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Summer 2014

THE QUARTERLY OF THE TORONTO BRUCE TRAIL CLUB

Vol. LI No. 2

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org | 416-763-9061 | [email protected]

Hiking Boots -- So Many Choices By Victor Ramautar

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he boots one wears on a hiking trip, whether for one day or one week or more, can often make or break that trip. One might often carry spare gloves and jackets, and could even deal with a ripped pair of pants, but no matter how many days or weeks on the trail, chances are you’ve only got one pair of boots.

ounces and pounds on your feet really take their toll in terms of energy expenditure, so go for the lightest boots you can get away with. For instance, a pair of off-trail boots would be an overkill for a backpacker who does weekend trips with a light pack and stays primarily to trails.

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o question, boots are a hiker’s most critical gear. The right pair will help you glide down the trail with a smile on your face, while poor-quality boots will have you gritting your teeth with every step you take.

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ut when it comes to selecting the boot for you, forget about looks, numerical sizes, flashy features, or even what your friends recommend because their feet are NOT identical to yours. The issues you should consider are comfort or fit, durability, stability, weight, warmth, and waterproofing.

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t is very important when buying a pair of boots to get a good fit, with a snug fit at the heel and wiggling room for your toes in front. A knowledgeable sales person can help you get a good fit.

BOOTS FOR THE TRAILS

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f you plan on carrying a light pack and the trail is well kept, low-cut or midcut boots are the best choice. Their combination of fabric/ leather or splitleather construction usually has multiple seams, so unless a waterproof/breathable liner is hiding inside, you’ll need to treat them with an application of waterproofing. Trail shoes have stiffer soles, more stability, and better traction than running or walking shoes, but most people will find them too unstable under a big payload on slippery or rocky terrain.

I HEAVY OR LIGHT BOOT

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hen buying boots it is very important to keep in mind the terrain you will hike on and the backpack loads you expect to carry. At the end of the day any extra

f light backpacking or aggressive dayhiking is your thing, then anklehigh boots are your best bet. Anklehigh boots are made from fabric/leather combinations or split-grain leather and some have waterproof/breathable liners. These boots have plastic midsoles or halflength shanks that give them enough sole rigidity to armour your feet against rocky trails, yet still allow good flex at the balls of the feet. Many sure-footed hikers prefer these lightweight boots for extended backpacking.

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hen you start to venture into the unknown (unmarked) you’ll appreciate the full-grain leather, aboveankle support, and rigid sole stability that off-trail boots provide. This is the boot choice for long backpack trips under heavy loads. These boots offer plenty of protection for your feet, yet flex enough at the balls of your feet for the shorter stride length dictated by tough terrain and a weighty pack. Off-trail boots offer superior waterproofing and durability due to their all-leather construction and minimal seams. Many off-trail boots are surprisingly lightweight, thanks to newer midsole/sole constructions. Some models have a lip on the welt of the sole to accept certain types of crampons for glacier travel or the new generation of snowshoe bindings.

THE RIGHT FIT IS SO IMPORTANT

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can’t imagine that those unfortunate hikers who suffer from blisters, blackened toenails, sprained arches, bone spurs, plantar fasciitis need any more convincing that the proper fit is very very important.

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et’s start with the right socks. Details like toe seams and overall thickness can cause or relieve pressure problems. Many new generation of hiking socks come with areas of differing thickness that can significantly alter boot fit, as well. If possible, buy boots while wearing the same socks you’ll use in the woods. Or buy socks and boots at the same time.

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gnore boot size and choose a boot that feels right for your foot size. This may mean you might buy a pair one size larger than your present foot wear. ...Continue to page 24

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Table of Contents

Toronto Bruce Trail Club Board of Directors

Footnotes

President’s Pen

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Hiking Director’s Notes

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Find Your Hike

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End-To-End Hikes

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Garage Sale

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General Information

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Activities Calendar

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Independent Outing

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A Sweet Hiking Life

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Bruce Trail Hike-A-Thon

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Log in to the Members section of the Club website using your BTC membership number or email address and your own password. Please note that your initial password is the 6 characters of your postal code in upper-case e.g. M2M2Y5. When logged in you can change your password.

