Autumn is the perfect time to get out and explore the wonderful trails of Ontario.
Ontario boasts a diverse range of hiking trails available to use from the novice to expert level.
Ontario’s rich and varied landscape is crisscrossed by over 64,000 kilometres of trails and there is never a better time to get outside and hit the trails than during Ontario Hiking Week!
Ontario Hiking Week is an annual celebration of pedestrian trails that aspires to get people of all ages and walks of life outside and on the trails!
Sponsored by Hike Ontario, this week long celebration demonstrates the many faces of hiking and walking; as proven beneficial activities that contribute to one’s overall health and wellbeing for people of all ages; as recreational activities that are low impact, healthy and affordable and; by providing access to the natural wonders of Ontario, trails play a major role in instilling appreciation and respect of the environment from the people visiting.
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LOCATION |
LENGTH |
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Sunday,
Sept. 27
2:00 pm |
Lower Trent Trail.
The meeting place is at the corner of Mill and Wellington streets in Frankford. |
For more information, call 613-398-6036. |
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Thursday,
October 1
7:00 pm |
Lerner Room – Central Library, London
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“Introduction to Hiking” presented by Tom Friesen, President, Hike Ontario
tomfriesen@hotmail.com
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Thursday, October 1 to Wednesday October 7
8:30 a.m meeting times (4 - 6 hour durations) |
Hike The 114 km Thames Valley Trail in 6 days from South where it meets the Elgin Trail to The Avon Trail in the North. |
Contact the leader for more information.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Bring water and lunch.
Tom Friesen
519-439-8900 tomfriesen@hotmail.com |
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Thursday,
October 1
9:30am |
Sheppard's Bush CA, Aurora -
Industrial Parkway south from Wellington St. East, left onto Industry St., lot at south end of parking lot |
1.5 - 2 hours/ 5-6 km., slow-moderate; T&B with a loop, a few hills. No Dogs Please |
Friday,
October 2
9:30am |
Toogood & Walden Ponds, Unionville –
Main St. Unionville north from Carlton Rd. 0.5 km. turn west on Toogood Pond to parking lot |
2+ hrs/ 10+ km. Mod-fast loop. No Dogs Please |
Rotary Club & Friends of Island Lake
http://www.landscapesforlife.ca
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Friday,
October 2
6:00 p.m.
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Hockley Valley Resort |
Taste of Autumn
Join the Friends of Island Lake at the Hockley Valley Resort for delicious food and an auction! A six course meal prepared by six outstanding chefs! Proceeds go to support Friends of Island Lake and the Island Lake Community Trails Project.
Tickets are $150 per person
Contact: Terri LeRoux
905-670-1615 x247
tleroux@creditvalleyca.ca |
Oak Ridges Trail Association
http://www.oakridgestrail.org/ |
Saturday,
October 3
7:00am |
Al Shaw Side Trail, Durham RM –
Meet at the entrance on the west side of the 6th Conc. 1.5 km south of Durham Rd. 21 |
1+ hr/ 4.5 km. moderate pace. Join us for breakfast after the hike. No Dogs Please |
Saturday,
October 3
9:30am |
Secord Trail, Goodwood –
Parking lot, E of 3 rd Con, 2 km S. of Durham Rd. 21 |
2+ hours /4.5 km, slow pace; Scenic pond, meadows and forested trail; bring water, snacks and don't forget your camera. |
Friends of Terra Cotta
http://www.landscapesforlife.com |
Saturday, October 3
6:30pm start |
Terra Cotta Inn, Terra Cotta, Ontario |
Oktoberfest
Join the Friends of Terra Cotta for a delicious Oktoberfest dinner at the Terra Cotta Inn. Cash bar and musical entertainment! Dinner includes weiner schnitzel, sausage, sauerkraut, potato salad, ceasar salad and bean salad. All proceeds from this event will support the Terra Cotta Centre for Environmental Learning, including trail upgrades, signage and mapping.
