Winter 2017-2018 THE QUARTERLY OF THE BRUCE TRAIL CLUB Vol. LIV No. 4

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Hike Leader Training 2018

Saturday April 7th and Sunday April 8th, 2018

Have you ever considered becoming a Hike Leader for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club? This is your opportunity to give back to your Club and become a trailblazer.

The Hike Leader Apprenticeship Program: 1. Attend the two‐day training workshop. 2. Serve as an assistant leader on three TBTC hikes. 3. Organize and lead one TBTC hike with a certified leader from the Club.

Prerequisites: 1. You must have completed a two‐day Standard First Aid and Level C CPR course prior to attending the workshop. 2. Hiking experience with the TBTC is strongly recommended.

Candidates at the training session will need to have a copy of the 29th edition of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide. These will be offered at a discounted price of $22. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, the TBTC will refund your $60 registration fee and pay $75 towards the cost of your First Aid certification.

To register and for more information: Visit the Toronto Bruce Trail Club website, www.torontobrucetrailclub.org or contact the registrar: Andrew Wood, [email protected] photos of the 2016 class, by Alina Lin. top: Peter Leeney instructing left: field practice www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

Table of Contents Footnotes Toronto Bruce Trail Club is published quarterly by the Board of Directors (as of October 18, 2017) Hike Leader Training P1 Toronto Bruce Trail Club President: P.O. Box 597 John Grandy President’s Pen P3 2938 West [email protected] Toronto, M6P 4E7 Vice-President; Volunteer Co-ordinator: Newcomers to the Trail P4 Graham Allen [email protected] [email protected] Explore America P5 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Past President; Land Stewardship: ISSN 0380-9354 Peter Leeney BTC AGM 2017 P6 A member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy 905-822-1877 [email protected] Dementia Caregivers P8 Many thanks to all the volunteers who BTC Director; Trail Director: helped in the production of this issue. Marlis Butcher 2018 Ski Bus Program P9 [email protected] Send address changes to: Secretary: General Information P10 The Bruce Trail Conservancy Robert Gillespie PO Box 857, Hamilton, ON L8N 3N9 [email protected] Hike Program P11 www.brucetrail.org 1-800-665-4453 Treasurer: Karim Mishriki Looking Ahead P20 For missing copies of Footnotes 416-543-6107 call 1-800-665-4453, [email protected] Trail to the Bruce P23 Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Public Relations & Education; Communications Director: 2018 Events P24 Opinions expressed in Footnotes are not Brigette McCabe necessarily the views of the TBTC unless 416-938-8334 stated as such. Advertising does not imply [email protected] endorsement by the TBTC. Land Owner Relations: Log in to the Members section of Paul Vanhanen [email protected] the Club website using your BTC Footnotes Resource Support membership number and your Land Management Committee Chair; BTC Land Securement Secretariat Rep. own password. Footnotes Editor: Malcolm Sanderson David Tyson Proofreaders: Marilyn MacKellar 416-966-1379 Kathryn Emirzian [email protected] Advertising & Mail Coordinator: Membership: Jude Keast Alina Lin Publication Deadlines Activities Editor: Victor Ramautar [email protected] ISSUE: ADVERTISING/EDITORIAL Webmaster: Stephen Kamnitzer Social Director e-Notes Editor: Brent Michaluk Jenna Nensi Spring 2018: Dec. 15/Dec. 20 Archivist: vacant [email protected] Summer 2018: March 11/March 18 Information Line: Judy Leeney Hiking Director Fall 2018: June 17/June 24 City of Toronto Liaison: Lucy Leung Winter 2018-19: Sept. 15/Sept. 24 vacant [email protected] Chapter: Directors at Large: Send advertisements to: Janet Le Lievre Brenda Brazier [email protected] [email protected] Malcolm Sanderson The Toronto Bruce Trail Club is one of nine clubs [email protected] making up the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which vacancies - volunteers needed: is dedicated to the conservation of the Niagara Fundraising Escarpment. You are invited to visit the Toronto Club’s website at www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

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We are at the end of an important year for the Bruce Trail and for our Club: 2017 was the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Bruce Trail and a year of many celebrations and key achievements – among them the most impressive year of fundraising our organization has ever achieved, coupled with a record number and size of land acquisitions, one of which was in our own Toronto Section of the trail. Your Club played its own part in these events, having had the honour of hosting the BTC’s 50th Annual General Meeting in September. Thanks to the huge efforts of our AGM committee, led by Peter Leeney, Marlis Butcher and Paul Vanhanen, all the events of the AGM weekend went off smoothly and those attending were very happy with the results. At the dinner, our Club presented a substantial gift to the BTC to be used for land acquisition – as did the other member clubs.

During the year, several new volunteers stepped forward to assume important roles at our Club, replacing others who are taking well-deserved retirement. Lucy Leung has succeeded Wayne Crockett in the important role of hiking director; Wayne has managed this program superbly over the last three years, and our thanks are due to him. Alina Lin has taken over from Sima Patel as our membership director and has continued Sima’s excellent work in this portfolio. Malcolm Sanderson has retired from his considerable efforts on our behalf as Treasurer; Karim Mishriki has stepped up to take over here. And Brigette McCabe has taken on the role of Communications Director, handling all of our outreach to our members through our website and social media.

This magazine, Footnotes, has survived a near-death experience as it remains the only means we have to reach all of our membership. We do urge you, however, to sign up for E-Notes and the Club’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds to ensure you receive the latest news and hear of member experiences at our Club. Malcolm Sanderson has kindly agreed to keep acting as Footnotes editor. However, it is important for you to know that only a part of our hiking schedule appears in Footnotes. Hike leaders add new hikes at any time throughout the year; please check our online hike listing on the www.torontobrucetrailclub.org website to make sure you see the full schedule.

I hope to meet you on the Trail frequently during the coming year.

John Grandy

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Newcomers to the Trail

A great day out on The Bruce Trail at Limehouse for newly arrived immigrants from as many as eight countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

Grant Leigh writes:

It kind of started when I saw a newspaper article (The Star I think) about The Together Project folks taking new immigrants to a curling rink to learn a bit about a popular Canadian winter sport. I checked out their website and saw that they are a fairly national organization trying to introduce newly arrived immigrants to Canadian stuff. They work closely with COSTI who are the ones to help get refugees a place to live, essentially get settled in to a new way of life.

In my discussions with the Together Project folks it looked like they had been to places like the Museum and were about to go by public transit to the TIFF Bell Litebox for a visit, all to help them get used to getting around the city. So what was missing? Yes a trip to the country and that’s really what got me going with this.

So I made a call to Wayne Crockett (Toronto Club Hiking Director) and we figured the place to go was Limehouse. The TBTC sponsored the bus and the Together Project had some donated money for food.

We met them (41 refugees, some Together Project staff and translators from COSTI) at their “Settlement House” and off they went in the bus with Wayne as hike leader, with me tagging along behind in my car.

They seemed to really enjoy the walk. I was pleasantly surprised to see the older ladies enjoying their hike as I stayed with them taking pic- tures. Wayne knew about the creek area with all the trees falling over the creek, an area they all seem to enjoy the most. We got them back to the city in good time.

Thanks also to The Bruce Trail Conservancy for their souvenir BT key chains and to MPP Etobicoke Centre Yvan Baker for Ontario’s Trillium pins, all warmly received.

I really have not heard much from the Together Project since, but I am glad the TBTC could help these guys out by taking a break from the city.

Check out the pictures, folks [on the Toronto Club Facebook pages] and I think you’ll agree that they all seem to have had a lot of fun!

Photos by Grant Leigh

4 Winter 2017-2018 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Explore America: The beauty of National and State parks by Brigette McCabe

During the beginning of fall, I had the amazing opportunity to take three weeks to explore all the beautiful places the United States had to offer. Though I knew, of course, that the landscape would be pretty, the change in terrain as we made our way across the country caught me off guard – I never expected to see such a variety of parks and landscapes.

Our first stop was more of a “leg stretch” – 22 hours of driving can do that to you – at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. At first the park seemed fairly unassuming. It was a rainy day and we were in the middle of nowhere. But as you pull off the road, this vast canyon seems to appear out of thin air, and the view was breathtaking. The park is quite accessible, with a main road running through it if you wish to drive the park, and many hikes to take along the way if you’d rather take it by foot.

The next major park we visited was when we hit Oregon, unfortunately Yellowstone had been closed due to snow storms (in September!). We drove up to the summit of Crater Lake National Park, what was once a volcano that has since collapsed. Seeing this pristine lake on the top of a “mountain” was somewhat other-worldly, and we found out after the fact it is a very rare occurrence to have such beautiful weather there like we did – at 8,000 feet above sea-level it tends to create its own weather system of clouds, making it difficult to see the lake. Here you can drive the rim of the lake (very close to the edge), and stop at many trails along the way that give you different views than what the lookouts provide.

As we moved further south we had the opportunity to stay in the heart of the Redwood Forest. The trees were bigger than I could even fathom, and they make our hikes through Jedidiah State Park in California feel all the more mystical. There might not be anything more relaxing than a quiet morning hike listening to the animals moving and winds blowing through the towering trees.

