Toronto Hike Schedule

Canada Day Parade & Hike (Glen Williams)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Ainley Trail, Glen Williams

Hike Leader(s): David Rowney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 7 km

Description

Looking for something fun to do on Canada Day?  We’re offering you a chance to go on a hike along the Credit River footpath, then march with the Halton Hills Chapter of the Toronto Club at the Glen Williams Canada Day parade! This tiny hamlet known as the Glen, puts on a fantastic, small-town patriotic parade, just like in the movies. Afterwards, you can attend the celebration in the park, grab some food and picnic, listen to music, and tour various booths at the market. To sign up for this hike, you must also commit to participate in the parade (and bring a flag if you have one, and wear red colours!).

The hike will be approximately 5k in length with an additional 2k related to the parade. Bring snacks (and a lunch if you don’t want to buy it at the park). There are washrooms at the park and we will stop for a bio break on the trail. The terrain is relatively flat with some uneven ground and a few modest hills. Wear sunscreen, hat, bring bug spray and lots of water. Dress appropriately for the weather. The pace will be moderate and relaxed.

Your itinerary for the day:

9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Hike out from Glen Williams, along the Credit Valley footpath

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Head back (there and back hike) to Glen Williams

11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Walk over to the parade start on Beaver St.

12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m.
March in the Canada Day parade

1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Enjoy the Canada Day celebrations in the park

Contact David Rowney for more information 289-924-0713; david.rowney@gmail.com
(If you would like to only participate in the parade, contact Angelika Sommer: ASommer46@outlook.com)

RAINBOW HIKE🌈: Lollipop Loop to Limehouse🍭

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at roadside parking on the east side of Fourth Line where the main trail crosses the road (coordinates are 43.615163, -79.975157).

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali (she/her); Talise Liang (she/her) Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

This hike is part of our Rainbow Hike program🌈, which aims to foster connection, visibility, and community among 2SLGBTQIA+ hikers and allies.  We’ll be joined by Doug O’Neill, who leads Rainbow Hikes with the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, and Lana Hubbard, a transgender hike leader with the Caledon Bruce Trail Club.

After everyone checks in with me at the meeting location, we will hike the main Bruce Trail towards Limehouse Conservation Area.  We will then use the Black Creek Side Trail and the main trail to create a loop to visit the oldest draw kiln in Ontario, the infamous stone arch, and the “Hole-in-the-Wall” through escarpment rock.  After our exploration of Limehouse Conservation Area we will retrace our steps back along the main trail to return to our parked cars.  The complete 8 km route will resemble the shape of a lollipop, hence the name of this hike.🍭

Everyone who participates in this hike will receive a FREE Bruce Trail Pride Badge as well as a sweet rainbow treat from me!

You should bring 2 litres of water and enough food for a 3-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes and socks, a hat, a breathable shirt, and lightweight long pants (to minimize the risk of a tick bite).  If rain is in the forecast then a rain jacket would also be a great idea.  Sunblock and bug repellent are also useful if it’s a sunny and buggy day.

After the hike, anyone who is interested in joining me for some après-hike refreshments at nearby Spirit Tree Estate Cidery (https://spirittreecider.com) is more than welcome to do so.  And if you don’t want to purchase your lunch at Spirit Tree then no worries — we’ll be eating at picnic tables in their outdoor Cider Gardens so you can bring your lunch and still enjoy some great post-hike vibes.

Looking forward to hiking with you on July 1st!  And feel free to share this page/link with your 2SLGBTQIA+ friends and family.

For more information on Bruce Trail’s 2SLGBTQIA+ hikes, and to get information on upcoming Rainbow Hikes, please see the following webpage: https://brucetrail.org/pride-2026/