$40.00 per person
Sharlene Hardwar
905-670-1615 x418 shardwar@creditvalleyca.ca |
Elgin Hiking Trail Club
www.elginhikingtrail.org |
Saturday, October 3
10am |
Car pool to John Wise Line and the Blind Sideroad. Hike back to the barn at Payne's Mills, 6 K, refreshments will be served. Meet at the red barn at Payne's Mills, just a few minutes west of Talbotville on Highway #3 at 38811 Highway #3. Lots of off road parking available. |
Elgin Hiking Trail Club Opening and hike new sidetrail
Brian Wilsdon
519-633-3064 wilsdonbr@sympatico.ca |
Maitland Trail Association
www.maitlandtrail.ca |
Saturday, October 3
1:30 p.m.
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Black Hole Road runs south off County Road # 31, north east of Goderich. |
Hike the Black Hole Loop
This is a 3-4 km hike in a unique geographic and geological area. Walk the 'hog's back', enjoy the river views and listen to a tale of historic intrigue...
Bring juice/water and your walking sticks.
Phone contacts for meeting place.
- Cindy Matikainen
(519) 524-4251
- John Hazlitt
(519) 524-5927 marjoh@cabletv.on.ca
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Oak Ridges Trail Association
http://www.oakridgestrail.org/ |
Sunday,
October 4 10:00am |
Happy Valley,
Meet in parking lot at end of Concession 7, 1 km north of 16th Sideroad, approach from the south. (Best to drive on Concession 8 to 16th Sideroad, and then go east to 7th Concession.) |
2-hour/ 5.5 km; Slow, moderate Varied terrain: farm field, deeply wooded forest, sometimes very hilly. Climbing to the crest of the moraine, highest point on the western moraine. Shuttle to 8th Concession, hiking back to parking lot. Hiking boots recommended. Water and snacks. |
Sunday,
October 4 10:00am |
Meet at Lakeridge Rd. and Houston Rd. (2+km.north of Chalk Lake Rd.) |
3 hrs /10km, moderate pace; Country roads with hilly terrain, views far and wide and of course beautiful foliage through Crow's Pass Cons. Area. Dress for the weather. Bring water and lunch. Shuttle arranged beforehand |
Sunday,
October 4 10:00am |
Dainty Tract Side Trail, Whitchurch-Stouffville Meet in the parking lot of the York Regional Forest Dainty Tract, McCowan Road, 500m south of Aurora Road |
3km Slow. Good for kids 6+.Fall Colours FAMILY WALK. Let's walk and talk about the change of the seasons. |
Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club
http://www.iroquoia.on.ca/hikes.html |
Sunday,
October 4
10:00 am and 1:30 pm |
Kerncliff Park, Kerns Road Burlington –
From Hwy. 5 / Dundas Street, turn south on Kerns Road, just west of Brant Street, and head towards the Escarpment brow. The park and parking lots are located just below the brow on your left.
90 minutes in length |
This event is not suitable for children in strollers or under seven years of age, and persons with walking difficulties. No pets please. |
Niagara Bruce Trail Club
http://www.niagarabrucetrail.org/ |
Sunday,
October 4
Every 30 minutes or every hour beginning at noon |
Niagara College, Niagara-on-the-Lake campus
Meet in the easternmost parking lot of the Glendale Campus of Niagara College. The campus is located off Glendale Avenue East near the intersection of Glendale Avenue East and Taylor Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake |
4-km guided hike of the Wetland Side Trail through vineyards and reclaimed wetlands
Wine and cheese reception from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. |
| Toronto Bruce Trail Club https://media6.magma.ca/www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/indexhttps.html |
Sunday,
October 4th
Each half hour starting at 10:00 am through to 3:00 pm |
Limehouse Memorial Hall
Hwy 401 exit 328 to Trafalgar Rd. North to stop-lights at Hwy 7. Turn left on Hwy 7 to County Rd. 43 and the Limehouse sign. Turn left on Country Rd 43 to Limehouse. |
Hikers will be rewarded with views of historic limestone kilns, deep crevices and rock fissures; the chance to see cedars growing at impossible angles as they cling to the side of rocks; scaling two ladders through the famous "Hole in the Wall". |
Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club
http://www.caledonbrucetrail.org/ |
Sunday,
October 4
10:00 am to
2:00 pm |
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park
The main parking area for Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, off McLaren Rd., 2 km south of Peel Rd # 24. McLaren Rd is 2.75 km west of Highway # 10 at Caledon Village Free parking at the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park for all participants of Bruce Trail Day activities |
10:00am - 2 hour (strenuous terrain, slow pace)
10:30am - 2 hr (easy hike, slow pace)
11:00am - Family and Children's (1 hr. easy hike, slow pace)
1:00pm - 2 hour (strenuous terrain, slow pace)
1:30pm - 1.5 hour (easy hike, slow pace)
2:00pm - 1 hour scenic autumn walk (easy hike, slow pace)
10:00am-1:00pm - GPS Mystery Quest (self guided). Moderate terrain. Special Prizes. |
Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club
http://www.dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/ |
Sunday,
October 4
Every hour from 10am to 3pm |
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
Follow Hwy 10 north from Orangeville to Camilla. Turn right at Camilla on 15th Side road to village of Mono Centre. Turn right at Mono Centre and follow signs to 3rd Line EHS, Mono. Go north to Mono Cliffs Park entrance and parking lot.
