Winter 2012-13 THE QUARTERLY OF THE TORONTO BRUCE TRAIL CLUB Vol. XLIX No. 4
www.torontobrucetrailclub.org | 416-763-9061 | [email protected] It’s Cold but Beautiful Outside - Winter Photography, Tips and Tricks -
by Man Khun Chan
“Whatever catches my eyes, I click”. That’s how I shoot. How else would you shoot? Be it in Winter, Spring, Summer or Autumn. The main difference in Winter is the low temperatures, which will cause havoc to your camera gear if you don’t take steps to reduce them. Loss of battery power is the main problem. You can reduce this by carrying the camera close to your body, for example, under your coat. Bring spare batteries and keep them warm too. Only get your camera out for those brief moments when you are actually taking a picture. Ever notice when you are enjoying that ice cold beer, after your summer hike, that moisture condenses on the outside of the glass? That’s what happens when you bring your camera from the cold into the warm car or room. As you are aware, water and Photo by Man Khun Chan electronics don’t mix. To prevent damage to your camera, take out the memory card and taking advantage of all the great photograph can be taken with any camera. It (so you can work on the photos while the opportunities for cold weather pictures is what and how you photograph that matters camera is warming up), then place the that you will encounter. Winter offers not the camera. camera into a plastic bag (do this while exceptional opportunities for wonderful The Winter scene is very bright and you are still outside, in the cold), push out landscapes because of its crystal-clear air. it can fool the camera to let in less light most of the air and then seal the bag with All Bruce Trail hikers know what to resulting in an underexposed (dark) image. a tie. Leave the sealed camera in your day wear for winter hiking, so I won’t go into In order to get snow to show up white in pack for a few hours for it to equilibrate this, except to say dress to keep warm; your image, overexpose from +1 stop up to room temperature before taking it out. especially the fingers – you need them to to 2 1/3 stops i.e. letting in more light. Any condensation that forms will be on the “click”, right? Most cameras have this function, so it is outside of the plastic bag and not on or in The camera that you bring is the one important to read the camera manual and your camera. you are comfortable with, be it your camera get to know how to operate and change If you follow these precautions, you equipped cell phone, a point-and-shoot, settings. should have no problem keeping your or a digital SLR. An SLR camera will give camera protected when hiking outdoors you better resolution though. A beautiful . . . continued on Page 20
E-mail: [email protected] Table of Contents Footnotes Toronto Bruce Trail Club is published quarterly by the Board of Directors P3. President’s Pen Toronto Bruce Trail Club PO Box 597 P5. Hiking Director’s Notes 2938 Dundas Street West President: Toronto, Ontario M6P 4E7 Todd Bardes, 416-535-1631 P6. Winter Coach Bus [email protected] Program & Schedule [email protected] Vice-President & Membership: www.torontobrucetrailclub.org John Grandy, 416-704-9138 P7. General Information ISSN 0380-9354 [email protected] A member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy Past President & BTC Director for P8. Activities Calendar TBTC: Many thanks to all the volunteers who Peter Leeney, 905-822-1877 P19. Classifi eds helped in the production of this issue. [email protected] Secretary: P19. Independent Outings Send address changes to: Malcolm Sanderson, 905-294-5866 Th e Bruce Trail Conservancy [email protected] P20. Memoriam: Mac Kirk PO Box 857, Hamilton, ON L8N 3N9 Treasurer & Bookkeeper: www.brucetrail.org 1-800-665-4453 Ian Dickson, 905-864-6115 [email protected] For missing copies of Footnotes Public Relations & Education: call 1-800-665-4453, Victoria Arshad, 416-781-7339 Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm [email protected] Trail Maintenance: Opinions expressed in Footnotes are not David Paape, 416-445-9028 Log in to the Members section necessarily the views of the TBTC unless [email protected] of the Club website using your stated as such. Advertising does not Landowner Relations & Halton Hills BTC membership number imply endorsement by the TBTC. Chapter: and your own password Maureen Smith, 905-873-9757 [email protected] Footnotes Resource Support Hiking Director: (not members of the Board) Ted Iseman, 416-219-1663 [email protected] Publication Deadlines Footnotes Editor: Kathryn Emirzian Publications: Proofreaders: Victor Ramautar Ken Peters, 416-921-5391 Marilyn MacKellar [email protected] ISSUE: ADVERTISING/EDITORIAL Advertising Coordinator: vacant Land Stewardship: Spring 2013: Dec.15/Dec.20 Activities Editor: Sarah Hopton Vladimir Bosnar, 905-273-7569 Summer 2013: March 15/March 24 Webmaster: Stephen Kamnitzer [email protected] Fall 2013: June 15/June 24 E-Notes Editor: Grant Leigh Special Projects: Winter 2013-14: Sept. 15/Sept. 24 Archivist: vacant Pina Di Leo, 647-389-2568 Mail Coordinator: Susan Britton [email protected] Send advertisements to: Information Line: Judy Leeney Stan Gasner, 416-361-9088 Advertising Coordinator, Julie Fisher Bus Coordinator: vacant [email protected] julie.fi [email protected] Assistant Volunteer Coordinator: Fundraising: Petrina Waldron Patricia Peel, 416-436-2710 Send editorial to: City of Toronto Liaison: John Hough [email protected] Footnotes Editor, Kathy Emirzian Halton Hills Chapter: Land Management Commitee Chair; [email protected] Margaret Teasdale Land Securement Secretariat BTC Representative: David Tyson, 416-966-1379 [email protected] The Toronto Bruce Trail Club is one of nine clubs Directors at Large: making up the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Lisa R. Lifshitz which is dedicated to the conservation of the Niagara Rebecca Waddell Kevin B. Warburton Escarpment. You are invited to visit the Toronto Club’s website at www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
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President’s Pen - Winter 2012-13 by Todd Bardes
They say that knowledge is power and that we must know to look at?”, with reference to the protection of the California the past and present to understand the future. The Bruce Trail is Redwoods from development. a good case in point. We in the Toronto Bruce Trail Club need to bring the Trail We are currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of the and nature to life for our whole population, including our youth. Toronto Bruce Trail Club and I feel lucky to have met the Back in the late 1990’s, York University conducted a study founders of the TBTC this past year. My real learning was to hear that concluded that less than 10% of the residents of Ontario were about their motivation and their passion about creating this great able to identify the Bruce Trail. organization/Trail where all people can see first hand the nature Now we have progressed over the past 10 or 15 years, but we along the Niagara Escarpment. Their wisdom and knowledge still have a real endeavor to share the knowledge of the Escarpment of nature was required to help conserve the wildlife in southern and the love of the wilderness along the Bruce Trail if there is any Ontario for future generations. hope to pass this biosphere onto future generations. If we hope It’s up to all of us to carry on this tradition for our children that the experience and understanding of nature will be part of and grandchildren so that they will be able to learn and understand our children and our grandchildren’s lives, we need to develop about wildlife in a natural setting. an educational process to meet the challenge of maintaining Along the Bruce Trail there are more that 400 rare species that biodiversity. need to be protected and I would be willing to bet that most of us Philip Gosling recently said, “ The Bruce Trail didn’t just would not be able to identify many of these plants and animals, happen. It came about because of the early vision of protecting… much less conserve them for the future. the Escarpment, not just for now but for future generations”. In a recent article by Robert Bateman, he states that he was told the average young person today can recognize more than a thousand corporate logos, but that they’d be hard pressed to name The Leader’s Lament even a relatively small number of wildlife species. In addition to our youth, new residents to southern Ontario Submitted by Jacqueline Holmes need an opportunity to develop the knowledge and education Adapted from poem by Peter Evans, frustrated leader about the nature along the Escarpment. from South Dorset, UK Bateman goes on to say, “This ‘oh wow’ appreciation of nature is okay, but you cannot protect biodiversity if you don’t know the Oh to be a leader, to lead my hiking group, names of species”. It’s kind of like when Ronald Reagan, as the In all kinds of weather, through snow or mud or poop. story goes, said, “ A tree is a tree. How many more do you need Up hills, through woods, down rock-falls, on challenging terrain. And sometimes if they’re lucky, I’ll bring them back again.