We decided to end our trip in one of our favourite hiking destinations – the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York. Amazing vineyards aside, this area has some stunning waterfall hikes, and is only four and a half hours from Toronto! Although Letchworth State Park (known as the Grand Canyon of the east) and Taughannock Falls State Park are two of our favourite hiking locations, nothing tops Watkins Glen State Park, located at the bottom of Seneca Lake. A glacier-cut gorge lets a stream wind its way through the park, and the three km linear hike follows the stunning streams and waterfalls all the way to the top – it is a must-do hike.

Although has some amazing hiking terrain that is certainly not to be missed, there are also equally stunning locations if you’re visiting south of the border. After three weeks on the road and traveling 14,000 km, I couldn’t tell you which place I saw was my favourite, as they all bring something unique to the experience. Happy hiking!

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to newlyweds Brigette McCabe and John Peters; this trip was their honeymoon. Brigette joined the Club’s Board of Directors this year, and has taken on the responsibilities of Communications Director. E-mail: [email protected] Winter 2017-2018 5 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Bruce Trail Conservancy 2017 Annual General Meeting September 22nd to 24th, 2017

The Toronto Club had the honour of hosting the Conservancy’s annual meeting in this the final year of the BTC’s six-year-long ‘50th Anniversary’ celebrations – work on the Trail was started in 1962 and it was officially opened – end to end - in 1967.

Planning for the AGM began in January 2016 when Board members Marlis Butcher, Peter Leeney and Paul Vanhanen volunteered to find a suitable location. Four months later, they recommended the Teatro Conference and Event Centre in Milton, and it turned out to be a great choice.

Detailed planning for the event began in January 2017, with Peter Leeney chairing the committee. Marlis looked after catering and the budget; Deb Brander and Janet Le Lievre worked on the Saturday workshops; Claire Devlin and Marg Bonk took care of the silent auction; Paul looked after the ‘general store’; Judy Leeney organized the team of volunteers for the AGM and was also the on-site contact person with the Teatro staff; and Jackie Randle (BTC staff) provided her experience from previous years. This team held several meetings in Georgetown, working to a mid-June deadline to meet the BT Magazine publication schedule.

The big weekend began with a ‘wine and cheese’ reception on Friday night, giving members an opportunity to register, socialize, and put in early bids for the silent auction. The guest speaker was Lisa Grbinicek, Senior Strategic Advisor, Commission, who talked about the Niagara Escarpment’s UNESCO designation as a Biosphere Reserve.

The main event was Saturday’s business meeting. Toronto Club President John Grandy introduced BTC Chair Warren Bell, who gave an overview of the Conservancy’s accomplishments and challenges over the past year. CEO Beth Gilhespy went into more detail, including: • Cape Dundas Nature Reserve, 231 acres donated by the Pease family (the largest property donation to the Conservancy to date) • Almost $5 MM in donations – a record year • Membership continues to increase, up to 9,700 as of June 30th • 14 new properties and one easement secured, 1,100 acres and 14 km of Optimum Route Beth also showed pictures of the new properties and gave examples of the endangered species on these lands.

The most contentious issue at the meeting was the package of By-law changes put forward by the Board. Since the Conservancy (then Association) was founded, the Board has been comprised of one Director elected by each of the clubs, and Directors at Large elected by the members at the AGM. The new By-laws eliminate the club-elected Directors, instead all nineteen Directors will be elected by members at the AGM. After much discussion, the changes were passed by a vote of 54 to 27.

After the meeting adjourned, lunch was served, and the attendees split up to enjoy the workshops: Spirit Tree Cidery Tour and Tasting Bill Baker Hike at Crawford Lake Halton County Radial Railway Hiking with children + MELT Mountsberg Conservation Area Self-Guided tour of the Village of Glen Williams

After dinner, the BTC’s annual awards were presented:

The Calypso Orchid Environmental Award: Recipients have demonstrated a significant contribution to the restoration and preservation of the Bruce Trail and/or the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve, or significantly enhanced the education of users or potential users of the Trail and/or the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve. The winner was Anne Clock, a local teenager who has been active in the stewardship of the Springle property (Toronto section, near Limehouse) and has also contributed to the Toronto Club’s Conservation Committee.

Volunteer of the Year Award: Contributions to the Bruce Trail Conservancy and/or clubs in the past year, April to April The award went to Deborah (Deb) Sturdevant, of the Peninsula Club, for her work in collecting club records from volunteers and organizing them into a coherent archive.

Philip and Jean Gosling Award: This award recognizes a Bruce Trail Club that has clearly demonstrated excellence in improving an existing Trail section, particularly with regard to protecting the ecological integrity of the Escarpment. The award went to Peninsula Club, for the replacement of two boardwalks on the main Trail at Cape Chin.

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Tom East Award: This Award is granted to a Bruce Trail Club that has made a significant improvement to the quality of the Trail, particularly with regards to placing the Trail on the Optimum Route. The award was given to Sydenham Club for two kilometres of new main trail on the Kemble Rock property

Susan Oleskevich Award: Presented annually to a dedicated volunteer who has been actively involved in construction and maintenance of the trail over a long duration. The winner was Richard Pomeroy, Iroquoia Club trail worker, trail captain, monitor, zone co-ordinator and photographer for over 15 years

Peter Leeney writes this summary of the meeting:

Yes, I would say the AGM was a success. People really liked the venue — lots of room to mix and mingle. The food and the service were first rate. The A/V system worked very well. Attendance was a bit less than we anticipated. Total of about 130 registrations (last year Dufferin had 180) and numbers for meals and workshops were down a bit. The number who had dinner was only about 70. Nobody has an explanation (or even a guess) as to why attendance was a bit low.

The three hikes on Sunday attracted about 25 people in total (it was a very hot and sticky day). Iroquoia Club won the award for best club representation (Lloyd Smith walking stick). This year no hiker qualified for the George Willis Award (given to the youngest hiker under the age of 18).

Financially we will just about break even. The silent auction, over 100 items, raised about $2500. The amazing Applewood platter (handcrafted by Jim Lorriman of Club) was put up for separate raffle (rather than silent auction) and raised $495. (I won’t tell you who won it — well, OK, it was John Grandy). After a slow start, the silent auction picked up steam and was amazingly successful.

My understanding is that everyone enjoyed the workshops especially the Raptor experience at Mountsberg Conservation.

The table centrepiece white pine seedlings (purchased from Somerville Nurseries near Alliston ON at a very reasonable price) were all taken home by guests.

Many thanks to the volunteers who made the weekend a success: Peter and Judy Leeney Deb Brander Marg Bonk Marlis Butcher Claire Devlin Robert & Christina Gillespie Jean Kerins Janet Le Lievre Sandy Marven Janet McColeman Morag McIntosh Kim McNamara Bernie Oppel Alison Pollit Paul Vanhanen Frances Walker Jim & Pat Witol

Hike Leaders on Sunday: John Grandy and Teresa Rigg Sara Maedel and Angelica Sommer Deb Brander and Peter Leeney

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What can the Bruce Trail offer Dementia Caregivers? By: Tony Pao

On July 29, 2017 the Toronto Bruce Trail Club held a bus hike to generate interest on behalf of dementia caregivers (not dementia patients).The hike was led by Larry Haigh and Ruth Dorey, and attracted fourteen adults and two children. The Description for this hike read: “This hike is for past and present caregivers of dementia patients. Others interested in hiking with us are welcome.” It emphasized: 1. Hiking along the natural beauty of Bruce Trail will recharge your spirit and energy 2. Come and meet your fellow Bruce Trail caregivers and share your experience 3. Join us and develop the power of mutual support

Before we started the Hike, there was a ‘show of hands’ which revealed more than 60% of the participants were Dementia Caregivers. After the ‘show of hands’ people started to form groups on their own and discuss their own experiences as dementia caregivers.

On the road during the long bus ride, an article from Scientific American was shown to the group. On the front page of this April 2017 issue was printed ‘A SUCCESS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S’ and the article was on page 34. We circulated this magazine among the hikers in the bus and found it was very popular. Caregivers in the bus had their chance to learn at first hand the latest development and research of Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientific study shows us that we live longer than ever before, but the fact is that most people older than 80 in our population have two or more chronic illnesses. Modern medicine has become increasingly adept at treating and controlling many of these conditions, but a few common age-related diseases have defied attempts to find preventive therapies or cures – most notably, Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s follows a merciless course that progressively deprives a person of memories and a sense of self-identity, losses that have devastating consequences for relatives and friends as well. The job for dementia caregivers is 7/24 and is an incredibly difficult task to complete. Caregivers need to provide assistance with normal everyday tasks and activities such as toileting, bathing, dressing and eating. Often you can see that a decent beautiful lady gradually changes her personality and turns into a human being with confusing and aggressive behaviour or frightening hallucinations. The caregiver job takes a lot of dedication and self-sacrifices. That is why occasionally dementia caregivers will definitely need to release the tension from the job. This is what Bruce Trail, with its natural beauty, can offer to the Dementia Caregivers. Many members of Bruce Trail are dementia caregivers (including past and future caregivers). The TBTC can provide, with a regular hike, an event for the caregivers to meet and introduce each other. Hiking along the natural beauty of Bruce Trail will recharge their spirit and energy. Meeting fellow hikers, who also are dementia caregivers, will give a chance to share their experience in dementia care. This is the perfect way of releasing tension from the job as dementia caregivers. Besides, during the hike we can hold discussion sessions about the results of recent dementia research and development. This will be an invaluable news channel for dementia caregivers. Most of all, with these Bruce Trail dementia caregivers we can group together to develop the power of mutual support. For the first time individual caregivers do not need to fight the caregiver tasks all by themselves. This will be a very important achievement for each of these dementia caregivers.

