Bruce Trail Day 2018

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1 Fall 2018 THE QUARTERLY OF THE TORONTO BRUCE TRAIL CLUB Vol. LV No. 3 information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Bruce Trail Day 2018 Sunday September 30 Bruce Trail Day is an annual event celebrating Canada s oldest and longest footpath, hosted by the Bruce Trail Conservancy and its nine Bruce Trail Clubs. This year, Toronto Bruce Trail Club s Conservation Committee is hosting free guided hikes to the Maple Ridge and Springle Nature Reserves (Limehouse area), to help you explore the Bruce Trail and discover the amazing variety of life along the Niagara Escarpment. Come and learn about our year-round hiking programs, trail maintenance and other hands-on volunteer opportunities. Learn what we are doing to establish a conservation corridor from Niagara to Tobermory. This event is an introduction to Bruce Trail for non-members. All BTC members are more than welcome but we ask that you bring along a non-member. Watch for details in E-notes.

2 Table of Contents Bruce Trail Day P1 Hiking Director s Notes P3 Gemma & Jenn s Excellent Bruce Trail Adventure P4 TBTC Info Line discontinued P5 Hiking the Kalalau Trail P6 Our Gift from God P7 General Information P8 Hike Program (Sept. to Nov.) P9 Looking Ahead P22 Trail Users Code P22 Log in to the Members section of the Club website using your BTC membership number and your own password. Publication Deadlines ISSUE: ADVERTISING/EDITORIAL Winter : Sept. 30, 2018 Spring 2019: January 15, 2019 Summer 2019: March 23, 2019 Fall 2019: June 28, 2019 Send advertisements to: advertising@torontobrucetrailclub.org Footnotes is published quarterly by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club P.O. Box Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario M6P 4E7 information@torontobrucetrailclub.org ISSN A member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped in the production of this issue. Send address changes to: The Bruce Trail Conservancy PO Box 857, Hamilton, ON L8N 3N Ext 0 For missing copies of Footnotes call Ext 0 Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Opinions expressed in Footnotes are not necessarily the views of the TBTC unless stated as such. Advertising does not imply endorsement by the TBTC. Footnotes Resource Support Footnotes Editor: Orest Nahacziwec Proofreaders: Marilyn MacKellar Kathryn Emirzian Advertising & Mail Coordinator: Jude Keast Activities Editor: Victor Ramautar Webmaster: Stephen Kamnitzer E-Notes Editor: Brent Michaluk Archivist: vacant City of Toronto Liaison: Nick Teramura Halton Hills Chapter: Janet Le Lievre The Toronto Bruce Trail Club is one of nine clubs making up the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is dedicated to the conservation of the Niagara Escarpment. You are invited to visit the Toronto Club s website at Toronto Bruce Trail Club Board of Directors (as of April 21st, 2018) President: John Grandy president@torontobrucetrailclub.org Vice-President; Volunteer Co-ordinator: Graham Allen volunteer@torontobrucetrailclub.org Past President: Peter Leeney peter.leeney@utoronto.ca BTC Director; Trail Director: Marlis Butcher TBTC.TrailMaintenance@gmail.com Secretary: Robert Gillespie robert_gillespie@bell.net Treasurer: Karim Mishriki kmishriki@gmail.com Public Relations & Education; Communications Director: Brigette Peters brigettecatherine90@gmail.com Land Management Committee Chair; BTC Land Securement Secretariat Rep. David Tyson tyson.consult@sympatico.ca Membership: Alina Lin membership@torontobrucetrailclub.org Hiking Director Lucy Leung hikingdirector@torontobrucetrailclub.org Land Stewardship Director: Kevin Warburton kbw4343@gmail.com Directors at Large: Orest Nahacziwec orestgtd@gmail.com David Royle david.royle@ddsb.ca Malcolm Sanderson mxjxsanderson@gmail.com vacancies - volunteers needed: Social Director Fundraising Archivist 2 Fall 2018

3 Hiking Director s Notes by Lucy Leung As summer turns into fall, the days get cooler and the leaves start changing colours. There is no better time than this season for a beautiful hike to enjoy the spectacular autumn scenery. Some people hang up their boots until spring and forget that some of the best hiking of the year is waiting. In fall, there are far fewer people on the trail, and more wildlife to see including migrating birds. The cool crisp air means you will have an easier time on the trail. One could also argue that the lack of biting insects is the single biggest benefit to hiking in the fall! There is no reason to stay indoors, so come out and hike with us. Our team of volunteer hike leaders has put together for you an interesting array of events to showcase the beautiful fall colours. You may choose to join a bus, car or urban hike. Remember to check the Club s online calendar for our up-to-date hiking program. In the last Footnotes publication, we apprised you of the no eating/food policy on the First Student charter bus. This policy has been put in place by First Student to minimize the risks of allergies and choking. Hike leaders must enforce the policy and request that you cooperate and not eat on the bus. By all means, you may carry your lunch and snacks in your backpack and consume them when you are off the bus. Our Webmaster has worked steadfastly to ensure the Club s online pre-registration runs smoothly for our members and guarantees a spot to those who have signed up for an event. This would be most effective and advantageous on a bus hike particularly when it reaches full capacity. However there have been an increasing number of members who reserved a space for a bus event but neither showed up nor cancelled their registration while others on the waiting list were eager to go. You would agree that, except in extenuating circumstances, no-shows are inconsiderate to fellow members and perform a discourtesy to the hike leader. The Club discourages failure to show up and continues to monitor the no-show list. On the topic of online pre-registration, particularly for bus events, there have been frequent occasions when members sign up and receive confirmation for multiple outings taking place on the same day. This deprives someone on the waiting list of a chance to participate. In light of this, our Webmaster has modified our pre-registration system to allow each person to pre-register for only one event for a given day. It is important for participants to understand that when you sign up for an event, it represents a commitment to the hike leader and to the other hikers. Meanwhile, how was your experience hiking with the Club so far this year? Share your stories with us. We want you to know your feedback is important and we are open to suggestions. Now let us look forward to a great fall season and hope to see you on the trail soon! information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Fall

4 Gemma & Jenn s Excellent Bruce Trail Adventure By: Jennifer Coleman It all started in the Summer of I had met a new member of my trail running club (The Burly Trail Runners) out on a training run and we clicked right away. Laughed at each others jokes, enjoyed each others company on the trail and had a very similar bucket list of adventures we had still yet to conquer. One of which was completing the Bruce Trail End to End. And so began the great Adventures of Gemma and Jenn and our quest to complete the Bruce Trail. Gemma, being a part of the all female team (Wild Bruce Chase) that holds the fastest known time for a female relay of the Bruce Trail, had seen bits and pieces of the Trail. I was much more sheltered, having only stuck to the Iroquoia Section. We began in February 2017, a mild winter, and made quick time starting at the Southern Terminus and making our way north. We both have busy lives with work, living in separate cities, and training for various Ultramarathons. So our End to End was done on weekends, incorporating it into our long runs. We included members of our trail club for this, getting company whenever we could and exploring the neighbouring towns post run to find the best all day breakfast around (Barb s Country Kitchen in Caledon wins hands down!). Photos by Jennifer Coleman We encountered many challenges as well: getting stuck out in Kilgorie during a thunderstorm with Tornado warnings and having to hitchhike our way back to our car, hitchhiking again in Lions Head when my feet became macerated after almost 120 km of running and hiking over three days, and hitchhiking for a third time in Jones Bluff when we realized we forgot our car keys back at the start of our hike (We are very good at hitchhiking!). Through all this we quickly found out that there are still very kind people out there - especially those who live along the trail and when we ran out of water on a long hot day neighbours of the trail graciously filled our bottles. We both quickly began to realize what we had been missing out on with the Bruce. At times we would take a minute to stop and look around at the beauty of the trail. It really felt as if you were in a different country at times with the flora, the views, and the bluffs. Who knew Ontario had all this at our finger tips? Over the year and four months that it took Gemma and me to complete the trail we learned a lot about ourselves. We learned that as athletes and Ultra Runners we are able to really push ourselves outside of our comfort zone. Hiking the Bruce Peninsula over four days, in the fall, during a windstorm and active bear season, really tested our mental and physical abilities. We also learned that we aren t a fan of farmers fields with long grass, as these hide groundhog holes that resulted in an epic faceplant by yours truly. We also weren t fans of the busier parts of the trail. We loved Beaver Valley when we did a 50 km run without seeing a single other person. The seclusion of some of the sections was lovely and peaceful. This May, after we took an end to end hiatus for the bad winter months and to give me time to heal an injury, we completed our Adventure. We took a weekend to stay up in Lions Head and took our time finishing the last 46 km we had left. And on May 6th, 2018 we finally caught our glimpse of the Northern Terminus and celebrated with an emotional hug! We took a few moments and sat with the Terminus, enjoying a celebration meal of Kettle Chips (our running fuel of choice), and re-hashing all our adventures, all the friends we had made over the year that joined us along the way, and our own friendship and how it flourished. We did it, and the most rewarding part of this whole adventure was the lifelong friendship I have made with Gemma, my Trailsister. We have many more adventures already planned out and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for us on the trails. Happy Trails. 4 Fall 2018

