Winter 2013-2014 THE QUARTERLY OF THE BRUCE TRAIL CLUB Vol. XLX No. 4

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org | 416-763-9061 | [email protected] 50 SHADES OF SILENCE By Jacqueline Holmes

We read about Tree Hugging and Meditation Walking, also about the fabulous practice of Forest Bathing....but I have never experienced the very simple, joyful exercise of ‘Not Talking” whilst walking.

On a recent Urban Hike the group of 19 Bruce Trailers were exuberant, chatting like magpies, laughing and generally out for a good time! Was it because this was an extra added hike and they were appreciative, or simply they all had a heightened anticipation of seeing each other again and being in the fresh air?

We did not have a good start. One person tripped over a bootlace, another dropped his water bottle on his foot and squealed around in pain. Any self-respecting bug, small animal, bird or butterfly would certainly have the sense to stay well clear of us. As we were approaching a particularly beautiful Photo taken by Jennifer Jiang archway of tall trees with a gurgling stream enormity of the silence. My mind began on either side, the level of talk and laughter thinking of all the tender, young men sent rose to such a height we may as well have off to war, marching for hours in silent drills. been cheering at a Blue Jays’ game – so much I hope it gave them the same feeling of safety for the appreciation of nature! I drew the and oneness. Maybe there is a reason for group to a halt under a sprawling, shady silent marching! Whatever the process, it is weeping willow tree and gently made the like a cleansing magic of the brain and the following suggestion: emotions, and for me, gave me such a feeling of gratitude. When we stopped after 10 “Let’s experiment for 10 minutes by minutes I had a lump in my throat and tears walking in silence. Nothing posh or in my eyes; the experience had moved me complicated, no need for meditation....just to such a degree. Certainly I know I could simply walking close together not talking.” never have done this by myself. I needed the Everybody agreed to do this, so off we set! group even though I walk by myself quite frequently. Within minutes, it seemed, we fell as one into a silent march – step by step, The group told me they loved this then breath by breath. The silence the experience and requested we try it again. Just group created became bigger than ourselves another aspect of being a Bruce Trailer...... and formed an imaginary dome of safety this one involving the Body, Heart and Soul. overhead. The leaves on the trees exposed themselves in hundreds of different luxurious Thanks to the Group on August 18th from shades of green. The gentle trickling of the Davisville. Photo taken by Jennifer Jiang streams became deafening – such was the www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

Table of Contents Footnotes Toronto Bruce Trail Club is published quarterly by the Board of Directors President’s Pen P3 President: Toronto Bruce Trail Club Todd Bardes, 416-535-1631 Hiking Director’s Notes P3 PO Box 597 [email protected] 2938 Dundas Street West Vice-President & Hiking Director: 2014 Cross-country Ski Toronto, M6P 4E7 John Grandy, 416-704-9138 and Snowshoe program P4 [email protected] [email protected] Past President & BTC Director for the club: General Information P5 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Peter Leeney, 905-822-1877 ISSN 0380-9354 [email protected] Activities Calendar P6 A member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy Secretary: Malcolm Sanderson, 905-294-5866 Hike Leader Training P10 Many thanks to all the volunteers who [email protected] helped in the production of this issue. Treasurer ,Bookkeeper &Acting Publications In Memory of Ambrose P19 Director: Send address changes to: Ted Iseman, 416-219-1663 Classifieds P19 The Bruce Trail Conservancy [email protected] PO Box 857, Hamilton, ON L8N 3N9 Public Relations and Education: Other Hikes P19 www.brucetrail.org 1-800-665-4453 Victoria Arshad, 416-781-7339 [email protected] Eastbourne Here We Come For missing copies of Footnotes Trail Maintenance: P20 call 1-800-665-4453, David Paape, 416-445-9028 Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm [email protected] Log in to the Members Land Owner Relations section of the Club website Opinions expressed in Footnotes are not Paul Vanhanen, 905-877-1294 using your BTC membership necessarily the views of the TBTC unless [email protected] Membership and Social Program: number and your own stated as such. Advertising does not imply endorsement by the TBTC. Stan Gasner, 416-361-9088 password [email protected] Land Stewardship: Publication Deadlines Footnotes Resource Support Vladimir Bosnar, 905-273-7569 (not members of the Board) [email protected] ISSUE: ADVERTISING/EDITORIAL Fundraising: Footnotes Editor: Jennifer Jiang Patricia Peel, 416-436-2710 Winter 2013-14: Sept. 15/Sept. 24 Proofreaders: Marilyn MacKellar [email protected] Spring 2014: Dec.15/Dec.20 Kathryn Emirzian Land Management Commitee Chair; Land Summer 2014: March 15/March 24 Advertising & Mail Coordinator: Securement Secretariat BTC Fall 2014: June 15/June 24 Susan Britton Representative: Activities Editor: Victor Ramautar David Tyson, 416-966-1379 Send editorial to: Webmaster: Stephen Kamnitzer [email protected] Footnotes Editor, Jennifer Jiang E-Notes Editor: Grant Leigh Directors at Large: [email protected] Archivist: John Drew Barbara Euler, 416-695-1838 Information Line: Judy Leeney [email protected] Send advertisements to: City of Toronto Liaison: Lisa R. Lifshitz, 416-482-9378 Advertising Coordinator, Susan Britton John Hough [email protected] [email protected] Chapter: Ken Peters, 416-921-5391 Margaret Teasdale [email protected] Kevin B. Warburton, 905-542-0639 [email protected] The Toronto Bruce Trail Club is one of nine clubs John Drew, 416 231 3711 making up the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which [email protected] is dedicated to the conservation of the Niagara Deb Brander, 416 733 1458 Escarpment. You are invited to visit the Toronto [email protected] Club’s website at www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

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President’s Pen by Todd Bardes

Not long ago, a lady fell from the as where you are stepping. We need to threatened and under pressure to survive. cliffs at Mount Nemo. I think this be extra careful on wet or icy sections of The expansion of urbanization and the unfortunate accident could have been the Trail. (I know since I have gone down presence of humans have disrupted and avoided. We in the Bruce Trail try to a couple of times and spent time in the reduced much of their habitat. protect our BT hikers by moving the hospital on one occasion.) Using hiking Trail back away from the brink of the sticks also helps with our balance. Look As we hike through the woods we Escarpment. We also have trained Hike out for and assist fellow hikers. Follow the need to accept that we are visiting the Leaders who have an obligation to keep instructions of the Hike Leader and stay home of wildlife. Under every dead log, our group of hikers away from danger. between the Hike Leader and the Sweep. on every old tree stump, in every creek Even while we, at the Bruce Trail, try to Be careful when approaching the edge there is life that needs our protection. We reduce the possibilities of harm, hiking of the Escarpment or rock formations. need to protect the Escarpment for today does have risks connected with this And above all, “Stay on the Trail”. If this and for our grandchildren and great- enjoyable activity. As a hike leader I can sounds like a sermon, please forgive me, grandchildren. The best and easiest tell you about different hikers that have but I want everyone to enjoy his or her way to help out is to “Stay on the Trail”. had slips and falls along the Trail. I can visit to the Escarpment and return home From time to time I have reviewed the also tell you about a couple of slips of my safely. “Trail User’s Code” and its twelve points own making. Things do happen! (inside the cover of the Bruce Trail Not only do we want to protect Reference), but my special point of the Each and every one of us needs to hike our members and fellow hikers but code is “Leave only your thanks and take with safety in mind. Just a few points we also want to protect the wildlife nothing but photographs”. that may help you enjoy your adventure along the Escarpment. There are on the Trail would be: Use boots with a thousands of plant & animals that live good tread and watch your feet as well on the Escarpment that are endangered, Happy Hiking

Hiking Director’s Notes

by John Grandy Recently, when hiking in the Beaver because they had to, and rich people the “wildest, leafiest, and least trodden Valley section I came across the generally didn’t walk at all. In the early way I could find.” His book describing memorial to John Muir at the Epping 1800s the poet William Wordsworth this mega-hike was immensely popular. lookout. Many of us know of Muir as started walking in order to appreciate From it, and from his later exploratory one of the earliest environmentalists, the spectacular beauty of the Lake walks in the western States, the love of the founder of the US National District in northern England, where he hiking in North America can be derived. Parks Service and of the Sierra Club, lived; his poetic writing about his walks the world’s oldest environmental became immensely popular. Thanks in We call all be proud that his initial organization. Some of us know that large part toWordsworth, hiking became love of hiking began with his walks on before he started his career in the popular in England and has remained what is now the Bruce Trail. United States, he lived for two years an important recreation in that country in Upper Canada, where he developed to this day. his love of nature. (He came here, as it happens, because he was a draft-dodger.) In North America, however, nature But few of us, perhaps, know that he was still regarded mostly as an enemy, or was also the first well-known person to at best as an obstacle to progress. John take up hiking as a form of recreation. Muir began to change popular attitudes. In 1867 he undertook an amazing one Before the 19th century, no-one thousand mile walk from Indiana to walked for fun. Poor people walked Florida as, he said, he wanted to take E-mail: [email protected] Winter 2013-2014 3 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Program