It is hoped that the creation of a Bruce Trail group of dementia caregivers will provide an added value for many present and future members. We can work with other professional organizations, such as Toronto Memory Program (www.TorontoMemoryProgram.com) to provide hikes on the Bruce Trail as a form of tension-releasing program for their caregivers. This cooperation with other dementia professional organizations will be a good way to recruit new members and to initiate an increase of Bruce Trail membership.

Why do I think the Toronto Bruce Trail Club should provide hikes for Dementia Caregivers? The answer is: 1. Bruce Trail has a one of the most beautiful natural trials in the world. Hiking on our Bruce Trail will allow the Dementia Caregivers to recharge their spirit and energy. Dementia Caregivers definitely need to find a way to release the tension of the job and hiking on a beautiful nature trail is the best way to release that tension. 2. We have well trained Hike Leaders to provide a high-standard hike with safety and efficiency. 3. We have Bruce Trail members with an in-depth experience of doing the job as Dementia Caregivers to share with old and new comers. The opportunity to share experience among Dementia Caregivers is the good way to release tension on the job. 4. We have members with a sound knowledge of the latest development of the science of Dementia so that we can lead discussion sessions for present and new Dementia Caregivers. This can be an invaluable news channel for Dementia Caregivers to learn something. 5. With enough Dementia Caregivers in our Club we can organize a way to support each other, so that individuals do not feel alone and helpless when completing the tasks of providing care for Dementia patients.

With enough interest we can form a ‘Dementia Caregivers Interest Group at Toronto Bruce Trail Club’.

Tony Pao is a long-time Toronto Club member and volunteer.

8 Winter 2017-2018 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program

Enjoy the outdoors this winter. From January 6 to March 17, 2018 join the Toronto Bruce Trail Club for Saturday trips to some of Ontario’s best nordic ski centres. Glide through forests and dunes on trails groomed for classic and skate skiing, or make fresh tracks on guided or self-guided snowshoe hikes. Leave the driving to professionals and travel with us in luxury highway coaches.

Beginners are welcome on all trips. Some of our guided snowshoe hikes are for fit, experienced snowshoers. On these trips beginner snowshoers are welcome to explore resort trails on their own. Our certified instructor is happy to offer 45-minute complimentary beginner classic ski lessons on some trips. If you enjoy your lesson and your day on the snow, we encourage donations to the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Please read the descriptions in the online calendar carefully before you register for trips.

Registration Please register online. New members and non-members should e-mail Martina ([email protected]) to register. Registration starts at 9 pm on the Sunday before each trip.

Cancellation policy The cancellation deadline is 9 pm on the Wednesday before each trip. If you cancel late or don’t show up for a trip you will have to pay the bus fare. If you cancel twice you will not be allowed to sign up for subsequent trips. These trips fill up quickly and there are always too many cancellations. Please respect your fellow skiers and snowshoers and only register if you are serious about coming.

Departure location All trips depart from York Mills Subway station. Buses park on York Mills Rd in front of the York Mills Centre, at the northeast corner of Yonge St and York Mills Rd.

Coach fare Coach fare is $30 for members, $35 for non-members, and $15 for children (12 and under).

We will go wherever snow conditions are the best, so the schedule below may change on short notice.

Date Destination Leader Departure Return Time Rentals? Food Time a.m.) (p.m.) Services? Jan. 6 Highlands Nordic David Royle 8:30 6:00-7:00 Yes; Yes snowshoes for on resort use Jan. 13 Horseshoe Resort Wayne Crockett 9:00 6:00 Yes; Yes Jan. 20 Scenic Caves Ed Brown 8:30 6:00-7:00 Yes; Limited Jan. 27 Wasaga Nordic Sophie Chuchra 8:30 6:00-7:00 Yes; Limited Feb. 3 Hardwood Ski and Sarah Hopton & 9:00 6:00 Yes; Yes Bike Ted Iseman snowshoes for on resort use Feb.10 Horseshoe Resort Wayne Crockett 9:00 6:00 Yes; Yes Feb. 17 Highlands Nordic Sarah Hopton & 8:30 6:00-7:00 Yes; Yes Ted Iseman snowshoes for on resort use Feb. 24 Mansfield Sophie Chuchra 9:00 6:00 Yes; Yes Outdoor Centre Mar. 3 Scenic Caves Al Brown 8:30 6:00-7:00 Yes; Limited Mar. 9 - 12 Winter Weekend in Martina Furrer & Mar. 9 -7:00 Mar. 12 - 8:00 Advanced registration required. Val David, QC David Royle Full trip details are on the Club’s website. Mar. 17 Kawartha Nordic Luisa Lee 8:00 6:00-7:00 Yes; No

For information on trail fees, descriptions of snowshoe hikes, and updates to the schedule please check the hiking calendar on the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s website.

If you have questions contact Martina at 705-768-3250 or [email protected].

E-mail: [email protected] Winter 2017-2018 9 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Comfortable General Information Hiking Holidays Bus Hikes (416) 445-2628 Hikers are discouraged from meeting bus hikes at the Trail in their own vehicles, unless the www.letshike.com hike description includes this option.

Meeting Places: THE “CAMINO” • York Mills subway station: buses park on Old York Mills Road near the south exit of the April 28 to May 10, 2018 station (not the exit for TTC buses) The Camino de Santiago is an iconic • Islington subway station: buses wait at the Beer Store on , two short blocks west trek covering 800km across northern of the subway station and opposite the TTC parking lot Spain. We do the last 160km from O’Cebreiro to Santiago de Compostela, & include many “extras” For maps, select the “Hiking Schedule” on the Club’s web site; click on the “Types of Hikes” making it a complete Galician tab, then click on “read more” at the bottom of the page. experience. Thousands of pilgrims have walked before us; it’s time to add Return: your footsteps to this famous trail. • usual return time is 6 pm; late returns are noted in the listing THE MARITIMES Seating: June 21 to July 3, 2018 • based on a first-come, first-seated basis — guests are welcome but they must pre-register Experience the world's highest tides at • check the listings for exceptions — leaders may give priority to defined groups Hopewell Rocks in NB; meet Anne of • some outings involve extra costs; some require advance registration Green Gables and build sandcastles in PEI; celebrate Canada Day in Halifax, NS. Plus lots more activities from Bus Fare (includes $1 donation to the Escarpment Legacy Fund): cycling to hiking, and eat lobster every • $17 members, $23 non-members; $5 children under 12 day of this trip if you want! • Long distance fares (over 140 km one-way) $22 for members and $28 for non-members Part of the Adventure Collection.

Car Hikes SLOVENIJA Footnotes July 13 to 23, 2018 • meet at the point stipulated in and travel by car shuttle to the starting point; Slovenija, where the Alps meet the contact Hike Leader if you have questions Mediterranean, is a country of amazingly unspoiled beauty. Our Car-Pool Hikes program includes hikes behind the • meet at the point listed in Footnotes and ride or drive to the starting point as a group; save thundering Slap Pericnik waterfall, through Vintgar Gorge gushing with fuel and reduce pollution white water, on the slopes of Mt. • passengers are expected to contribute to the driver’s costs (the suggested amount is $10, Triglav & around glacier-fed Lake which should be offered — the driver should not have to request it) Bohinj. Home base is the fairy-tale setting of Bled. Dates were specifically Map References chosen to capture Bled Days Festival when 15,000 egg-shell candles are • the 28th edition of the Bruce Trail Reference is used launched onto Lake Bled, illuminating the whole lake & together with Things to Remember magnificent fireworks, all of Bled • check the online hike calendar for changes. glitters in endless colours. • all Club events are non-smoking MACHU PICCHU • carry your BTC membership card at all times September 14 to 26, 2018 • bring a lunch, two litres of water, and sunscreen Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas • seasonal: insect repellent (spring, summer); icers (winter) by hiking through the famed salt pans • arrive at least thirty minutes before the departure time for any hike of Maras, the ancient ruins of Pisac, • dogs are not permitted on bus hikes with the exception of registered guide dogs. Dogs may and trekking high up into the only be taken on urban and car hikes if published in advance by hike leaders. Urubamba mountain range. Then that all important day arrives when we hike into Machu Picchu – rounding the corner of the Sun Gate Pre-registration: Online, e-mail or Phone

and seeing Machu Picchu with your If the hike description calls for pre-registration,you must pre-register even though the meeting own eyes will give you goose bumps! time and place may be listed. Please register using the listed method(s). The registration (Note: This trip does not involve ANY opening and deadline dates are listed online under “pre-registration details” in the hike camping – all accommodations are in hotel descriptions. & lodges.)