5 Major Landmarks in the History of the Telephone by Peter Leeney 1876 Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone. First call from Brantford to Paris (Ontario) First transcontinental phone call from New York to San Francisco The rotary dial telephone is introduced Toronto Bruce Trail Club Info Line established The iphone debuts Urban hikes no longer listed on Info Line The TBTC Info Line is discontinued. Yes, as of Fall 2018 the Club s Info Line will be in operation no longer. The number of inquiries and messages left has declined markedly over the last years. There are now more efficient ways of communicating. Missing copies of Footnotes or address change Contact the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Call Ext 0 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Unable to access the Toronto Bruce Trail Club website: Send an to information@torontobrucetrailclub.org. As a last resort, phone Stephen Kamnitzer at (416) Unable to sign on to the website to register for a hike: Call or the hike leader as indicated in the hike description. information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Fall

6 Visiting the oldest Hawaiian island: Hiking the Kalalau Trail by Brigette Peters When it comes to visiting Hawaii, no island is ever the wrong choice. But for those who are eager to see beautiful, breathtaking landscapes, and to challenge their hiking shoes, then visiting the island of Kauai is the the right choice. Photos by: Brigette Peters Not only is Kauai the oldest of the main islands, meaning the foliage is by far the most grown in, but it boasts a beautiful north shore, the Na Pali Coast, which served as the inspiration for movies like Avatar and Jurassic Park. The Na Pali Coast is also the home of the Kalalau Trail, dubbed by some as one of the most beautiful hikes in the world. The trail runs for 18 km (11 miles) along the coast, winding its way up and down the jagged, blue-coloured coastline. Though some could complete the whole trail in a day, it is usually advised to take two days and to camp at the designated spot halfway through. There is also a side trail that will take you to a beautiful waterfall where you can stop, take a dip, and cool off before continuing your adventure. On our trip to the Kalalau Trail we only had one day, so we knew we wouldn t make it to the end and back, but even for the better part of the day we spent hiking the sites were no less stunning. As soon as we entered the trail, we instantly felt like we d gone back in time to a dense, rugged jungle. Meandering up a rocky hill with vines and leaves cascading in front of us, it became clear this hike should be taken seriously. After all, it may be known as the most beautiful, but in some places it is also considered quite dangerous. As we followed the trail towards Hanakapi ai we found ourselves winding in and out of the sun (until the clouds rolled in), but it s hard to notice with crystal blue oceans below, and rainbows forming against the coastline ahead. The trail itself was well maintained and in most instances is quite wide and clean, but with the wet climate of the coast it can become quite muddy and slippery. However we made it to the beach fairly quickly as we were all quite sturdy hikers. Hanakapi ai is a perfect destination for those looking to get a taste for the hike, and the beach itself is a great place to spend a few hours relaxing by the ocean. With friendly, wild kittens and roosters roaming the beach it s easy for us to quickly make friends while having lunch. The waves were large and intense, but so beautiful and hypnotizing. After a nice pause on the beach, alternating between the shade of the jungle canopy and the sun of the beach, we decided to take the side trail up to the plunging waterfall, two miles off the main trail. Although it was buggy, the clusters of bamboo were an interesting site to see along the way and meeting a couple of donkeys was a nice surprise! Though we didn t proceed further than the side trail and Hanakapi ai due to timing, we did meet some backpacking hikers who braved the whole trail and confirmed the rumours are true the rest of the trail is beautiful but extremely challenging at times. Lack of cover aside, there were instances where they needed to inch across a narrow path with churning ocean below. The thought of this tempts me, and I know we will have to go back to complete it, but only when we are fully prepared and stocked up with the right gear (and not regular running shoes). Whether you brave the full 18 km with a permit, or you decide to visit Hanakapi ai and take the side trail to Hanakapi ai Falls, you are still in for roughly a 10 km round-trip hike, and ample opportunity to drink in the stunning coastline. Hiking the Kalalau Trail was an experience we will never forget, and one we look forward to returning to do again soon it is unlike anything we ve ever seen, or may ever see again until we return. * * * With friendly, wild kittens roaming the beach it s easy to quickly make friends. 6 Fall 2018

7 Our Gift from God By: Jacques and Karen Martin Jacques and Karen Martin are the new Trail Captains on the Main Trail from 8th Line over to Fallbrook Trail. They were working on the June 30 weekend and have this experience to share... We were rebuilding stairs by 9th Line in the sweltering heat. A hiker came by and within minutes reappeared and helped us because he has a group that hikes the Bruce Trail winter and summer and he wanted to give back. He did so much work carrying big rocks and digging. I was sure I was going to have to call 911 for both him and Jacques because they were sweating profusely. The temperature was 41C. I told him he was a gift from God. I asked that he be mentioned in the Bruce Trail magazine. The gentleman s name is Ken Kim from Waterloo. Photos by Jacques and Karen Martin * * * Did you know... Halton Conservation Area has a viewing platform to protect a vernal pool breeding area for the Jefferson Salamanders, an endangered species. Volunteers planted native shrubs around the vernal pool, including Purple Flowering Raspberry, Swamp Red Current, Swamp Rose, Red-Osier Dogwood, and Alternative-leaved Dogwood, to replace plants that were trampled, so you can also see native plants. And you might also see frogs! information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Fall

8 Comfortable Hiking Holidays (416) NORTHERN LIGHTS NORWAY February 13 to 23, 2019 A full itinerary of adventures like crosscountry skiing, dog-sledding & snowmobiling plus Mother Nature's lightshow - the Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights). Home base is Tromso - one of THE best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. Also visit the capital, Oslo, for some cultural exploration. Part of the C.H.H. Adventure Collection. THE CAMINO April / May 2019 The Camino de Santiago is an iconic trek covering some 800km across the north of Spain. Our journey encompasses the last 160km from O Cebreiro to Santiago de Compostela, including many extras in order to make it a complete Galician experience. Thousands of pilgrims have walked before us, and it is time to add your footsteps to this famous trail. CANADIAN MARITIMES June 21 to July 3, 2019 Hike & kayak the world's highest tides at the Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick; meet Anne of Green Gables and build sandcastles in Prince Edward Island; celebrate Canada Day in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Plus lots more activities from cycling to hiking, and you could conceivably eat lobster every day of this trip if you tried! Part of the C.H.H. Adventure Collection. MACHU PICCHU September 13 to 25, 2019 Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas by hiking through the famed salt pans of Maras, the ancient ruins of Pisac, and trekking high up into the Urubamba mountain range. Then that all important day arrives when we hike into Machu Picchu rounding the corner of the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu with your own eyes will give you goose bumps! (No camping) TICO # 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. Eating food on the bus is not permitted. Meeting Places: 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 For maps, select the Hiking Schedule on the Club s web site; click on the Types of Hikes tab, then click on read more at the bottom of the page. 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 but they must pre-register 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): new fares effective April 1, 2018: $18 members, $25 non-members; $5 children under 12 Long distance fares (over 140 km one-way) $23 for members and $30 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 29th edition of the Bruce Trail Reference is used Things to Remember check the online hike calendar for changes. all Club events are non-smoking carry your BTC membership card at all times bring a lunch, two litres of water, and sunscreen seasonal: insect repellent (spring, summer); icers (winter) arrive at least 20 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, or Phone If the hike description calls for pre-registration,you must pre-register even though the meeting time and place may be listed. Please register using the listed method(s). The registration opening and deadline dates are listed online under pre-registration details in the hike descriptions. 8 Fall 2018