On winter Saturdays in 2014 the online pre-registration system to sign up trip. If you cancel after this time Toronto Bruce Trail Club will again be for the trip(s) of your choice. or don’t show up on the day of running cross-country ski and snowshoe the trip you will have to pay the trips. We will travel in comfortable New in 2014 – Join us on January 4 cost of the bus fare, unless the highway coaches and visit a variety of and learn to ski at Highlands Nordic. club is able to fill your seat. resorts north of Toronto. The schedule Rent skis, take a lesson and discover the below represents where we would like joy of skiing. For more details stay tuned • The bus will depart at 9 am to ski and snowshoe each week. We will to the Club’s website. sharp from the parking lot be- go wherever the snow conditions are the side the Miller Tavern, east side Trip Details: best, so venues could change. The resorts of Yonge St, one bock south of we’ve chosen rent both ski and snowshoe • Please register online. Online Old Rd. The bus will equipment, so whether you have your pre-registration opens at 9 pm be available for boarding start- own gear or not, you can join us for some ing at 8:30 am. winter fun. Most resorts also offer ski on the Sunday before each trip. If you have any problems call lessons. Check the websites listed below • The bus will be back in Toronto 647-931-1751. for complete details on the services each between 6 and 7 pm. resort provides. • Bus fare: members $25, non- • Invite your friends. Each mem- members $28, children 12 and Skiers – you are on your own. You can ber can bring one guest on up to under $10. relax and ski at your own pace. Make two outings. sure you stay on marked trails and ski • The prices of trail fees will be with a buddy. If you are a snowshoer you • Trips will go to whichever resort posted online. can team up with a friend or join a group has the best snow so venues may led by one of our seasoned hike leaders. • If you need to cancel your regis- change as late as the morning of If you would like to join us for any of our the trip. ski and snowshoe outings please use the tration you must do so by 9 pm on the Wednesday before the

Snowshoe Food Date Location Rentals? Hike Leader Services? Highlands Nordic (Duntroon) 4-Jan-2013 Peter Leeney Yes Yes http://www.highlandsnordic.ca/ Scenic Caves 11-Jan-2013 David Royle Yes Yes http://www.sceniccaves.com/activities/nordic-centre/ Horseshoe 18-Jan-2013 Ted Iseman Yes Yes http://www.horseshoeresort.com/ Blueberry Plains (Wasaga Nordic) 25-Jan-2013 Brenda Dalglish Yes Very limited http://www.wasagabeachpark.com/index.php?action=display&cat=28 Highlands Nordic (Duntroon 1-Feb-2013 Ed Brown Yes Yes http://www.highlandsnordic.ca/ Horseshoe 8-Feb-2013 Sarah Hopton Yes Yes http://www.horseshoeresort.com/ Mansfield Sophie 15-Feb-2013 Yes Yes http://www.mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca/ Chuchra Hardwood Hills Sophie 22-Feb-2013 Yes Yes http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/ Chuchra Highlands Nordic (Duntroon) 1-Mar-2013 Lucy Leung Yes Yes http://www.highlandsnordic.ca/ Scenic Caves 8-Mar-2013 Sarah Hopton Yes Yes http://www.sceniccaves.com/activities/nordic-centre/

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Meeting Place: For maps, see www.torontobrucetrailclub.org under General Information on Bus hikes. • York Mills subway station: buses park on Old York Mills Road near the south exit of the station (not the exit for TTC buses) • Islington subway station: buses wait at the Beer Store on Bloor Street, two short blocks west of the subway station and opposite the TTC parking lot • : located south of King Street, north of Front Street, at 49 Spadina Avenue on the east side (south of the gas station). Buses wait at the west side of the Square.

Return: • usual return time is 6 pm; late returns are noted in the listing Seating: • based on a first-come, first-seated basis — guests are welcome • check the listings for exceptions — leaders may give priority to defined groups • some outings involve extra costs; some require advance registration

Bus Fare (includes $1 donation to the Escarpment Legacy Fund): • $17 members, $23 non-members; $5 children under 12 • Long distance fares (over 140 km one-way) $22 for members and $28 for non-members Car Hikes • meet at the point stipulated in Footnotes and travel by car shuttle to the starting point; contact Hike Leader if you have questions Car-Pool Hikes • meet at the point listed in Footnotes and ride or drive to the starting point as a group; save fuel and reduce pollution • passengers are expected to contribute to the driver’s costs (the suggested amount is $10, which should be offered — the driver should not have to request it) Map References • the 27th edition of the Bruce Trail Reference is used Things to Remember Call the Club Info Line (416-763-9061) to check for updates. Changes are also posted in the Members section of the website (www.torontobrucetrailclub.org). Members log in using their BTC membership number and their own passwords. • all Club events are non-smoking • carry your BTC membership card at all times • bring a lunch, 2 litres of water, suncreen and insect repellent • arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure time for any hike • dogs are not permitted on bus hikes with the exception of registered guide dogs. Dogs may only be taken on urban and car hikes if published in advance by hike leaders.

Pre-registration ( Online, Email or Phone )

You must pre-register even though the meeting time and place may be listed.Please register using the listed method before the deadline.

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Join us for a brisk couple of hours walk then Saturday, December 7 -- Toronto Section, Winter 2013-2014 a visit to Mother’s Dumplings. We sit at a Speyside (Maps 12/13) big table and share large platters of varied Level II/III Car hike - Notice to Participants Dumplings. Delicious. Fun. Different, not Length of Hike: 21 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, All Hike Leaders are volunteers. You to mention Cheap!. Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, are welcome to take part in their Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after. activities, but you do so at your Saturday, December 7 -- own risk. Only written complaints Depart 8:30 am, Map 12, Km 8.6. against a Hike Leader or end person Level I/II Urban walk - Road side parking on St Helena Rd. will be considered. Complaints (or Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, commendations) may be addressed to Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10pm Terrain: the Hiking Director, Toronto Bruce Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Car shuttle to Km. 29.4, Map 13 and Trail Club, PO Box 597, 2938 Dundas Dogs welcome, Refreshments after. hike back through Speyside Resource St. W., Toronto, ON M6P 4E7. The Depart 10 am, EITHER the Grenadier Management Area. focus of the complaints policy is on Restaurant OR Starbucks in Port Credit. improvement rather than discipline. Starbucks is at the west end of the bridge Saturday, December 7 -- Niagara, over the and is about 7 km from (Maps 1/2) Please note that the maps and kilometre the club. The Grenadier Restaurant is 400 references in this listing are from m south of subway station in the Level II/III Car hike - the 27th Edition of the Bruce Trail park. The yacht club is served by frequent Length of Hike: 22 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Reference. Kipling buses that run to the subway and Terrain: Variable, May be muddy. No there is free parking nearby for those needing dropout, End to End #1 of 4, Hiking boots, car transport. Refreshments after, Sunday, December 1 -- Toronto, Belt Line and Mt. Pleasant Peter Tomlin, (905) 791-9156 Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Mon-Wed, 7-9pm Level I Urban walk - Depart 9 am, Km 21.9 Merritt Trail parking. Length of Hike: 5 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Tony Edmonds, (416) 221-6716 Mon-Wed 7-9pm QEW, south on 406 to Glendale Ave. go east Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at anywhere, 2 blocks and turn left. Mike Dhesi, (416) 760-2602 4 to 7 pm Beginners, Families, No dogs, Shoes with Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or soles that grip.. Join the “Walking Wounded” on our easy [email protected] Depart 11 am, Eglinton West Subway paced traditional Christmas season walks to the Lakeshore Yacht Club for the usual Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or Station entrance. Eglinton Ave. and Allen [email protected] Rd. $5 chili lunch and celebration of Peter and Don’s trail hiking leadership. We will shuttle to Queenston and hike back Marilyn MacKellar, 416 653-4120 6-9pm through Woodend and Welland Canal. Walk the Kay Gardner part of the Beltline Saturday, December 7 -- Oak Ridges Trail, into Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Meet nice Uxbridge Sunday, December 8 -- Toronto people on the hike and other interesting (Map 5) people memorialized in this special historical Level II Bus hike - Level II Urban walk - ‘monument’. If there has been snow it may Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, be slippery. Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 5 and 12 km, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Light Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Thursday, December 5 -- Toronto lunch and water. Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Level II Urban walk - Depart 9:30 am, York Mills. Depart 12 pm, Yonge and St. Clair Subway Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Michele Mastroeni, (416) 301-8292 before - south entrance. Terrain: Variable, bring water and snack. 8pm or [email protected] Yonge @ St. Clair Subway..South Exit - Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs, Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 Pleasant Boulevard Exit. Refreshments after. Before 9pm or [email protected] Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or Depart 11 am, Inside TD Bank at Yonge & We will be hiking in the York Regional [email protected] St. Clair on Yonge subway line, at 11 prompt. Forest, the Al Shaw, West and East Walker Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Loop, . Car hikers who We did an experimental ‘Listen to the Silence’ Larry Haigh wish to join the hike should contact leader for meeting place. There is a $10 charge for walk a few weeks ago. Just 5 or 10 minutes of We’re singing...”Dumpling Time Again” car hikers to use the bus. Walking ‘as one’ in silence for short periods 6 Winter 2013-2014 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar of time. People really enjoyed the ‘zen’ created Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or Saturday, December 14 -- Toronto by the 50 shades of green and the footsteps [email protected] Section, Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) falling into a single stride...wonderful. So we Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or dougsloan@ Level II Car hike - will try it again. Uncomplicated and mind sympatico.ca Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, refreshing. We will shuttle to km 21.9 and hike back Terrain: Variable. No dropout, No dogs, by Lake Moodie and through Short Hills Pub stop after. Sunday, December 8 -- Toronto Provincial Park. Depart 9:30 am, Map 13, km 29.4 Scotsdale Section, Speyside, (Maps 11/12) Farm - north of km 29.4. Enter off Trafalgar Depart Clarence Square or Islington Rd. Level II Bus hike - Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Francis Han, (905) 850-3926 Terrain: Rocky. Dropout at 3, 9 km, Hiking Loop hike on the Main Trail, Great Esker Saturday, December 14 -- Caledon Hills, boots, Refreshments after, Ice footwear may and Bennett Side trails. be needed, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Pre-registration Online using Website. Level II Car hike - Sunday, December 15 -- Toronto, Depart 9:30 am, Clarence Square. Duration of Hike: 3hrs, Pace: 3.5km/hr, Wilket Creek, E.T. Seton and Barbara Euler, (416) 695-1838 Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking Taylor Creek Parks before 10 pm or [email protected] boots, Dogs welcome, Bring something to Level II Urban walk - A walk along the edge of the Escarpment with drink, a snack lunch, and Icers. Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, great views. We’ll include the Restoration Depart 10 am, Parking location on 3rd Line Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at anywhere, Side Trail. Depending on conditions, pace E.H.S., GPS co-ordinates Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, may be slower. Pickups are at Clarence N 43 59.562’, W 80 02.881’. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Square at 9:30 am followed by Islington about 20 minutes later. Take Highway #10 north from Orangeville, Depart 10 am, SW corner, turn right on Hockley Road (County Road parking lot - the SW corner of Leslie St. and #7), follow to 3rd Line E.H.S. and turn left. Lawrence Ave E. It is served by the #51 and Sunday, December 8 -- Niagara, Roadside parking one kilometre north on #54 buses.

