- HikeType Winter Hikes
- PaceTypes Leisurely (2.0 - 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
- TerrainTypes Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0
Hike Leader(s): Marg and Owen Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely (2.0 - 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~5 km
Description
Celebrate Winter Hikes Series – Burnt Loop Sidetrail
Step into winter with the Celebrate Winter on the Trail Series—an invitation to enjoy the season’s beauty on the trail. These small-group adventures offer shorter distances (~5 km) hikes, a slower but steady pace, with a duration of ~ 3hours. Gear requirements will vary with the weather, and may include snowshoes, winter hiking boots, or hiking poles. Join one or all five!
Kick off 2026 with a refreshing winter hike on Friday, January 2nd along the Burnt Loop Side Trail in Tobermory, located within Bruce Peninsula National Park (BPNP). This beautiful route begins and ends at the Park’s Visitor Centre on the main trail, leading us through serene forest paths with stunning winter views of Georgian Bay. The hiking trail terrain is variable, including rocky, rooty sections, as well as an easy and flat start and finish trail section. Total distance is ~ 5 km. Winter weather conditions will influence our pace. We aim to finish by ~12:30 pm. Come see how winter has transformed the landscape!
After the hike, warm up by the fire at the Visitor Centre and enjoy your packed lunch. If you’d like to extend your visit, explore the impressive displays, chat with a BPNP Interpreter, or stick around for a full-length feature film.
Plan ahead if you don’t have your own snowshoes. Snowshoes and poles kits are available from Bruce County Libraries, free. The BPNP Visitor Centre also has snowshoes available for borrowing. Please let me know if you need adult or children’s snowshoes in advance.
Thanks to the Canada Strong Pass, Bruce Peninsula National Park admission is free from December 15th- January 15th. Parking fees are still required.