9 Fall 2018 Notice to Participants All Hike Leaders are volunteers. You are welcome to take part in their activities, but you do so at your own risk. Only written complaints against a Hike Leader or end person will be considered. Complaints (or commendations) may be addressed to the Hiking Director, Toronto Bruce Trail Club, P.O. Box 597, 2938 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M6P 4E7. The focus of the complaints policy is on improvement rather than discipline. Please note that the maps and kilometre references in this listing are from the 29th Edition of the Bruce Trail Reference. Check the Hiking Schedule on the Toronto Club web site for the latest updates, and for hikes added after Footnotes was published. Our level of difficulty ratings follow these general guidelines: Level Average Pace Distance Terrain I 3 km/hr 10 km Easily managed II 4 km/hr 15 km Variable III 5 km/hr 20 km May be difficult These are general guidelines. In rating their hikes, hike leaders use a two out of three rule. For example, a Level II hike could correspond to the table above for average pace and terrain but be considerably longer or shorter than indicated there. Be sure you look at both the rating and the description to decide whether the hike suits your abilities and preferences. Saturday, September 1 -- Iroquoia, Brewery tour and tasting hike (Maps 5/6) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 7 km, Refreshments after, Depart 9 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, waynehikes@gmail.com Join us for an easy paced hike along the main trail ending at downtown Grimsby. We ll walk along the edge of the Escarpment and take in Beamers Falls before we descend the trail along the Forty Mile Creek. After the hike you can join us for a tour and tasting at the Niagara Wine and Brew Co. There is also a fine pub and a quality coffee shop a few blocks away if that is your preference; or you can explore beautiful downtown Grimsby. If you want to join the brewery tour please check off the option when registering. There is a $5.00 charge. Activity Calendar Monday, September 3 -- Toronto Section, Terra Cotta (Maps 13/14) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 18 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at several locations, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Depart 9 am, Islington. Barbara Euler, (416) before 10 pm or bjeuler@rogers.com Geri Poulouski, (905) or giftingconcerns@rogers.com Hike through terrain with enough variety to be interesting but not overly challenging. It includes a section through a recently acquired BTC property. Enough dropouts to make this a hop-on hop-off tour. Monday, September 3 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 5 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Challenging. Dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 9 am, Hockley Road Parking Area - east of km 60.1 Located on the north side of Hockley Rd at the Hockley Road Side Trail. Go north on Hwy 400, turn west (left) on Hwy 9, then north on Airport Rd, then west (left) on Hockley Rd. The parking lot is just past 3rd Line. Remi Fahy, (416) before 9 pm or bgfahy@mccain.ca Brandon Fahy, (416) before 9 pm or bgfahy@mccain.ca Come out for some fresh air and exercise and enjoy spending time with friends and family. This will be a faster-paced hike so experienced and fast hikers only. We will depart promptly at 9.00 am and hike both side/blue trails and the main/white trail. Wednesday, September 5 -- Toronto, Humber River, Old Mill to Palais Royale Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Refreshments after, Faith, Hope and Charity Luncheon at the Palais Royale, Depart 10 am, Inside Old Mill Subway Station (street level). Ruth Dorey, pathway.tech@sympatico.ca Larry Haigh, (416) before 8 pm Depart from Old Mill subway station at 10 am. We hike south along the Humber River to the lake shore. End at the famous Palais Royale by the lake front for a delicious $15 buffet lunch. Proceeds of lunch go toward local charities. Please have exact change to donate. Humber Bay Bridge Photo: Wikipedia information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Fall

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11 Activity Calendar Saturday, September 8 -- Waterfront Trail, Mississauga Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after, Depart 10 am, Kipling Subway Station Bus Platform Level. Meet at Kipling Subway Station Bus Level west end (near the washrooms) by 9:40 am to take #123C at 10:00 am to start of hike. Thomas Swales, (416) or tjswales@gmail.com Join us to hike the southern end of Etobicoke Creek and west along the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail to picturesque Port Credit. Option to stay and enjoy the Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival in Port Credit from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Return home by GO Train or Mississauga MiWay Bus at your leisure. Pre-registration on website is optional. Saturday, September 8 -- Backus Woods / Backus Heritage Conservation Area Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Late return (after 6 pm), Long distance bus fare applies, Depart 7:30 am, York Mills. Lucy Leung, (647) or hikeontario@gmail.com Luisa Lee Come and explore Backus Woods, one of the finest remaining mature Carolinian forests. Tulip trees standing 30 metres tower over the forest, while 400-year-old Black Gum trees can be found in the swamps. At lunch take a step back in time and explore a heritage village that emulates southern Ontario life in the late 1800s and enjoy the War of 1812 Re-enactment. After hike refreshments will be at picturesque Port Dover on the north shore of Lake Erie. Saturday, September 8 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs (Maps 19/20) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout at 8 km, End to End #1 of 4, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, Depart 8:30 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, waynehikes@gmail.com Geri Poulouski, (905) or giftingconcerns@rogers.com Join Geri and me for Part One of our Dufferin Hi-Land End to End over four Saturdays. We ll be walking from south to north this time taking in the usual mixture of hills, meadows and of course some roads. Today we ll be hiking through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and a little beyond. We ll do the side trails in December. Saturday, September 8 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Black Bank, Walking Wounded End to End #1/5 (Map 21) Level I/II Car hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, End to End #1 of 5, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, hiking poles might be helpful. Depart 9 am, Primrose Highway 10 and Highway 89 (north west corner). There is a Superburger on the north side of the road; we will meet there and provide instructions for the car shuffle. The car shuffles in this section can be time consuming, please be on time. information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Vladimir Bosnar, (905) pm or bosnar@sympatico.ca P Lynn McFerran, (905) or lynnm@rogers.com This fall we will be hiking the Dufferin Hi-Land section in five shorter hikes all under 14 km. Fall is a lovely time to hike; no bugs, cooler temperatures (we hope) and great colours. Plan to join us for all five hikes or just one. All are welcome, we walk at a slower pace and stop to enjoy the scenery. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring lots of water. Monday, September Toronto, Rouge National Urban Park Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 10 am, Rouge Valley Conservation Centre 1749 Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough. Take 86A from Kennedy Subway Station. Once bus is on Meadowvale Ave north of Sheppard, get off at the top of the ramp at the traffic lights (i.e. before the bus turns left towards the Zoo). Walk a few minutes east and you will see a brick building and Rouge Park information sign on the right. Smiti Gupta, (416) before 9 pm or smiti.brucetrail@gmail.com Luisa Lee Established in 1995, this large urban wilderness is Canada s first national urban park. Rouge Park provides a continuous ecological corridor in the Toronto area with a combination of natural, cultural and agricultural features. Saturday, September Toronto, Theatre Hike, Humber River, Swansea Village Level I Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, 3 Steep staircases. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 3 pm, SE corner of Scarlett Rd and Eglinton Ave West at bus stop. From Runnymede subway take bus 79 to the meeting place. For bus frequency and times call TTC (416) Parking is available east of Runnymede station, north of Bloor St W on side streets. Do not park at the starting point of the hike. We finish the hike on the south side of Runnymede Rd and Bloor St W. Miriam Stevens, (416) pm Thomas Swales, (416) We will walk along the Humber River southbound to Swansea village through parks, ravines and city streets. At 6 pm we will have dinner at a local restaurant and then at 8 pm proceed to the Village Players Theatre at 2190 Bloor Street West (lower level) to see the warm-hearted Pulitzer Prize winning drama CRIMES of the HEART by Beth Henley; directed by Ken Stern. Call the theatre directly (416) to reserve your ticket ($24 adult and senior); mention that you are with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. You may choose only to hike, join us for dinner, enjoy the theatre performance, or come to all of the events. The only reservation required is your ticket to attend the play at the Village Playhouse. Please bring a flashlight. It gets dark early and there are a few steep staircases and one hidden path with obstacles. Fall