Short Hills (Map 3) right hand side. Andrew Wood, (416) 739-0468 4pm -10pm Level II/III Car hike - Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10pm or [email protected] Length of Hike: 23 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, End An opportunity to get away from the crazy Enjoy a pre-holiday breath of fresh air! We to End #2 of 4, Hiking boots, Refreshments holiday season at the malls and relax in the will begin at Edwards Gardens (Wilket after, quiet of the woods. We will hike the Isobel Creek Park), continue south through the East, Tom East, and Glen Cross side trails, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. West Don Valley (E.T. Seton Park) and then linked together by the Main Trail. All old through Taylor Creek Park to end near the Depart 9 am, km 45.1, Rockway Falls. favourites, but starting from a different Victoria Park subway station. Depending QEW, Jordan Rd south, King st., east, Ninth location. Dogs are permitted, but must be on conditions, be sure to bring icers and/or St. South, Rockway Rd east. leashed and owners scoop the poop. snowshoes, as well as lunch and snacks.

Hike Difficulty Levels Trail Users’ Code Our level of difficulty ratings follow these general guidelines: • Hike only along marked • Camp at designated camp routes. Do not take short cuts. sites. Level Average Pace Distance Terrain • Do not climb fences - use the • Leave flowers and plants for I 3 km/hr 10 km Easily managed stiles. others to enjoy. II 4 km/hr 15 km Variable • Respect the privacy of people • Do not damage live trees or III 5 km/hr 20 km May be difficult living along the Trail. strip off bark. • Leave the Trail cleaner than • Keep dogs on a leash and These are general guidelines. In rating their hikes, hike leaders you found it. Carry out all under control at all times. use a “two out of three” rule. For example, a Level II hike could litter. • Do not disturb wildlife. correspond to the table above for average pace and terrain but be • No open fires are allowed on • Leave only your thanks and considerably longer or shorter than indicated there. Be sure you the Trail. Use a portable stove. take nothing but photographs. look at both the rating and the description to decide whether the • Obey all signs. hike suits your abilities and preferences.

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Sunday, December 15 -- Dufferin Hi- $5.50. E-mail info: [email protected] Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or Land, Mono Cliffs (Map 19) [email protected]

Level II Bus hike - Sunday, December 15 -- Niagara, Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm

Duration of Hike: Pace: 4.5hrs, 3.5km/hr, Ball’s Falls (Maps 3/4) Dumplings Again. This is exactly the same Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. Dropout at after 2 Level II/III Car hike - as our Thursday December 5th event....same hours, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Length of Hike: 22 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Delicious Dumplings same place...different Pre-registration Online using Website. walk, but same meeting place... Everybody Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to Welcome. Depart 9:30 am, Islington. End #3 of 4, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Ted Iseman, 416 219 1663 cell phone or Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Saturday, December 21 -- Oak [email protected] Depart 9 am, Km 66.9, Kinsmen Park. Ridges Trail (Map 5) Sarah Hopton, 416-319-3736 before 10pm QEW, Mountain Rd (Beamsville) south, This is the annual late fall hike through Mono Kinsmen Rd. east, Frost Rd. north. Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Cliffs Provincial Park. We will set the pace Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or Terrain: and distance, between 12 and 17km, based [email protected] Hilly, Challenging. Dropout, on weather and trail conditions. The variety Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, of side trails and the Main Trail provide us Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or Pre-registration by Email to Leader. [email protected] with many choices all of which include Depart 9 am, from the parking lot next to interesting views and photo opportunities. We will shuttle to km 45.1 and hike back the big Canadian flag at the intersection of We will have refreshments afterward in the through the Louth Conservation Area, Ball’s the 6th Concession and Allbright Rd, just Mono Cliffs Inn. Falls and Cave Springs. south of Goodwood Rd (Regional Rd 21). Hwy 404 north, exit on Bloomington Rd Sunday, December 15 -- Toronto Section, (Exit 41), go east on Bloomington Rd (Hwy Hilton Falls (Map 11) Be sure to read hike listings 47) for 16.6 km (keep to the speed limit), carefully. If you have any Level I Car hike - turn right at Town of Goodwood to get onto Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, questions, call the leader at the Church St/Goodwood Rd (Reg Rd 21). times noted. Travel for 6.8 km and go past Brock Rd, Terrain: Mostly flat. No dropout, Beginners, turn right on 6th Concession, continue for Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. 2.4 km until you see a large Canadian flag Depart 10 am, at Hilton Falls Conservation Thursday, December 19 -- Toronto on your right (at Allbright Rd). Parking lot is immediately to your left. Area parking lot. Level II Urban walk - Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 Exit Hwy 401 at Hwy 25 (exit 320), and Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, drive north 1.7 km to 5 Sdrd just past Tim before 9pm or [email protected] Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Hortons, then drive west for about 5 km. Remi Fahy, 416 903-7572 before 9:00pm Look for Hilton Falls on the north side. Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. A loop hike, we will use the Main Trail and Tessa Shelvey, 905-850-1507 before 9pm a selection of side trails. No refreshment stop Depart 11 am, Inside TD Bank at Yonge & so we should have an early return. ORTA Nice loop hike or snowshoe (depending on St. Clair....at 11 prompt. conditions) in the woods. We’ll visit a pretty Map 5. Bring along your ice footwear in case waterfall where chickadees are often feeding. St. Clair subway is on the Yonge subway of icy conditions. Admission fee applies: adult $6.50, senior line. TD Bank is on street level.