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10 Winter 2017-2018 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar Winter 2017-2018 Saturday, December 2 -- Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Map 11) Notice to Participants Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 18 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, All Hike Leaders are volunteers. You are welcome to take Pub stop after, Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. part in their activities, but you do so at your own risk. Only Depart 8:30 am, Map 11, km 9.2 on the Sixth Line. written complaints against a Hike Leader or end person From 401 north on Hwy 25 to Campbellville Rd, turn left to Sixth will be considered. Complaints (or commendations) Line, turn right. Go about 3.0 km and parking area left. may be addressed to the Hiking Director, Toronto Bruce Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Trail Club, P.O. Box 597, 2938 Dundas St. W., Toronto, or [email protected] ON M6P 4E7. The focus of the complaints policy is on There and back hike. Hike the Hilton Falls side trail and some of improvement rather than discipline. the main trail.

Please note that the maps and kilometre references in this Tuesday, December 5 -- Toronto, listing are from the 28th Edition of the Christmas Market in the Distillery District Bruce Trail Reference. Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Check the Hiking Schedule on the Toronto Club web site Pub stop after, Dress to suit the conditions, for the latest updates, and for hikes added after Footnotes Pre-registration Online using Website. was published. Depart 10 am, Broadview subway station (street level). Ruth Dorey, [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Our level of difficulty ratings follow these general guidelines: Enjoy a short hike from Broadview subway station to the Distillery District. Enjoy the Xmas festivities and lunch at the Loaded Pierogi Level Average Pace Distance Terrain after. This is a one way hike. I 3 km/hr 10 km Easily managed II 4 km/hr 15 km Variable III 5 km/hr 20 km May be difficult

These are general guidelines. In rating their hikes, hike leaders use a “two out of three” rule. For example, a Level II hike could correspond to the table above for average pace and terrain but be Walking in BRITAIN considerably longer or shorter than indicated there. Be sure you Choose from 18 HF Holidays locations look at both the rating and the description to decide whether the Guided walking in Wales, Cotswolds, Scotland, Yorkshire, hike suits your abilities and preferences. Cornwall, Dorset, Shropshire, Isle of Wight, Derbyshire, Lake District

Saturday, December 2 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs, Annual end of year hike and lunch (Map 19) Level II Bus hike Duration of Hike: 4.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 7 km, Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 8:30 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, [email protected] Geri Poulouski, (905) 848-4307 or [email protected] Join me for a relaxed hike along the main and a variety of side trails in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Depending on the weather and Book HF Holidays with trail conditions we will do up to four hours of hiking. Afterwards we will drive to Orangeville for a late lunch/early dinner at the Mill TEACHERS’ TRAVEL Creek Pub. A fun day to help mark the end of 2017 and the holiday 21 St Clair Ave E # 1003, Toronto, ON M4T 1L9 season. The cost of the lunch is $18 +HST +18% gratuity. This includes a starter and a main course plus coffee/tea. Please see the Phone: 416-922-2232 or 1-800-268-7229 online description and registration for details on the luncheon. email: [email protected]

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Saturday, December 9 -- , our starting point. Bring a lunch and a thermos of your favorite hot Annual Christmas Hike beverage. Pre-registration speeds up filling out the waiver form but Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, is not mandatory. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Families, Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9:30 am, (1) Grenadier Restaurant https://www1.toronto.ca/city_of_toronto/parks_forestry__recre- ation/zoos/files/pdf/map-highpark.pdf (2) Port Credit Starbucks https://www.starbucks.ca/store-locator/store/1027/111-lakeshore- rd-w-111-lakeshore-rd-w-port The subway stops at High Park and you can walk south to the restaurant. There is parking at the restaurant. The Starbucks in Port Credit is on the west side of the river on Lakeshore Blvd. P. Lynn McFerran, (905) 791-9156 or [email protected] Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm Lucy Leung, (647) 280-8868 or [email protected] Happy Holidays to all. Start your celebrations with our annual hike from High Park to Lakeshore Yacht Club or Port Credit to Rattray Marsh. photo from web: wordpress.com Lakeshore Yacht Club. Either route is a nice easy walk in December. Lunch will be chili and beverages all for $6; please bring exact Thursday, December 14 -- Oak Ridges Trail, King City change. TTC Bus #44 to Kipling Station and Lake Shore streetcar (ORTA Map 2) will take you home or back to High Park. Level I Car hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Members online pre-registration starts on September 1. Non- Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, No dogs. members, and members who do not have access to the Internet can Depart 10 am, Roadside parking on . pre-register by contacting Hike Leaders Lynn McFerran or Lucy From Hwy 400 go north to King Rd. Travel east towards King Leung. City. Turn north on Keele for 3 km. Park by the stile where the trail crosses the road. Tessa Shelvey, (416) 320-8555 or [email protected] Sunday, December 10 -- Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm Nice loop hike, mostly in the forest. Pretty view of Mary Lake.

(Map 13) Cell on day of hike (416) 320-8555. Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Pub stop after, Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. Depart 9 am, Map 13. Scotsdale Farm. From 401 north on Trafalgar to Hwy 7 turn left and right on Trafalgar north to Scottsdale Farm on your right. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or [email protected] Loop hike the Main Trail, Great Esker and Bennett Heritage Trails

Sunday, December 10 -- Mississauga - Rattray Marsh Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Dogs welcome, Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 11 am, Jack Darling Memorial Park - Dog “Leash Free Zone” parking lot by the washrooms. From Clarkson Go Station take bus 23 Eastbound, or from Long Branch streetcar loop and Port Credit Go Station take the same bus Westbound to Lakeshore Rd at Lorne Park Rd. Follow the bike path to our meeting point on the East side of Toboggan Hill, dog “Leash Local knowledge for your Free Zone”, East entrance, second parking lot on the right. Andrew Proczek, (647) 238-2526 or [email protected] hiking adventure in Algoma. Come join me for a leisurely hike along the boardwalks and trails of Rattray Marsh, an important fish sanctuary and nature refuge 705-649-2235 www.blaqbear.ca along . Our hike will begin at Jack Darling Park and we will walk in and out of Rattray Marsh making our way to the Bradley Museum by way of Meadow Wood Park where we will Registered by TICO ON # 50023383 pause for lunch and visit a 1850’s log cabin. Afterwards we will return to Rattray Marsh and finish our 10 km circular hike back at

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Saturday, December 16 -- Toronto, Saturday, December 23 -- Oak Ridges Trail (Map 7) Toronto Necropolis and the Lower Don Trail Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 4.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout, Families, Hiking boots. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout as available, Beginners, No dogs, Depart 9 am, Long Sault Conservation Area parking lot. Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Hwy 401 Exit 431 at Waverley Rd. Travel north for 17 km on Depart 10 am, Intersection of Winchester and Sumach Streets. Regional Rd 57. Turn right at Regional Rd 20. After 2 km, turn left From the Castle Frank Subway station take route 65 South, exit at Woodley Rd and travel 2 km to conservation area parking lot. the bus at Parliament and Winchester, walk east on Winchester to Bring some toonies/loonies for the parking meter. Sumach, approximate 350 metres. We will meet on the north-east Remi Fahy, 416 903-7572 before 9:00 pm corner. Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9:00 pm Wayne Crockett, [email protected] or [email protected] We’ll take a leisurely walk from the Necropolis through Riverdale A loop hike in forest-covered rolling hills, typical of the Oak Ridges Farm and down to the Lower Don Trail. Looping back westward Moraine. No car shuttles required. We return to the parking lot for we’ll end at the Distillery District for refreshments. lunch so that people can leave if they only want to hike half day. Bring along your icers as the trail will likely be hard-packed ice. Saturday, December 23 -- Toronto, Markham (Unionville) Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Monday, December 25 -- Toronto, Christmas Hike with Lunch Terrain: Mostly flat. No dropout, Beginners, Families, Pub stop Level II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 2.5 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout as you wish, Hiking boots, No Depart 10:30 am, Markham Pan Am Centre (Inside Southeast dogs, Refreshments after, Dress for weather conditions of the day, Entrance). including icers if necessary. South side Markham Pan Am Centre 16 Main Street Unionville Depart 8 am, High Park subway station main entrance on Quebec The Pan Am Centre is just north of Kennedy Road and Highway Ave. 407. A group of us travelling by public transit will meet at the Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Yonge/Finch Regional Bus Terminal to take YRT Viva transit to the We will depart from High Park Subway Station at 8:00 am. After meeting point - contact hike leader for details. our hike we will arrive at the Old Mill Restaurant for a 11:00 am Thomas Swales, (416) 912-2329 or [email protected] sitting. I have reserved 3 tables of 4, for 12 people in the Terrace Join us for a pleasant hike of Unionville’s scenic parkland and Room. No pre-registration for the hike, but call me if you wish to around Toogood Pond then through Markham’s “village in the city” be one of the twelve for an unlimited buffet luncheon (about $65 to enjoy historic Unionville decorated for Christmas. tax and tip included). Merry Christmas. Unique experiences here and abroad through 2020 A local tour combining both walking and nature! A wonderful collaboration between Walkaway Treks (Charles Whitlock and Natura Tours (Kristen Martyn) … only one very special departure in 2018: ALGONQUIN: WINTER WONDERLAND: February 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2018 (3 nights): Winter birding and nature combined with snowshoe trails! Join us on this special departure and enjoy your choice of both a birding and nature tour or the snowshoe trails of Algonquin Park. Fully escorted by Charles and Kristin, this unique winter tour will showcase winter’s wildlife and the beauty “on foot” of the park. Single pick-up points in , Kitchener area and Toronto: http://www.worldwide.on.ca/algonquin2018/index.html