12 Activity Calendar 12 Local knowledge for your hiking adventure in Algoma Registered by TICO ON # Saturday, September Grand Valley Trail, Stratford Level I Bus hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at anywhere, Beginners, Families, Long distance bus fare applies, Depart 9 am, York Mills. Marlon Chen, (416) or m1325@hotmail.com Smiti Gupta Stratford is a small, quaint town by the Avon River. The water flows unusually slowly here because of the wide stretches of flat land. You can spot black and white swans elegantly moving on the water. We will hike on easy winding and shaded paths. Mostly flat and leisurely pace. Hiking boots or sturdy footwear is required. After the hike, you will have time to explore downtown Stratford, shop or watch the one-day Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival; an annual event held on beautiful Lake Victoria with over forty teams participating. Great sight line for all races. Also enjoy the food, clothing vendors, beer tent and live entertainment. Saturday, September Beaver Valley, Kolapore, Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve (Maps 25/26) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, rocky, and slippery in places. Dropout at 5.5 and 7 km, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Late return (after 6 pm), Strong Beginners, Long distance bus fare applies, Depart 8 am, Islington. Andrew Proczek, (647) Peter Leeney, (905) Mon-Thur before 10 pm Come join us for a spectacular hike and an appreciation of the unique geology of the crevice caves. Seasonal extremes in temperature and the forces of gravity have caused large blocks of rock to break away from the main face of the Niagara Escarpment. Dividing into two groups, we will begin our hike on the Main Trail starting at the 9th Sideroad parking. Reaching the intersection of the Chuck Grant Side Trail each group will begin the 9 km loop in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction and converge at the formidable Metcalfe Crevice Side Trail offering an optional hike for the adventurous at heart. We will also be stopping for a quick in and out 2 km hike at Old Baldy for beautiful views of Beaver Valley. This event is dedicated to Sarah Hopton and her boundless spirit. Saturday, September Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit (Maps 14/15) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 16 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Depart 10 am, Forks of the Credit Parking Area - Enter from McLaren Rd (1.9 km south of Peel Rd 24). North of Hwy 10 to Forks of the Credit Rd. Go west about 3 km to McLaren Rd then north on McLaren about 2.5 km to the park entrance on your left. Paid parking in affect. Alex Brown, (905) We will complete a loop hike through the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park along the main trail and McLaren Road Side Trail. After the hike we will have refreshments at a local cidery, hopefully sitting on the patio enjoying the warmth of late summer. Sunday, September Toronto, Cedarvale Ravine Plant Hike Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 3 km, Pace: 1 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs, May be muddy. Depart 10 am, Heath St Exit (Tichester Rd) St. Clair West subway station. Marilyn MacKellar, (416) pm Glynn Richardson, glynnr@hotmail.com Come and learn about goldenrods (and quite a few other plants). This hike will follow the Cedarvale Ravine north from St Clair Ave West. It will be very slow. It will focus on plants in the area and some of the historical background. We will stop and go for the length of the hike, so be prepared for a slow progress. The distance we travel will depend on what we see. Bring snacks, water and a pen. Sunday, September Blue Mountains, Pretty River (Map 23) Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 17 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Hiking Poles, Lunch, three litres of water, Depart 9:30 am, Meet no later than 9:10 am, at parking indicated at km 37.7 map 23, 26/27 Sideroad Nottawasaga, N , W Ted Iseman, (416) (cell) or ted.iseman@gmail.com Magdalena Vander Kooy, mvkooy@gmail.com Fall 2018

13 Activity Calendar This is a challenging hike, with many ups and downs, following the escarpment face during most of the day; the Conservancy has deemed routes on or nearest the escarpment, the optimum - the best possible. We will hike from north to south starting at km 54.2 and finishing at km 37.7 map 23 along the main trail, on unopened road allowances and just before the end, a wonderful, and hard, rock scramble through Standing Rock and Caves Side Trail. We may also be fortunate enough to have the fall colours dazzle us. Tuesday, September Beaver Valley, Hogg s Falls (Map 26) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout at 10 km, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Bring water and snacks, Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 9:30 am, Hoggs Falls Parking Area - km 63.2 on the west side of Lower Valley Rd about 750 m north of East Back Line. Take Hwy 10 N to Flesherton and turn right at the intersection of Hwy 10 and Collingwood St/County Rd 4. Turn left onto East Back Line and turn right onto Lower Valley Rd. Doris Harper, (519) do not call after 10:00pm or harpt7c@gmail.com This 13 km shuttle hike will include the Bruce Trail Friendship Trail - Pacific Slope Trail, the main trail and the Upper and Lower Hogg s Falls Side Trails. We will meet at Hogg s Falls, shuttle to Johnston s Sideroad and hike back. SUSQUEHANNOCK LODGE and TRAIL CENTRE Hiking in the Highlands of North Central Pennsylvania LABOUR DAY Aug. 30, Sept 1, 2, 3, 2018 The summer weather will greet us as we hike in this area. THANKSGIVING - Oct. 6, 7, 8, 2018 Great fall colours and a full Thanksgiving dinner. NEW YEARS - Dec. 28, 29, 30, 2018, Jan 1, 2019 Snow we will snowshoe, cross country ski. No snow we hike. The Lodge is located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, 2.5 hours south of Buffalo. There is no agriculture or industry in the area, just great trails. Daily hikes of 10 to 15 km are led through hardwood forest, many beside mountain streams. Our lodge provides comfortable accommodation & excellent meals for $70.00 semi-private, $75.00 private-double occupancy, $90.00 private-single occupancy, USD per day per person. These outings have proven to be popular with the lodge filling quickly. For more information, including driving directions, please see hikevincent.wordpress.com or contact Greg Vincent at or vincent.greg@gmail.com Saturday, September Toronto, Pan Am Path Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Depart 10 am, Coxwell Subway Station. Meet on the bus platform at Coxwell Subway Station to take the O Connor #70A bus departing at 10:01 am. Thomas Swales, (416) Join us for the 7th hike in a series of walks following Toronto s Pam Am Path across the city. This segment will follow part of The Meadoway route to Thomson Memorial Park, the Scarborough Historical Museum, and the Birkdale Ravine. Preregistration is optional but saves time during the sign in process at the start. Saturday, September Dufferin Hi-Land, Boyne Valley (Map 20) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout at 8 km, End to End #2 of 4, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, Depart 8:30 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, waynehikes@gmail.com Geri Poulouski, (905) or giftingconcerns@rogers.com Join Geri and me for Part Two of our Dufferin Hi-Land End to End over four Saturdays. We ll be walking from south to north this time taking in the usual mixture of hills, meadows and of course some roads. Today we ll be hiking through Boyne Valley Provincial Park. information@torontobrucetrailclub.org For reservations call Carol Szymanik at Saturday, September Dufferin Hi-Land, Pine River, Walking Wounded End to End #2/5 (Maps 21/20) Level I/II Car hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, some road walking. No dropout, End to End #2 of 5, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, hiking poles might be helpful. Depart 9 am, Primrose Highway 10 and Highway 89 (north west corner). There is a Superburger on the north side of the road, we will meet there and provide instructions for the car shuffle. The car shuffles in this section can be time consuming, please be on time. P Lynn McFerran, (905) or lynnm@rogers.com Vladimir Bosnar, (905) pm or bosnar@sympatico.ca This fall we will be hiking the Dufferin Hi-Land section in five shorter hikes all under 14 km. Fall is a lovely time to hike; no bugs, cooler temperatures (we hope) and great colours. Plan to join us for all five hikes or just one. All are welcome, we walk at a slower pace and stop to enjoy the scenery. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring lots of water. Fall