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Saturday, December 21 -- Niagara, Wednesday, December 25-- Toronto Thursday, December 26 -- Caledon Grimsby (Maps 4/5) Hills, Forks of the Credit, Boxing Level II Urban walk - Day hiking (Map 15) Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Length of Hike: 16 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Level II Car hike - Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, End to Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, End #4 of 4, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Terrain: Mostly flat, Hilly. No dropout, Hiking Pre-registration by Email to Leader. boots, No dogs, gaiters and icers for your safety, Depart 11 am, At TD Bank North East Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9 am, Km 2.7, Iroquoia, map 5. Corner of Yonge and St. Clair. Depart 9 am, Map 15, Km 18.3 roadside QEW, south on Christie St and Mountain St. Clair is on Yonge subway line. Get off parking on the bend at the end of Willoughby Rd (Grimsby), west on Ridge Rd and north at St. Clair and take escalator into St. Clair Rd. on Quarry Rd. Centre....we will be at street level. To pre- Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or register you can telephone leaders to reserve Francis Han, (905) 850-3926 [email protected] your spot as well as email Jacqueline. We’ll do the loop hiking through Puckering Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or Lane and Forks of The Credit Valley. We can [email protected] [email protected] walk Meadow Trail about 2.5 km as bonus if agree after hiking. Come and join the year- Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm We will shuttle to km 66.9 and hike back end hiking if you think that hiking is much through Mountainview Conservation Area Several hikers have asked if we could do a better than breathing dusty air from the and Beamer Conservation Area. hike and meal on December 25th (Christmas bustling shopping mall. Day)....so here goes. We’ll have a lovely Sunday, December 22 -- Toronto quiet, 2-hour walk through gentle peaceful areas (all the more fun if it is snowing and Level II Urban walk - we can take our sleds) of Toronto and end up Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, at a great restaurant...finishing up where we Terrain: Mostly flat, 1 steep incline. can have a jolly, tasty meal together. There Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, are many restaurants open on this date so Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Bring Larry and I will pick a good one, not too water. expensive, where there is a varied menu. This Depart 12 pm, Allen Gardens - outside will be limited to 20 people so please sign up main entance. quickly. Allen Gardens is at Sherbourne and Carlton Streets. Take Carlton streetcar from College Subway. Get a transfer. Thursday, December 26 -- Toronto, Wednesday, January 1 -- Toronto, Leslie Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or Toronto Island Street Spit [email protected] Level II Urban walk - Level II Urban walk - Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, We’re going to meet at Allen Gardens, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at any time, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, No dogs, smell the wonderful range of plant displays Hiking boots. Refreshments after. and inhale the warmth of the tropical Depart 10 am, Ferry Dock. Depart 1 pm, . greenhouses. Then we proceed through the narrow lanes of Cabbagetown, stop off at Meet at 9:30am inside waiting area for ferry Leslie St at Unwin Ave, gate at entrance to Riverdale Zoo to see their Holiday Displays, docks at the foot of Bay St. Spit. Lots of parking spaces or walk down south from the Queen streetcar. then continue north along the . Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Lots of options, Art Gallery, Theatre and Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm David Royle, (416) 461-5184 then a good stretch up to the Whistler Pub.. Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 Avoid the Boxing Day crowds. The islands Larry will bring his rope for the Stragglers!!. before 9pm are quiet in winter. We will catch the 3:15 or 3:45 pm ferry to be back in Toronto about Repeat of an annual event to start the New 4 pm. Ferry return fares: $7.00 adult, $4.50 Year off on the right foot. There is usually student/senior, $3.50 junior. An opportunity quite a crowd, so arrive at least a half hour will be provided to make a donation to the before departure so we can leave on time. Escarpment Legacy Fund. An opportunity will be provided to make a donation to the Escarpment Legacy Fund.

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Wednesday, January 1 -- Toronto Section, Join us for the annual loop hike around the year breathing fresh air, doing some new Hilton Falls (Map 11) many paths and trails in the conservation year’s resolution. Level II Car hike - area. Dogs permitted, but must be leashed and owners scoop the poop. After the hike Duration of Hike: 3hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Saturday, January 4 -- Oak Ridges those who want to can repair to a local Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. Dropout, Trail (Map 2) franchise of “Canada’s coffee shop” for Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, some of their delicious hot beverages. We Level II Bus hike - Bring ice footwear, a snack lunch (turkey Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, sandwiches optional) and something to will have earned it. drink. Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 8 km, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Depart 11 am, Meet in the parking lot of Thursday, January 2 -- Oak Ridges Trail Pre-registration Online using Website. the Hilton Falls Conservation Area. Note Level II Car hike - that an admission fee will need to be paid in Depart 9 am, York Mills. Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, accordance with policy. Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 or Terrain: Mostly flat, Hilly. Dropout at [email protected] Exit Hwy 401 at either Guelph Line or 7.5km, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Halton 25, and take Campbellville Rd, No dogs, Pub stop after, gaiters and icers for Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm 5th Sideroad. GPS co-ordinates for C.A. your safety. We will be doing a series of three 4km hikes parking lot, N 43 30.333’, W 79 41.000’. Depart 9 am, roadside parking spot on Keele for a total of 12 km on the Oak Ridges Trail Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10pm St, 2.9 km north of King Rd. in the Aurora area. Car hikers are welcome or [email protected] to join the hike. Please contact the leader for Francis Han, [email protected] the meeting place. There will be a charge to An opportunity to keep that New Year We’ll do the loop hiking through the Eaton use the bus and to be returned to your car at resolution to get more exercise, and walk Hall and Mary Lake loop and stop at Pine the end of the hike. off some of the excess of the night before! Farm for refreshment after.Let’s start new (Note the “sympathetic” late start time.)

Bruce Trail Hike Leader Training 2014 Hiking Holidays Saturday April 5th and Sunday April 6th 7- and 10-night adventures on the Bruce Trail Including accommodation, transportation, Have you ever considered becoming a Hike Leader for the daily guided hikes for all levels, breakfast & Toronto Bruce Trail Club (TBTC)? This is your opportunity lunch, luggage handling and more to give back to your Club and to be a trail blazer. The most beautiful hikes are right here in Ontario! www.bthh.ca The Apprenticeship Program: [email protected] 1: Attend the two day training workshop. 2: Serve as an assistant leader on four TBTC hikes. 3: Organize and lead one TBTC hike with a certified leader.

Bruce Trail in your Inbox You must have completed a two day Standard First Aid Footnotes, hike schedules and updates now available and Level C CPR course prior to attending the workshop. by E-mail Hiking experience with the TBTC is recommended. • Stay up to date with the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Toronto Bruce Trail Club Register by January 31, 2014 and receive a complimentary • Reduce paper use and mailing costs. copy of the 27th Edition of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide. • Receive your Club Newsletter and Hike Schedule as a full-colour PDF file as soon as it’s ready. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program 5 Easy Steps the TBTC will refund the $60 registration fee and $75 1. Visit brucetrail.org and click on “Subscribe to towards the cost of first aid certification. Newsletters” 2. Login as a member (or create a member login first) To register see the club’s website for additional information 3. Add or update your email address or contact the Chair of the Hike Leader Training Committee 4. Choose to receive any or all of the following by Ted Iseman email: BTC eNews, Trail Change Notices, Footnotes [email protected] Newsletter, E-mail Updates from the Toronto Club

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Saturday, January 4 -- Iroquoia, Depart 3 pm, SE corner of Scarlett Rd and Waterdown (Maps 8/9) Eglinton Ave West. Level II/III Car hike - From Runnymede subway station take the 79 Length of Hike: 18 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, bus to the meeting place. For bus frequency Jack Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, and times call the TTC at 416 393 4636 TO THE WORLD No dogs, Pub stop after. (416.393-INFO). Parking is available east of Runnymede station, north of Bloor, on side [email protected] Depart 8:30 am, Map 9, km 75.1. streets. Do not park at the starting point of 416-487-8929 Parking lot north of km 75.1 at City View the hike. We finish the hike at the south side Jacqueline is an Independent Consultant with Park off Kerns Rd. Enter from Hwy 5. of Bloor and Runnymede. Collacutt Travel, Toronto Ontario TICO Registration #1466982 Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 SPRINGTIME 6-10 pm or [email protected] Francis Han, (905) 850-3926 THE DARLING BUDS OF MAY Ray Berzins, (647)207-4954 May 22nd - June 2nd Car shuttle to km 58.6, Map 8. Hike back before 9:30 pm or [email protected] through Borer’s Falls, Clappison Woods, Eastbourne an hour from London, Grindstone Creek and Waterdown Woods. This hike is for members only. Bring your England nestled alongside The valid Bruce Trail Conservancy membership English Channel amidst the famous card. We will walk along the South Downs National Park. In Saturday, January 4 -- Highlands Park southbound and Swansea Village via May, the woods are perfumed by Nordic (Duntroon) blue bells, the meadows are home ravines and city streets. We will have dinner to thousands of tiny, frisky, white Martina Furrer, at 6 pm at a local restaurant and then attend woolly lambs.... we walk and talk [email protected] the Village Playhouse Theater at 2190 Bloor with the locals along the fabulous Street West, at 8 pm to see “ The Willow cliff tops with wonderful views of For information on this event read the story France and eat in famous restaurants Quartet” A Drama by Joan Burrows. Call the and cream-tea gardens.... join us “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe theater directly 416 767 7702 to reserve your in May, stay in a seaside hotel, be Program” on page 4. ticket ($20) and state that you are with the amazed by the many, many palm Bruce Trail hiking club. You may hike only, trees swaying in the sea breeze. Thursday, January 9 -- Toronto join in for dinner or just come to the theater performance - or do all. The only reservation Level II Urban walk - required is for your ticket for the show DISCOVERING JERSEY Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, with The Village Playhouse. Please bring a September 12th - 23rd Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, flashlight. It gets dark early and there are a Jersey is the largest of the Channel Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, few steep staircases and one hidden path with Islands and is a unique part of the Refreshments after, Bring water. obstacles. British Isles lying just off the French coast, giving it that continental Depart 11 am, Inside TD Bank at Yonge & flavour but without the language St. Clair in St. Clair Centre - St. Clair subway Saturday, January 11 -- Dufferin Hi- difficulties. Local hikers will guide us on Yonge line. Take escalator to ground level Land, Boyne Valley & Murphy’s Pinnacle through networks of secret country and you will see the T.D. Bank. lanes and hidden valleys. There are (Map 20) several bays of golden sand and Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 many interesting spots, Mont Orguel Level II Car hike - Castle, Samares Manor and Durrell Larry Haigh Duration of Hike: 3.0hrs, Pace: 3.5km/hr, Wildlife Park... plus of course plenty We’re having a great time, sitting large Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout, Hiking of cream tea spots. tables, and ordering individual platters of boots, Bring icers, a snack, and something to Dumplings. Join us...the same description as drink. December 5th and 19th....A full stomach for Depart 10 am, County Rd 19, Prince under $10 and delicious too!. of Wales Rd, where the Primrose Loop Side Trail crosses it the second time. GPS co-ordinates: N44 06.335’, W80 08.349’. Saturday, January 11 -- Toronto, Theatre Hike Take Hwy 10 north from Orangeville to Primrose, then continue north for 1 km Level I/II Urban walk - on County Rd 19, parking carefully on the Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, roadside. Terrain: Variable, 4 steep staircases. Dropout Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840 7-10pm For more Information email or call: at any time, Beginners, Families, No dogs, or [email protected] [email protected] Refreshments after. 416-487-8929