We are accepting advance SARDINIA & CORSICA: April 2018 — Sorry this tour is sold out. registrations for our special INSIGHTS INTO VIETNAM: September 1 to 15, 2018 tours through 2020. Space THE GEMS OF GREEN SPAIN: Mar 30—Apr 11, 2019— WAIT-LIST ONLY on all these unique tour A WALK ALONG THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL programs is limited and PARK: Wales: June 2019 based on first come, first SLOVAKIA AND POLAND: September 10 to 21, 2019 served. CROTIA DISCOVERY: Spring 2020

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Tuesday, December 26 -- Toronto, Toronto Island A loop hike: we will use the Main Trail and a selection of side trails. Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, No refreshment stop so we should have an early return. Remember Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at any time, Hiking boots. to bring along your icers as the trail will likely be hard-packed ice. Depart 10 am, Ferry Dock. Meet at 9:30 am inside waiting area for ferry docks at the foot of Saturday, January 6 -- Iroquoia, Mount Nemo (Map 10) Bay St. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, David Royle, (416) 461-5184 Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub Avoid the Boxing Day crowds. The islands are quiet in winter. We stop after, Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. will catch the 3:15 or 3:45 pm ferry to be back in Toronto about Depart 8:30 am, Map 10, km 88.2. BTC parking Lot. 4 pm. Ferry return fares: $7.50 adult, $5.00 student/senior. An From 401 south on Guelph Line, left on Derry Rd, right on opportunity will be provided to make a donation (bills only) to the Walters Line to BTC parking lot on right side at junction on No 2 Escarpment Legacy Fund. Sideroad. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Wednesday, December 27 -- Iroquoia, Crawford Lake or [email protected] (Map 11) Loop hike around Mount Nemo. Bring snowshoes; icers may be Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, required. Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after, Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. Saturday, January 6 -- Highlands Nordic/Duntroon Depart 9 am, Map 11, Crawford Lake Parking lot. 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #1 Pay fee for parking. Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] From 401 south on Guelph Line to Conservation Rd, turn left into David Royle Crawford Lake. Departure: 8:30 am York Mills Station Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Join us for our first cross-country ski and snowshoe trip of 2018. or [email protected] Skiers can explore over 25 km of trails groomed for classic and skate Loop hike around Crawford Lake main BTC trails and blue trails. skiing. Snowshoers can choose between a guided snowshoe hike on the Bruce Trail, or a self-guided exploration of the resort’s trails. Monday, January 1 -- Toronto, Rental equipment available. Note: Snowshoes rented at Highlands Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Nordic cannot be used on the Bruce Trail. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pre-registration will facilitate waiver sheet signing but is not mandatory, Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 1 pm, Leslie St. We will meet at Tim Hortons on the west side of Leslie Street, just south of Eastern Ave and north of Lakeshore Blvd. This is about 1 km north of where we used to meet at Leslie and Unwin. Lots of parking spaces available or walk down south from the Queen streetcar. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm or [email protected] Victor Ramautar, (905) 294-6718 before 9 pm Repeat of an annual event to start the New Year off on the right foot. There is usually quite a crowd, so arrive at least a half hour before departure so we can leave on time. An opportunity will be provided to make a donation (bills only) to the Bruce Trail Escarpment Legacy Fund.

Tuesday, January 2 -- Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Challenging. Dropout, Families, Hiking boots. Depart 9 am, Scotsdale Farm parking lot. Take Trafalgar Rd exit off Hwy 401 and travel north on Trafalgar Rd through Stewarttown and continue to lights at merge with Hwy 7. Turn left at lights and continue traveling north for about 4 km where Hwy 7 carries on to left and Trafalgar Rd exits on right. Continue north on Trafalgar Rd and after about 2 km turn right into Scotsdale Farm. Drive east along the gravel road to the parking lot on the left in front of the farmhouse. Remi Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9:00 pm Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9:00 pm or [email protected]

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Sunday, January 7 -- Toronto, Birkdale Ravine / Sunday, January 14 -- Toronto Section, Speyside (Map 12) Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Terrain: Mostly flat, Rocky. No dropout, Snowshoes, icers, Pre-registration Online using Website. Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. Depart 11 am, Scarborough Centre RT Station. Depart 9 am, km 11.4. Meet at the bus platform level at Scarborough Centre RT Station From highway 401, take highway 25 north to 15 Sideroad. West on by 10:40 am to take #21 bus at 11:00 am. 15 Sideroad. Park shortly after the turn. Preregistration is optional but helps speed up the sign in process. Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 Thomas Swales, (416) 912-2329 or [email protected] We will park at km 11.4, car shuttle to km 21.5, Limehouse. We Join us to follow this tributary of from Ellesmere will snowshoe back and enjoy a winter’s outdoors day. Road to Markham Road and return. Along the way we will pass an 1818 church and cemetery, 1790’s homes of the Thomsons Thursday, January 18 -- Hocking Hills, Ohio (founders of Scarborough), and the buildings of the Scarborough Winter Getaway January 18 -21, 2018 (Thursday to Sunday) Historical Museum. Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Pace will be moderated according to terrain and Saturday, January 13 -- Horseshoe Resort weather conditions. We will also pause to enjoy the vista. Dropout, 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #2 Hiking boots, Late return (after 6 pm), Bring icers as trails may Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] be icy depending on weather conditions, Long distance bus fare Wayne Crockett applies, Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. Departure: 9:00 am York Mills Station Depart 7 am, York Mills. Join us for our second cross-country ski and snowshoe trip of Lucy Leung, (647) 280-8868 or [email protected] 2018. Come discover the Copeland Forest in winter. Skiers can Luisa Lee explore over 40 km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio is wild, romantic and Snowshoers can choose between a guided snowshoe hike or a self- picturesque. Towering cliffs, deep cool gorges and glistering guided exploration of the resort’s trails. Rental equipment available. waterfalls characterize the region. The rugged beauty of the caves and hollows lure visitors while frosted trees, giant icicles and frozen Sunday, January 14 -- Toronto, North along the East Don River waterfalls give the place a magical feel in winter. Come join us for Urban a fun-filled 4 Days / 3 Nights Adventure in Hocking Hills; take in Level I/II walk Duration of Hike: 3.5 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, the 53rd Annual Winter Hike and enjoy winter’s splendor exploring Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots. various trails in this massive park amidst impressive scenery and Depart 11 am, Meet on the SW corner of Leslie and Sheppard stunning geological formations. Each trail leading to a scenic (Leslie subway station). highlight is no more than 10 km in distance and we will be hiking Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 before 9 pm in winter conditions. This event is not suitable for first time hikers. or [email protected] We depart at 7 a.m. on Thursday from York Mills and our Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm comfortable coach will take us across the US border to southeastern We will walk from Leslie subway station, north along the East Ohio. We return on Sunday and arrive in Toronto around 9 p.m. Don River, to Steeles. The walk will continue with an optional loop Each participant must have a valid passport for border crossing and north of Steeles, finishing at Steeles and Don Mills. Bring lunch. appropriate out-of-country health insurance. Bus fare is $110 for BTC members and $150 for non-members, this covers fours days Lunch at Cummer Community Centre. Ice footwear recommended. travel in a restroom-equipped motor coach. Prepayment is required Please check with the hike leader if it is a very cold day. upon pre-registration and is non-refundable after December 10, 2017. Accommodation is at a comfortable hotel in Hocking Hills Sunday, January 14 -- Iroquoia, Crawford Lake (Map 11) and will be booked directly by each participant. The rate per person Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, in USD is $226 Twin; $156 Triple; $121 Quad and $453 Single Terrain: Mostly flat, Rocky. Dropout at approx. 6 km., Beginners, for three nights accommodation with daily breakfast and taxes Pub stop after, Pre-registration Online using Website. included. Depart 9 am, Islington. If you are interested to join our Hocking Hills adventure or would Wayne Crockett, [email protected] like more information, please contact Hike Leader Lucy Leung at Join me for a winter hike or snowshoe outing, depending on [email protected]. conditions, in the scenic Crawford Lake Conservation Area. We will follow a combination of trails winding through the area for a distance of 9 or 10 km, ending at Rattlesnake Point. If there is not FIVE WINDS BACKCOUNTRY SKI CLUB enough snow for snowshoes icers are still strongly recommended as it will be icy in many areas. We will drive the short distance into Five Winds is a 4-season outdoor club. In Winter, we enjoy Milton afterwards for hot or cold refreshments of your choice. cross country skiing on marked, ungroomed wilderness trails; There will be a $6 charge to cover parking at the Conservation Area. off-trail snowshoeing & winter camping. Each Sunday, January-April, a luxury coach takes us to different areas of our trail system. In spring, summer and fall, we enjoy activities such as hiking, backpacking, trail clearing and camping.