Oh to be a leader, to be the one who led, Bruce Trail in your Inbox But what’s this happening, is there someone else ahead? It cannot be, I know the way and I should set the pace. Footnotes, hike schedules and updates now Not slow, not fast, just right; it’s really not a race. available by E-mail • Oh to be a leader - this really will not do. • Stay up to date with the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Toronto I started off with twenty five, but now there’s only two! Bruce Trail Club I can see them in the distance - the wrong way home I fear. • Reduce paper use and mailing costs. I tried to blow my whistle, but they’ve gone too far to hear. • Receive your Club Newsletter and Hike Schedule as a full-colour PDF file as soon as it’s ready. Oh to be a leader, I’ll catch the rascals yet. I think they’re rude to march ahead....Not hiking etiquette. 5 Easy Steps “That cliff is dangerous” I call, but even this retort can’t stop them 1. Visit brucetrail.org and click on “Subscribe to Newsletters” now. 2. Login as a member (or create a member login first) They’re at the edge...../Where’s that Accident Report?? 3. Add or update your email address 4. Choose to receive any or all of the following by email: BTC eNews, Oh not to be a leader! Next time I’ll stay at home. Trail Change Notices, Footnotes Newsletter, E-mail Updates from the No more to lead my merry band, no wilderness to roam. Toronto Club The moral of this story I give to my reader...... Is always follow hikers’ code and stay behind the leader!
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Nina Carlisle award Call for Nominations Toronto Bruce Trail Club 51st AGM
Every year we award the Nina Carlisle award to the most Book your calendar for April 2013! deserving TBTC volunteer. The recipient of this award is determined by the TBTC members. More details on the date and venue to come, in the next issue of Footnotes. Nominations will be accepted until March 1, 2013. Please consider who you feel is most deserving and submit the name to Maureen Smith at [email protected] or Stan Gasner at [email protected]
Your nomination should include the name of the person, To subscribe to E-Notes, go to volunteer position(s) held, number of years per position www.torontobrucetrailclub.org and reasons as to why the person should be nominated for under E-Notes this award.
Toronto End-to-End Sept 22-23 Checkpoint Volunteering
by Fred Berktin what the volunteers do and go through and to the Trail exit on the 10th Line to check to never again delay my End to End hikes, see if I could spot them. It turned out OK; At the end of the first day of a three although I am always the last. they were just taking their time. It made day, long weekend on an End to End hike, me realize what I had put the checkpoint (my very first), I was going on and on (those volunteers through on that Fall End-to-End who know me know what I am talking hike. about when I say on and on), about what a As End-to-End hikers I am sure we all wonderful hike me and my hiking partner appreciate what volunteers at these check and work associate Mary-Jane Lightfoot points mean to us. They herald the end of a had. section, that hikers are making progress, and I told the volunteers at the last check they provide much sought after sustenance point that we had stopped and taken some like water, juices, cookies, chips, chocolate amazing photographs, stopped at the Flour bars, and bite size cut up fruits. They spend Mill and had a tour etc. etc., not noticing money out of their pockets and go out of MJ giving me the hand slicing through the their way by baking brownies. They make throat ( cut it !!) sign. I didn’t realize that things like cheese and fruit kebobs -- no we were expected to finish this section at a Fred Berktin and Lee Nicholls kidding, this was offered to us on the last reasonable time, but we were obviously the day of an end to end hike! The list goes on. last and very late. Volunteers were actually Fast forward to Saturday, September We do it because the satisfaction one thinking of sending a search party for us. 22, 2012. I was, for the third time, helping receives having made a tough hike enjoyable The issue, I realized much later, after Barbara Euler on her traditional Toronto and seeing those happy and healthy faces is I volunteered to do checkpoint duties, was End to End hike. Barbara had 88 hikers very rewarding. I will continue to volunteer not that the volunteers were upset because registered. My Volunteer partner was a at these checkpoints and urge all you hikers they were going to be late going home, but hiker and a volunteer herself, Lee Nicholls. to raise your hand eagerly when you are they were concerned that two hikers were We were missing the last two registered asked to help. late, possibly missing or injured. hikers. They were slow and taking their Since then of course, I now respect time. We were getting worried and I walked
4 Winter 2012-13 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Hiking Director’s Notes
byTed Iseman, Hiking Director
Pushing through a landscape whitened, softened visually, when sounds are subdued and wildlife is more visible, is a favourite for many hikers. But this is a time of year that can be more difficult to hike. Snow can obscure the trail; ice can make footing treacherous; reflected sunlight can cause both sunburn and snow blindness; managing the cold can present significant challenges. One can wear icers, or snowshoes, or use hiking poles to cope with snow and ice on the Trail, put on sunscreen and wear sunglasses to protect against the reflected sunlight. These are quite simple solutions to the particular issues. However managing the cold is a more complex matter. It is not as simple as dressing warmly enough for a day of minus 20 degrees. You need to ensure that you are neither too cold nor overheated and therefore wet from perspiration. The best way to dress for the cold is in layers. That does not mean simply putting on an extra wool sweater, or wearing a second set of gloves, possibly two pairs of pants, many hats and a puffy down jacket. That might result in a good impersonation of the Michelin Man, but it does not create the kind of environment your photo provided by Ted Iseman body needs for hiking. Fabrics are important. You may have heard the expressions layer, that facing the elements, the material should be breathable, “cotton is rotten” or “cotton kills”. That is because cotton, when wet windproof and wet proof; it is through this breathable layer that from perspiration or rain, bleeds the body’s heat away. So cotton, as body moisture is shed to the outside. Each layer is lightweight; in denim jeans and t-shirts, should not be worn in winter. Modern the opposite of what one might encounter with the multiple wool synthetic fabrics are particularly good at moving moisture away sweater approach. from the body and keeping you staying dry. Wool fabrics are also Head, hands and feet are similarly protected with base layers and useful because they retain body heat and feel dry to the touch even outer layers. I usually wear a very thin wicking skull cap followed by when wet. a merino wool toque. My hands are protected by moderate weight Layering implies multiple envelopes around the body and each polypropylene gloves and if required a waterproof over mitten. My layer functions for a specific purpose and works in concert with feet are protected much like my head. the other layers worn. The base layer, worn next to the skin, should Sarah and I hiked on a bitterly cold day last February, the wick perspiration away form the body rather than holding it in. sort of day that scares many hikers away. It was stunningly bright The mid layer is for insulation, and might include a quick dry shirt with a light breeze. I was cold to start, but after several minutes on or fleece (both if conditions warrant) on the torso, and pants made snowshoes I was warm. My clothing as described allowed me to from a similar material (meaning quick dry or fleece). For the outer manage the cold properly.
Hike Leader Training 2013
Saturday April 6th and Sunday April 7th
Have you ever considered becoming a Hike Leader for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club (TBTC)? This is your opportunity to give back to Register by January 31, 2013 your Club and to be a trail blazer. and receive a complimentary copy of the 27th Edition of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide. The Apprenticeship Program: 1: Attend the two day training workshop. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program the TBTC 2: Serve as an assistant leader on four TBTC hikes. will refund $75 towards the cost of first aid certification. 3: Organize and lead one TBTC hike with a certified leader.
You must have completed a two day Standard First Aid and Level To register see the Club’s website for additional information C CPR course prior to attending the workshop. Some experience or contact the Hiking Director, Ted Iseman, [email protected] hiking with the TBTC is recommended.
E-mail: [email protected] Winter 2012-13 5 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org 2013 Winter Coach Bus Program by Martina Furrer
On Saturdays in 2013 the Toronto off on your own, or join a group led by the York Mills Rd. The bus will be available for Bruce Trail Club will again be running ski bus captain. boarding starting at 8:30 am. The bus will and snowshoe trips to a variety of resorts If you would like to join us for any of be back in Toronto between 6 and 7 pm. north of Toronto. Coach buses will depart our ski and snowshoe outings please use at 9 am from near the York Mills subway the online pre-registration system to sign Last minute destination changes: station. up for the trip(s) of your choice. We may change destinations because of The schedule below represents where snow conditions. If we change the venue we are planning to ski and snowshoe Online pre-registration opens at 9 pm on and time allows, an email will be sent to each week. We will go wherever the snow the Sunday before each trip. you to let you know. If a last minute change conditions are the best, so venues could If you need to cancel your registration you is needed, the bus captain will announce change at any time, including as late as the must do so by 9 pm on the Wednesday the new destination the morning of the morning of the trip. before the trip. If you cancel after this time trip. The resorts we have chosen rent both or don’t show up on the day of the trip you ski and snowshoe equipment, so whether will have to pay the cost of the bus fare, you have your own gear or not you can unless the club is able to fill your seat. If We encourage you to invite your come out for some winter fun. Ski trails are you have outstanding penalties from friends. Each member can bring one guest groomed for classic and skate skiing, and previous seasons you will not be allowed to on two outings. most resorts also offer ski lessons. Check register. the websites listed below for complete details on the services each resort provides. The cost of the bus has not yet been Skiers – you are on your own. So, you determined, but bus fare will be around can relax and ski at your own pace. Just $25 per person. The exact price, as well as make sure you stay on marked trails and we the prices of trail fees will be posted online. strongly encourage you to ski with a buddy at all times. The bus will depart at 9 am sharp from If you are a snowshoer you can choose the parking lot beside the Miller Tavern, to team up with a friend or friends and go east side of Yonge St, one bock south of Old
Date Location Bus Captain Rentals? Food Services? January 5 Highlands Nordic (Duntroon) Barbara Euler Yes Yes http://www.highlandsnordic.ca January 12 Scenic Caves Sophie Chuchra Yes Yes http://www.sceniccaves.com/activities/ nordic-centre January 19 Horseshoe Fred Berktin Yes Yes http://www.horseshoeresort.com January 26 Highlands Nordic (Duntroon) Martina Furrer Yes Yes http://www.highlandsnordic.ca February 2 Mansfield Sophie Chuchra Skis yes, Yes http://www.mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca snowshoes limited February 9 Horseshoe Ray Berzins Yes Yes http://www.horseshoeresort.com February 16 Blueberry Plains (Wasaga Nordic) Chiara Frigeni Yes Very limited http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/ wasa-winter.html February 23 Scenic Caves Sarah Hopton Yes Yes http://www.sceniccaves.com/activities/ nordic-centre March 2 Highlands Nordic (Duntroon) Lucy Leung Yes Yes http://www.highlandsnordic.ca
6 Winter 2012-13 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org General Information
Bus Hikes Hikers are discouraged from meeting bus hikes at the Trail in their own vehicles, unless the hike description includes this option.