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A double loop hike, we will use the Primrose Union Rd and turn left on to Kingston Rd, 1 Sunday, January 12 -- Toronto Loop Side Trail, the Boyne Valley Side Trail, km east from the intersection, there stands a Level II Urban walk - and a section of the Main Trail. Depending huge sign “Glen Rouge” on your left. That’s Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, on the snow coverage, we shall either hike or the place we’re to meet - better be there early use snowshoes. Dogs permitted, but must be for sure parking. Terrain: Variable, bring water and a snack. leashed. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Francis Han, (905) 850-3926 No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Let’s do the new year’s resolution enjoying the Depart 12 pm, Castle Frank Subway fresh air at the Rouge Valley Conservation Station. Castle Frank is on the Bloor - East Saturday, January 11 -- Humber Valley Area. Who knows it’ll be a good turning West Subway Line. Heritage Trail point in your life. If you’re satisfied this hiking, please sometimes check e-notes from Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or Level II Car hike - the Toronto club, I’ll organize level II hiking [email protected] Duration of Hike: Pace: 4.0 hrs, 3 km/hr, around 13-18 km a day. Larry Haigh Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at as requested, Time for another 5 or 10 minutes of silent Beginners, Hiking boots, Pub stop after. walking (optional)..it is called Forest Depart 9 am, , Bolton. Walking...makes you feel as if you’ve spent Saturday, January 11 -- Toronto Section, time at a Million Dollar Spa...we’re going to West side of Hwy 50 200 m north of the Limehouse (Maps 12/13) junction with King Road. be in forests, around trickling water....join us Level II/III Car hike - for a wonderful half day holiday. Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm Length of Hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, P. Lynn McFerran, (905) 791-9156 Terrain: Rocky. No dropout, Pub stop after. This little gem of a trail winds through Depart 8:30 am, Map 13, Fallbrook Rd near Sunday, January 12 -- Toronto spectacular scenery best viewed in winter. km 35.9. Section, Silver Creek Join the “Walking Wounded” for a gently (Maps 13/14) paced shorter hike of length to be decided Take Trafalgar Rd north from Hwy 7 and go Level II Bus hike - on conditions. Please note this hike may be east on 27th side road to Fallbrook. Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, cancelled if driving conditions are hazardous. Ralph Hutchinson, (905) 872-8122 or Terrain: Rocky, Some hills. Dropout [email protected] at 7, 13 km, Hiking boots, Ice Come see “The Hole in the Wall”. We will footwear or snowshoes may be useful, car pool to Limehouse and hike back. Bring Pre-registration Online using Website. Saturday, January 11 -- Toronto, Rouge lunch/snack and lots of water. Valley Conservation Area (Map Ontario) Depart 10 am, Islington. Level II Car hike - Barbara Euler, (416) 695-1838 Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Saturday, January 11 -- Scenic Caves before 10pm or [email protected] Snowshoe Terrain: Mostly flat, Hilly. No dropout, Terra Cotta to Scotsdale Farm using the Beginners, Families, No dogs, winter jacket, Martina Furrer, Main Trail and Side Trails. This area is lovely gaiters and icers for your safety. [email protected] in the winter. If there is heavy snow or icy conditions, pace will be slower and distance For information on this event read the story Depart 9 am, at the Rouge Valley park on may be shortened. No refreshment stop so “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Kingston Rd. we should be back in the city before 5 pm. Program” on page 4. Take Hwy 401 east from Toronto,exit at Port

 The Toronto Hiking and Conservation Club   organizes Sunday hikes in the countryside  surrounding Toronto 

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   www.sproulephoto.ca/thcc or call 416-693-8639 for more    information     

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Saturday, January 18 -- Oak Ridges Saturday, January 18 -- Toronto Section, Sunday, January 19 -- Erindale Park, Trail Speyside (Map 12) Mississauga Level II Bus hike - Level II Car hike - Level I Urban walk - Duration of Hike: hrs, Pace: Length of Hike: km, Pace: Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, 4.0 3 km/hr, 8 3 km/hr, Terrain: Terrain: Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 8 km, Hilly, Rocky. Dropout at as Mostly flat, gravel path. Dropout at Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, requested, Hiking boots, Pub stop after. any time, Beginners, No dogs, Pub stop after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9 am, Tim Hortons. Depart 10 am, Erindale Park parking lot. Depart 9 am, York Mills. On the east side of Hwy 25 300 m north of Main parking lot of Erindale Park on the Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 or the 401 near Milton. north side of Dundas St, about 200m east of [email protected] Peter Tomlin, (905) 791-9156 M-W 7-9pm Mississauga Rd. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm P. Lynn McFerran, (905) 791-9156 Tessa Shelvey, (905) 850-1507 before 9 pm We will be doing a series of three 4km hikes Join the “Walking Wounded” for a loop hike There and back hike along the scenic for a total of 12 km on Jokers Hill and the on this rugged forested Main and side trails Credit River. Bring icers. Lunch after at a Oak Ridges Trail in the Newmarket area. Car with some spectacular views. Length will be local pub. E-mail questions can be sent to hikers are welcome to join the hike. Please adjusted as dictated by conditions. Please [email protected]. contact the leader for the meeting place. note the hike may be cancelled if driving conditions are hazardous. There will be a charge to use the bus and to Sunday, January 19 -- Toronto, be returned to your car at the end of the hike. Saturday, January 18 -- Iroquoia, Level I/II Urban walk - Mount Nemo (Maps Map 9/10) Duration of Hike: 4hrs, Pace: 3.5km/hr, Saturday, January 18 -- Toronto Level II/III Car hike - Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. Dropout,

Length of Hike: km, Pace: Section, Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) 22 4 km/hr, Beginners, Families. Terrain: Level II Car hike - Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking Depart 11 am, Subway station. boots, No dogs, Pub stop after. Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, From the subway station, follow the signs for Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. Dropout, Depart 8:30 am, Map 10, km 98.8. Yonge St. West side and North York Civic Families, Hiking boots, Parking lot behind the Kilbride School at Centre. Meet inside the City Centre Mall, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. end of Panton St. 5150 Yonge St., street level, in front of the Depart 9 am, Scotsdale Farm Parking lot. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Food Court. Take Trafalgar Rd exit off Hwy 401 and Francis Han, (905) 850-3926 Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 7-9pm travel north on Trafalgar Rd through Car shuttle to km 76.8, Map 9 and hike Beautiful park for a winter walk. We will Stewarttown and continue to lights at merge back through Highview and Mount Nemo walk from the North York subway station to with Hwy 7. Turn left at lights and continue Conservation Area. the Earl Bales park and return to the subway. traveling north for about 4 km where Hwy Bring lunch, we will stop at the Community 7 carries on to left and Trafalgar Rd exits on Center (indoors). ICE FOOTWEAR right. Continue north on Trafalgar Rd and For membership information, call RECOMMENDED. after about 2 km turn right into Scotsdale the Bruce Trail Conservancy Head Farm. Drive east along the gravel road to Office at Thursday, January 23 -- Toronto the parking lot on the left in front of the 1-800-665-HIKE (1-800-665-4453) farmhouse. 8:30 am -4:30 pm Level II Urban walk - Remi Fahy, 416 903-7572 Monday - Friday Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, before 9:00pm or [email protected] or visit www.brucetrail.org Terrain: Variable, Bring water Dropout, Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 Beginners, Families, No dogs, Refreshments before 9:00pm or [email protected] after, bring water. Saturday, January 18 -- Horseshoe A loop hike: we will use the Main Trail and a Depart 11 am, Inside St. Clair Centre at the selection of side trails. If icy conditions, the Martina Furrer, TD Bank. N E corner Yonge and St. Clair. distance may be shortened. No refreshment [email protected] St. Clair is on the Yonge Subway line. Take stop so we should have an early return. For information on this event read the story escalator to the main floor and you will see “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe our Group outside the TD Bank. Program” on page 4. Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or [email protected]