14 Activity Calendar Saturday, September Dufferin Hi-Land, Boyne Valley (Map 20) Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 21 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Cell number for day of hike (647) , Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 9:30 am, East side of County Road 19 at the start of the Prince of Wales Side Trail. Hwy 401 to Hwy 410, which becomes Hwy 10. At County Road 89, continue north onto Prince of Wales Rd/County Road 19. After about 1 km, there is a parking lot on the right side of the road. If the parking lot is full, there is roadside parking north of the parking lot on the east side of County Road 19, where the Primrose Loop Side Trail meets County Road 19. The hike will start from the parking lot. Maureen McFarland, (647) Not later than 9 pm or maureen.mcfarland@gmail.com Jim Vanderlip, (416) pm or jvanderlip@sympatico.ca Join us for a lovely fall hike in Boyne Valley Provincial Park. We will hike the Main Trail and the Prince of Wales, Primrose Loop and Oliver Creek Side Trails. We will climb to the lookout at Murphy s Pinnacle to enjoy the views. Sunday, September Iroquoia, Upper Spencer Creek (Map 8) Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 3 and 9 km, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after, Depart 9:30 am, Islington. Sufiya Mary Reid, (416) or sufiyamary@gmail.com Marilyn MacKellar, pm We ll hike through Crook s Hollow, visit Dundas Peak and Tews Falls. Varied scenery. Saturday, September Algonquin Park Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, Late return (after 6 pm), Bring lunch, snacks, two litres of water and a camera, Long distance bus fare applies, Depart 7:30 am, York Mills. Duro Vukman, (416) or durovukman@hotmail.com Martina Furrer, martinabeatrice@hotmail.com Join us for a fabulous fall hike in Algonquin Park. We will hike the Centennial Ridges Trail. This is a hike with lots of hills. Your reward is amazing views of endless forest painted in magnificent fall colors. No dropouts but two groups. Group one led by Duro will walk the full 11 km loop at a pace of 3.5 km/hr. Group two led by Martina will be in and out, spending the day on the trail with many photo breaks and view stops, pace will be 3 km/hr and a distance of 7 km. We will travel in a LUXURY HIGHWAY COACH. Coach fare is $42 for members and $50 for non-members. We plan to be back in Toronto by 8:30 pm. There will be no refreshment stops so pack your lunch, plenty of snacks and at least 2 litres of water. Due to the high cost of the coach, your bus fare is due upon registration and non-refundable unless we can fill your seat. To reserve your spot, please register online and at the same time send an Interac e-transfer to durovukman@hotmail.com or make a cheque payable to Duro Vukman and mail it to 10 Leonard Circle, Toronto, ON M4E 2Z7. Your pre-registration will be cancelled if your bus fare is not received within 5 days. There is already a lot of interest in this event; however, should we not get enough participants to cover the cost of the coach by September 12, we will cancel the hike and refund the bus fare in full after deducting $2 administration fee. Saturday, September Fort Erie, Lundy s Lane Historical Walk Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at 6 km, Beginners, Families Refreshments after, Long distance bus fare applies, Depart 9 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, waynehikes@gmail.com Join me for the annual walk and talk along the southern portion of the Niagara River. We will begin at Old Fort Erie where I will describe the siege and battle of We will then reboard the bus and drive to a point near the Chippawa Battlefield and from there we will walk on to Niagara Falls. Participants will have an opportunity to have refreshments and do photography while at the Falls. The final stop of the day will be at the Battle of Lundy s Lane Memorial. An easy walk and painless history lesson. 14 Saturday, September Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Variable. Dropout, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 9 am, Hockley Road parking lot m east of km 61.6 on the north side of Hockley Road, at the start of Hockley Road Side Trail , l. Go north on Hwy 10 to north of Orangeville, turn left at County Rd 7 / Hockley Rd. Continue on Hockley Rd to parking lot east of 2nd Line EHS. Luisa Lee, (647) before 9 pm or luisa.brucetrail@gmail.com Smiti Gupta Bring your family & friends and join us for a beautiful Fall hike in the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. We depart promptly from the parking lot at 9:00 am to hike both the main and side trails. Fall 2018

15 Activity Calendar Sunday, September Toronto, Pan Am Path Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Depart 10:30 am, Northeast corner of Brimley Rd & Lawrence Ave East. From Kennedy Station take the Brimley Road #21 bus to Lawrence Ave East. Thomas Swales, (416) Join us on the 8th of a series of hikes following Toronto s Pan Am Path across the city. This segment will be a loop hike incorporating Thomson Memorial Park, the beautiful Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, Highland Creek Park, and part of the future The Meadoway route. Preregistration is optional but saves time during the sign in process at the start. Sunday, September Seaton Trail Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout, Families, Hiking boots, Depart 8:30 am, York Mills. Victor Ramautar, (416) Before 9 pm or mychamprian@gmail.com Early Fall and we might still have some warm days. However dress according to weather forecast. There shouldn t be too many bugs. Bring water, lunch and any other essentials. Sunday, September Rockwood Conservation Area Level I/II Car hike Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 1 pm, Parking Lot at Rockwood Conservation Area 161 Fall Street South, Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0. Gregory & Jeanette Vincent, vincent.greg@gmail.com Towering limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes are a few of the natural wonders of Rockwood. We will view them on hiking trails on both sides of the Eramosa River to form a loop. A swimming beach and rental watercraft are available after the hike. Entrance fee: Adults $7.00 & Seniors $5.50. Monday, October 1 -- Toronto, Rouge National Urban Park Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 10 am, Rouge Valley Conservation Centre 1749 Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough. Take bus 86A from Kennedy Station. Once bus is on Meadowvale Rd north of Sheppard Ave E, get off at the top of the ramp at the traffic lights (i.e. before the bus turns left towards the Zoo). Walk about three minutes east and you will see a brick building and Rouge Park information sign on the right. Smiti Gupta, (416) before 9 pm or smiti.brucetrail@gmail.com Luisa Lee Established in 1995, this large urban wilderness is Canada s first national urban park. Rouge Park provides a continuous ecological corridor in the Toronto area. A perfect place to enjoy the beautiful Fall colors. information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Fall

16 Activity Calendar Islands to walk off some of those Thanksgiving calories and enjoy the Fall colours. This will be an end-to-end hike returning from Hanlan s Point dock. Optional pub stop on the mainland afterwards. Monday, October 8 -- Caledon Hills, Glen Haffy (Map 17) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at 3, 9 & 13 km, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Depart 9 am, Islington. Barbara Euler, (416) before 10 pm or bjeuler@rogers.com Duro Vukman, (416) or durovukman@hotmail.com Celebrate Thanksgiving with fall colours on the Main Trail and two side trails to explore the wonderful views in this area. Some fairly challenging hills but worth the effort. Saturday, October 6 -- Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Depart 10 am, Scotsdale Farm parking lot - north of km 29.7 enter from Trafalgar Rd,. From Hwy 401 W go north on Trafalgar Rd to Hwy 7 towards Georgetown. Turn left at Hwy 7, proceed to stop light at Silver Creek. Go right onto Trafalgar Rd again and north about 1.7 km to Scotsdale Farm entrance on right. Alex Brown, (905) We will complete a 13 km loop hike along the main and side trails. We should see the first colours of fall. After the hike those wishing to may join me for refreshments in Georgetown. Monday, October 8 -- Toronto Islands Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Pub stop after, Depart 9:15 am, Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, at the foot of Bay Street, at 9:15 to take the 9:45 ferry to Ward s Island. Thomas Swales, (416) Join us for our 3rd annual Thanksgving Monday hike on the Toronto Saturday, October Annual Queenston to Niagara on the Lake History Walk (Map 1) Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at 7 km, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after, Depart 8:30 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, waynehikes@gmail.com Join me for a easy paced walk along the Niagara River from Queenston Heights to Niagara-on-the-Lake. I will do a brief walking tour of the Queenston Heights Battlefield and the various monuments. We will then follow the General Brock Side Trail to Fort George on the edge of Niagara-on-the-Lake. After the walk you will have about 90 minutes of free time to explore Fort George, visit downtown Niagara, partake of refreshments or shop. A painless history lesson. Saturday, October Dufferin Hi-Land, Mulmur Hills, Walking Wounded End to End #3/5 (Map 20) Level I/II Car hike Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, some road walking. No dropout, End to End #3 of 5, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, hiking poles might be helpful. Depart 9 am, Primrose Highway 10 and Highway 89 (north west corner). There is a Superburger on the north side of the road; we will meet there and provide instructions for the car shuffle. The car shuffles in this section can be time consuming, please be on time. P Lynn McFerran, (905) or lynnm@rogers.com Vladimir Bosnar, (905) pm or bosnar@sympatico.ca This fall we will be hiking the Dufferin Hi-Land section in five shorter hikes all under 14 km. Fall is a lovely time to hike; no bugs, cooler temperatures (we hope) and great colours. Plan to join us for all five hikes or just one. All are welcome, we walk at a slower pace and stop to enjoy the scenery. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring lots of water. 16 Fall 2018