Guests are always welcome. For more information see www.skifivewinds.wildapricot.org or email [email protected]

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Saturday, January 20 -- Culham Trail - Mississauga point of the hike. We finish the hike at the south side of Bloor Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, and Runnymede. We will walk along the Humber River park Terrain: Mostly flat, gravel path. No dropout, Beginners, Families, southbound and Swansea Village via ravines and city streets. We No dogs. will have dinner at 6 p.m. at a local restaurant and then attend Depart 10 am, Vic Johnston Community Centre - Church St, the Village Playhouse theatre at 2190 Bloor St W (lower level) at Streetsville- lower lot near ball diamond. 8 p.m. to see and hear “THE LIAR” directed by David Ives. Call From Hwy 401 go south on Mississauga Rd. Pass Argentia Rd and, the theatre directly at 416 767 7702 to reserve your ticket ($24.00 at the next lights, turn left to stay on Mississauga Rd. Follow 3 km regular and seniors) and state that you are with the Bruce Trail into Streetsville (where Mississauga Rd becomes Queen St) and turn Toronto hiking club. You may hike only, join in for dinner or just left on Church St. From QEW or Hwy 403 come north on Erin come to the theatre performance, or do all of the above. The only Mills Pkwy, then just south of Erin Mills Town Centre Mall turn reservation required is for your ticket to the theatre play with the right on Eglinton, then left at lights on to Mississauga Rd. Follow Village Playhouse. Please bring a flashlight, it gets dark early and for 2 km to right turn at Church St. there are a few steep staircases and one hidden path with obstacles. Tessa Shelvey, (416) 320-8555 or [email protected] Nice easy walk along the . We will hike north for approximately 4 km and then return the same way.

Saturday, January 20 -- Toronto, Theater hike - Humber River, Swansea village Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Saturday, January 20 -- Toronto Section, Hilton Falls Terrain: Mostly flat, steep staircases (3). Dropout at anytime, (Maps 11/12) Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 3 pm, South East corner of Scarlett Rd and Eglinton Ave W Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, (Bus Stop). Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10 pm Pub stop after, Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. or [email protected] Depart 8:30 am, Map 11 km 121.3. Kelso Conservation Area. Thomas Swales, (416) 912-2329 or [email protected] From 401, North on Hwy 25. Left on Campbellville Rd, left on THIS HIKE IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY. Bring your valid Bruce Tremaine Rd to entry of Kelso on your right. Bring snowshoes or Trail Conservancy card. Depart 3 p.m. from south east corner of icers. Scarlett Rd and Eglinton Ave. W. From Runnymede subway take Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm the 79 bus to the meeting place. For bus frequency and times call or [email protected] the TTC 416 393 4636. Parking is available east of Runnymede Car shuttle to Map 11, km 14.1. Hike back through Speyside and station, north of Bloor on side streets. Do not park at the starting Hilton Falls Conversation Area.

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Saturday, February 3 -- Hardwood Ski and Bike Saturday, January 20 -- Scenic Caves 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #5 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #3 Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] Sarah Hopton Edmond Brown Ted Iseman Departure: 8:30 am York Mills Station Departure: 9:00 am York Mills Station Come discover the trails at Scenic Caves and enjoy rolling hills and Snowshoers: Snowshoe on your own on the resort’s trails or join beautiful views of . Skiers can explore over 25 km of Ted and Sarah for a guided snowshoe hike on the Ganaraska Trail. trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Snowshoers can choose The guided snowshoe hike will take 4.5 to 5.5 hours and is aimed at between a guided snowshoe hike or a self-guided exploration of the those with intermediate snowshoe skills who are strong on the trail. resort’s trails. Rental equipment available. Since it is wilderness everyone will be expected to lead and break trail at some point during the day. No dropouts. The group will be Sunday, January 21 -- Toronto out all day. Lunch and breaks on the trail. Dress in layers so you are comfortable all day. Note: Snowshoes rented at Hardwood Ski and Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Bike can only be used on Hardwood Ski and Bike property. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Refreshments after, Skiers enjoy self-guided tours on almost 30 km of trails groomed for Pre-registration Online using Website. classic and skate skiing. Depart 1 pm, , outside at the Statue to Multiculturalism. Sunday, February 4 - Toronto, Mimico Creek Jacqueline Scott, (416) 274-8091 or [email protected] (West Deane Park) In this series of hikes we will explore the architecture and parks Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, that connect various neighbourhoods in the city. Starting from Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Refreshments Union Station subway we will meander through the St. Lawrence after, Pre-registration Online using Website. neighbourhood, the Distillery District and over to Cabbagetown. Depart 11 am, Kipling Station. Meet inside Kipling Station bus platform level west end by the Saturday, January 27 -- Wasaga Nordic / Blueberry Plains washrooms. Walk will start from the Subway Station. 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #4 Thomas Swales, (416) 912-2329 or [email protected] Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] Join us to hike up the path along Mimico Creek to Eglinton Sophie Chuchra Avenue West and return to Dundas Street. Optional stop at Departure: 8:30 am York Mills Station Montgomery’s Inn Museum for Afternoon Tea (or hot cider) and Come discover Wasaga Beach Provincial Park in winter. Explore sweet or savoury treats. Preregistration is optional but helps speed forests and dunes and enjoy rolling hills on skis or snowshoes. Skiers up the sign-in process. Bring icers. can explore over 20 km of groomed trails. Snowshoers can choose between a guided snowshoe hike or a self-guided exploration of the resort’s trails. Rental equipment available. Walk the

Sunday, January 28 - Toronto, (PATH) Camino de Santiago Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Pub stop after, Guided or self-guided Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 11 am, Union Station - Great Hall. Meet inside Union Station - second level - the “Great Hall” by the SPANISH ROUTE OR PORTUGAL ROUTE information desk with the clock above. Thomas Swales, (416) 912-2329 or [email protected] Join us for an mostly indoor walk and exploration of downtown Toronto’s underground PATH Network discovering some hidden treasures connected by the network. The route will be updated from last year and include new points-of-interest.

Saturday, February 3 -- Iroquoia, Kelso (Map 11)

Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 17 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after, Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. Depart 8:30 am, Map 11, km 121.1 Kelso Conservation Area. Walkers World(a division of Teachers Travel) from 401 north on Hwy 25, turn left on Campbellville Rd, left on Tremaine Road, entry to Kelso Conservation Area on your right. 21 St Clair Ave E # 1003, Toronto, ON M4T 1L9 Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Phone: 416-922-2232 or 1-800-268-7229 or [email protected] email: [email protected] Car shuttle to km 103.8, Map 11. Hike back through Crawford Lake, Nassagaweya Canyon and Kelso Conservation Area. www.walkersworld.com TIC0 1185985

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Saturday, February 10 -- Caledon Hills, Glen Haffy LOOPS & LATTES HIKING GUIDES (Map 17) Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, NEAR-URBAN Refreshments after, Pub stop after, dress for the weather, bring drinking water and snacks. Please check e-mail before leaving home in the morning. In case of inclement weather, the hike may be HIKING MADE EASY cancelled. Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. Depart 9:30 am, road side parking on Coolihans Sideroad, km 35.1 on map 17 of the Bruce Trail guide. Go north on Airport Rd./#7 Hwy. Once through the traffic lights at Sleswick/ #7 and #24 Hwy, turn right at the next Sideroad - Coolihans. Doris Harper, (519) 589-4114 do not call after 10:00 pm or [email protected] Hike and/or snowshoe through Glen Haffy Conservation Area using part of the Bruce Trail main trail, and the Glen Haffy blue, green and red trails to loop through the area including visiting the ‘fishing ponds’, and returning to the cars parked on Coolihans Sideroad.

Saturday, February 10 -- Horseshoe Resort 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #6 “Better still for those who love to get close Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] to nature are the precise directions, terrific Wayne Crockett photographs and local lore that are also Departure: 9:00 am York Mills Station included. It’s always nice to know the ‘whys’ Come discover the Copeland Forest in winter. Skiers can of your hike before you’re on the trail.” explore over 40 km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Snowshoers can choose between a guided snowshoe hike or a self- JULIE SLACK, Metroland Media guided exploration of the resort’s trails. Rental equipment available.

Sunday, February 11 -- Toronto, Lawrence to Edward Gardens Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.5 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots. Depart 10:30 am, NE corner of Yonge and Lawrence (Lawrence subway station). Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 before 9 pm or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Beautiful park for a winter walk. We will walk from Lawrence subway station to and Edward Gardens. We will have lunch indoors. Please bring ice footwear. Please check with the hike leader if it is a very cold day.

Sunday, February 11 -- Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Map 11) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, Rocky. Dropout at approximately 6 km, Beginners, Pub stop after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, [email protected] Join me for a winter hike or snowshoe outing, depending on conditions, in the scenic Hilton Falls Conservation Area. We will follow a combination of trails winding through the area for a The most essential piece of gear distance of 9 or 10 km. If there is not enough snow for snowshoes to include in your backpack. icers are still strongly recommended as it will be icy in many areas. We will drive the short distance into Milton afterwards for hot or Copies are available at more than 90 retail cold refreshments of your choice. There will be a $6 charge to cover locations and online at www.nicolaross.ca parking at the Conservation Area.