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Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Saturday, January 25 -- Blueberry Saturday, February 1 -- Oak Ridges Trail, King Township Join Us...we are having a great time. This is Plains (Wasaga Nordic) (Map 2) a repeat of January 9th Walk - Same place, Martina Furrer, Level II Bus hike - same fabulous food, same reasonable pricing. [email protected] Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Lots of room - this is a large restaurant. Say For information on this event read the story Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 5 and 10 km, hello when you sign in!!. “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Bring light Program” on page 4. lunch and water. Saturday, January 25 -- Oak Ridges Trail, Depart 9:30 am, York Mills. Whitchurch-Stouffville (Map 4) Sunday, January 26 -- Toronto Michele Mastroeni 416-301-8292 Level II Bus hike - before 8pm Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 10 km, Hiking Before 9pm Terrain: Variable, bring snack and water. boots, Refreshments after, light lunch and Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs, We will be hiking in the , water. Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Bring a Pine Farms side trail, Miller side trail, going Depart 9:30 am, York Mills. snack and lots of water.. by Mary Lake Augustinian Monastery and Eaton Hall Lake. Michele Mastroeni, (416) 301-8292 before Depart 12 pm, Eglinton East and Leslie St. 8pm or [email protected] at the bottom of the stairway. Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 Take any Eglinton East bus from Yonge and Saturday, February 1 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs Before 9pm or [email protected] Eglinton. Get off at Leslie St. and walk down (Map 19) the steps at the bus stop. A person will be We will be hiking in the York Regional Level II Car hike - standing at the bus stop on Eglinton and Duration of Hike: Pace: Forest,a combination of main and side trails. 3hrs, 3.5km/hr, Leslie so you will not miss us. Car hikers who wish to join the hike should Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking contact leader for meeting place. There is a Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 boots, Refreshments after, Bring icers, a $10 charge for car hikers to use the bus. Larry Haigh snack and something to drink. On this walk we travel through a very mixed Depart 10 am, Mono Centre Community Saturday, January 25 -- Iroquoia, Crawford terrain...rivers, streams, woods. Everybody Centre. GPS co-ordinates: Lake to Rattlesnake Point (Map 11) is welcome so come and meet new people, N 44 01.603’, W 80 04.312’. make friends and make use of your new Level II Car hike - Take Hwy 10 north from Orangeville to Bruce Trail membership. Duration of Hike: 3hrs, Pace: 3.5km/hr, Camilla, turn right on County Rd 8, and finally north on 2nd Line EHS to Mono Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Centre. Park in the outer parking lot. Hiking boots, Bring icers, a snack lunch, and Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840 7-10pm something to drink.. Saturday, February 1 -- Toronto, High or [email protected] Depart 10am, Crawford Lake Conservation Park A loop hike, we will use the Main Trail and Area, GPS co-ordinates Level II Urban walk - a selection of the side trails in the provincial N 43 28.204’, W 79 57.070’. Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, park. Depending on the snow coverage we Take Guelph Line to Conservation Rd, and Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at any time, shall either hike or use snowshoes. Dogs park in the outer parking lot. Note that Beginners, Families, No dogs, Refreshments permitted, but must be leashed and owners an admission fee will need to be paid in after. scoop the poop. accordance with Conservation Halton policy. Depart 9:30 am, meet from 9 am, upper Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10pm level High Park subway station, Quebec Ave. Saturday, February 1 -- Toronto Section, or [email protected] Ted Iseman, 416 219 1663 cell phone Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) A double loop hike, we will be using the or [email protected] Leech Porter Side Trail, the Canyon Bypass Level II Car hike - Sarah Hopton, 416 319-3736 before 10pm Duration of Hike: Pace: Side Trail, and the Crawford Lake Side 4.0 hrs, 3 km/hr, Trail, all linked together by the Main Trail. A very early spring hike through High Park Terrain: Variable. Dropout at as requested, Depending on the snow conditions we shall to the lake, returning north through the Beginners, Pub stop after. Humber River valley and back into the park, either hike or use snowshoes. Snowshoe Depart 9 am, McDonald’s, Georgetown. rentals available at the visitors centre. Dogs finishing at the Grenadier Restaurant for a 1 permitted, but must be leashed and owners pm lunch. North west corner of the junction between scoop the poop. Hwy 7 and Mountainview Road.

14 Winter 2013-2014 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar Tony Edmonds 416-221-6716M-W 7-9pm Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929  Mike Dhesi, (416) 760-2602 4-7pm Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm  Join the “Walking Wounded” for a shorter Dumpling Time Again....This is going very moderately paced loop hike in the very well. It is a great way to meet new people  photogenic winter season grounds of the eating and sitting at large tables. John us.   farm. Saturday, February 8 -- Oak Ridges  Saturday, February 1 -- Highlands Trail, Nokiidaa Trail (Map 4)  Nordic (Duntroon) Level II Bus hike - See photos, hear commentary, learn about new and exciting adventures, Martina Furrer, Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, and maybe even win a door prize! [email protected] Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at 8km,  For information on this event read the story Beginners, Families, Hiking boots,  “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Refreshments after,   Program” on page 4. Pre-registration Online using Website. (one light north of Lawrence Ave. East on the east side of Bayview) Free parking! Depart 9 am, York Mills. Sunday, February 2 -- Toronto Corfu ● Patagonia ● Kenya ● Amalfi Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 or smmclean@ Peru ● Israel ● Turkey ● Ireland Level II Urban walk - rogers.com Iceland ● Cuba ● Camino de Santiago Length of Hike: Pace: 12 km, 4 km/hr, Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Terrain: Mostly flat, bring little snack & Nokiidaa is an Ojibwa term meaning  water.. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking “walking together”. The Nokiidaa trail  Fascinating and complex, Israel offers boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop links Holland Landing with Aurora and after. immense diversity. Hike the lush Newmarket. This is an urban trail which vineyards of the Golan Heights & the Depart 12 pm, Davisville Subway Station. goes through parks, wetlands and historic deep canyons of the Judean Desert, Street level. cultural sites, and is suitable for beginners plus the famed Jesus Trail from and families. Dropouts will be available. Car Nazareth to the Sea of Galillee. We Davisville is on the Yonge Subway Line. shall visit Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, hikers are welcome to join the hike. Please Masada, Bethlehem and Tel Aviv, and Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or contact the leader for the meeting place. A although this holiday is not religious by [email protected] fee for using the bus and being returned to design, we cannot help but be Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm your car will apply. immersed in the dominant role it has played for centuries.

At this time of years hundreds of kids will be sledding down the huge hilly basin in Saturday, February 8 -- Toronto Section,  , opposite the dog off leash Speyside (Map 12)  area. This is a perfect photo op, with the Italy never fails to captures the hearts brilliance of the kids clothing against the Level II Car hike - (and stomachs) of its visitors, and the whiteness of the snow.. On this walk we Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Amalfi Coast lives up to that reputation Terrain:  towns perched impossibly on have a mixture of everything, precious to Mostly flat, Variable. No dropout, mountainsides, one of the most Toronto, ravines, woods, and parks. Join us Hiking boots, No dogs, Bring Icers, a snack famous stretches of coastline in the - Everybody welcome. lunch and something to drink. world, sapphireblue water in every direction, an infamous volcano and Depart 10 am, Peartree parking lot at km some of the finest Limoncello Thursday, February 6 -- Toronto 11.2 on 15 Sideroad, 200 metres south west anywhere. Come hike in Sorrento, of Halton Road 25, GPS co-ordinates N 43 Positano, Amalfi and on the posh Level II Urban walk - island of Capri. 34.676’, W 79 58.619’. Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Take Hwy 401 west to Milton and turn right Terrain: Variable, Bring Water. Dropout, onto Hwy 25. Follow north to Speyside, and   Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, turn left on 15th Sideroad and after 200 Refreshments after. With more shades of green than you metres turn into the parking lot on the left. can imagine, the  lives up Depart 11 am, Inside St. Clair Centre at Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10pm to its deserving reputation. From T.D. Bank. historical Dublin to picturesque or [email protected] Killarney & parts in between, we will St. Clair is on the Yonge Subway. Get off at An opportunity to get out and enjoy the take you hiking through some of the St. Clair go up elevator to ground level and trail without mosquitoes! This will be a loop most soughtafter scenery the country you will see us outside the T.D. Bank. has to offer  and we'll even make a hike, taking in parts of the Main Trail, the few pub stops along the way! E-mail: [email protected] Winter 2013-2014 15 Activity Calendar www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