17 Activity Calendar Sunday, October Iroquoia, Crawford Lake (Map 11) Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Depart 9:30 am, York Mills. Monica Feran, (416) before 9 pm or mferan@teksavvy.com Tessa Shelvey, or tjshelvey@yahoo.com Beautiful scenic Crawford Lake Conservation area. Good views. Fall colours. Boardwalk around the lake. This is a circular hike, easy pace, but no drop-outs. A few hills, one or two rocky sections. Strong beginners welcome. Sunday, October Toronto Section, Limehouse (Map 12) Level I Car hike Length of Hike: 6 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, No dogs, Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 10:30 am, Limehouse Conservation Area - west of km 20.4 at the baseball diamonds. Access from Fifth Line, just southeast of the village of Limehouse. From Hwy 401 take Trafalgar Rd north for 10 km to 22 Sideroad just north of where Trafalgar Rd merges with Hwy 7. Turn left onto 22 Sideroad then after about 3 km you will bear left to pass over a narrow bridge over the railway tracks in the village of Limehouse. Continue a short distance on and turn left (south) onto Fifth Line. Continue down Fifth Line until you see a Recreational Baseball Park on your left (east side). We will meet in the Ball Park parking lot. The hike leader s car will have a Canadian flag attached to the window behind the driver s door. LOOPS & LATTES HIKING GUIDES NEAR-URBAN HIKING MADE EASY Better still for those who love to get close to nature are the precise directions, terrific photographs and local lore that are also included. It s always nice to know the whys of your hike before you re on the trail. JULIE SLACK, Metroland Media Robert Gillespie, robert_gillespie@bell.net This hike is designed to give new hikers a sense of what hiking on the Bruce Trail has to offer. We will walk into the Limehouse Conservation Area, down into the valley along the Black Creek Side Trail and then up the main Bruce Trail to examine the lime kiln restoration. We will then reverse back down the main trail through the interesting Hole in the Wall feature and back to the cars in the parking lot. Hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes suggested. Bring water and a snack. Please carry these in a knapsack or fanny pack to be more comfortable. Please arrive at meeting place at least 20 minutes before hike begins. A Nottawasaga River tributary within the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve Photo: Wikipedia The most essential piece of gear to include in your backpack. Copies are available at more than 90 retail locations and online at information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Fall

18 Activity Calendar Sunday, October Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Challenging. Dropout, Families, Hiking boots. Depart 9 am, Scotsdale Farm - north of km 29.7 Enter from Trafalgar Rd. 1.7 km northwest of Hwy 7. Take Trafalgar Rd exit off Hwy 401 and travel north on Trafalgar Rd through Stewarttown and continue to lights at Hwy 7 junction. Turn left at lights and continue traveling north for about 4 km where Hwy 7 carries on to left and Trafalgar Rd exits on right. Continue north on Trafalgar Rd and after about 2 km turn right into Scotsdale Farm. Drive east along the gravel road to the parking lot on the left in front of the farmhouse. Brandon Fahy, (416) before 9:00pm or bgfahy@mccain.ca Larry Haigh, (416) before 8 pm A loop hike, we will walk on the Main Trail and a selection of blue side trails. No refreshment stop, so we should have an early return. Friday, October Peninsula, Cape Croker, Hope Bay and Lion s Head (Bus is FULL) (Maps 36/37) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance bus fare applies, Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 7 am, York Mills. Martina Furrer, martinabeatrice@hotmail.com David Royle From October 19 to 21, join Martina Furrer and David Royle for three days of guided hiking on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. We will explore the Cape Crocker, Hope Bay, and Lion s Head areas. Hikes will be about 15 km with lots of fabulous views. Expect some climbs and some challenging footing; level three terrain at a level two pace. We will stay at Evergreen Resort in Red Bay, overlooking Lake Huron. Travel direct from Toronto in a luxury highway coach. Our bus will depart at 7 am on Friday October 19th and will be back in Toronto around 8 pm on Sunday October 21st. Departure and drop-off location is York Mills Subway Station. Accommodation is in one-, two-, and three-bedroom cottages and costs $252 + HST and gratuity per person. This includes two nights accommodation, two dinners, two breakfasts, and two boxed lunches. Coach fare is $120 for Toronto Bruce Trail Club members and $150 for non-members. Registration instructions: Please read and follow the instructions carefully. Please book your cottage and your seat on the bus on the same day. 1. Click on the Read more button on the top right to download the registration form, complete it, and it to Martina (martinabeatrice@hotmail.com) to reserve your seat on the bus. Each registrant must complete a registration form. 2. Call Evergreen Resort at (519) to book your cottage. You will need to find room and cottage-mates. There are no single hotel rooms available. 3. Send Martina an e-transfer or cheque for the coach fare. Coach fares are due by August 14, Send e-transfers to: martinabeatrice@ hotmail.com. Mail cheques made out to Martina Furrer to: Martina Furrer, 275 Manor Rd E, Toronto, ON, M4S 1S3. Your seat will not be confirmed until your payment is received. Cancellation policy: While we are hoping for sunshine, the trip cannot be cancelled due to weather. Bus fare is non-refundable after August 14, 2018; if you cancel before the deadline your e-transfer will be refunded less a $20 service fee (donation to BTC). Please note: Martina will be travelling from June 6 to August 14. Please do not call or text during this time. She will respond to s when she has power and wifi. Saturday, October Toronto, Pan Am Path Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Pub stop after, Depart 10 am, Scarborough Centre RT Station. Meet on the bus platform at the Scarborough Centre RT Station to take the #38 Highland Creek bus departing at 10:00 am. Thomas Swales, (416) Join us as our Pan Am Path series comes to a glorious end along Toronto s east coastline in Scarborough. We follow Highland Creek to Lake Ontario, and hike east along the lovely stretch of shoreline along the Waterfront Trail to the mouth of the Rouge River and Rouge Marsh. Preregistration is optional bus saves time during the sign in process. Saturday, October Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit (Map 15) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Depart 9 am, York Mills. Larry Haigh, (416) before 8 pm or pathway.tech@sympatico.ca Ruth Dorey, pathway.tech@sympatico.ca Back in Toronto before 5:00 pm. There may still be some colour. Saturday, October Dufferin Hi-Land, Boyne Valley, Walking Wounded End to End #4/5 (Map 20) Level I/II Car hike Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, End to End #4 of 5, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, hiking poles might be helpful. Depart 9 am, Primrose Highway 10 and Highway 89 (north west corner). There is a Superburger on the north side of the road; we will meet there and provide instructions for the car shuffle. The car shuffles in this section can be time consuming, please be on time. P Lynn McFerran, (905) or lynnm@rogers.com Vladimir Bosnar, (905) pm or bosnar@sympatico.ca This fall we will be hiking the Dufferin Hi-Land section in five shorter hikes all under 14 km. Fall is a lovely time to hike; no bugs, cooler temperatures (we hope) and great colours. Plan to join us for all five hikes or just one. All are welcome, we walk at a slower pace and stop to enjoy the scenery. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring lots of water. 18 Fall 2018

