other dates for the Niagara End to End will be
2. April 19
3. May 10
4. May 17
5. May 24
6. June 7

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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
Distance: 12-14 km

Description

We will hike along lake Ontario  to Scarborough Bluffs.

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

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

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Marie-Josée Roy, Leila Damband and Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: Fast (18 km), moderate (13 km)

Description

Join us for an awesome hike with great views and fun hills. We will split into two groups and hike north from Hockley Valley Rd to Mono Centre. The moderate group, led by Roland and Leila, will hike about 13 km. The fast group, led by Martina and Marie-Josée, will hike about 18 km. Refreshments after if time allows.

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:3o AM, and should be back in the city by 6 PM.

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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 through the happy valley forest and visit  nice look out ,We have short stops for water,bio 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, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Devil’s Pulpit – Meet at roadside parking, km 6.6 on the east side of Creditview Road immediately north of Grange Sideroad. 43.791491, -79.975229. Map 14 Edition 30. Please arrive fifteen minutes early.

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky
Distance: 12 kms

Description

Beat the winter blues already?! Join me for a warm-up hike in preparation for your spring and warmer day hikes ahead. At a moderate to brisk pace we’ll explore (descend/ascend) the Devil’s Pulpit and nearby side trails. The pulpit calls for sturdy and comfortable hiking shoes/boots. Hiking poles are strongly recommended and bring your icers just in case. Bring your choice of hydration, snacks and lunch. Make sure you carry your health card and personal medication at all times. Dress for the weather.

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

Hike will start from McMaster University GO Bus Terminal. We will meet at Toronto’s Union Station 8:13 AM to take the 8:28 AM Train to Aldershot where we will transfer to the GO Bus for a short ride to McMaster University. On the return we take the GO Train to Toronto from West Harbour GO Train Station. If you have a smart phone then the return fare is just $10 with GO’s Weekend Pass. Seniors fare return from Union is $11.44. Hikers without a smartphone may purchase pass from Hike Leader at Union Station. If meeting us at McMaster you will have to make your way back to start by local transit or Uber and parking fee would apply.

Hike Leader(s): 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), Variable
Distance: 12-13 km

Description

This will be a one way hike through the trails of the RBG’s (Royal Botanical Gardens) South Shore Cootes Paradise Trails to Princess Point and then continuing on Hamilton’s Waterfront Trail along Burlington Bay to Bayfront Park which is a 7 minute walk to the West Harbour GO Station. Cootes Paradise is the largest and most diverse of RBG’s sanctuaries. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario the picturesque area is significant as a migratory bird flyover zone and home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. There will be a few hills including one steeper one. Due to the transportation connection this hike will be limited to 17 hikers only.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

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: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Section Kms 13.3 to 29.9

Hike Leader(s): Felix Wan, Tim Wainwright Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 16.6

Description

Join us for the second hike of a 6 part end-to-end of the Niagara section.  Our route starts in the Woodend Conservation Area. As we walk along the top of the escarpment, we’ll have lovely views of the vineyards and orchards below.  We’ll then cross over the 3rd and 4th Welland Canals to bring us to St. Catharines, where we’ll have to do a bit of urban hiking before getting back into a naturalized quarry area and the woods surrounding Brock University.

We will have a refreshment stop before heading back to Toronto.

Bring a packed lunch and two litres of water, as well as rain/sun/bug protection as needed.

Dropout point at 9.5 kms.

See Maps 2-3 in the Bruce Trail Guide.

The remaining dates for the Niagara End to End will be:

1. May 10
2. May 17
3. May 24
4. June 7

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Humber River Recreational Trail

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 at the south west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Humber Recreational Trail to Scarlet and Eglinton (km 30.2 to km 19.2).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Silver Creek Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Lindita Kalo 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: 12km

Description

Join me for a wonderful hike of Side Trails Bennet Heritage/Great Esker and main Bruce trail 29.7-36.1km for a total of 12km with amazing views. This hike is a loop, with moderate to fast speed. After hikers can join for lunch 12:30pm at the 2025 TBTC AGM featuring guest speaker Adam Shoalts. You must register separately for the meeting on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-tbtc-annual-general-meeting-tickets-1111143132019?aff=oddtdtcreator. Early bird registration for the AGM (including lunch) for members at the rate of $20.00 will be available until Februay 17th. A BTC membership number will be requested when registering for the meeting on Eventbrite. From February 18th the rate for AGM will increase to $25.00 and registration will be open to non-members. More information will be shared to registers hikers before few day before the hike.

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

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Gellert Community Centre, Georgetown

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable

Description

The bus will depart from the York Mills departure point to the Georgetown area for a morning of hiking followed by lunch and the 2025 TBTC AGM featuring guest speaker Adam Shoalts.

Note: You must register separately for the meeting on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-tbtc-annual-general-meeting-tickets-1111143132019?aff=oddtdtcreator. Registration for the AGM is now open for non-members.

The TBTC Hike Leaders are pleased to offer you a choice of four hikes on this bus as listed below. Please register for the hike of your choice through the respective registration page. This will help us with the waiver forms and know the numbers to expect for each hike.