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Sunday, February 11 -- Muskoka Wilderness Saturday, February 17 -- Highlands Nordic/Duntroon

Snowshoe Adventure 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #7 Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] Lucy Leung, (647) 280-8868 or [email protected] Sarah Hopton Come join us for a fun and challenging back country snowshoe Ted Iseman adventure and add some pizazz to your winter. Stomp across snow Departure: 8:30 am York Mills Station covered ridges and frozen ponds and soak in the splendors of the Snowshoers: There will be a guided snowshoe hike on the Bruce Muskoka wilderness. This guided day trip is a combined outing Trail between km 35.9 map 22 and km 43.0 map 23. Anyone of the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and Five Winds Backcountry Ski who wishes will have an opportunity to lead - snowshoeing on Club and our route will depend on the prevailing snow and weather ungroomed trails involves breaking trail through the snow. For conditions. If you enjoy wilderness hikes, you will appreciate those who would like an additional challenge we will loop on the this opportunity to explore the iconic Canadian Shield winter Standing Rock and Caves Side Trail. Of course you may choose to wonderland. hike independently on the resort trails. Note: Snowshoes rented at We travel by highway coach arranged by Five Winds and bus fare is Highlands Nordic cannot be used on the Bruce Trail. $35. There are several bus pick up locations including York Mills. Skiers: Enjoy over 20 km of trails groomed for classic and skate Click here for details skiing at one of southern Ontario’s best nordic ski resorts. https://skifivewinds.wildapricot.org/page-18121 Rental equipment available. This is a ‘Members only’ event and group size is limited to 16. If you are interested to come along, please e-mail hike leader to pre- Sunday, February 18 -- Toronto register [email protected] Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Prerequisites: (1) A strong hiker in good physical condition with Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Refreshments after, prior experience snowshoeing five to six hours in deep snow of Pre-registration Online using Website. one metre or more. Participants will hike on snowshoes and carry Depart 1 pm, Broadview subway, at the ticket collector booth. adequate gear to travel safely in winter. (2) An aggressive pair of Jacqueline Scott, (416) 274-8091 or [email protected] backcountry snowshoes with front and rear crampons as well as For the first annual Black History Month walk, we will explore the secure bindings that will provide traction traversing in steep and rich Black heritage of Toronto. Starting from Broadview subway we rugged terrain. will meander through to downtown, pointing out Late cancellations after Friday February 9, 2018 1.00 p.m. and no- some of the key sites and events in the city’s Black history along the shows will have to pay the $35 bus fare charge regardless. way.

Wednesday, February 14 -- Toronto Section, Limehouse (Map 12) Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after, Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. Depart 8:30 am, Map 12, 20.4 km. From 401 north on Trafalgar, turn left on Hwy 7, turn left on 20 Sideroad to Limehouse - park at Limehouse Conservation Area baseball diamonds, access from the 5th Line. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or [email protected] Loop hike the Main Trail, and part of the Vanderleck Side Trail.

Self Propelled Travel

Long Distance Walking carefully planned, self-guided

Let me share my knowledge with you. Suggested departures: Scotland in May, Newfoundland in September, or whenever suits. For more information contact Frances Stober: [email protected] - 438-829-2864

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Monday, February 19 -- Looking Ahead Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at anytime, Beginners, Families, Saturday, March 3 -- Iroquoia, Mount Nemo (Map 10)

Footwear icers recommended, Snowshoes optional. Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 16 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Depart 9:45 am, Inside the waiting area at the Ferry Docks at the Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop foot of Bay St. after, Pre-registration by e-mail to leader. Streetcar from Union Station to foot of Bay St. Depart 8:30 am, Map 11, km 88.2 BTC parking lot. Ray Berzins, (647)207-4954 before 9:30 pm From 401, south on Guelph Line, left on Derry Road, right on or [email protected] Walkers Line to BTC parking lot on right side at junction of Avoid the crowds on Family Day! The Islands are quiet in winter. 2 Sideroad. We shall cover the entire Toronto Islands from Wards Island to Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Hanlan’s Point and back. We should return on the 2:45 pm ferry, or [email protected] to be back in Toronto about 3:00 pm. Ferry return fares: $7.71 Car shuttle to Map 10, km 103.8. Hike back through Yaremko - adult, $5.05 senior/student, $3.72 junior. Bring a lunch and a warm Ridley Park and Mount Nemo Conservation Area. beverage. Donations to the Escarpment Legacy Fund will be gladly accepted. Bring sunglasses and icers or other slip-resistant footwear. Saturday, March 3 -- Scenic Caves Call (416) 392-8193 for ferry info. 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #9 Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] Monday, February 19 -- Oak Ridges Trail, Uxbridge Alex Brown (ORTA Map 5) Departure: 8:30 am York Mills Station Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Come discover the trails at Scenic Caves and enjoy rolling hills and Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 6 km, Hiking boots, Refreshments beautiful views of Georgian Bay. Skiers can explore over 25 km of after, Pre-registration Online using Website. trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Snowshoers can choose Depart 9 am, York Mills. between a guided snowshoe hike or a self-guided exploration of the Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm resort’s trails. Rental equipment available. Ruth Dorey, [email protected] Family Day hike. We will hike mostly in the forest. Lunch and dropout at 6 km so that we are able to eat lunch on the bus if weather requires this. We will end the hike at Annina’s Cafe for hot refreshments.

Saturday, February 24 -- Mansfield Outdoor Centre 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #8 BIKE & BARGE IN EUROPE Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] Sophie Chuchra Combine Cycling and Cruising Departure: 9:00 am York Mills Station Join us for a fun-filled winter day at Mansfield. Skiers can explore Amsterdam to Bruges 40 km of groomed trails. Snowshoers can choose between a guided snowshoe hike or a self-guided exploration of the resort’s trails. Passau to Budapest Rental equipment available. Venice to Mantua Sunday, February 25 -- Toronto, High Park/Humber River Stay aboard a river barge and each day enjoy easy guided Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Pub stop after, cycling through quaint villages and historic countryside. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 11 am, High Park Subway Station. Meet in High Park Subway Station (Quebec Avenue Exit). Thomas Swales, (416) 912-2329 or [email protected] Hike south through High Park, north on the Humber River Trail, and east on Lavender Creek to “The Ale Yards”, home of three local craft breweries. Preregistration is optional.

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Friday, March 9 -- Winter Weekend in Val David - Saturday, March 10 -- Toronto, Theater hike - Humber River, March 9 to 12, 2018 Swansea village Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 Terrain: Mostly flat, steep staircases (3). Dropout at anytime, David Royle Beginners, Families, No dogs. Join us for another unforgettable weekend of skiing and Depart 3 pm, South East corner of Scarlett Rd and Eglinton Ave W snowshoeing/winter hiking in Val David, Quebec. Explore over (Bus Stop). 50 km of groomed cross-country ski trails and 30 km of marked Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10 pm snowshoe trails in the Parc Régional Val-David Val-Morin or [email protected] http://www.parcregional.com in the beautiful Laurentian Thomas Swales, (416) 912-2329 or [email protected] Mountains. We will stay at the Auberge du Vieux Foyer THIS HIKE IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY. Bring your valid Bruce http://aubergeduvieuxfoyer.com/en Trail Conservancy card. Depart 3 p.m. from south east corner of Travel direct from Toronto in a luxury highway coach. Our bus will Scarlett Rd and Eglinton Ave W. From Runnymede subway take depart at 7 am on Friday March 9th and will be back in Toronto the 79 bus to the meeting place. For bus frequency and times call around 8 pm on Monday March 12th. Departure and drop-off the TTC 416 393 4636. Parking is available east of Runnymede location is York Mills Subway Station. station, north of Bloor on side streets. Do not park at the starting Enjoy two full days and two half days of cross-country skiing point of the hike. We finish the hike at the south side of Bloor or snowshoeing. All fit, experienced skiers and snowshoers are and Runnymede. We will walk along the Humber River park welcome. In the evenings relax in the hot tub beneath the light of southbound and Swansea Village via ravines and city streets. We the moon, and enjoy fine food and great company. will have dinner at 6 p.m. at a local restaurant and then attend the Accommodation is $340 plus tax per person (double occupancy) Village Playhouse theatre at 2190 Bloor Street West (lower level) or $415 plus tax for single occupancy. This includes three nights’ 8 p.m. to see and hear “TAINTED JUSTICE” DRAMA directed accommodation, three breakfasts, three dinners, daily trail passes by Don Nigro. Call the theatre directly at 416 767 7702 to reserve for the Park Régional Val-David Val-Morin, and use of the hotel’s your ticket ($24.00 regular and seniors) and state that you are with outdoor hot tub and sauna. Boxed lunches can be purchased at the the Bruce Trail Toronto hiking club. You may hike only, join in hotel. for dinner or just come to the theatre performance, or do all of the Bus fare is $150 for Toronto Bruce Trail Club members and $170 above. The only reservation required is for your ticket to the theatre for non-members. play with the Village Playhouse. Please bring a flashlight, it gets dark Registration Instructions: Please read and follow the instructions early and there are a few steep staircases and one hidden path with carefully. If you follow all instructions properly and provide all the obstacles. required information your name will be entered in a draw for a chance to win a bottle of Prosecco. Please book your hotel room and your seat on the bus at the same time. Sunday, March 11 -- Toronto, Finch subway to Donalda Golf 1. Call the Auberge du Vieux Foyer at 1-800-567-8327 to book course your room. Rooms have different configurations so check with the Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 4.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, hotel to make sure you get a room that meets your needs. The hotel Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots. requires a $100 deposit. There are 21 rooms (double occupancy) Depart 11 am, GO-Viva Bus Terminal, on Yonge St, east side, just and four chalets (4-6 people). north of Finch subway station. 2. On the Club’s web site, navigate to the page for this weekend’s Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 before 9 pm event (from Events, or Hike Calendar), then click on the or [email protected] “Read more” tab (top right corner of the screen) to download Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm the registration form. Complete it and e-mail it to Martina at We will walk through ravines and parks, starting at Finch subway [email protected] Each registrant must complete a station, ending at Donalda Golf course (Don Mills north of registration form. Lawrence). Bring lunch and water. Lunch is indoors. Ice footwear 3. Send a cheque or e-transfer for the bus fare to Martina. Make recommended. Please check with the hike leader if it is a very cold cheque out to “Martina Furrer”, post-date to Dec. 1/17, and mail day. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME starts today. to: Martina Furrer, 173 Crescent St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2G5. Send e-transfers to [email protected] Your seat will not be confirmed until your payment is received.