19 Activity Calendar Saturday, October Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Depart 10 am, Hockley Road Parking Area - east of km Located on the north side of Hockley Rd. North on Hwy 10 to 2 km past Orangeville. Take Hockley Rd east about 4 km to the parking lot on your left. Alex Brown, (905) We will hike through the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve, a hilly and challenging section of the Bruce Trail. The remnants of fall colours may still be present. After the hike we will stop for refreshments in the local area. 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 or call for more information and check website for updates. Sunday, October Caledon Hills, Glen Haffy (Map 17) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at 6.5 and 10 km, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Depart 9 am, York Mills. Andrew Proczek, (647) Larry Haigh, (416) before 8 pm Join us for the peak of Fall colors in the rolling Caledon Hills. Commencing our hike at Finnerty Sideroad along the main Bruce Trail we will explore some of the beautiful features of the Glen Haffy Conservation Area where the Niagara Escarpment meets the Oak Ridges Moraine and acquaint ourselves with the history of Irish settlement in the area. We will hike a section of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail before rejoining the Bruce Trail and continuing north as far as the 7th Line Parking Access Trail where just prior we will be treated to a spectacular view of the area. Refreshments after at Four Corners Bakery Eatery in Caledon East. Please arrive 30 minutes ahead of our departure time. Sunday, October Cambridge Level II Car hike Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 1 pm, rare ECO Centre parking lot which has a farmhouse and slit barn on the property. rare ECO Centre (between Blair and Cambridge) 768 Blair Rd, Cambridge ON N3H 4R8. Gregory & Jeanette Vincent, vincent.greg@gmail.com Today we will walk the limestone cliffs and alvars beside the Grand River and return to our start at the unique slit barn with its stone walls full of fossils. Saturday, October Dufferin Hi-Land, Pine River (Map 20) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout at 8 km, End to End #3 of 4, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, Depart 8:30 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, waynehikes@gmail.com Geri Poulouski, (905) or giftingconcerns@rogers.com Join Geri and me for Part Three of our Dufferin Hi-Land End to information@torontobrucetrailclub.org End over four Saturdays. We ll be walking from south to north this time taking in the usual mixture of hills, meadows and of course some roads. Today we ll be hiking the Pine River area. Saturday, October Toronto Section, Terra Cotta (Map 14) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, bring water and snacks, Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 9:30 am, Roadside parking - km 38.7 on the Tenth Line, 2.2 km southeast of 32 Sideroad (Halton Rd 42). N , W (1) From Toronto: Take Hwy 401 W to Hwy 410 and Hwy 10, turn left onto King St. Turn right onto 27 Sideroad in the Village of Terra Cotta. Turn right on Tenth Line to roadside parking by the Walking Fern Side Trail. (2) From Georgetown: Take Hwy 7 north of Georgetown to Trafalgar Rd N to Ballinifad. Turn right onto 32 Sideroad, then right to Tenth Line and continue for about 2.5 km to roadside parking. (3) From Guelph/Kitchener Waterloo: Take Wellington Rd 124 east towards Erin. At the traffic lights at Brisbane, turn right onto Trafalgar Rd. At the main intersection in Ballinifad turn left onto 32 Sideroad, then right to Tenth Line. Doris Harper, (519) do not call after 10 pm or harpt7c@gmail.com Hike the Main Trail, Terra Cotta and Rockside Side Trails to form a 13 km loop through the Terra Cotta Conservation Area. A new section of the trail was opened in May. Fall

20 Activity Calendar Saturday, October Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Maps 11/12) Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 22 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, Bring 2 litres of water., Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 8:30 am, Roadside parking north of km 21.5 across from the school on the sounth side of 22 Sideroad near the wooden fence around the old junkyard. From Hwy 401 W to Trafalgar Rd north. Turn left onto Hwy 7. Left onto 22 Sideroad. Smadar Junkin, (905) or smadarjunkin@hotmail.com We will be hiking in the beautiful Toronto section, close to home, enjoying the view and the colourful fall colours, from km 0.0 to km Sunday, October Iroquoia, Dundas Valley (Maps 7/8) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 16 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, Rocky. Dropout at 8 km, Hiking boots, Depart 9:30 am, Islington. Peter Leeney, (905) Mon-Thur before 10 pm We will visit Sherman Falls and Tiffany Falls. A mostly flat walk with fine views over Hamilton and the Lake. Sunday, October Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) Level I Car hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at 4 km, Beginners, No dogs, Pre-registration by to Leader. Depart 9:30 am, Scotsdale Farm parking lot - north of km Enter from Traflagar Rd 1.7 km northwest of Hwy 7. Take Trafalgar Rd exit off Hwy 401 W and travel north on Trafalgar Rd through Stewarttown and continue to lights at merge with Hwy 7. Turn left at lights and continue traveling north for about 4 km where Hwy 7 carries on to left and Trafalgar Rd exits on right. Continue north on Trafalgar Rd and after about 2 km turn right into Scotsdale Farm. Drive east along the gravel road to the parking lot on the left in front of the farmhouse. The hike leader s car will have a Canadian flag attached to the window behind the driver s seat. We will leave all cars at the meeting place while we complete this loop hike. Robert Gillespie, robert_gillespie@bell.net This hike is designed to give new hikers a sense of what hiking on the Bruce Trail has to offer. We will hike from Scotsdale Farm along the Bennett Heritage Trail to join the main trail just south of 27 Sideroad and then return to Scotsdale Farm via the Maureen Smith Side Trail. Hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes suggested. Bring water and a snack. Please carry these in a knapsack or fanny pack to be more comfortable. Please arrive at meeting place at least 20 minutes before hike begins. Saturday, November 3 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Black Bank (Map 21) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout at 8 km, End to End #4 of 4, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, Depart 8:30 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, waynehikes@gmail.com Geri Poulouski, (905) or giftingconcerns@rogers.com Join Geri and me for Part Four of our Dufferin Hi-Land End to End over four Saturdays. We ll be walking from south to north this time taking in the usual mixture of hills, meadows and of course some roads. Today we ll complete the last 10 km of the Dufferin Hi-Land section and continue on to the Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve so we get in a full day of hiking. Saturday, November 3 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs, Walking Wounded End to End #5/5 (Maps 19/20) Level I/II Car hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, End to End #5 of 5, Hiking boots, Pub stop after, hiking poles might be helpful. Depart 9 am, McDonald s 23 Broadway, Orangeville at Hwy 10. Today is the final hike of the end to end. The meeting place is McDonald s in Orangeville. We will meet there and provide instructions for the car shuffle. The car shuffles in this section can be time consuming, please be on time. Vladimir Bosnar, (905) pm or bosnar@sympatico.ca P Lynn McFerran, (905) or lynnm@rogers.com This fall we will be hiking the Dufferin Hi-Land section in five shorter hikes all under 14 km. Fall is a lovely time to hike; no bugs, cooler temperatures (we hope) and great colours. Plan to join us for all five hikes or just one. All are welcome, we walk at a slower pace and stop to enjoy the scenery. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring lots of water. We will celebrate with the end to enders after this final hike of the series. Sunday, November 4 -- Toronto, Tommy Thompson Park Level II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 4.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at any time, turn around, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 10 am, Entrance to Tommy Thompson Park. 1 Leslie Street, Toronto (foot of Leslie Street). Gregory & Jeanette Vincent, vincent.greg@gmail.com Join Jeanette and Greg as we walk on Lake Ontario! Today we will walk the length of Tommy Thompson Park out into Lake Ontario on the Leslie Street Spit. This spit has been made from the building rubble from an ever growing Toronto. Excellent views of Toronto and Lake Ontario along our walk. Leslie Street Spit Photo: Wikipedia 20 Fall 2018

21 Activity Calendar Sunday, November 4 -- Orangeville, Island Lake Conservation Area Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at 8km, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after, Depart 9:30 am, York Mills. Monica Feran, (416) Before 9 pm or mferan@teksavvy.com Tessa Shelvey, or tjshelvey@yahoo.com Beautiful Island Lake Conservation area, late fall colours, good views. Easy walk around the lake. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS TODAY. Wednesday, November 7 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 11 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at anywhere, Beginners, No dogs, Refreshments after, Walking shoes. Depart 10 am, Victoria Park Subway Station street level. Taizo Shinkoda, (416) pm Johanna Lanfranco, (416) pm We will hike from Victoria Park to Broadview Subway Stations through the Taylor Creek Trail and the Lower Don River Trail enjoying the late fall colours along the way. Saturday, November Toronto, Theatre hike, Humber River, Swansea Village Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, 3 Steep staircases. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 3 pm, SE corner of Scarlett Rd and Eglinton Ave West at bus stop. From Runnymede subway take bus 79 to the meeting place. For bus frequency and times call TTC (416) Parking is available east of Runnymede station, north of Bloor St W on side streets. Do not park at the starting point of the hike. We finish the hike on the south side of Runnymede Rd and Bloor St W. Miriam Stevens, (416) pm Thomas Swales, (416) We will walk along the Humber River southbound to Swansea village through parks, ravines and city streets. At 6 pm we will have dinner at a local restaurant and then at 8 pm proceed to the Village Players Theatre at 2190 Bloor Street West (lower level) to see the comedy-thriller Anybody for Murder by Brian Clemens; directed by Anne Harper. Call the theatre directly (416) to reserve your ticket ($24 adult and senior); mention that you are with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. You may choose only to hike, join us for dinner, enjoy the theatre performance, or come to all of the events. The only reservation required is your ticket to attend the play at the Village Playhouse. Please bring a flashlight. It gets dark early and there are a few steep staircases and one hidden path with obstacles. Mono Cliff Provincial Park Saturday, November Iroquoia, Grindstone Creek (Map 9) Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 6 km, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after, Depart 9 am, Islington. Sufiya Mary Reid, (416) or sufiyamary@gmail.com Barbara Euler, (416) before 10 pm We ll hike from Waterdown through Hendrie Valley to Lake Ontario and a fine view over Hamilton Harbour. Varied scenery. The Distillery District in the 1860s. Photo: Wikipedia Saturday, November Humber Valley Heritage Trail Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 17 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Depart 9 am, York Mills. Alex Brown, (905) Larry Haigh, (416) before 8 pm We will hike the Humber Valley Heritage Trail from the Caledon Trailway into Bolton. After the hike there will be refreshments in Bolton. Saturday, November Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit (Maps 14/15) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, One steep, rocky section. Dropout at 9.5 and 13 km, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Depart 9 am, Islington. Barbara Euler, (416) before 10 pm or bjeuler@rogers.com Geri Poulouski, (905) or giftingconcerns@rogers.com An exploration of some of the commercial and natural history of the area including Cataract Falls, Brimstone village, a unique circular series of lime kilns and Belfountain Conservation Area. We use the Main Trail, the Ring Kiln and Trimble Side Trails. information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Photo: Wikipedia Fall