Publication Deadlines ISSUE: ADVERTISING/EDITORIAL Fall 2014: June 15/June 24 Winter 2014-15: Sept. 15/Sept. 24 Spring 2015: Dec.15/Dec.20 Summer 2015: March 15/March 24 Send editorial to: Footnotes Editor, Jennifer Jiang [email protected] Send advertisements to: [email protected]

is published quarterly by the

Toronto Bruce Trail Club PO Box 597 2938 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario M6P 4E7

[email protected] www.torontobrucetrailclub.org ISSN 0380-9354 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 3N9 www.brucetrail.org 1-800-665-4453 For missing copies of Footnotes call 1-800-665-4453, 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 (not members of the Board) Footnotes Editor: Jennifer Jiang Proofreaders: Marilyn MacKellar Kathryn Emirzian Advertising & Mail Coordinator: vacant Activities Editor: Victor Ramautar Webmaster: Stephen Kamnitzer E-Notes Editor: Vacant Archivist: John Drew Information Line: Judy Leeney City of Toronto Liaison: John Hough Halton Hills Chapter: Margaret Teasdale

President: Todd Bardes, 416-535-1631 [email protected] Vice-President & Hiking Director: John Grandy, 416-704-9138 [email protected] Past President & BTC Director for the club: Peter Leeney, 905-822-1877 [email protected] Secretary: Malcolm Sanderson, 905-294-5866 [email protected] Treasurer ,Bookkeeper & Acting Publications Director: Ted Iseman, 416-219-1663 [email protected] Public Relations and Education: Victoria Arshad, 416-781-7339 [email protected] Trail Maintenance: David Paape, 416-445-9028 [email protected] Land Owner Relations Paul Vanhanen, 905-877-1294 [email protected] Membership and Social Program: Stan Gasner, 416-361-9088 [email protected] Land Stewardship: Vladimir Bosnar, 905-273-7569 [email protected] Fundraising: Patricia Peel, 416-436-2710 [email protected] Land Management Commitee Chair; Land Securement Secretariat BTC Representative: David Tyson, 416-966-1379 [email protected] Volunteer Co-ordinator: Kevin B. Warburton, 905-542-0639 [email protected] Directors at Large: Ken Peters, 416-921-5391 [email protected]

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: www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

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Man Khun Chan Magdalena Vander Kooy Svitlana Kryvoho Sima Patel Jason Smith

Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

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President’s Pen by Todd Bardes

We are the stewards of a very valuable resource in southern Ontario. We have been enlisted in the protection of the habitat and wildlife along the Niagara Escarpment. We have a wide variety of plants and animals where some are rare, some are endangered and some are found nowhere else in the province. The vertical habitat and deep crevices of the Escarpment have created a unique microclimate that is the home to some very special plants and animals. The pressure from housing, agriculture, industry, roads and urban sprawl has created a negative impact on this unique corridor where you will find the Bruce Trail. It is our mandate as members of the BTC to foster the awareness of the treasures that live along the escarpment. By last count, the escarpment is home to 50 species of ferns, 40 species of orchid, 36 species of reptiles & amphibians, 53 species of mammals, 90 species of fish, more that 300 species of birds and countless insects (which you will meet on any summer’s hike). At the present

time the following plants and animals that reside on BTC manages properties are a few of the “Species at Risk” within southern Ontario: • Butternut Trees • Bobolink • Wood Thrush • Monarch Butterfly • Harts Tongue Fern • Red Headed Woodpecker • Massasauga Rattlesnake • Peregrine Falcon • Eastern Wood Pewee • Canada Warbler • Milk Snake • Snapping Turtle • Jefferson Salamander • Great Egret We are the stewards; we are the protectors of this great gift of nature. Every day we need to help create awareness of this great asset with our friends, our neighbours,