Hilton Falls Side Trail and the Vanderleck Saturday, February 15 -- Iroquoia, Bring lunch/snack and lots of water. Side Trail. Depending on the snow coverage, Crawford Lake (Map 11) we shall either hike or use snowshoes. Dogs Level I Car hike - Saturday, February 15 -- Mansfield permitted, but must be leashed and owners Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, scoop the poop. Martina Furrer, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 6km, [email protected] Beginners, No dogs, Refreshments after. For information on this event read the story Depart 10 am, Crawford Lake parking lot. “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Saturday, February 8 -- Iroquoia, Kelso Take Hwy 401 west to Guelph Line in Program” on page 4. (Maps 10/11) Milton, go south on Guelph Line to Level II/III Car hike - Conservation Road (formerly Steeles Ave), Length of Hike: 22 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, turn left and follow to end. Sunday, February 16 -- Toronto Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Tessa Shelvey, 905-850-1507 before 9pm Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after. Hike or snowshoe, whichever you prefer. Depart 8:30 am, Map 11, km 120.1. We’ll hike 2-3 hours through the woods then Terrain: Variable, bring icers, could be Parking lot at the west end. Enter from have lunch inside the warm visitor centre. slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Tremaine Rd (Halton Rd 22). Those who wish can do another hour after Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, bring snack & water.. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm lunch. Admission of about $7.25 per person applies. Snowshoe rentals are available for Depart 12 pm, Inside St. Clair Centre at Francis Han, (905) 850-3926 around $10 for the whole day. Coffee after T.D. Bank. at Trail Cafe. e-mail [email protected]. Car shuttle to km 98.9, Map 10. Hike back St. Clair Subway is on Yonge line. Get off at through Yaremko-Ridley, Crawford Forestry St. Clair, take escalator to ground level and and Kelso. look for the group of us at the TD Bank. Advertise With Footnotes Footnotes is published quarterly and Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 contains details of the club’s hiking Larry Haigh Saturday, February 8 -- Horseshoe program and other general interest Join us for a brisk walk, ravines, parks, hot articles. Circulation is over 3700 per Martina Furrer, drink upstairs at Loblaws. What more could quarter. [email protected] we wish for on a chilly, sunny Toronto Sunday afternoon. For information on this event read the story Preference given to ads related to “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe hiking, hiking tours, travel, health, Program” on page 4. wellness, and conservation. No hand Monday, February 17 -- written copy please. Contact: Level I/II Urban walk - Susan Britton, Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Sunday, February 9 -- Dufferin Hi- Footnotes Advertising Coordinator Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at anytime, Land, Mono Cliffs (Map 19) Tel. 647-242-0236, Beginners, Families, Snowshoes optional. Level II Bus hike - email: [email protected] Depart 9:45 am, Inside the waiting area at Length of Hike: 17 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, the Ferry Docks at the foot of Bay St. Terrain: Variable, Some hills. Dropout at 12 Saturday, February 15 -- Toronto Section, Streetcar from to foot of Bay km, Hiking boots, Ice footwear or snowshoes Terra Cotta (Maps 13/14) Street. may be useful, Level II/III Car hike - Ray Berzins, (647)207-4954 Pre-registration Online using Website. Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, before 9:30pm or [email protected] Depart 10 am, Islington. Terrain: Rocky. No dropout. Avoid the crowds on Family Day! The Barbara Euler, (416) 695-1838 Depart 8:30 am, Map 14, km. 49.5. Islands are quiet in winter. We shall cover before 10pm or [email protected] the entire Toronto Islands from Wards Island One way to get there is to take Boston to Hanlan’s Point and back. We should We’ll explore some of the scenic trails and Mills Rd west from Hwy. 10, turn north on return on the 3:15 or 3:45 ferry, to be back lookouts in the provincial park. If weather or Creditview to meeting point. in Toronto about 4 pm. Ferry return fares: trail conditions are unfavourable, hike will be Ralph Hutchinson, (905) 872-8122 or $7.00 adult, $4.50 senior/student, $3.50 shortened to 12 km and pace will be slower. [email protected] junior. Bring a lunch and a warm beverage. No refreshment stop so we should be back in Donations to the Escarpment Legacy Fund the city before 5 pm. It is a beautiful area in the winter time. We will car shuffle to Silver Creek and hike back. will be gladly accepted. 16 Winter 2013-2014 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar

Monday, February 17 -- Oak Ridges Trail, T.D. Bank. to the head of the trail and to return you to Uxbridge ( ORTA Map 5) Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 your car at the end of the day. Level II Bus hike - Larry Haigh Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Saturday, February 22 -- Oak

This is your final chance to enjoy a fabulous Terrain: Ridges Trail, Long Sault Variable. Dropout, Families, Hiking Chinese dumpling walk. We have had a Conservation Area (Map7) boots, Refreshments after. great, great time.....Thanks everybody for Level II Car hike - Depart 9 am, York Mills. joining Larry and I and making everything Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm worth while. Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. Dropout, Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 Families, Hiking boots, Before 9pm or [email protected] Saturday, February 22 -- Oak Ridges Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Join us on this Family Day holiday for a Trail (Map 5) Depart 9:30 am, Long Sault Conservation pleasant hike in the Durham Regional Forest. Level II Bus hike - Area parking lot. Enjoy the company of your fellow hikers and Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, whatever weather the winter provides. We will meet at the parking lot in the Long Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Sault Conservation Area. Hwy 401, Exit 431 Hiking boots, Refreshments after, at Waverly Rd. Travel north for 17 km on Thursday, February 20 -- Toronto Pre-registration Online using Website. Regional Rd 57. Turn right at Regional Rd Level II Urban walk - Depart 9 am, York Mills. 20. After 2 km, turn left at Woodley Rd and Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, travel 2 km to conservation area parking lot. Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 Bring some toonies/loonies for the parking Terrain: Variable, bring water. Dropout, or [email protected] meter. Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm Refreshments after, Bring water.. Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 We will be hiking in the Durham Forest in before 9:00pm or [email protected] Depart 11 am, Yonge and St. Clair Centre - the Uxbridge area. We will hike the Walker outside the T.D. Bank. Remi Fahy, 416 903-7572 before 9:00pm or Loop and the Al Shaw Trail. Car hikers, [email protected] St. Clair is on the Yonge line....get off the please contact the hike leader for the meeting subway at St. Clair - take escalator up to place in Goodwood; there is a fee to get you A loop hike in forest-covered rolling hills, ground level and you will see us outside the typical of the . No car

SUSQUEHANNOCK LODGE and TRAIL CENTRE Hiking in the Highlands of North Central Pennsylvania

Thanksgiving - October 11 to 14, 2013 Great walking in the fall colours. Full Thanksgiving dinner.

New Years - Dec. 29, 2013 to Jan.1, 2014 Time to ourselves after the hectic season. Outside every day and a little longer by the fire place.