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 • Clarence Square: 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 using website, by Email,
or Phone) If advance registration is required, please be sure to contact the Hike Leader or register online by the date listed. You must pre-register even though the meeting time and place may be listed.
E-mail: [email protected] Winter 2012-13 7 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar
Winter 2012-13 Activities Depart 8:30 am, Km 27.4 Map 25. Parking lot 10th line 100 m south of trail. Notice to Participants Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm All Hike Leaders are volunteers. You are welcome to take We car shuttle to Km 8.4 Map 24 and hike back through the Kolapore part in their activities, but you do so at your own risk. Only Uplands and pass Metcalfe Crevice. written complaints against a Hike Leader or end person will be considered. Complaints (or commendations) may be addressed Sunday, December 2 -- Toronto Section, Speyside, Side and Main Trails to the Hiking Director, Toronto Bruce Trail Club, PO Box 597, (Maps 11/12) 2938 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M6P 4E7. The focus of the Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, complaints policy is on improvement rather than discipline. Terrain: Rocky, Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, Pub stop after. Depart 9 am, Km 11.2. Please note that the maps and kilometre references in this West on Hwy 401 to Milton, north on Hwy 25, then west on 15 Side Rd, listing are from the 27th Edition of the Bruce Trail Reference. 200 m to the BTC parking lot on your left side. Henry Kim, [email protected] Saturday, December 1 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs YOU KNOW WINTER HIKE is so much FUN and DIFFERENT! (Map 19)
Level II Bus hike - Duration of Hike: 4.5 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Sunday, December 2 -- Iroquoia, Grimsby, Fruitland (Maps 5/6) Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. Dropout at after 2 hours, Hiking boots, Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 23 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Depart 9 am, Islington. Refreshments after, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Sarah Hopton, 416 319-3736 before 10 pm or [email protected] Depart 9 am, Km 23.2, Felker’s Falls. Joan Richard, (416) 767-7550 From QEW, south on Red Hill Pkwy, east on Mud, north on Paramount, Join us on our annual late Fall/early Winter hike through Mono Cliffs east on Ackland. Provincial Park. We will set the pace and distance based on weather and Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or [email protected] trail conditions that day. The variety of side trails and the Main Trail We will car shuttle to Km 0.0 in Grimsby and hike back, with great views provide us with many choices all of which include interesting views and of Grimsby and Lake Ontario. photo opportunities. We will walk between 13 and 17 km depending on the weather. The number of registrations will be limited to 30 as we will be Saturday, December 8 -- Waterfront Trail visiting Peter Sellers pub after the walk for seasonal refreshments. Level I/II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at anywhere, Beginners, Families, Dogs Saturday, December 1 -- Oak Ridges Trail welcome, Refreshments after. Level II Bus hike - Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Depart 9:45 am, Either Starbucks in Port Credit OR the Grenadier Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at 7 km, Beginners, Families, Restaurant in High Park. Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Starbucks is on Lakeshore Blvd at the west end of the bridge over the Credit Depart 8:30 am, York Mills. River. The Grenadier is 400 m south of the High Park subway station. Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 or [email protected] Lakeshore Yacht Club is on the Waterfront Trail and 400 m south of the Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm junction of Kipling Avenue and Lakeshore Blvd with a frequent TTC bus We will be hiking the Goodwood Tract, visiting the pet cemetery in the service to the subway. Secord Forest and Wildlife Area, the Clubine Tract and the Al Shaw Trail Peter Tomlin, (905) 791-9156 Mon-Wed, 7-9 pm (ORTA Map 5). There is a meeting place for car hikers. Please contact the Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm leader for details regarding fees to return you to your car and the meeting Tony Edmonds, (416) 221-6716 Mon-Wed 7-9 pm place. Join our famous long-time hike leaders Peter and Don (and the “Walking Wounded”) for our easy paced TBTC traditional Christmas celebratory Saturday, December 1 -- Beaver Valley, Kolapore (Maps 24/25) joint hike with members of the Lakeshore Yacht Club. We will walk in two Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 20 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, separate groups from two locations along the Waterfront Trail to meet at the Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs. yacht clubhouse for an all you can eat $5 chili lunch.
Hike Difficulty Levels Trail Users’ Code Our level of difficulty ratings follow these general guidelines: • Hike only along marked • Leave flowers and plants for others Level Average Pace Distance Terrain routes. Do not take short cuts. to enjoy. I 3 km/hr 10 km Easily managed • Do not climb fences - use the stiles. • Do not damage live trees or strip II 4 km/hr 15 km Variable • Respect the privacy of people off bark. III 5 km/hr 20 km May be difficult living along the Trail. • Keep dogs on a leash and under These are general guidelines. In rating their hikes, hike leaders use a“two • Leave the Trail cleaner than you control at all times. out of three” rule. For example, a Level II hike could correspond to the table found it. Carry out all litter. • Do not disturb wildlife. above for average pace and terrain but be considerably longer or shorter than • No open fires are allowed on the • Leave only your thanks and take indicated there. Be sure you look at both the rating and the description to Trail. Use a portable stove. nothing but photographs. decide whether the hike suits your abilities and preferences. • Camp at designated camp sites. • Obey all signs.
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Saturday, December 8 -- Iroquoia, Hamilton (Maps 6/7) Friday, December 14 -- Toronto, Fish & Chip Walk Level II Bus hike - Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking Pre-registration by Email to Leader. boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 9 am, Clarence Square. Depart 11:30 am, Outside library on SE corner of Lawrence and Yonge. Sima Patel, [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Fred Berktin Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Did you know the Hamilton area has over 100 waterfalls? Join us as we It’s Fish & Chip time again! We’ll try different fish & chip shops (chippies embark on a winter hike to discover four of these hidden gems. We will as we call them) to keep things interesting. visit Buttermilk Falls, Albion Falls, Felkers Falls and Devil’s Punchbowl. See you at the first of a series of six. Refreshment stop afterwards. We will start the bus at Clarence Square at 9am and do a second pick up at Islington at approximately 9:20am. Saturday, December 15 -- Toronto Section, Speyside, & Limehouse Sunday, December 9 -- Toronto (Map 12) Level I/II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Bring Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. a snack lunch and something to drink. Depart 12 pm, Allan Gardens inside main entrance. Come 15 minutes Depart 10 am, Roadside parking on 17th Sideroad, northeast of Hwy 25. early if you want to wander around the displays. Take Hwy 401 west to Milton and turn right onto Hwy 25. Follow north Allan Gardens is located on Carlton St between Jarvis and Sherbourne. through Speyside, and turn right again onto 17th Sideroad and follow to Take the 506 Carlton streetcar eastbound from the College subway station. the end. You will need to have a transfer. Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10 pm Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm or [email protected] Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 A respite from “the terror of the malls!” A loop hike, taking in the 17th We are starting today’s walk at Allen Gardens to view the spectacular Sideroad Access Trail, a portion of the Vanderleck Side Trail, and the seasonal display of brilliant flowers and plants, including a ripe banana Canada Goose Side Trail, linked together by the Main Trail. tree. On this hike last year one walker spotted a monkey swinging around the enormous banana tree. Come and see if you can spot it. We will walk
through Cabbagetown to Riverdale Zoo, then travel north along the Don. Sunday, December 16 -- Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) We have some choices depending on the weather. Whatever, we will end up Level II Bus hike - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, in a Pub for drinks and optional meal. Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. Dropout, Hiking boots, Ice footwear, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9 am, York Mills. Be sure to read hike listings carefully. Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9:00pm or [email protected] If you have any questions, call the leader at the Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm times noted. A loop hike, we will use the Main Trail and a selection of side trails. If there is heavy snow or icy conditions, the distance may be shortened. No refreshment stop so we should have an early return.