our leaders and our politicians. As our industry and government at all levels review new policy and legislation, we need to ensure a sharp eye has been used to study the impact on nature and the Niagara Escarpment in particular. As new highways, pipelines and railroads cross our country we need, no we must know the impact to the habitat and the environment. It is up to us as stewards of the environment to ask a lot of questions, if we ever expect to pass a green escarpment on to future generations. On another topic, the Board of Directors of the Toronto Bruce Trail Club (TBTC) will be reviewing the direction of the Club for the next five years. Since about 1999 the membership of the Club has been declining while the population of the GTA has grown very quickly. We would like to have your input as to the types of changes or new ideas that you would like to see included within this review into the Club’s operation. Please e-mail me with your suggestions at: [email protected] .

Hiking Director’s Notes by John Grandy

When you set out on your first hike of the spring this year on the Bruce Trail, you will be witnessing a miracle. Not the usual miracle – which we take for granted – of the existence of the Trail itself, thanks to the generosity of so many landowners and donations from our supporters, nor the constant maintenance of the Trail thanks to the work of hundreds of trail captains and other volunteers. No, this will be a special miracle. Two months ago, most of the southern portions of the Bruce Trail were totally impassable – a tangle of tree limbs, broken saplings and ice, thanks to the December ice storm, the worst weather

event in southern Ontario for many years. In many places, it was impossible to know where the trail was supposed to run – without our blazes, it would have been invisible. The miracle is that the Main Trail is now clear. For this you need to thank countless work parties from our Iroquoia, Toronto and Caledon clubs, the sections most affected by the ice storm. Every week over the last two months, often in horrendous weather conditions and severe cold, our volunteers have been out hacking away at the chaos on the trail. There is still a lot of work to do, and it will not be completed until the snow has

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cleared, still some time off. If you find the trail is not yet in A-1 condition, please be patient! The next time you meet them, please express your thanks to Ken Lawday (Iroquoia Club), Rose-Mary Mitter, Dave Paape and Paul Van Hanen (Toronto Club) and Joan Richard (Caledon Club), and their team members, for the exceptional effort they have made. And anytime you feel like exercising some muscles other than your legs, they will have worthwhile work for you to do maintaining our Trail.

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Toronto Club Annual End-to-End Hike

September 27 and 28 - 2014 Come. Challenge yourself. Complete the phone number and e-mail address to: 49.5 km Toronto section in two days. (Watch for the one-day event in 2015) Nijole Mockevicius Mark the weekend of September 27 and 107 Wembley Rd 28 on your calendar. Toronto ON M6C 2G5 You will hike 28.2 km on Saturday and 21.3 km on Sunday. Meet both days at Limehouse at 7:45 am. The cost is $20 for the two days.

When your payment is received, you will be sent complete information about meeting places, etc. If you have questions about registration, contact Nijole at:

The cost covers transportation, badges and refreshments. Volunteers will be posted at checkpoints along the way to cheer you on and provide sustenance.

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To register for this event, please send your cheque payable to the Toronto Bruce Trail Club along with your name, address,

For any other questions about the event, please contact Barbara Euler, the coordinator, by phone or email: 416-695-1838 [email protected]

Caledon Hills Club Annual End-to-End Hike

Thanksgiving Weekend - October 11, 12, and 13 - 2014 The Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club To register please send a cheque payable to invites you to join us for our annual endthe Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club: to-end hike of the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail on the Thanksgiving Peter Leeney weekend. 902 Silver Birch Trail Mississauga, ON L5J 4C1 Plan now to participate in one of the most enjoyable and challenging hiking Please include your email address and experiences of the year, a 72 km hike phone number with your payment.  through the spectacular fall colours of the Caledon Hills. You can complete This fee covers daily bus transportation, the 72 km distance over all three days of snacks and refreshments and the 50th the Thanksgiving weekend or the same Anniversary badge on completion. For distance over Saturday and Sunday. This further information please call or email: year everyone who completes the distance over two days or over three days will (905) 822-1877 receive the special Club 50th Anniversary [email protected] badge. The cost is: For more information about the $25.00 for the three-day event. Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club see: $20.00 for the two-day event. www.caledonbrucetrail.org $10.00 for a single day.

