Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Walking the Bruce in search of Walking Fern

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
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; Ray Berzins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky
Distance (km): 8 km

Description

Join me for a family-friendly trek through Silver Creek Conservation Area before the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 25, 2026.  We will hike up onto the escarpment via the Irwin Quarry Side Trail, taking in the views over Silver Creek Valley as we walk along the main trail.  We will then descend the escarpment in order to do an out-and-back hike of the Walking Fern Side Trail to look for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s emblem: the Walking Fern.  Next we will turn around and ascend the escarpment using the main trail before descending via the Roberts Side Trail where we will hopefully spot some interesting wetland wildlife as we walk along a beautiful boardwalk that borders a pretty pond.

We will be hiking at a leisurely-moderate pace (approximately 3 km/hr) over technical (i.e. rocky) terrain for much of the hike, and the route will see us hiking up and down the escarpment a few times.  We will take snack/hydration breaks as needed.

You should bring enough water and food for a 2-3 hour hike, comfortable footwear with good traction, and appropriate clothing for the weather.  Looking forward to finding the elusive Walking Fern with you on April 25th – see you then!

Please note: You must register for the TBTC AGM on April 25th by purchasing your ticket here: https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/shop/agm2026/ (Early Bird ticket pricing is $20+tax in February and the price goes up to $25+tax after March 1st.  Tickets always sell out so make sure you purchase yours asap!)

Our guest speaker will be Nicola Ross, author of the Loops and Lattes series of hiking guides, which often feature the Bruce Trail and Niagara Escarpment, and hundreds of magazine articles. Nicola has written on her multi-day adventures cycling, hiking, on horseback, and paddling.

The location of the AGM will be the Gellert Centre 10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown, ON L7G 4S5

This hike is a “Car Hike” meaning hikers are responsible for their own transportation to the trailhead and the AGM. 

AGM Hike: Explore Biodiversity along the Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Silver Creek

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

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

Description

If you want to learn more about the flora and fauna (and even fungi) that flourish along the Bruce Trail, this hike is for you. Our small group will walk at a leisurely pace so that we can stop and observe our surroundings in more detail. This area boasts a variety of habitats for wildlife, including meadows, forests, ponds and streams. Bring your binoculars!

Limited to 10 participants.

If you require transportation from Toronto, you must register separately for the bus that will depart at 8:00 AM from, and return to, York Mills TTC station at: https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-2026-tbtc-agm-hikes-and-meeting/2026-04-25/ ($20 Bus Fare)

If you will be driving to meet us at the trailhead please let us know in the “Additional Information” field of the registration form.

Our guest spaker this year for the AGM is Nicola Ross, author of the Loopes and Lattes series of hiking guides, which often feature the Bruce Trail and Niagara Escarpment, and hundreds of magazine articles. Nicola has written on her multi-day adventures cycling, hiking, on horseback, and paddling.

TBTC AGM - Forest Therapy/Shinrin-yoku Slow Walk

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area – Parking is available across from the Limehouse Public School.

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

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

Description

Please join us for a Forest Therapy Slow Walk with Certified Forest Therapy Guide and Psychotherapist Nadia Frost. Nadia’s mission is “to provide education and guidance to individuals and groups on the benefits of forest therapy. She strives to create opportunities for everyone to connect with nature and, in doing so, contribute to better mental and physical health for all, while also caring for our natural environment”.

After the hike, we will arrive at the Gellert Community Centre (10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown, ON L7G 4S5) by 12:45 pm at the latest for lunch before the AGM starts.

You are encouraged to bring water for the 1.5-hour walk. Note that the forest therapy walk includes a tea ceremony, during which tea and snacks will be served. Make sure to wear comfortable footwear with good traction and appropriate clothing for the weather.

NOTE: The bus will depart at 8:00 AM from the York Mills departure point to the Georgetown area for a morning of hiking, followed by lunch and the 2026 TBTC AGM featuring guest speaker Nicola Ross author of the Loops and Lattes Hiking Guides that often feature the Bruce Trail and trails around the Niagara Escarpment as well as articles on her many adventures by bicycle, walking, paddling, and horseback. This registration is for the Forest Therapy/Shinrin-yoku Slow Walk only. 
IMPORTANT:
You must register for the AGM/Lunch separately at https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/shop/agm2026/
Participants intending to ride the bus must register and pay through the AGM Bus Hike registration at: https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-2026-tbtc-agm-hikes-and-meeting/2026-04-25/

If you are planning to drive and meet us at the trailhead, please let us know in the “Additional Information” section of the registration form.

Looking forward to walking with you,

Marijo and Nadia