Sunday, December 9 -- Iroquoia, Hamilton (Maps 7/8) Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 22 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Sunday, December 16 -- Toronto Section, Limehouse, Hole in the Wall Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, (Map 12) Refreshments after, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Depart 9 am, Km 45.0, Tiffany Falls. Terrain: Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, Pub stop after. Hwy 403 through Hamilton, west on Rousseau, north on Wilson. Depart 9 am, Km 21.3. Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 West on Hwy 401, north on Trafalgar Rd, then west on 22 Side Rd (Reg We will car shuttle to Km 23.2 and hike back through Hamilton, with good Rd 43) to school circle lot. views of Lake Ontario. Henry Kim, [email protected] YOU KNOW WINTER HIKE is so much FUN and DIFFERENT! Wednesday, December 12 -- Iroquoia, Stoney Creek (Maps 6/7) Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 23 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Sunday, December 16 -- Toronto Section, Speyside (Map 12) Refreshments after, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Depart 9 am, Parking lot on Concession St, near Km 34.1. Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. No dropout, No dogs, Pub stop after. Hwy 403 through Hamilton, east on Lincoln Alexander Pkwy, north on Depart 9 am, Km 11.2, Bruce Trail Pear Tree parking lot. Upper Wellington, right on Concession St just before the descent through 15 Sideroad, 200 m southwest of Halton Rd 25. the Jolley Cut. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or [email protected] A loop hike following the Main Trail and the Vanderleck and Al Shaw Side We will car shuttle to Km 11.1 and hike back. Trails.
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Sunday, December 30 -- Iroquoia, Waterdown (Maps 8/9)
Sunday, December 16 -- Niagara, Ball’s Falls (Maps 3/4) Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 20 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 23 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots. Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Depart 9 am, Km 55.2 on Woodley’s Lane in Dundas, near the end of King Refreshments after, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. St West, the main street of Dundas. Depart 9 am, Km 67.5, Leonard Cres, Beamsville. Brenda Dalglish, (416) 601-0378 between 7 pm and 10 pm QEW, south on Ontario St and (jogging left) Mountain Rd, Beamsville, or [email protected] right on Leonard. Iroquoia can be beautiful in the winter - maybe the waterfalls will be iced Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 over. We will shuttle the cars to the start near Km 75 on Kerns Rd, and We will car shuttle to Km 45.1, Rockway Falls and hike back through Ball’s walk back through Grindstone Creek, Clappison Woods, and Borer’s Falls Falls and the Louth Conservation Area. Conservation Area. Bring your icers for the trail and a thermos of hot tea or soup. Friday, December 21 -- Toronto, Fish & Chip Walk Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Tuesday, January 1 -- Toronto, Leslie Street Spit Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, No dogs. Depart 11:30 am, SE corner Lawrence & Yonge, outside library. Depart 1 pm, Leslie Street Spit. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Leslie St at Unwin Ave, gate at entrance to Spit. Lots of parking spaces or Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 walk down south from the Queen streetcar. Refer to December 7th description. Fish & Chip again. Join the other eager Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Fish & Chippers to test out another one of Toronto’s excellent Chippies. Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 Before 9 pm Same time same place. 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 Sunday, December 23 -- Toronto can leave on time. An opportunity will be provided to make a donation to Level I/II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, the Escarpment Legacy Fund. Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Tuesday, January 1 -- Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Map 11) Depart 12 pm, Davisville subway station, street level, SW corner. Level II Car hike - Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. Dropout, Families, Hiking boots, Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Refreshments after, Bring ice footwear, a snack lunch (turkey sandwiches Toronto is abuzz with festivities, sounds and smells of seasonal food and optional) and something to drink. drinks. Let’s check out the market at the Brick Works, maybe have a lunch Depart 11 am, Meet in the parking lot of the Hilton Falls Conservation break there if you wish. If you need to get last minute fresh veggies for the Area. Note that an admission fee will need to be paid in accordance with holidays buy them and then take the shuttle bus back to the subway. We Conservation Halton policy. will walk back to a pub for usual drinks and food and final good wishes for Exit Hwy 401 at either Guelph Line or Halton 25, and take Campbellville the holidays. See you then. Rd, 5th Sideroad. Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10 pm Wednesday, December 26 -- Toronto, Toronto Island or [email protected] Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, An opportunity to keep that New Year resolution to get more exercise, and Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at any time, Hiking boots. walk off some of the excess of the night before! (Note the late start time.) Depart 10 am, Ferry Dock. Join us for the annual loop hike around the many paths and trails in the Meet at 9:30am inside waiting area for ferry docks at the foot of Bay St. conservation area. Dogs permitted, but must be leashed and owners scoop Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm the poop. After the hike those who want to can repair to a local franchise Avoid the Boxing Day crowds. The islands are quiet in winter. We will catch of “Canada’s coffee shop” for some of their delicious hot beverages. We will the 3:15 or 3:45 pm ferry to be back in Toronto about 4 pm. Ferry return have earned it. fares: $7.00 adult, $4.50 student/senior, $3.50 junior. An opportunity will be provided to make a donation to the Escarpment Legacy Fund. Saturday, December 29 -- Iroquoia, Dundas Valley (Maps 7/8) Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 22 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after. Depart 8:30 am, Km 55.2 Map 8. Roadside parking on Woodley Lane near King St West. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm We will car shuttle to Km 33.4, Map 7 and hike back through Chedoke Park and Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
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Th ursday, January 3 -- Peninsula, Colpoy’s Bay (Maps 35/36) Saturday, January 5 -- Iroquoia, Spencer Gorge (Maps 8/9) Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 20 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Snowy. No dropout, Dogs welcome, Refreshments after, Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, No dogs, Pub stop after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 8:30 am, near Km 75.1 Map 9. Depart 9 am, Tim Hortons, Wiarton. Kerncliff Park parking lot, east of Km 75.1 below the Escarpment on Kerns Rd. Hwy 6 north to Wiarton. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or [email protected] We car shuttle to Km 55.7 Map 8 and hike back through Borer’s Falls Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or [email protected] Conservation Area, Clappison Woods, Grindstone Creek and Waterdown Loop snowshoe hike involving Colpoy’s Bluff Side Trail and the main trail. Woods. We will car pool from Tim Hortons in Wiarton.
Friday, January 4 -- Toronto, Fish & Chip Walk Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 11:30 am, Outside library on SE corner of Lawrence and Yonge. Saturday, January 5 -- Highlands Nordic (Duntroon) Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Barbara Euler, (416) 695-1838 before 10 pm or [email protected] Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Sarah Hopton, 416 319-3736 before 10 pm Th ird Fish & Chip Walk in the series of six. Th e fi rst of nine winter coach bus trips. We will visit Highlands Nordic (Duntroon). Saturday, January 5 -- Erindale Park, Mississauga
Level I Urban walk - Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Sunday, January 6 -- South Culham Trail, Mississauga Terrain: Mostly fl at, gravel path. Dropout at any time, Beginners, No dogs, Level I Urban walk - Duration of Hike: 2.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Pub stop after. Terrain: Mostly fl at. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, Depart 10 am, Erindale Park parking lot. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Main parking lot of Erindale Park on the north side of Dundas St, about Depart 10 am, Parking lot at south end of Erindale Park. 200m east of Mississauga Rd. Entrance to south parking lot is off north side of Dundas St just east of Tessa Shelvey, (905) 850-1507 before 9 pm where the Credit River goes under Dundas St and east of the intersection of Th ere and back hike along the scenic Credit River. Bring icers. Lunch after Mississauga Rd and Dundas St. at a local pub. E-mail questions can be sent to [email protected]. Robert Gillespie, [email protected] Th is is an informal winter urban park walk to get some exercise and make new friends. Th e distance and time will be determined by the weather and trail conditions but 6 to 8 kilometers is a rough target. After the walk there will be an optional refreshment stop at a pub in Streetsville.
Sunday, January 6 -- Toronto Level I/II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly fl at, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Depart 12 pm, Davisville subway station, street level inside. Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm or [email protected] Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Let’s stride out on what is one of our favourite Urban Walks ... the Belt Line, Cedarvale, refreshments upstairs at Loblaws...back into the ravines and then around stately homes. We will try out a new pub in Rosedale, which comes highly recommended.