Wanted! Items for Toronto Bruce Trail Club Garage Sale! The Toronto Bruce Trail Club will be holding a garage sale on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Guildwood Village in Scarborough (Kingston Road/ Guildwood Parkway). Usher in the spring season by de-cluttering your place. When there’s less clutter, everything looks fresh and organized. Any gently used item you no longer need can be donated to the Toronto Bruce Trail Club Garage 4

Sale. Proceeds from the sale will go towards the BTC 50th Anniversary Milestones Project. Items can be dropped off by contacting Gabi at: 416-450-1694 [email protected] Garage sale location around Kingston Road/Guildwood Parkway area. Summer -2014

Find Your Hike by Barbara Euler

Want to go on a bus hike and not really interested in car or urban hikes? Want to see if your favourite hike leader is doing a hike this weekend? Want to ignore all the Level 1 and 2 hikes and just see Level 3? You don’t have to flip through the pages of your printed copy of Footnotes or (better) scroll through your electronic version to find the hike which really suits you. Use the web site! For some of us, negotiating the web site is a bit intimidating, but when you’ve done it once, you’ll find it easy. To find your hike, log in as a member at the top of the left hand column on the home page. (If you haven’t set up your member profile yet, it will take a minute to do that the first time. Just follow the instructions.) This put you in the “Members Only” section. From the choices at the top of the page, select “Hiking schedule”, then select your criteria and display your results.

Bruce Trail in Your Email Inbox Footnotes, hike schedules and updates now available by E-mail • Stay up to date with the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Toronto Bruce Trail Club • Reduce paper use and mailing costs. • Receive your Club Newsletter and Hike Schedule as a full-colour PDF file as soon as it’s ready. 4 Easy Steps 1. Visit brucetrail.org and click on “Subscribe to Newsletters” 2. Login as a member (or create a member login first) 3. Add or update your email address 4. Choose to receive any or all of the following by email: BTC eNews, Trail Change Notices, Footnotes Newsletter, E-mail Updates from the Toronto Club.

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General Information Bus Hikes Hikers are discouraged from meeting bus hikes at the Trail in their own vehicles, unless the hike description includes this option. Meeting Place: For maps, see www.torontobrucetrailclub.org under General Information on Bus hikes. • York Mills subway station: buses park on Old York Mills Road near the south exit of the station (not the exit for TTC buses) • Islington subway station: buses wait at the Beer Store on Bloor Street, two short blocks west of the subway station and opposite the TTC parking lot • Clarence Square: located south of King Street, north of Front Street, at 49 Spadina Avenue on the east side (south of the gas station). Buses wait at the west side of the Square. Return: • usual return time is 6 pm; late returns are noted in the listing Seating: • based on a first-come, first-seated basis — guests are welcome • check the listings for exceptions — leaders may give priority to defined groups • some outings involve extra costs; some require advance registration Bus Fare (includes $1 donation to the Escarpment Legacy Fund): • $17 members, $23 non-members; $5 children under 12 • Long distance fares (over 140 km one-way) $22 for members and $28 for non-members Car Hikes • meet at the point stipulated in Footnotes and travel by car shuttle to the starting point; contact Hike Leader if you have questions Car-Pool Hikes • meet at the point listed in Footnotes and ride or drive to the starting point as a group; save fuel and reduce pollution • passengers are expected to contribute to the driver’s costs (the suggested amount is $10, which should be offered — the driver should not have to request it) Map References • the 27th edition of the Bruce Trail Reference is used Things to Remember Call the Club Info Line (416-763-9061) to check for updates. Changes are also posted in the Members section of the website (www.torontobrucetrailclub.org). Log in to the Members section of the Club website using your BTC membership number or email address and your own password. • all Club events are non-smoking • carry your BTC membership card at all times • bring a lunch, 2 litres of water, suncreen and insect repellent • arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure time for any hike • dogs are not permitted on bus hikes with the exception of registered guide dogs. Dogs may only be taken on urban and car hikes if published in advance by hike leaders. Pre-registration ( Online, Email or Phone ) You must pre-register even though the meeting time and place may be listed.Please register using the listed method before the deadline.