(1) Photography Hike at Limehouse Conservation Area with Marijo Roy and professional photographer Ankur Khurana

(2) A visit to the TBTC Seed Orchard with Janet Patterson, George Lennon, and BTC Restoration Specialist Lyndsey Wilkerson

(3) Moderate “Family Friendly” 6 km hike at Silver Creek with Monica Pasquali

(4) Moderate but faster 8 km hike around Silver Creek with Ross Estrella.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Gellert Community Centre, Georgetown

Hike Leader(s): Marijo Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: n/a

Description

Please join us for a nature photography hike with professional photographer Ankur Khurana. Ankur has been captivated by photography since childhood, starting with a mini camera gifted by his father at age 7. Over time, his passion evolved from portraits, events, and landscapes to his true love—bird photography. Now an award-winning wildlife photographer and writer, Ankur’s work is deeply rooted in wildlife conservation. As a full-time storyteller with Feather Friendly, he combines his imagery and writing to raise awareness about bird-glass collisions and promote sustainable solutions. His portfolio can be viewed at www.ankurkhurana.ca. Ankur will provide tips and advice on how to improve your pictures. Bring your DSLR camera, iPad, iPhone, or other devices. After the hike, we will arrive at the Gellert Centre for lunch before the AGM starts.

NOTE: The bus will depart from the York Mills departure point to the Georgetown area for a morning of hiking, followed by lunch and the 2025 TBTC AGM featuring guest speaker Adam Shoalts. This registration is for the Photography Hike only.

IMPORTANT:

You must register separately for the meeting on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-tbtc-annual-general-meeting-tickets-1111143132019?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Participants who will be coming on the bus need to register and pay for the bus through the AGM Bus Hike registration.

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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,Bio and a 15 minute snack breaks. Everyone is welcome!

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Todd Bardes Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson; George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: approx 3 km

Description

This is one of the bus hikes being offered in conjunction with the TBTC AGM. You must be registered (separately) for the AGM bus to take part in this hike.

Come and learn about this innovative new project. We are fortunate to have the BTC’s Restoration Project Specialist, Lyndsey Wilkerson as our guide. Limited to 10 people due to the educational nature of the hike.

We’ll take a leisurely stroll to visit the Seed Orchard, which is located in a meadow adjacent to the Todd Bardes Side Trail, a unique seasonal wetland habitat. The purpose of this orchard – a protected area – is to foster the growth of native plants for the express purpose of producing seeds. These seeds will be collected annually and redistributed to support wetland restoration areas identified in the Toronto section but also in neighbouring Iroquoia and Caledon sections of the Bruce Trail.

A major goal of the TBTC Biodiversity Team is to foster an appreciation of the flora and fauna that thrive along the Bruce Trail. We also strive to protect native species from threats, such as the encroachment of invasive species.

“Native plants offer everything pollinators need: nectar, pollen and habitats that match their life cycles. Native plants also bloom at the perfect time for pollinators, making them essential allies in the effort to protect biodiversity.” ~ David Suzuki Foundation newsletter

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Silver Creek Outdoor Education parking lot – coordinates are 43.692615, -79.968433. (Map 13 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31).

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali 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: 6 km

Description

This hike is considered BOTH a “Bus Hike” AND a “Car Hike” because it is for people traveling by the TBTC bus leaving from York Mills and for people traveling by car.  If traveling by bus then please ensure you also register and pay for the bus using this link: https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-2025-tbtc-agm-hike-and-meeting/2025-04-26/

Join me and my family for a stroll through Silver Creek Conservation Area before the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 26, 2025.  We will use the main Bruce Trail, the Roberts Side Trail, the Irwin Quarry Side Trail, and a small portion of the Bennett Heritage Trail to make a 6 km triple loop.  We will go up and down the Escarpment a few times, enjoy the view over Silver Creek Valley, look for wetland critters as we walk along the edge of a pond, cross Owl Creek, and observe the beginnings of spring deep within mature forests.  We will complete our hike by walking about 400 m on 27th Side Road in order to return to the Silver Creek Outdoor Education parking lot, admiring the little waterfall underneath the road bridge along the way.

Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to join their parents/guardians on this hike so they can fulfill the requirements for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s Youth Badge (https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/the-trail/badges) – all family members who are planning on joining us should register for the hike, including children.  My own two children (ages are 11 and 14) will be participating in the hike so please feel free to bring children along as long as they can complete the 6 km distance at a moderate average pace of approximately 3 km/h.

You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable footwear with good traction, appropriate clothing for the weather, and a big smile because we’re going to have a terrific time together!

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Drivers will meet at the Silver Creek Outdoor Education parking lot – coordinates are 43.692615, -79.968433. (Map 13 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31).
Bus Hikers will depart from the York Mills Departure Point (Seperate Registation – Please see hike description)

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella, KJ Chong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 8 km

Description

This hike is considered BOTH a “Bus Hike” AND a “Car Hike” because it is for people traveling by the TBTC bus leaving from York Mills and for people traveling by car.  If traveling by bus then please ensure you also register and pay for the bus using this link: https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-2025-tbtc-agm-hike-and-meeting/2025-04-26/

Join us for a trek before the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 26, 2025.  We will use the main Bruce Trail, the Maureen Smith Side Trail, and the Bennett Heritage Trail to make an 8 km loop within Silver Creek Conservation Area.  We will descend and ascend the Escarpment, cross Owl Creek and Snow’s Creek multiple times (bridges and boardwalks will keep our feet dry, thankfully!), and hike along the edges of fields and through mature forests.  We will complete our loop by walking about 400 m on 27th Side Road in order to return to the Silver Creek Outdoor Education parking lot, admiring the little waterfall underneath the road bridge along the way.

You should bring enough water and food for the hike, comfortable footwear with good traction, appropriate clothing for the weather, and your energy and enthusiasm to complete our 8 km hike in 2 hours so we can make it to the AGM before the festivities begin!