22 Activity Calendar Thursday, November Culham Trail - Mississauga Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, gravel path. No dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 10:30 am, Streetsville Arena Church St, Streetsvillelower lot near ball diamond. From Hwy 401 go south on Mississauga Rd. Pass Argentia Rd and at the next lights, turn left to stay on Mississauga Rd. Follow 3 km into Streetsville (where Mississauga Rd becomes Queen St) and turn left on Church St. Or from QEW or Hwy 403 go north on Erin Mills Pkwy. Just south of Erin Mills Town Centre Mall turn right on Eglinton Ave W, then left at lights on to Mississauga Rd. Follow for 2 km to right turn at Church St. Tessa Shelvey, (416) or tjshelvey@yahoo.com Nice easy walk along the Credit River. We will hike north for approx. 4 km and then return the same way. Saturday, November Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley, Annual Christmas Hike & Carols (Map 18) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Depart 8 am, York Mills. Larry Haigh, (416) before 8 pm or pathway.tech@sympatico.ca David Royle, (416) One bus ending at Hockley Valley Resort. Cabin Restaurant. Carol singing outside after lunch around the fire. Sunday, November Toronto, Beltline Trail Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Refreshments after, Depart 11 am, Davisville Station. Meet at top of the escalator in Davisville Subway Station. Thomas Swales, (416) Join us to hike the Kay Gardner Belltline Trail, the Beltline extension, and Prospect Cemetery to Caledonia Road & St Clair Avenue West. Optional stop at the Portuguese Caledonia Bakery & Pastry. Preregistration is optional but saves time signing in at the start. Wednesday, November Toronto Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at anywhere, Beginners, No dogs, Refreshments after, Walking shoes. Depart 10 am, Lawrence Subway Station street level. Taizo Shinkoda, (416) pm Johanna Lanfranco, (416) pm We will hike from Lawrence to Broadview Subway Stations through Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens, Sunnybrook Park and the Lower Don River Trail enjoying the brisk air as winter approaches. 22 Fall 2018 Looking Ahead Saturday, December 1 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs (Map 19) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Depart 8:30 am, York Mills. Lucy Leung, (647) or hikeontario@gmail.com This special hike in picturesque Mono Cliffs Provincial Park is organized for the Dementia Caregivers Interest Group and coordinated by Tony Pao, a long time Toronto Club member and a caregiver himself. Everyone is welcome to walk the trail with us. Mono Cliffs contains a significant section of the Niagara Escarpment including crevice caves, an upland limestone plain and talus slopes. Come and meet your fellow Bruce Trail caregivers, share your experience or simply join us to show your support. Tuesday, December 4 -- Toronto, Christmas Market in the Distillery District Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Dress to suit the conditions, Depart 10 am, Broadview subway station (street level). Ruth Dorey, pathway.tech@sympatico.ca Larry Haigh, (416) before 8 pm Enjoy a short hike from Broadview subway station to the Distillery District. Enjoy the Xmas festivities and lunch at the Loaded Pierogi after. This is a one way hike. Trail Users Code 1. Hike only along marked routes. Do not take short cuts. 2. Obey all signage. 3. Use the stiles. Do not climb fences. 4. Respect the privacy of people living along the Trail. 5. Leave the Trail cleaner than you found it. Carry out all litter. 6. Use a portable stove. No open fires are allowed on the Trail. 7. Camp only at designated camp sites. 8. Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy. 9. Do not damage live trees or remove bark. 10. Where dogs are permitted, keep dogs on a leash and under control at all times. 11. Do not disturb wildlife and farm animals. 12. Leave only your thanks and take nothing but photographs.

23 Activity Calendar Saturday, December 8 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs, Annual end of year hike and lunch (Map 19) Level II Bus hike Duration of Hike: 4.0 hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 7 km, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Depart 8:30 am, Islington. Wayne Crockett, waynehikes@gmail.com Geri Poulouski, (905) or giftingconcerns@rogers.com Join me for a relaxed hike along the main and a variety of side trails in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Depending on the weather and trail conditions we will do up to four hours of hiking. Afterwards we will drive to Orangeville for a late lunch/early dinner at the Mill Creek Pub. A fun day to help mark the end of 2018 and the start of the holiday season. The cost of the lunch is $18 + HST +18% gratuity. This includes a starter and a main course plus coffee/tea. At the request of the restaurant I will collect the money for the meal and pay on our arrival and you will pay for any drinks at the end. The total cost for the meal comes to $24 which includes a contribution of about 50 cents each toward the meal for our driver. You can pay for the meal by Interac e-transfer or you can send me a cheque made out to Wayne Crockett, post dated to December 1, 2018 and mail it to 20 Hagar Ave, Toronto M6N 3V2. I would like to have all the money to cover the luncheon in my account by the Monday beforehand. The menu offered is a little different than the one shown on the restaurant website and includes several vegetarian options for your main course. Please select one of the options listed. The price includes a starter soup of the day or a garden salad or a caesar salad. I can provide you with a copy of the full luncheon menu on request. me directly at waynehikes@gmail.com for that. Indicate your choice of starter in the More info/questions field when registering. Tuesday, December Toronto, Christmas Hike with Lunch Level II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 2.5 hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at as you wish, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Dress for weather conditions of the day, including icers if necessary. Depart 8 am, High Park subway station main entrance on Quebec Ave. Larry Haigh, (416) before 8 pm We will depart from High Park Subway Station at 8 am. After our hike we will arrive at the Old Mill Restaurant for a 11 am sitting. I have reserved one round table for six people in the Terrace Room. No pre-registration for the hike, but call me if you wish to be one of the six for an unlimited buffet luncheon (about $70 tax and tip included). Merry Christmas. Kauai Island From Hiking the Kalalau Trail (pg 6) Photo by Brigette Peters Independent outings: Independent outings are not sanctioned by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club (TBTC). The TBTC accepts no responsibility for how these events are run, nor is it involved in the collection of funds or administration of these events. The events listed here are not commercial operations but are offered by members of the TBTC on a cost shared basis. Commercial Trips: FOOTNOTES has a number of advertisements from commercial hiking and outing organizations. Wednesday, December Toronto Island Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at any time, Hiking boots. Depart 10 am, Ferry Dock. Meet at 9:30 am inside waiting area for ferry docks at the foot of Bay St. Larry Haigh, (416) before 8 pm David Royle, (416) Avoid the Boxing Day crowds. The islands are quiet in winter. We will catch the 3:15 or 3:45 pm ferry to be back in Toronto about 4 pm. Approximate ferry return fares: $7.50 adult, $5.00 student/ senior. An opportunity will be provided to make a donation (bills only) to Bruce Trail Conservancy to preserve Escarpment land. Trail Safety & Hiking Tips by Greg Vincent Boots. Many times throughout the year hikers will complain of black toe nails or sore toes when going down hill and as few trails are flat we do lots of that. The most common problem is boots that are too short. Nobody wants to have boots that look big so they purchase boots that just fit and that is when the problems start. Purchase boots that are about a half size larger than just fit. My boots have about a half inch extra space past my toes and like magic no sore or black toes. Etiquette and Safety. Trekking poles with carbide tips could give someone behind you a pretty good poke. Please be aware of those behind you. Extra care should be taken at stiles. Rather than trying to carry your poles with you over the stile, try placing the poles through the fence and picking them up after you are over the stile. information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Fall

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