Karen Holland of Kimberley, Ontario has broken the overall (men’s) record for the fastest time running the length of Ontario’s Bruce Trail. She began her run at 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 and finished the southbound journey from Tobermorey to Niagara on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 4:51 a.m. after...
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The Lower Don Trail is a 4.7 kilometre section of multi-use trail for pedestrians and cyclists that runs along the Don River, from Pottery Road to Corktown Commons. Home to a wide array of plant and animal species, revitalization of sensitive natural habitat is ongoing. Lower Don Trail Improvements include a number of...
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Be prepared to make parking reservations at some parks and conservationareas along the Bruce Trail. Parking reservations are currently required for: Hamilton Conservation Authority (conservationhamilton.ca): Spencer Gorge CA (Webster Falls, Tew Falls, Dundas Peak)Credit Valley Conservation (cvcparks.ca): Cheltenham Badlands CABruce Peninsula National Park (pc.gc.ca/bruce): *NEW* Reservations required for parking at Halfway...
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Mono Cliffs Provincial Park Free day passes offered Mondays-Thursdays in 115 provincial parks starting today, Monday June 7, 2021. In a bid to help space out visits to Ontario's parks and prevent overcrowding, the provincial government is providing free day-use permits at 115 parks from Monday to Thursday. Starting on today,...
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The Seaton Seaton Trail is located along the West Duffins Creek in Pickering, Ontario. It runs for 12.9 km from 3rd Concession near Brock Road northwest to Highway 7. The trail follows historic hunting and fishing routes on the creek, used for centuries by aboriginal people. In pioneer times, the...
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Many consumers are inundated with options when trying to choose the best lightweight flashlight for hiking into unknown territories. Having the right light on you when needed can mean the difference between life and death in extreme situations, and much more comfort in many other situations. A tactical flashlight may not...
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Matthew Colenbrander, 26, has created an easy-to-read map of the Don's multi-use trail network in a subway-style format."I made it because I love the valley and the ravines and I want everyone to be able to take full advantage of them," saysColenbrander. "Especially people who live in communities like Thorncliffe Park...
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Hike L09Dundas Valley Waterfalls A new trail configuration is in place between Sherman and Canterbury Falls thanks to the generosity of a landowner granting passage of the Bruce Trail on their land. The main Bruce Trail now flows from Lions Club Road westbound into the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. With that,...
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I think we all know the answer to that question but some may show us evidence to prove otherwise. Bring it on! To see our youtube video, click on Fall Colours youtube video. Please tremember to like our video and SUBSCRIBE to hear about any future videos we may post...
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TorontoHiking presents another engaging video loaded with beautiful scenery along the Terra Cotta section of the Bruce Trail in the Caledon Area. Enjoy this Hike L03 video.
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Hike L01 The Bennett Heritage Trail Youtube video: Click to view Hike L01 The Bennett Heritage Trail Over the past 20+ years of hiking, I have taken innumerable photos along the trails described in TorontoHiking. Each of the 60+ hikes usually meant at least tree hikes on a particulat trail to...
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Dear Bruce Trail Conservancy Members, The Bruce Trail Conservancy is taking the next step in the phased re-opening of the Bruce Trail. We are happy to announce that as of tomorrow, Tuesday June 2, most of the Bruce Trail will be open. Areas remaining closed will continue to be updated on...
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During the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Toronto Bruce Trail Club recommends that people stay home. However, we acknowledge the situation is fluid and is changing almost daily across our province, and trails are opening and hiking is occurring. We therefore offer the following guidance. Strict adherence to the public...
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With the recent Provincial announcement on the re-opening of Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves, the Bruce Trail Conservancy is beginning the process of a safe and controlled staged re-opening of the Bruce Trail. Some sections of the Bruce Trail are re-opening for hiking as we coordinate with our partners. [See our message] As...
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We didn’t think we’d ever be encouraging people to stay off the Bruce Trail, but unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. For the safety of our communities, and to assist the province with its efforts to keep our communities safe as the COVID-19 pandemic quickly evolves, I have an important request:...
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Dear Members, During this difficult and unprecedented time, many of us are turning to the healthy benefits of time spent in nature. If you are making plans to do so, please note that access to the Bruce Trail may be affected in some areas. Many of our partnering conservation organizations...
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Message from the TBTC President and Vice-President We would like to give you an update in light of the COVID-19 situation. Effective immediately, following guidance from public health authorities and from the Bruce Trail Conservancy, we are cancelling the following events:all bus, car and urban hikes in the next five weeks -...
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2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) What are coronaviruses? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronaviruses can cause illness in people and others can cause illness in animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people, and more rarely, these can then spread from person-to-person through close contact. What is the 2019 Novel...
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10 Days / 9 NightsApril 6-15, 2019Rome ~ AmalfiCapri ~ Naples ~ PompeiiPositano ~ Sorrento ~ Caserta COST EARLY BIRD: $2499 CAD (about US $1890) Reg price: $2699 CAD (about US $2035) after January 23, 2019HIGHLIGHTSEnjoy a 10-day fully escorted and guided tour of Rome and Campania’s incredible natural, historic...
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A GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF ROME & CAMPANIA, ITALY (Includes transport by private shuttle between locations) May 22-30, 2020 ~ 9 Days / 8 Nights COSTCAD $2300 (about US $1720) - EARLY BIRD:Regular price: $2495 CAD (about US $1870) after March 24, 2020 HIGHLIGHTSJoin us for an unforgettable fully escorted...
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