At Mono Cliffs you'll see crevice caves, an upland limestone plain, and talus slopes. |
Kid centered introduction to hiking.
Trail Builders: help build a bridge today; join one of our crews to clear trails, blaze paths and sculpt hillsides
Refreshments: trail day cake cutting around noon |
Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club
http://www.bmbtc.org/ |
Sunday,
October 4
10:00am hike starts |
Swiss Meadows:
From Collingwood, travel west on First Street. Continue through the traffic lights at High Street onto Mountain Road. Continue west on Mountain Road through next set of lights. Turn left on to Scenic Caves Road. Park in the parking lot on the right at Swiss Meadows Road. |
Two hours at an introductory hike pace. After the hike please join us for refreshments and giveaways |
Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club
http://beavervalleybrucetrail.org/ |
Sunday,
October 4
Short hikes at 1pm & 2pm.
Long hike at 1pm. |
Hoggs Falls Conservation Area
Take Hwy 10 to Flesherton. Turn right on Hwy 4 for abt. 1 km. Turn left on East Back Line. Turn right on Lower Valley Road. Watch for our Signs leading you to the Hoggs Falls Parking Lot |
Hoggs Falls is tucked away a mere two-minute walk from the Lower Valley Road near Flesherton. At Hoggs Falls, the waters of the Boyne River tumble seven metres in a beautiful cascade surrounded by dense forest. Stay after your hike and enjoy refreshments, snacks and giveaways. |
Sydenham Bruce Trail Club
http://www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca/ |
Sunday,
October 4
1:15 pm meeting time |
The Glen Side Trail
Meet at 1:15pm at Westside Bowl parking lot. Westside Bowl is located on 10 St. W., west of 9th Ave. W., Owen Sound.
2 hour introductory hike at a moderate pace |
The Glen, a former ancient bay of Lake Algonquin, has often been described as a "sea of trees lying between the majestic cliffs of the escarpment" |
Peninsula Bruce Trail Club
http://www.pbtc.ca/ |
Sunday,
October 4
Two hikes at two different locations, all hikes begin at 10am
Tobermory and Wiarton |
Hike One Tobermory - Meet at Cairn and hike the new section of trail to Little Cove. The Cairn is located on the south-east side of Little Tub Harbour (on Bay Street about 300m east of Hwy. 6)
Hike Two Wiarton - Rural Rocks (Rootz) Side Trail - Parking off of Quarry Road, north of Regional Road 13 (Jenny St.). |
Starting at the northern terminus cairn of the entire Bruce Trail join us in celebrating the new reroute of the main trail from Tobermory to Little Cove.
For those wishing to experience the Bruce Trail nearer to Wiarton come out and hike the unique trail through the beautiful rocks and woods on the Rural Rootz side trail. |
Guelph Hiking Trail Club
www.guelphhiking.com |
Sunday,
October 4
2:00 pm |
Meet at the quarry road near the Guelph Humane Society south of the highway 124, west of the southbound Hanlon Expressway |
GHTC Ontario HIking Day Hike
As an encouragement for all to enjoy the recreation to hike come on this very scenic GHTC Speed River Trail Section One and John Woods Side Trail with many bird and deer sightings likely. It is a great chance to bring friends and relatives, GHTC members or not, to discover this fairly new and popular developed section with refreshments to share following. It’s a ‘GO’, regardless the weather!
