Rainbow Hike at Bruce Peninsula National Park

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitors Centre
120 Chi sin tib dek Road, Tobermory, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Marg 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., Medium (3.0 - 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 2-5km

Description

Peninsula Bruce Trail Club (PBTC) is excited to celebrate Pride Month at Bruce Peninsula National Park (BPNP) on the Bruce Trail!

This inclusive, family-friendly 2SLGBTQIA+ hike offers a safe and supportive space for trans, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, 2Spirit, intersex, asexual people, as well as allies and friends.

The day includes two hiking options. We’ll begin with a short introduction at the Visitor Centre, then walk an easy section of the Bruce Trail to the Burnt Loop Lookout with a Park Interpreter and PBTC Hike Leaders. Park Interpretation will include an introduction to this unique ecosystem and the wildlife which it supports, using a Queer Ecology perspective.

At Burnt Point Loop Lookout, participants can choose to return to the Visitor Centre with PBTC hike leaders, continuing along the Bruce Trail toward the Cairn in Tobermory. Or, continue with PBTC hike leaders and Park Interpreter on the more rugged Burnt Point Loop Trail.

The Burnt Point Loop hike is about 4 km and features typical Saugeen Peninsula terrain – a packed forest floor with exposed rocks and root, moderate elevation, about 1-2 metres widith natural step ups.The Trail winds through a lovely cedar forest across a rocky inlet, and includes beautiful views of Fathom Five National Marine Park, including Flowerpot Island, Bears Rump Island and Middle Island. With a bit of luck we may also spot the Chi-Cheemaun ferry making a crossing.

Both groups will meet back at the Visitor Centre to enjoy lunch together or explore the shops in Tobermory. Plan for about 3 hours for the hike and lunch.

Washrooms are available on site. All participants will receive a Bruce Trail Pride Badge to celebrate Pride month.  The Bruce Trail Conservancy Pride Badge represents a celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion on the Bruce Trail.

Parks Canada parking and entry fees apply upon arrival. https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/bruce/visit/tarifs-fees.

If you would like to offer or receive a ride share, please complete the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/AtAETCoHrWTXSoY89 Grey Bruce Pride will facilitate connecting community members amongst Grey Bruce. A consent waiver is included.

You may choose to use your Parks Canada parking permit to extend your day by visiting nearby Singing Sands. Or, take a short walk to the village of Tobermory to explore the local shops and restaurants.