Toronto Hike Schedule

Sydenham Weekend in Owen Sound, May 1 to 3

Trip Information
Departure Time: 07:30
Return to City Time: 20:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Hiking ($.01)

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Owen Sound

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon, Martina Furrer, Roland Mark, Robin Crombie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Mixed (See Hike Description)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 12-18 km

Description

Join us for three days of hiking on what many consider the most rugged section of the Bruce Trail. Overnight group will be lodging at the Best Western Inn On The Bay in Owen Sound.

This will be a challenging three days of hiking with some strenuous climbs and sometimes difficult footing over tree roots, rocks and crevasses. All fit, experienced hikers comfortable walking on this type or terrain are welcome. For your safety and enjoyment as well as the group’s, before registering we strongly encourage you to join some of our day hikes on the Bruce Trail. This will give you a chance to get to know us and assess your abilities.

We will split the group and offer two levels of hikes each day. The moderate group will hike about 12 km each day. and the fast group 15 km or more. The specific trails will be determined closer to the date.

Accommodation at the hotel is no longer available at the discounted group rate. Rooms at the Best Western will be at their regular rate given on the hotel’s website and/or registration desk.

Coach fare is $170 for members;  $190.00 for non-members; $100 for children.

Registration instructions:

If you wish to share accommodation, please find a roommate, then book your hotel room, and then book your seats on the coach. To avoid problems make sure you and your roommate reserve your seats at the same time.

1. Book your room online using the Best Western Inn on the Bay’s website (https://bwowensound.com/) or through their reservation desk (519) 371-9200.  Make arrangements with your roommate to split the cost.
2. To reserve your seat on the bus, register here starting on Thursday January 15 at 8 PM.

Cancellation policy: While we are hoping for sunshine, the trip cannot be cancelled due to weather. Coach fare is non-refundable if cancellation is made less than 30 days in advance of the departure date.

Our coach will depart at 7:30 AM on Friday May 1. We plan to be back in Toronto between 7 and 8 PM on Sunday May 3. Departure locations: 10 York Mills Rd and HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Park and Ride.

Urban Walk; Tommy Thompson Park

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

Hike Leader(s): Leila Damband 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 (km): 12 Km

Description

Hi my dear hikers,

I’m inviting you to join us on the first Saturday of the beautiful month of May for an enjoyable walk at Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto’s urban wilderness. It’s a unique spot near downtown Toronto to experience nature and one of the best places for birdwatching—so bring your binoculars if you have them.

Notes:

• It’s May, and showers can be expected at any time, so come prepared.
• Bring 2L of drinking water and a lunch/snack.
• Feel free to invite your family members and friends to join.
• Please be on time. If you need to cancel, kindly do so via the website to give an opportunity to waitlisted hikers.
• TTC users can take Bus #83 from Donlands Subway Station (check https://www.ttc.ca/ for any updates or closures). Free public parking is available at the trailhead on a first-come, first-served basis. Washrooms are located at the trailhead, with some additional vault toilets available on the trails. You will receive an update email on Thursday, April 30.

Fingers crossed for a nice sunny day—see you all soon!

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 6 of 7

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

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance (km): 9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Sheppard Ave East and Leslie by 10 AM.  We will hike south through several parks to Don Mills (S of Overlea) (km 51.7 to km 62.4).  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.