Mike Curtis Erin
1-905-877-4134 mikecurtiserin@yahoo.ca |
Raisin Region Conservation Authority
http://www.rrca.on.ca/ |
Sunday,
October 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Charlottenburg park is located off of Highway 2 in between Lancaster and Summerstown just west of Cornwall Ontario. |
Charlottenburg park nature hike
Participants will meet at the gazebo near the beach in Charlottenburgh Park Sunday October 4th for a hike to discover some of the ecological teasures along sections of the 7km of hiking trails that the park has to offer.
Admission to the park will be free! Free Refreshments and snacks will be provided it is an educational and inspirational nature walk for the entire family. Come join the fun!
Nancy Hildebrand
(613) 938-3611 christ@rrca.on.ca |
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
http://www.abca.on.ca |
Sunday,
October 4
1
pm - 3pm |
Bannockburn Conservation Area, Bannockburn Line, 2 km. north of County Rd 3, South of Clinton area, Ontario's 'West Coast' |
Bannockburn Fall Hike
A popular fall tradition for families and friends of the Bannockburn area. Walk the trails and enjoy the Fall colours.
Bring a mug for cider and savour fresh crisp apples.
Admission: donations appreciated. A self-guided tour booklet is also available for those who like to explore on their own. Also available for the nature lover is a professionally-narrated audio file, which can be downloaded free-of-charge from the ABCA website at abca.on.ca.
Free compact discs are also available.
Kate Monk
1-888-286-2610 wennig@hurontel.on.ca |
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
http://www.mvca.on.ca |
Sunday,
October 4
1 pm - 4 pm |
Wawanosh Vaslley Conservation Area, Nature Centre Road, west of County Rd. # 4, north of Blyth |
Fall Colours Tour
An Autumn tradition featuring wagon rides,guided walks, hot apple cider, and childrens' activities.
Wawanosh Nature Centre open all afternoon. Free admission - donations accepted. Great family event
Esther Buck
(519) 335-3557 |
Thames Valley trail Association
http://www.thamesvalleytrail.org/ |
Sunday,
October 4
2:00 pm |
Victoria Park Bandshell, London
2 hour walks with TVTA Hike Leaders:
Nature walks along Thames River
Downtown History Walks
Neighbourhood walks of Woodfield
Lerner Room – Central Library, London |
“Introduction to Hiking” presented by Tom Friesen, President, Hike Ontario |
Sunday,
October 4
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
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Come to Reg Cooper Square between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. to choose your walk. |
Take a Hike London!
Participants may choose from a Nature Walk, a History Walk or a Woodfield Neighbourhood Walk all beginning at Reg Cooper Square beside London City Hall.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
Tom Friesen
519-439-8900 tomfriesen@hotmail.com |
Oak Ridges Trail Association
http://www.oakridgestrail.org/ |
Monday,
October 5
9:30am
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King Township.
Meet at Pine Farms, on north side of 16th Sideroad, between Keele St. and Jane St. |
2.5 – 3 hours/ 6.5 km, Slow pace. Loop hike past Mary Lake to the Millar Side Trail and return via the main trail and Pine Farms Side Trail. Hilly wooded terrain. Well-mannered dogs on leash welcome. Bring drinks and snacks. Apple picking and lunch options after the hike |
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Whitby Waterfront Trail.
Meet at Kiwanis Heydenshore Park, Water Street. Take Brock Street south from 401 (exit #410), until it becomes Water Street (1.5km). Follow Water Street approx. 1km. Heydenshore Park is on the right immediately after the water plant. |
4 hrs. /Approx. 14km T&B, Mostly paved paths and boardwalk. Moderate pace. Start at Whitby harbour. |
Friends of Island Lake
http://www.landscapesforlife.ca |
Wednesday,
October 7
1:00 p.m. |
Parking: Park at Baptist Church at corner of Hwy 10 and Hockley Rd, just north of Orangeville, On. Cross road to reach Island Lake Access Trail, event signage will guide you to the event site. |
Official North Shore Trail Opening
Join the Friends of Island Lake and the Town of Mono as we celebrate the opening of the North Shore Section of the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail at Island Lake Conservation Area.
Lunch on the trail at 1:00 p.m. Opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Followed by a guided hike.
Terri LeRoux
905-670-1615 x247 tleroux@creditvalleyca.ca |
