- HikeType GO Train Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/IMG_7613.jpeg
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Flat,Level 1 (Easy - mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface),Variable
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: GO Train Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in Toronto's Union Station in the "Great Hall" by the information desk with the clock over it to depart by 10:45 AM
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Felix Wan 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), Variable
Distance (km): 9-11 KM (Approximate) from Niagara Falls Train Station to Dufferin Islands Park and back.
Description
Join us for a trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario on the GO Train from Union Station and a hike to view the annual Festival Of Lights in Victoria and Dufferin Islands Parks. We'll hike from the train station to the tourist area via the 1.44 km Olympic Tourch Run Legacy Trail, view the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls from the Canadian side, and hike on past the Horticultural Showcase to view the light displays in Dufferin Islands Park. On the return towars the train station we will view the light displays along the Niagara Parkway and in Queen Victoria Park. We begin the day taking the 11:09 train from Union Station arriving at the Niagara Falls GO Station at 1:35 pm. We'll take a break at Table Rock House to allow to get a little darkness. The return options will be (1) 6:47 PM - Express GO Bus to Burlington, connecting with the GO train or (2) Direct train at 7:58 PM semi express to Union Station. Maximum Registration will be 23 Hikers. Be sure to dress warmly for the weather.