Sunday, January 6 -- Oak Ridges Trail Level II Bus hike - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 8 km, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9 am, York Mills. Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm We will be doing a series of three 4km hikes for a total of 12 km on the Oak Ridges Trail in the Aurora area. Car hikers are welcome to contact the leader for the meeting place. Th ere will be a charge to use the bus and to be returned to your car at the end of the hike. ORTA Map 2.
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Sunday, January 6 -- Rouge Valley (Toronto East ) may hike only, join in for dinner or just come to the theatre performance - Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, or do all. The only reservation required is for your ticket for the show with Terrain: Mostly flat, Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, The Village Playhouse. Please bring a flashlight. It gets dark early and there Refreshments after. are a few steep staircases and one hidden path with obstacles. Depart 9 am, 7450 Kingston Rd (Glen Rouge Campground parking lot ). By car: Take Hwy 401 east, exit at Kingston Rd and Port Union Rd, go north on Kingston Rd, cross Sheppard Ave E and Port Union Rd, down Bring lunch, snacks and lots of water, hill, turn left at campground sign just before uphill bridge. By TTC: Take Don’t forget your sunscreen -- Even in Winter! bus 85A,85B,or 85D (check weekend schedule) to intersection of Kingston Rd and Sheppard Ave E, then walk less than 1 km north on Kingston Rd. Henry Kim, [email protected] Prepare for UPCOMING RUGGED BRUCE TRAIL HIKE ! Saturday, January 12 -- Iroquoia, Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Point (Map 11) Saturday, January 12 -- Toronto, Theatre Hike Level II Car hike - Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Level I/II Urban walk - Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, Bring icers, a snack Terrain: Mostly flat, 4 steep staircases. Dropout at 4 kms, Beginners, lunch, and something to drink.. Families, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 10 am, Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Depart 3 pm, SE corner of Scarlett Rd and Eglinton Ave West. Take Guelph Line to Conservation Rd, and park in the outer parking From Runnymede subway station take the 79 bus to the meeting place. lot. Note that an admission fee will need to be paid in accordance with For bus frequency and times call the TTC at 416 393 4636 (416-393- Conservation Halton policy. INFO). Parking is available east of Runnymede station, north of Bloor, on Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10 pm side streets. Do not park at the starting point of the hike. We finish the hike or [email protected] at the south side of Bloor and Runnymede. A double loop hike, we will be using the Leech Porter Side Trail, the Canyon Ray Berzins, (647)207-4954 before 9:30 pm or [email protected] Bypass Side Trail, and the Crawford Lake Side Trail, all linked together by This hike is for members only. Bring your valid Bruce Trail Conservancy the Main Trail. Depending on the snow conditions we shall either hike membership card. We will walk along the Humber River Park southbound or use snowshoes. Snowshoe rentals available at the visitors centre. Dogs and Swansea Village via ravines and city streets. We will have dinner at 6pm permitted, but must be leashed and owners scoop the poop. at a local restaurant and then attend the Village Playhouse Theatre at 2190 Bloor Street West, at 8pm to see “Queen Milli of Galt” a heart-warming drama by Gary Kirkham. Call the theatre directly 416 767 7702 to reserve Saturday, January 12 -- Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Map 11) your ticket ($20) and state that you are with the Bruce Trail hiking club. You Level II Car hike - Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, ice traction aids recommended. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, parking fees may apply. Depart 9:30 am, Tim Hortons Milton on Hwy 25, 400m north of the junction with Hwy 401. Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm Tony Edmonds, (416) 221-6716 Mon-Wed 7-9 pm Join the “Walking Wounded” group for one of our moderately paced and shorter circular hikes around the scenic conservation area and frozen falls. This hike may be cancelled if driving conditions are hazardous.
Saturday, January 12 -- Scenic Caves Sophie Chuchra, (416) 482-9843 or [email protected] Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 The second of nine winter coach bus trips. We will visit Scenic Caves.
Sunday, January 13 -- Toronto, Earl Bales Park Level I/II Urban walk - Duration of Hike: 3.5 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Ice footwear recommended. Depart 11 am, North York subway station. From the subway station, follow the signs for Yonge St west side and North York Civic Centre. Meet inside the City Centre Mall, 5150 Yonge St, street level, Yonge St entrance. Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 7 - 9 pm We will walk from the North York subway station to Earls Bales Park and return to the subway. Bring lunch.
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Sunday, January 13 -- Oak Ridges Trail Level II Bus hike - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 8 km, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9 am, York Mills. Your escape from Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm the ordinary! We will be doing a series of three 4km hikes for a total of 12 km on Jokers Hill and the Oak Ridges Trail in the Newmarket area. Car hikers are welcome to contact the leader for the meeting place. There will be a charge to use the bus and to be returned to your car at the end of the hike.
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Sunday, January 13 -- Rouge Valley (Toronto East ) Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Depart 9 am, 7450 Kingston Rd ( Glen Rouge Campground parking lot ). By car: Take Hwy 401 east, exit at Kingston Rd and Port Union Rd, go north on Kingston Rd, cross Sheppard Ave E and Port Union Rd, down hill, turn left at campground sign just before uphill bridge. By TTC: Take bus 85A,85B,or 85D (check weekend schedule) to intersection of Kingston Rd and Sheppard Ave E, then walk less than 1 km north on Kingston Rd. Henry Kim, [email protected] Active Journeys Prepare for UPCOMING RUGGED BRUCE TRAIL HIKE ! With over 170 self-guided and Friday, January 18 -- Toronto, Fish & Chip Walk Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, escorted hiking and cycling Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, holidays worldwide Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 11:30 am, Outside library on SE corner of Lawrence and Yonge. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Self-guided & escorted hikes: Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Fourth Fish & Chippie in our series of six. So far so good. We walk for a Europe, South America and Asia couple of hours at a brisk pace before we settle down to a big plate of fish & chips and maybe a beer or glass of wine. With a group of fun hikers Also Bike and Barge tours what more could you want? Self-guided &escorted bicycling Saturday, January 19 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs (Map 19) trips worldwide Level II Car hike - Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Bring icers, a snack and something to drink. For more information Depart 10 am, Mono Centre Community Centre. GPS co-ordinates, N 44 01.603’, W 80 04.312’. Take Hwy 10 north from Orangeville to Camilla, turn right on County Rd 8, and finally north on 2nd Line EHS to Mono Centre. Park in the www.activejourneys.com outer parking lot. Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10 pm (416) 236-5011 or [email protected] A loop hike, we will use the main trail and a selection of the side trails in 1-800-597-5594 the Provincial Park. Depending on the snow coverage we shall either hike or use snowshoes. Dogs permitted, but must be leashed and owners scoop [email protected] the poop.
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Saturday, January 19 -- Humber Valley Heritage Trail paced scenic hike in this especially pretty area in winter conditions. This Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, hike may be cancelled if driving conditions are hazardous. Terrain: Hilly, ice footwear recommended. Dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots. Saturday, January 26 -- Highlands Nordic (Duntroon) Depart 9:30 am, Tim Hortons at the bottom of the hill in Bolton on Hwy 50. Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 or [email protected] Tony Edmonds, (416) 221-6716 Mon-Wed 7-9 pm Sophie Chuchra, (416) 482-9843 Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm The fourth of nine winter coach bus trips. We will visit Highlands Nordic This little gem of a trail is especially pretty in winter conditions. Join the (Duntroon). “Walking Wounded” for a moderately paced shorter hike with distance set according to conditions on the day. This hike may be cancelled if driving Sunday, January 27 -- Oak Ridges Trail, Long Sault Conservation Area conditions are hazardous. Level II Bus hike - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Ice footwear, Saturday, January 19 -- Iroquoia, Mount Nemo (Maps 9/10) Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 24 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Depart 9 am, York Mills. Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9:00pm stop after. or [email protected] Depart 8:30 am, Km 98.8 Map 10. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Parking lot behind the Kilbride School atthe north end of Panton St. Come and join us for a hike in the Long Sault Conservation Area. Wide Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm trails and rolling hills on the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORTA Map 7). After We car shuttle to Km 75.1 Map 9 and hike back through Mount Nemo the hike, a refreshment break to Tim Hortons for some hot coffee or hot Conservation Area. chocolate.
