Toronto Hike Schedule

One Day Toronto End-to-End Event (participants hike independently, no hike leader)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps): On Saturday September 6, hike the entire Toronto section of the Bruce Trail north to south, of just over 50km.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Fast (5 km/hr or greater)
Terrain: Challenging
Distance: 50.4 km

Description

Come test your grit on our 1 day E2E which will be held on Saturday Sept. 6, 2025. Cost for members is $40 which includes bus transportation from Hilton Falls CA to the south end of Cheltenham Badlands (where you will begin your hike), online registration fees, parking in Hilton Falls CA, and the official one day E2E badge. We will be offering snacks and water every 10-11km.  Any available spots left on June 23 will be opened to non-members at a cost of $45. This is a long, strenuous hike suitable for experienced, fast paced hikers. Hikers are expected to to maintain a minimum pace of 4km/hr and must reach each checkpoint by a prescribed time in order to continue to ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. Meet at the Hilton Falls CA entrance gate at 5:30 am (Gate will be opened early for us). The bus will leave the parking lot at 6:00 am promptly to bring you to your starting point at km 50.4 where you will begin hiking back to your vehicle.

Based on the hike beginning at 6:45am, hikers must reach checkpoint 1 at km 38.8 (11.6km) by 9:30 am, checkpoint 2 at km 27.8 (11.1km) by 12:15 pm, checkpoint 3 at km 17.4 (10.4 km) by 2:45 pm, checkpoint 4 at km 8.9 (8.5 km) by 5:00 pm to continue. Bring your fully charged cell phone, basic 1st aid supplies, and a water bottle.

Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are welcome. Hikers over the age of 16 are permitted on this event. There will be no refunds or tax receipts issued for anyone who cancels their registration. For specific questions, please contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com. Registration closes at midnight on August 31, 2025.

Two Day Toronto End-to-End Event (participants hike independently, no hike leader)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps): The Toronto Bruce Trail section which runs from just south of Hilton Falls CA on Appleby Line to the south entrance of the Cheltenham Badlands on Creditview Rd. On both days, we will meet in the community parking lot in the village of Limehouse (GPS Coordinates 43.638154, -79.979152), 11139 22nd Side Road, below the school.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Fast (5 km/hr or greater)
Terrain: Challenging
Distance: Saturday, Sept. 6 – 28km, Sunday, Sept 7 – 22km

Description

Hike the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail over two days.  Hikers must maintain a minimum pace 0f 4km/hr and reach the checkpoints by the cutoff time in order to continue. On Saturday, the bus will take hikers from Limehouse to the south entrance of the Cheltenham Badlands where the hike will begin. Hikers will hike south to their vehicles in Limehouse – a distance of approximately 28 km. Hikers will reach checkpoint 1 at km 38.8 (11.6 km) by 11:00 am and checkpoint 2 at km 27.8 (11.0 km) by 1:45 pm to continue. On Sunday, the bus will take hikers again from Limehouse, to km 0.0 on Appleby Line where the hike will begin. Hiking north to Limehouse, hikers must reach checkpoint 1 at km 11.4 in the Pear Tree parking lot by 11:00 am to continue. Water refill and snacks will be available at the checkpoints. Bring your fully charged cell phone, basic 1st aid supplies, and a water bottle.

Those who complete the distances on both days will receive the special 2 Day Club E2E badge. The registration fee includes the online registration fee, bus shuttle, and the official E2E badge. If any spots are still available at 9:00 am on Monday June 23, registration will also be opened for non-members (child and adult) at a cost of $65. These are strenuous hikes suitable for experienced, long distance, fast paced hikers. Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. Hikers must find their own way each morning to the meeting point in Limehouse. There will be no refunds or tax receipts issued for anyone who cancels their registration. For questions, please contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com. Registration closes at midnight on August 31, 2025. On September 1, an email will go out to all participants with the exact parking location. It will be in Limehouse.