Toronto Hike Schedule

Terra Cotta Loop - CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Boston Mills Road

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15 k

Description

Starting from the roadside parking, the hike will follow the main trail, the Terra Cotta Side Trail, and the Rockside Side Trail to form a loop. This hike will feature some tricky footing, including rocky areas and a few steep climbs.  Regular breaks and a snack stop will be included.  Bring snacks, and plenty of water.  Insect repellent is also recommended. Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will depart promptly at 8:30 am.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill 130

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch east station stops at Sycamore station.

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: 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, it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your hiking poles, water and snacks,

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

School Bus Hike: Iroquoia In 8 (1/8) - SECOND BUS

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

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): km 15.7 (Stoney Creek) to km 0.0 (Grimsby) Bruce Trail Reference Guide 31st ed. Maps 5-6

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon, Kerry Seong 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), Rocky, Variable
Distance: 16 km

Description

Our Iroquoia in 8 series will cover the 122.5 km Iroquia Section of the Bruce Trail in eight moderate paced hikes of a maximum distance of 15-16 km per day. The first four hikes are scheduled for the Fall of 2025 (bi-weekly commencing Sep 27th) and the last four hikes are scheduled for the Spring of 2026.  There will be the opportunity to earn the Iroquoia “stained glass” fundraiser badge. For the fundraiser badge, you are allowed to complete up to a maximum of three of the hikes independently if you miss the scheduled hikes (this badge cannot be earned independently ). Funds from the fundraiser badge go towards the Iroquoia club’s endeavors to protect the Niagara Escarpment and the trail ‘forever, for everyone”. There will also be the option to earn the Red Fox Independent badge ($10 Members/$15 Non-Members) which is available to those who hike the section independetly or on organized hikes. Hikers who have completed the section and qualify will be presented with the badge of their choice on the eighth hike in the Spring. Badge fees will be collected prior to the final hike.

Everyone is welcome to join any of the hikes in the series whether regardless if they want to complete the E2E or come on just a few. 

Those who want to complete the E2E/earn one of the badges are strongly advised to register as soon as registration opens to ensure seating on the bus.

This hike will go in the reverse direction of the original hike starting off in Stoney Creek (Hamilton), hiking towards Beamer Memorial Conservation Area (currently beautiful with the fall colours and with the best views) and descending the stairs into Grimsby and the border with the Niagara Section. Those who prefer to skip the road section may board the bus and cut off 2.67 km reducing total distance to 13.3 k.

Time permitting there will be a refreshment stop in downtown Grimsby.

** This hike is meant for hikers taking the Bus from Kipling Subway only. **

School Bus Hike: Iroquoia In 8 (1/8)

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

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 0 (Grimsby) to km 15.7 (Stoney Creek) – Bruce Trail Reference Guide 31st ed. Maps 5-6

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Felix Wan 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), Rocky, Variable
Distance: 16 km

Description

Our Iroquoia in 8 series will cover the 122.5 km Iroquia Section of the Bruce Trail in eight moderate paced hikes of a maximum distance of 15-16 km per day. The first four hikes are scheduled for the Fall of 2025 (bi-weekly commencing Sep 27th) and the last four hikes are scheduled for the Spring of 2026.  There will be the opportunity to earn the Iroquoia “stained glass” fundraiser badge. For the fundraiser badge, you are allowed to complete up to a maximum of three of the hikes independently if you miss the scheduled hikes (this badge cannot be earned independently ). Funds from the fundraiser badge go towards the Iroquoia club’s endeavors to protect the Niagara Escarpment and the trail ‘forever, for everyone”. There will also be the option to earn the Red Fox Independent badge ($10 Members/$15 Non-Members) which is available to those who hike the section independetly or on organized hikes. Hikers who have completed the section and qualify will be presented with the badge of their choice on the eighth hike in the Spring. Badge fees will be collected prior to the final hike.

Everyone is welcome to join any of the hikes in the series whether regardless if they want to complete the E2E or come on just a few. 

Those who want to complete the E2E/earn one of the badges are strongly advised to register as soon as registration opens to ensure seating on the bus.

Hike #1 will pickup where we left off in the Spring at the end of the Niagara E2E series at the boundary between the Niagara and Iroquoia sections in Grimsby. Note that the hike will begin with a steep climb up the escarpment from Grimsby shortly after the bus drops us off. We will ascend the staircase to Beamer Conservation Area with views over Grimsby and Lake Ontario. After exiting the Conservation area there will be a couple of km of road before continuing along the top of the escarpment. The trail continues along the escarpment through Woolverton, Wiona, and Vinemount Conservation areas. Time permitting there will be a refreshment stop in downtown Stoney Creek.

** This hike is meant for hikers taking the Bus from Kipling Subway only. **

Car Hike: Rouge National park Scarborough

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: 14-15 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!

Urban Walk: Humber River/Swansea Theatre Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet by the TTC Stop on the Southeast Corner of Scarlett Road and Eglinton Avenue West. Take the #79 Scarlett Road bus from Runnymede Station to Eglinton or the Eglinton West #32A from Eglinton West Station to Scarlett Road.

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

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 10-12 km

Description

Leisurely hike (3 kms/hour – No Racers Please) suitable for beginners and families.
Hike along the Humber River trail and into the  Swansea village at Runnymede road and Bloor street  west. The hike will end opposite Runnymede Subway near the Village Playhouse Theatre and local restaurants and pubs. Distance may vary according to the weather and trail conditions and how people feel. Early dropout is possible at Old Mill Subway Station.

After the hike you may choose to join us for dinner at around 6 PM at Ali Baba Mediterranean restaurant or at a nearby pub.
We will attend the play “Bus Stop”at 8 PM at The Bloor West Village Players theatre, 2190 Bloor Street West, Toronto.
Call the Theatre directly at (416) 767 7702 to reserve your ticket, cost $26- $29.00. Please do mention that you’re with the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Toronto Club so they know we are supporting them.

Anyone is welcome to join us for the hike only, join us for the theatre performance, or, join us for all three: Hike, Dinner and play. Paid parking is available off Kennedy Avenue north of Bloor Street West (behind the Village Playhouse Theatre building). There is no parking available at the start of the hike.