Saturday, January 19 -- Horseshoe Sunday, January 27 -- Rouge Valley (Toronto East ) Fred Berktin, 416 520 3797 or [email protected] Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 Terrain: Mostly flat, Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, The third of nine winter coach bus trips. We will visit Horseshoe. Refreshments after. Depart 9 am, 7450 Kingston Rd ( Glen Rouge Campground parking lot ). Sunday, January 20 -- Toronto By car: Take Hwy 401 east, exit at Kingston Rd and Port Union Rd, go Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, north on Kingston Rd, cross Sheppard Ave E and Port Union Rd, down Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking hill, turn left at campground sign just before uphill bridge. By TTC: Take boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, bring water. bus 85A,85B,or 85D (check weekend schedule) to intersection of Kingston Depart 12 pm, Summerhill subway station - street level inside. Rd and Sheppard Ave E, then walk less than 1 km north on Kingston Rd. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Henry Kim, [email protected] Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Prepare for UPCOMING RUGGED BRUCE TRAIL HIKE ! It’s not too cold this year so let’s venture out for a brisk walk before ending up at yet another new pub. Down the ravines, around stately homes then Friday, February 1 -- Toronto, Fish & Chip Walk sink into an armchair to sip your beer. Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking Saturday, January 26 -- Toronto, High Park boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Depart 11:30 am, Outside library on SE corner of Lawrence and Yonge. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at any time, Beginners, Families, No dogs, Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Refreshments after. Jacqueline Holmes Depart 9:30 am, meet from 9 am, upper level High Park subway station, Lots of great, fun people are venturing out for their Fish & Chippies so far. Quebec Ave. Join us, enjoy yourselves and meet like minded people. Ted Iseman, 416 219 1663 cell phone or [email protected] Same time, same place. Sarah Hopton, 416 319-3736 before 10 pm A very early spring hike through High Park to the lake, returning north through the Humber River valley and back into the park, finishing at the Grenadier Restaurant for a 1 pm lunch. The Toronto Hiking and Conservation Club organizes Sunday hikes in the countryside Saturday, January 26 -- Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit (Map 15) surrounding Toronto Level II Car hike - Duration of Hike: 2.5 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, ice footwear recommended. Dropout, Beginners, Hikes leave each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (unless stated otherwise in Hiking boots. the program) from the parking lot on the northwest corner of Depart 9:30 am, Eddie Shacks Donuts in Caledon at the junction of Hwy 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 10 and Hwy 24. www.sproulephoto.ca/thcc or call 416-693-8639 for more Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm information Tony Edmonds, (416) 221-6716 Mon-Wed 7-9 pm Beat those winter blues with a “Walking Wounded” shorter and gently
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Saturday, February 2 -- Iroquoia, Kelso (Maps 10/11) Saturday, February 9 -- Caledon Hills, Albion Hills (Map 17) Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 23 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Level II Car hike - Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, No dogs, Pub stop after. Terrain: Variable, ice footware useful. Dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots. Depart 8:30 am, Km 121.0 Map 11. Depart 9:30 am, Tim Hortons at bottom of hill in Bolton on Hwy 50. Kelso Conservation Area parking lot at west end. Enter from Tremaine Rd. Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Tony Edmonds, (416) 221-6716 Mon-Wed 7-9 pm We will car shuttle to Km 98.8 Map 10 and hike back through Yaremko- A shorter, moderately paced hike with the “Walking Wounded” taking Ridley Park, Crawford Lake, Rattlesnake Point and Kelso Conservation in trails in the Palgrave Conservation Area. This hike may be cancelled if Areas. driving conditions are hazardous.
Saturday, February 2 -- Mansfield Saturday, February 9 -- Horseshoe Sophie Chuchra, (416) 482-9843 or [email protected] Ray Berzins, (647)207-4954 before 9:30 pm Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 or [email protected] The fifth of nine winter coach bus trips. We will visit Mansfield. Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 The sixth of nine winter coach bus trips. We will visit Horseshoe. Sunday, February 3 -- Oak Ridges Trail, Nokiidaa Level II Bus hike - Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Sunday, February 10 -- Toronto Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at 8 km, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking Depart 9 am, York Mills. boots, No dogs, Pub stop after. Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 or [email protected] Depart 12 pm, Outside or inside main entrance to Allan Gardens, on Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Carlton St between Jarvis and Sherbourne. Nokiidaa is an Objibwa term meaning “walking together”. The Nokiidaa From College subway station, take the 506 Carlton streetcar east to Jarvis. trail links Holland Landing with Aurora and Newmarket. This is an urban You will need a transfer. trail which goes through parks, wetlands and historic cultural sites, and is Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm suitable for beginners and families. Dropouts will be available. Car hikers Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 are welcome to join; please contact the leader for the meeting place. A fee Let’s meet in Allan Gardens - the smell, the sights and the monkey are for using the bus and being returned to your car will apply. ORTA Map 4. good for the spirit at this time of year. We’ll proceed through Cabbagetown then north along the Don. We’ll stop at the Art Gallery, there is a play in Sunday, February 3 -- Rouge Valley (Toronto East ) production as well, then climb the Hill for well earned refreshments at the Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Whistler. See you then. Terrain: Mostly flat, Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. GERMANY and AUSTRIA Depart 9 am, 7450 Kingston Rd (Glen Rouge Campground parking lot). By car: Take Hwy 401 east, exit at Kingston Rd and Port Union Rd, go Steeped in history, traditional, north on Kingston Rd, cross Sheppard Ave E and Port Union Rd, down romantic, a land to inspire your hill, turn left at campground sign just before uphill bridge. By TTC: Take dreams. Immerse yourself and bus 85A,85B,or 85D (check weekend schedule) to intersection of Kingston resurface feeling reborn. It is Rd and Sheppard Ave E, then walk less than 1 km north on Kingston Rd. Said that walking is the quickest Way to improve your health. Henry Kim, [email protected] SO OFF WE GO to explore a Prepare for UPCOMING RUGGED BRUCE TRAIL HIKE ! holiday paradise of unique diversity and endless opportunities. The Rhine and Mosel River: steeply sloping vineyards, romantic Saturday, February 9 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Boyne Valley & Murphy’s castles, towns and villages, valleys for wine-lovers, mountains for Pinnacle (Map 20) hikers. Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria: world famous, inspired Level II Car hike - Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, by Richard Wagner and the German sagas, the surrounding Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Bring icers, a snack, and countryside a feast for the senses. The Romantic Road: one of something to drink.. Germany's most popular tourist routes with its many medieval Depart 10 am, County Rd 19, Prince of Wales Rd, where the Primrose towns, one after the other, like beads on a chain. See Loop Side Trail crosses it the second time. GPS co-ordinates N44 06.335’, where Apollo 14 astronauts trained for their 1970 space mission. W80 08.349’. We will be special guests and take part in the 4 day Historical Wall Festival at Markham's Partner town. We will visit Salzburg, Take Hwy 10 north from Orangeville to Primrose, then continue north for Austria, Mozart's birthplace and the places where The Sound of 1 km on County Rd 19, parking carefully on the roadside. Music was filmed. We will also tour the Bavarian Alps and will Bob Humphreys, (519)883-1840 7-10 pm or [email protected] bring back memories to last us a lifetime. Brenda Dalglish, (416) 601-0378 between 7 pm and 10 pm A double loop hike, we will use the Primrose Loop Side Trail, the Boyne All of this and much more available for the lowest possible trip Valley Side Trail, and a section of the main trail. Depending on the snow cost. For information on this incredible coverage, we shall either hike or use snowshoes. Dogs permitted, but must journey starting AUGUST 30, 2013 please call be leashed. Heinz at: 905-852-0707 or email: [email protected]