Cancellation Policy: While we are hoping for lots of snow and The Toronto Hiking and Conservation Club sunshine, the trip will not be cancelled due to weather. If we can’t organizes Sunday hikes in the countryside ski or snowshoe we will hike. Bus fare is non-refundable after Dec. 1/17; if you cancel before the deadline your e-transfer will be surrounding Toronto refunded less a $20 service fee (donation to BTC). Do not use the online registration system to reserve your seat. Hikes leave each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (unless stated otherwise in the program) from the parking lot on the northwest corner of Yonge and York Mills, via car-pools. Hikes usually end around 3 p.m. and return to York Mills around 4 p.m. See our program at

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Saturday, March 17 -- Kawartha Nordic Independent outings: 2018 Cross-country ski and snowshoe program #10 Independent outings are not sanctioned by the Toronto Bruce Martina Furrer, (705) 768-3250 or [email protected] Trail Club (TBTC). The TBTC accepts no responsibility for Luisa Lee how these events are run, nor is it involved in the collection Departure: 8:00 am York Mills Station of funds or administration of these events. The events listed Join us for our final ski and snowshoe trip of 2018. Enjoy a fun- here are not commercial operations but are offered by filled winter day on the trails at Kawartha Nordic. Ski on trails members of the TBTC on a cost shared basis. groomed for classic and skate skiing, warm up in trail side cabins, and stop to feed the birds. Snowshoers can choose between a guided snowshoe hike or a self-guided exploration of the resort’s trails. Commercial Trips: Rental equipment available. FOOTNOTES has a number of advertisements from commercial hiking and outing organizations. Saturday, March 24 -- Caledon Hills, Caledon Trailway, Annual Spring Pizza Hike Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Independent Outing: Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at 8 km, Pre-registration Online using Website. There were no independent outings submitted for this edition of Depart 8:30 am, York Mills. Footnotes. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Ruth Dorey, [email protected] This will be the 22nd pizza hike. If the bus is full, free hot pizza delivered to us on the trail. If the bus is NOT full you pay $5 over and above the bus fare. Bring your friends, pre-register, arrive early and fill the bus. Back in Toronto about 5:00 pm.

Sunday, March 25 -- Toronto, G. Ross Lord Park / Finch Hydro Corridor Trail Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 11 am, Finch Regional Bus Terminal. Meet inside waiting area Finch Regional Bus Terminal (just north Halton Hills Chapter hosting Bruce Trail Day October 1, 2017. of Finch Subway Station). Photo Paul Vanhanen Thomas Swales, (416) 912-2329 or [email protected] We’ll follow the Finch Hydro Corridor path from near Yonge street west to G. Ross Lord Park west of Bathurst Street. After entering G.Ross Lord Park we’ll follow the trail north to Steeles and return Trail Users’ Code towards Finch Ave on the west side of the park. Refreshment stop for warm beverages at Coppa’s Fresh Markets. If weather is questionable please e-mail/call hike leader regarding changes. 1. Hike only along marked routes. Do not take short cuts. Preregistration is optional but helps speed up the sign in process. 2. Obey all signage. 3. Use the stiles. Do not climb fences. 4. Respect the privacy of people living along the Trail. Greater Toronto Area 5. Leave the Trail cleaner than you found it. Carry out all litter. Singles Ahoy! 6. Use a portable stove. No open fires are allowed on the Trail. A non-profit social group 7. Camp only at designated camp sites. founded in 1987 8. Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy.

FREE MEMBERSHIP 9. Do not damage live trees or remove bark. for unattached singles, widows and widowers 10. Where dogs are permitted, keep dogs on a leash and under

WHEREVER BORN control at all times. Join us for brunches, dinners, dinner/ For a free newsletter and more information dances, parties, theatre, jazz, golf, ROM call our 24/7 automated hotline 11. Do not disturb wildlife and farm animals. & art gallery tours, pool, sing-alongs, hikes 416-201-0363 and pub-nights, to name but a few. Or visit us at www.ukconnexion.net 12. Leave only your thanks and take nothing but photographs.

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Trail to the Bruce: A History of the Bruce Trail

The Book: …is the story of the building of the Bruce Trail, the longest and oldest marked footpath in Canada. It runs along the Niagara Escarpment from Heights on the to Tobermory at the tip of the . The Trail system includes more than 890 km of main Trail and over 400 km of associated side trails.

The Bruce Trail story is an outstanding example of citizens involved in the conservation of a major natural resource. The Trail is known around the world and is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of hikers and walkers every year.

The result of over fifteen years of research, the first half of the book covers the building of the Trail, while the second half includes chapters on each of the nine clubs that make up the Conservancy.

The book will soon be available at the Bruce Trail Store https://brucetrail.org/store

The Author: ...is a management consultant living in Toronto. He has written three books in his professional field of human resources; this is his first history book.

Dave is a living part of the BTC’s history. He joined the BTC in 1974, became a hike leader in 1992, and in 1994 became a Trail Captain, responsible for a section of the Credit Valley Footpath (which he still looks after). In 2001 he joined the Club’s Board of Directors, served briefly as Landowner Relations Director, and then as Vice-President. From 2003 to 2008 he served as the Author Dave Tyson Club’s President, and remains on the Board today. at the Founders Dinner June 28, 2012 photo by Man Khun Chan In 2005, Dave organized the Club’s Land Management Committee, which coordinates the disciplines of trail maintenance, land stewardship and landowner relations while focussing on securing the trail corridor. He has chaired the committee since its inception, and represents the Club on the BTC’s Land Securement Secretariat. He was largely responsible for the agreement with Dufferin Aggregates that secures the route for the ‘Canada Goose’ Side Trail.

As a result of his research, Dave initiated a project to honour the first blaze on the Trail, painted by Philip Gosling in 1962. A plaque was installed just off Campbellville Road near Hilton Falls Conservation Area, and unveiled in a ceremony following Club’s 2005 annual meeting.

Dave has been instrumental in several other successes, including organizing a Founders Dinner in 2012 to celebrate the Club’s 50th Anniversary; and engaging a professional market research firm to determine the level of awareness of the Bruce Trail and the Toronto Club in the Greater Toronto Area.

At the Conservancy level, Dave was a core member of the Organizational Review Committee, established by the BTA Board in 2003 for the purpose of reviewing the relationships, expectations and modes of operation of the BTA and making recommendations for the improvement of the organization. The Committee’s report was published in August 2004.

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2018 Events

April 7th - 8th : Hike Leader Training see cover page for details

April 21st : Toronto Club Annual General Meeting at Kortright Centre, 9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge • hikes in the morning • lunch • business meeting starts at 13:30 watch ‘Events’ on the Club’s web site for details

September 21st - 23rd : Bruce Trail Conservancy Annual Meeting hosted by Peninsula Club at Evergreen Resort, Red Bay, ON • Friday evening reception(wine and cheese) • Saturday morning business meeting • Saturday afternoon workshops • Saturday evening dinner and awards • Sunday hikes watch the BTC web site for details photo: Evergreen Resort web site

Help the Toronto Club ‘go green’

The Bruce Trail offers you the option to have Footnotes delivered electronically instead of ‘in the mail’. E-delivery has a number of benefits, for both you and the club: • less paper consumed, more trees preserved • less money spent on printing and postage, more on land securement • you get Footnotes earlier (when it goes to the printer) • it is in colour (printed version is black and white)

It’s a six-step process: 1. go to the BTC web site: http://brucetrail.org/ 2. log in (click on ‘member login’ and enter username and password) 3. click on “settings” 4. click on “manage newsletter subscriptions” 5. make your selections - for e-delivery of Footnotes, tick the box “Newsletter & Hike Schedule from my Club(s) by email”. 6. click “update”

Opting to receive the BTC e-news and Club email updates will keep you up-to-date between the quarterly magazine deliveries.

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