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E-mail: [email protected] Winter 2013-2014 17 Activity Calendar www.torontobrucetrailclub.org shuttles required. We return to the parking Sunday, February 23 -- Toronto, Lawrence do all. The only reservation required is for lot for lunch so that people can leave if they to Edward Gardens your ticket for the show with The Village only want to hike half day. Level I/II Urban walk - Playhouse. Please bring a flashlight. It gets Duration of Hike: 4hrs, Pace: 3.5km/hr, dark early and there are a few steep staircases and one hidden path with obstacles. Saturday, February 22 -- Toronto Section, Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. Dropout, Limehouse (Map 12) Beginners, Families, ICE FOOTWEAR. Saturday, March 1 -- Oak Ridges Level II Car hike - Depart 11 am, Lawrence subway station. Trail Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Meet at Lawrence subway station, NE corner (Map 5) Terrain: Rocky, Variable. Dropout at as of Yonge and Lawrence. Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: Pace: requested, Hiking boots, ice footware Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 7-9pm 12 km, 4 km/hr, helpful. or [email protected] Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. Dropout, Depart 9 am, Tim Horton’s. We will walk from the Lawrence subway Families, Hiking boots, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. East side of Hwy 25 near Milton and about station to and Edwards 200 m north of the junction with the 401. Gardens. Optional extension to Bayview and Depart 9 am, from the parking lot next to York Mills. Bring lunch. We will have lunch the big Canadian flag at the intersection of Vladimir Bosnar, 905-273-7569 7-9 pm indoors if it is very cold. ICE FOOTWEAR the 6th Concession and Albright Rd, just Tony Edmonds, 416-221-6716 M-W 7-9pm RECOMMENDED. south of Goodwood Rd (Regional Rd 21). Join the “Walking Wounded” for a relaxed Hwy 404 north, exit on Bloomington Rd pace shorter hike in the scenic Limehouse Saturday, March 1 -- Toronto, (Exit 41), go east on Bloomington Rd (Hwy area. Theatre Hike 47) for 16.6 km (keep to the speed limit), turn right at Town of Goodwood to get onto Level I/II Urban walk - Church St/Goodwood Rd (Reg Rd 21). Saturday, February 22 -- Toronto Section, Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Travel for 6.8 km and go past Brock Rd, Speyside (Map 12) Terrain: Variable, 4 steep staircases. Dropout turn right on 6th Concession, continue for Level II/III Car hike - at any time, Beginners, Families, No dogs, 2.4 km until you see a large Canadian flag Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Refreshments after. on your right (at Albright Rd). Parking lot is immediately to your left. Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Depart 3 pm, SE corner of Scarlett Rd and Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after. Eglinton Ave West. Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9pm or [email protected] Depart 8:30 am, Map 12, km 11.2. From Runnymede subway station take the 79 bus to the meeting place. For bus frequency Remi Fahy, 416 903-7572 Pear Tree parking lot on 15 sideroad, 200 m and times call the TTC at 416 393 4636 before 9:00pm or [email protected] southwest of Halton Rd 25. (416.393-INFO). Parking is available east of A loop hike, we will use the main trail and Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Runnymede station, north of Bloor, on side a selection of side trails. No refreshment stop Francis Han, (905) 850-3926 streets. Do not park at the starting point of so we should have an early return. ORTA the hike. We finish the hike at the south side Map 5. Bring along your ice footwear in case Loop hike the Main Trail and Al Shaw, part of Bloor and Runnymede. of the Hilton Falls Side Trail. of icy conditions. Ray Berzins, (647)207-4954 before 9:30pm or [email protected] Saturday, March 1 -- Caledon Hills, Forks Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10pm of the Credit (Map 15) or [email protected] Level II Car hike - This hike is for members only. Bring your Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, valid Bruce Trail Conservancy membership Terrain: card. We will walk along the Humber River Hilly, ice footware helpful. Park southbound and Swansea Village via Dropout, Hiking boots, ice footware may be useful. Saturday, February 22 -- Hardwood ravines and city streets. We will have dinner Hills at 6 pm at a local restaurant and then attend Depart 9 am, Tim Horton’s. SW corner of the Village Playhouse Theater at 2190 Bloor the junction of Mayfield Rd and Hurontario Martina Furrer, Street West, at 8 pm to see “ Marion Bridge” in Brampton. [email protected] by Daniel MacIvor. Call the theater directly Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm For information on this event read the story 416 767 7702 to reserve your ticket ($20) and P. Lynn McFerran, (905) 791-9156Start your “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe state that you are with the Bruce Trail hiking spring season with a spectacular easy paced Program” on page 4. club. You may hike only, join in for dinner hike with the “Walking Wounded”. or just come to the theater performance - or 18 Winter 2013-2014 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar

Saturday, March 1 -- Highlands Depart 9 am, Tim Horton’s. N side of hwy Nordic (Duntroon) 9 just west of the junction with Airport Rd. Other Hikes Martina Furrer, Peter Tomlin, 905-791-9156 M-W 7-9pm [email protected] Mike Dhesi, (416) 760-2602 4 to 7 pm 1. Independent outings: For information on this event read the story Join the “Walking Wounded” group for a “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Independent outings are not relaxed pace loop hike in very pleasant hilly sanctioned by the Toronto Bruce Program” on page 4. country. Trail Club (TBTC). The TBTC accepts no responsibility for how these events are run, nor is Saturday, March 8 -- Caledon Hills, Glen Saturday, March 8 -- Scenic Caves it involved in the collection of Haffy (Map 17) Martina Furrer, funds or administration of these Level II Car hike - [email protected] events. The events listed here are Duration of Hike: 4.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, not commercial operations but are For information on this event read the story offered by members of the TBTC Terrain: Variable. Dropout at as requested, “2014 Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe on a cost shared basis. Hiking boots. Program” on page 4. 2. Commercial Trips: FOOTNOTES has a number of advertisements from commercial In Memory of Ambrose hiking and outing organizations. By Todd Bardes, President, Toronto Bruce Trail Club I regret to advise the members of the Toronto Bruce Trail Club about the Friday, February 14-17 Tobermory passing of Ambrose Pak Chum Leung on September 21, 2013. Ambrose and Snowshoeing at Tobermory I went through hike leadership training over 15 years ago. He was a dedicated hike leader and had a strong following on his bus hikes. He was quiet and a great The days are longer. leader, as many of us have experienced from his hikes. Ambrose will be sadly There is lots of snow and we enjoy missed by the hikers of the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. His friends and fellow this mid winter break at hikers may wish to join the Club in donating a small piece of the Bruce Trail in “Tip O’ the Bruce” Tobermory. his name. To make your donation, please visit: We stay and have our meals at a https://brucetrail.org/donations/footsteps comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour. We will snowshoe trails in the area with lots of views of . New to snowshoeing? We will help you. Contact: Greg Vincent [email protected] (519) 579.8210.

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I spotted the advertisement in the seemed endless and many of us kept asking backwards full length into the muck!! Once Bruce Trail Footnotes for jacktotheworld’s Jacqueline how more Sisters left??? She again Alan, our Knight in Shining Armour, Summertime Trip to Eastbourne England, informed us that we only had one and a half came to the rescue. While the rest of us run by Jacqueline Holmes, and featuring remaining but to all of us it seemed for-ever stood around dying with laughter, Alan came hiking with local groups, castles, cream and non-ending. Finally we caught sight to the rescue with more clean clothes out of teas, Thames river cruise....Friendship, of the little village where we enjoyed coffee this backpack. Camaraderie and Fun. I knew it was for me!! and fresh cream cakes. We then caught the bus back to the Hotel and to yet another fabulous evening meal accompanied by wine. The next day, we took a train journey to After a long journey, we all met for the London to enjoy the official Slap, Bang, first time at dinner in the hotel, sipping Wallop London Tour. We visited many wine to celebrate the start of our hiking and impressive sights - Westminster Abbey, sightseeing trip. We were a varied group, London Bridge, and, all the other highlights of mixed nationalities with one thing in that London has to offer. We ended with a common - a desire to have a great trip, have boat cruise down the River Thames. good fun and meet interesting people.

Our final wonderful day was with the On the first day, the sea was fierce, and, Eastbourne Rambling Club. We were the winds were gusting, so instead of facing invited to join their 75 Year Club Anniversary the challenging famous Seven Sisters walk, Celebration in East Dean Village Hall. We and especially to avoid being blown off the enjoyed a hike first then everyone contributed high cliffs, Jacqueline changed plans and we to an American Picnic Lunch. The tables took off to Brighton for the day. We travelled were groaning with home made foods. We on the upper deck of a red bus among the contributed English Meat Pies and pickled beautiful scenery with its hills and meadows onions. We enjoyed an English Quiz and with lots of sheep and cows. In Brighton Each day we had to have morning coffee ended up with a cup of tea and a slice of after visiting the Royal Pavillion we braved and cake or afternoon tea with a well deserved excellent home made traditional fruit cake. the strong winds and smashing waves down scone cream and preserves before heading to the Victorian Pier to a famous restaurant to one of the many more fabulous rambles where we all enjoyed fish and chips. through villages, castles and meadows with All too soon, our final evening arrived! We hundreds of grazing sheep. One day, our walk gathered for a farewell party, sipping wine took us to Buxstead Park where we discovered around a table decorated with pate and clusters of deer staring at us! Another day, we cheeses, followed by our last evening meal ended up having lunch at the famous Gun together and discussing our fabulous 11 day Inn Pub which was made famous by the Two trip. Jacqueline told us that we were the best Fat Ladies of English television fame. We group ever, and, thanked us all for being such sat around a huge oak table and ordered fun. different specialties, including roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Jacqueline ordered I personally feel this was a great a sticky toffee pudding and custard, and, 10 experience. I made many new friends, met spoons to share with us all. wonderful people, and had lots of fun. Most of all I am very proud to have hiked the Off we went again following Graham our Seven Sisters. Next day we woke to brilliant sunshine and Leader, hopefully to walk off all this luxury headed to the Hotel’s beautiful restaurant food. Graham led us through a very narrow and the large round table which was our pathway with branches sticking out from all ‘eating post’ for breakfast and dinner. After directions and, unfortunately, because of rain a ‘full English’ of cereal, kippers, bacon and the narrow pathway was coated with thick, eggs, sausages, tomatoes and fried bread sticky mud. Most of us walked with a leg (very tasty) we braved the still-strong winds up on each side of the banks to avoid falling to conquer the Seven Sisters of the famous in and having a mud bath. However one of Seven Sisters National Park. Alan, a member our team members did not pay attention and of our group, had the touch of a magician by to her horror suddenly found herself without providing windbreakers from his backpack boots as they were sucked deep into the to keep many of us warm. The Seven Sisters mud! Then, when trying to stand up, she fell

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