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Sunday, February 10 -- Rouge Valley (Toronto East ) Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Take a hike. Take a photo. Send it in! Terrain: Mostly fl at, Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Editor: [email protected] Depart 9 am, 7450 Kingston Road ( Glen Rouge Campground parking lot ). By car: Take Hwy 401 east, exit at Kingston Rd and Port Union Rd, go Monday, February 18 -- Toronto Islands north on Kingston Rd, cross Sheppard Ave E and Port Union Rd, down Level I/II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, hill, turn left at campground sign just before uphill bridge. By TTC: Take Terrain: Mostly fl at. Dropout at anytime, Beginners, Families, Snowshoes bus 85A,85B,or 85D (check weekend schedule) to intersection of Kingston optional. Rd and Sheppard Ave E, then walk less than 1 km north on Kingston Rd. Depart 9:45 am, Inside the waiting area at the Ferry Docks at the foot of Henry Kim, [email protected] Bay St. Prepare for UPCOMING RUGGED BRUCE TRAIL HIKE ! Streetcar from Union Station to foot of Bay Street. Ray Berzins, (647)207-4954 before 9:30 pm or [email protected] Friday, February 15 -- Toronto, Fish & Chip Walk Avoid the crowds on Family Day! Th e Islands are quiet in winter. We shall Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, cover the entire Toronto Islands from Wards Island to Hanlan’s Point and Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking back. We should return on the 3:15 or 3:45 ferry, to be back in Toronto boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. about 4 pm. Ferry return fares: $7.00 adult, $4.50 senior/student, $3.50 Depart 11:30 am, Outside library on SE corner of Lawrence and Yonge. junior. Bring a lunch and a warm beverage. Donations to the Escarpment Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Legacy Fund will be gladly accepted. Jacqueline Holmes Last Fish & Chippie outing. Th is series has been great fun, with lots of Monday, February 18 -- Oak Ridges Trail, Uxbridge cheerful, hungry people. Th is will be it until next year - so come and join Level II Bus hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, us for the sixth and fi nal outing. Same time, same place. Why not bring Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. your sweetheart for a treat ... or bring a box of chocs for everybody to share. Depart 9 am, York Mills. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Saturday, February 16 -- Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 before 9 pm or [email protected] Level II Car hike - Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Join us on this Family Day holiday for a pleasant hike in the Durham Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, Dogs welcome, Bring Regional Forest. Enjoy the company of your fellow hikers and whatever ice footwear, a snack and something to drink. weather the winter provides. ORTA Map 5. Depart 10 am, Scotsdale Farm parking lot, off Trafalgar Rd. Take Trafalgar Rd north from Hwy 401 to just past Georgetown. Th e Saturday, February 23 -- Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Map 11) entrance to the farm is on your right just past where Trafalgar Rd splits off Level I Car hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, from Hwy 7. Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, No dogs, Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840 7-10 pm or [email protected] Refreshments after. A loop hike, we will hike the Great Esker Side Trail and part of the Bennett Depart 10 am, at Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot. Heritage Trail, linked together with part of the Main Trail. Depending on Exit Hwy 401 at Hwy 25 (exit 320), and drive north 1.7 km to 5 Sdrd just the snow coverage, we shall either hike or use snow shoes. Dogs permitted, past Tim Hortons, then drive west for about 5 km. Look for Hilton Falls but must be leashed, and owners scoop the poop. on the north side. Tessa Shelvey, (905) 850-1507 before 9 pm Andrew Wood, (416) 739-0468 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday, February 16 -- Blueberry Plains (Wasaga Nordic) Nice loop hike or snowshoe (depending on conditions) in the woods. We’ll Chiara Frigeni, 416 407 1235 or [email protected] visit a pretty waterfall where chickadees are often feeding. Admission fee Mike Barkey applies: adult $6.50, senior $5.50. E-mail info: [email protected]. Th e seventh of nine winter coach bus trips. We will visit Blueberry Plains (Wasaga Nordic). Saturday, February 23 -- Rouge Park Level II Car hike - Duration of Hike: 2.5 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, ice footwear useful. Dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots. Sunday, February 17 -- Toronto, Sunnybrook Park and Edwards Depart 9:30 am, Tim Hortons. Gardens Tim Hortons restaurant is on Sheppard Ave E, 200 m east of the junction Level I/II Urban walk - Duration of Hike: 3.5 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, with Morningside Ave. Do not wait at the Tim Hortons take-away in the Terrain: Mostly fl at, Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, gas station on the corner. No dogs, Ice footwear. Tony Edmonds, (416) 221-6716 Mon-Wed 7-9 pm Depart 11 am, Lawrence subway station. Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm NE corner of Yonge and Lawrence. Winter conditions make this scenic park area especially pretty. Th e Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 7 - 9 pm impressive power of the Toronto area’s last uncontrolled/undammed We will walk from the Lawrence subway station to Sunnybrook Park and natural watercourse is in full view along with the city’s major eff ort at Edwards Gardens. Optional extension to Bayview and York Mills. Bring land reclamation. Th e pace and distance will be decided depending on lunch. conditions on the day.
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Saturday, February 23 -- Toronto Section (Map 11) Sunday, February 24 -- Rouge Valley (Toronto East ) Level II/III Car hike - Length of Hike: 22 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub Terrain: Mostly fl at, Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, stop after. Refreshments after. Depart 8:30 am, Km 9.2 of the HIlton Falls Side Trail. Depart 9 am, 7450 Kingston Rd ( Glen Rouge Campground parking lot ). Parking lot on the Sixth Line at Km 9.2. By car: Take Hwy 401 east, exit at Kingston Rd and Port Union Rd, go Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm north on Kingston Rd, cross Sheppard Ave E and Port Union Rd, down A loop hike on the Hilton Falls Side Trail and the Main Trail. hill, turn left at campground sign just before uphill bridge. By TTC: Take bus 85A,85B,or 85D (check weekend schedule) to intersection of Kingston Rd and Sheppard Ave E, then walk less than 1 km north on Kingston Rd. Saturday, February 23 -- Scenic Caves Henry Kim, [email protected] Sarah Hopton, 416 319-3736 before 10 pm Prepare for UPCOMING RUGGED BRUCE TRAIL HIKE ! or [email protected] Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 Dress in layers. Stay dry. Th e eighth of nine winter coach bus trips. We will visit Scenic Caves.
Sunday, February 24 -- Toronto Sunday, February 24 -- Toronto Section, Silver Creek (Maps 12/13) Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Level II Car hike - Length of Hike: 17 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, could be slippery. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots. boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Depart 9 am, at km 38.5 on Tenth Line near the Walking Fern Side Trail. Depart 12 pm, 2nd fl oor of Loblaws (where the restaurant is) at St. Clair Hwy 401, north on Winston Churchill, west on Ballinafad, south on Tenth and Bathurst. Line is one way to get to the meeting place. From there we will shuttle cars Take a streetcar from Yonge and St. Clair or take the subway to St. Clair to the start at km 21.3 in Limehouse. West subway station. Brenda Dalglish, (416) 601-0378 between 7 pm and 10 pm Affordable prices Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm or [email protected] Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Get rid of the February blahs by getting some fresh air and exercise. Cedarvale through to St. Clair - Spadina Gardens, then down the Casa Loma steps and U of T campus. We’ll cross over to Rosedale and wind our Saturday, March 2 -- Toronto, Belt Line way through ravines back to St. Clair and a pub. Level II Urban walk - Duration of Hike: 2.5 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Max. Variable, 12 to can 16 be icy.per Dropout Group at many, Beginners, Refreshments after. Depart 9:30 am, entrance to the Eglinton West subway station. Th ere is parking available immediately to the west of the station on the north side of Eglinton Avenue. Returning by subway is easy. Tony Edmonds, (416) 221-6716 Mon-Wed 7-9 pm Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm A shorter, gently paced hike with the “Walking Wounded” on this partly hidden but well used city trail. We will fi nish with a walk over the Don Valley viaduct into the vibrant Danforth area for lunch.
Saturday, March 2 -- Highlands Nordic (Duntroon) Lucy Leung, 647 280 8868 or [email protected] Departures in 2013 Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 Th e last of nine winter coach bus trips. We will visit Highlands Nordic
Costa Rica- 15 days - $2499.00 Feb./Mar. (Duntroon). Moroccan 17 days - $2699.00/April 22nd to May 8th Newfoundland/Labrador – 15 days - $3,300.00/spring & fall Sunday, March 3 -- Oak Ridges Trail, Walker Woods , Al Shaw Trail Level II Bus hike - Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 9 km, Families, Hiking boots,
Refreshments after, We are a small travel company designed exclusively for people with Pre-registration Online using Website a passion for unique experiences…To get off the beaten path, and . Depart 9 am, York Mills. share a whole new world of adventure, guaranteed ! Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm (For more information please call 705-494-6044 ) We will be hiking in the Durham Forest in the Uxbridge area. We will hike the Walker Loop and the Al Shaw Trail. Please contact the hike leader for For a detailed itinerary please visit us at the meeting place in Goodwood. Th ere is a fee to get you to the head of www.insearchofadventures.com the trail and to return you to your car at the end of the day. ORTA Map 5.
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Saturday, March 9 -- Toronto, Theatre Hike Level I/II Urban walk - Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, 4 steep staircases. Dropout at 4 kms, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 3 pm, SE corner of Scarlett Rd and Eglinton Ave West. From Runnymede subway station take the 79 bus to the meeting place. For bus frequency and times call the TTC at 416 393 4636 (416.393-INFO). Parking is available east of Runnymede station, north of Bloor, on side streets. Do not park at the starting point of the hike. We finish the hike at the south side of Bloor and Runnymede. Ray Berzins, (647)207-4954 before 9:30 pm or [email protected] See photos, hear commentary, learn This hike is for members only. Bring your valid Bruce Trail Conservancy membership about our new and exciting card. We will walk along the Humber River Park southbound and Swansea Village via adventures, and maybe even win a ravines and city streets. We will have dinner at 6pm at a local restaurant and then attend door prize! the Village Playhouse Theatre at 2190 Bloor Street West, at 8pm to see “The Drawer Boy” a moving, often funny drama by Michael Healy. Call the theatre directly 416 767 7702 to reserve your ticket ($20) and state that you are with the Bruce Trail hiking club. You may hike only, join in for dinner or just come to the theatre performance - or do all. (one light north of Lawrence Ave. East The only reservation required is for your ticket for the show with The Village Playhouse. on the east side of Bayview) Free parking! Please bring a flashlight. It gets dark early and there are a few steep staircases and one hidden path with obstacles. Corfu ● Zermatt ● Kenya ● Amalfi Peru ● Israel ● Turkey Ireland Iceland ● Slovenija & Croatia Sunday, March 17 -- Toronto, Leslie Street Spit New Zealand ● Camino de Santiago Level II Urban walk - Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr,
Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at any time, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 11 am, at the gate to Leslie Street Spit, Leslie St at Unwin Ave. The Matterhorn awaits! Come on a Comfortable Holiday to Zermatt, Ample parking spaces available, or if coming by TTC, walk south from Queen Switzerland. Home to four different and Leslie. interconnected ski areas with over Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 before 9 pm or [email protected] 350km of ski runs, including the Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm longest at an astonishing 14km! Also It is March and this could be the tune-up hike for those who do not hike during ride the highest altitude mountain winter. So that we can leave on time, please arrive at least half an hour before railcar in Europe (with breathtaking views of the Italian, French & Swiss departure. Those hikers who wish can make a contribution to the Escarpment Alps), and even ski right over the Legacy Fund. border to Cervinia, Italy. You haven’t truly skied until you ski !
Spanish Adventures Fascinating and complex, Israel offers Customized Self Guided immense diversity. Hike the lush Walking & Cycling Trips In Spain vineyards of the Golan Heights & the deep canyons of the Judean Desert, Caminos de Santiago, Picos De Europa, Galicia, plus the famed Jesus Trail from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee. Visit Basque Country, Andalucia, N. Portugal
Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Masada, www.spanishadventures.com Bethlehem & Tel Aviv, and although Email Aussie Garry in Santiago: [email protected] this holiday is not religious by design, we cannot help but be immersed in the dominant role it has played for centuries. How to Dine and Fundraise at the Same Time Commensal Vegetarian Restaurant is continuing their support for the Bruce Trail This Greek island is the perfect Conservancy. When you show them your Bruce Trail Club membership card you combination of European flare and will receive 10% discount dining. tranquil seaside living. Hike to the When you’re done, simply drop your dining receipt in the box located at the front of heavens to visit holy monasteries and trek in shade of ancient olive groves. the restaurant and Commensal will donate 5% of your purchase to the Conservancy. We promise you will never tire of the deep, deep blue of the sea that Commensal Vegetarian Restaurant, 655 Bay Street (entrance on Elm St.), Toronto surrounds you. Opa!.
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Independent outings The TBTC accepts no responsibility for these notices, which appear for the Jack convenience of our members. Please submit all notices to the Hiking Director. TO THE WORLD tico.ca - Certificate# T 737134 Friday, February 15 -- Peninsula, Tobermory, Family Day Weekend 416-487-8929 Snowshoeing [email protected] Snowshoeing at Tobermory February 15-18 2013. The days are longer, there is lots of snow and we enjoy this mid-winter break at the “Tip O’ Summertime the Bruce” Tobermory. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel The grass is green overlooking Little Tub Harbour. We will snowshoe trails in the area with & the honeysuckle is blossoming lots of views of Georgian Bay. Contact Greg Vincent [email protected] (519) 579-8210. ENGLAND June 20th - July 2nd Classified Advertising notices appear for the convenience of members and advertisers. The TBTC accepts no responsibility in connection with these notices.
Beaver Valley Accommodations Explore the new 60 km hiking loop. Stay in one of our charming B&Bs or cosy cottages. Hosts might offer lunches and help with drives. www.beavervalleyaccommodations.com Join me for my 4th Trip to the South of England, Walking with Local Hike Leaders plus day trips to HOME EXCHANGE fabulous historical cities, museums and more. EXCHANGE HOMES FOR VACATIONS -- thousands of families in 50+ countries; 75% in Europe where we started in 1953. Immersion travel at its best by swapping homes and lifestyles. www.intervac.ca We stay in a large Seafront Hotel in Eastbourne, an hour’s train ride from Gatwick Airport. Eastbourne is nestled along the English Channel beside the famous Seven Sisters National Park. It boasts a For membership information, call the 7km Sea Front Promenade, 4 Theatres and Bruce Trail Conservancy Head Office many excellent restaurants. at 1-800-665-HIKE (1-800-665-4453) 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Mix and mingle with all the True English Locals. or visit www.brucetrial.org Ramble along their winding country lanes, sit in the pub and laugh at their wit.
A full guided tour of London City THE TORONTO BRUCE TRAIL CLUB WANTS YOU! and a cruise along the Thames is included.
We are seeking new Board members to help with the duties of the Club.
The Board’s mandate includes: managing club affairs; relations with the Bruce Trail Conservancy and other local clubs; development of the hiking, ski and snowshoe programs; land stewardship, conservation and trial maintenance. Descriptions of the Board positions and areas of responsibility can be found on the Club website. If you are interested, please contact the Nominating Committee: For more Information: Rebecca Waddell, [email protected] call Jacqueline at 416-487-8929 or email [email protected]
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Winter Photography tips when you stop for lunch. There is not much compose the subject in relation to the continued from Page 1. . . time to think about what or how to shoot. surroundings. You want to compose for a Remember “Whatever catches my eyes, beautiful/interesting image that will grab The Winter scene is almost black and I click”? Everyone sees differently. So you the attention of the viewers. Most of the white and could lead to a boring photo. should click whenever “something” catches time I place the subject anywhere but the Look for objects that add color and contrast your eyes. center of the picture. (Rule of Third – to your scene. Ok, something on the trail caught your Google this to see what it is!) On the trail you are on the move attention; you want to “click”. However constantly except for those few minutes before you click, think about how to Happy Hiking and Clicking! Silver Creek Bridge Ready for Dedication
by Paul Vanhanen and Marilyn MacKellar
The Bruce Trail bridge over Silver Creek, 600 meters west of the Conservation Area’s engineer and management he visited the site in junction at 27th Side Rd and Fallbrook Rd, north of Georgetown, April 2012 to choose the bridge location. From that meeting things received a permit to build from Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) began to move swiftly. on Nov 15, 2011. It was completed in July 2012. Paul and Don installed the two cribs in May, with help from Paul Vanhanen volunteered as project manager on behalf five volunteers from a Korean hiking club. Then the two of them of the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and he planned the design and worked alone on the steps in early June. installation. Together with Don Sargent and the Credit Valley Two 34 ft 10” x 8” beams form the base for the bridge, and these were delivered to the CVC in Terra Cotta in mid- June and moved by them to Fallbrook Rd. Here the strength of volunteers took over, as 15 Bruce Trail volunteers from Hamilton, five local volunteers and six CVC staff carried the beams (500 lbs each) through the woods to the bridge site. In the next weeks, Paul worked on the bridge several times in the early morning. Lumber was purchased from Home Hardware, Georgetown and deposited at Fallbrook Rd, next to the trail access, where, on July 28th, seven Bruce Trail volunteers and 30 members of another Korean hiking group carried the lumber from the road along the Trail down to the bridge site. The Bruce Trail volunteers with eight Korean volunteers finished the new bridge and dismantled the old bridge. The Korean hiking group made several trips to carry out the old lumber. Approval has been given to use RBC Bluewater money to finance this new bridge, and there will be signage honouring them. There will also be an ‘unveiling’ ceremony. Meanwhile all who use the Trail can enjoy it, while thinking Just a few of the many Silver Creek volunteers appreciatively of Paul’s efforts and those of all the volunteers. Photo provided by Paul Vanhanen
In Memoriam: Malcolm (Mac) Kirk
Devoted conservationist and Bruce Trail pioneer, Malcolm (Mac) Kirk passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in his 93rd year. Mac was deeply committed to the preservation of Ontario’s and Canada’s natural heritage. His efforts resulted in the acquisition of thousands of acres along the Niagara Escarpment secured in conjunction with public and non-profit nature organizations, including the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Mac was fundamental in the creation of the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club 50 years ago. He will be remembered and missed by many Bruce Trail members. In 2009, the BTC dedicated the “Mac Kirk Side Trail” at Old Baldy, shown here. Old Baldy is one of the many areas Mac worked to secure as a nature reserve. Kirk Fzmily photo
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