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Activity Calendar

Summer-2014 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, PO 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 27th Edition of the Bruce Trail Reference.

Sunday, June 1 -- Caledon Hills, Glen Haffy (Maps 17/18) Level I Car hike. Length of hike: 8 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #5 of 8, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9:30am, km 46.6, No. 5 Sideroad parking area (not to be confused with 7th Line parking area). No. 5 Sideroad is north of 7th Line & Airport Rd. 5 Sideroad runs east off Airport Rd, north of Hwy 9. Turn east at 5 Sideroad (Tai Chi Centre welcome sign at corner). Parking lot is about 1 km east on the north side. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] No more excuses End 2 End: Join us for a series of eight slow paced hikes to earn Caledon™s 50th Anniversary End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from Coolihans Rd to 5 Sideroad; km 37.4 to 46.6. Sunday, June 1 -- Peninsula, Cape Croker (Map 36) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 17 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky. No dropout, End to End #2 of 9, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. 6

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 8am, On road just before Cape Croker Campground parking, km 31.6. From Wiarton, take Hwy 6 north and Bruce Rd 9 east. Turn east on County Rd 18 (Purple Valley Rd). Turn right on McIver Rd and then left on Park Rd (Campground Rd). Doug Sloan, [email protected] This is the second of a four weekend end to end series in the Peninsula. We will shuttle to km 14.8 and hike back through Jones Bluff. Bring plenty of water. Wednesday, June 4 -- Toronto Section, President’s Hike. High Park Level I Urban walk. Duration of hike:2hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after. Depart 6:30pm, High Park, Front steps of Grenadier Restaurant. Take the TTC to High Park Station and walk into the “Grenadier” or park in the large lot. Todd Bardes, (416) 535-1631 Christina Bardes, (416) 535-1631 All are welcome to hike with the President of the TBTC. Hike and walk the hills and valleys of High Park on a summer’s evening.

Thursday, June 5 -- Toronto, Toronto Islands Level I/II Urban walk. Duration of hike: 3hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families; Will return to the city between 9pm and 9:30pm. Depart 6pm, Toronto Island Docks inside waiting area - around the benches. From Union station take the LRT or bus (whatever is available due to construction this year) to the docks.Then walk over to the ferry on the south side of Queens Quay at the foot of Bay Street. Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10pm Summer -2014

FOR MEMBERS ONLY with valid membership card! RAIN or SHINE After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Islands where there are no fumes. Enjoy the view of the lake and the magnificent Toronto city skyline. Bring dinner for a sit down picnic, a warm jacket and a flashlight. You can not buy anything on the islands. Ferry cost, return voyage, is $7 for adults and less for seniors No reservation required, just show up on hike’s day!

Friday, June 6 -- Blue Mountains, Pretty River (Map 23) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 19 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly with some rocky sections. No dropout, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Sideroad 33/34 (near km 45.4, map 23) [GPS coordinates: N44 25.864 W80 16.516]. From Hwy 89, drive north on Airport Rd to Stayner, then 8.2 km west on County Rd 91 to Duntroon, then 5.5 km north on County Rd 124 to Sideroad 33/34 (Collingwood Airport Rd is on your right). Drive approx. 5.7 km west on Sideroad 33/34 (past 10th Conc. and Blue Mountains-Clearview Townline) to the parking area on your left. Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 before 9pm or [email protected] A combination of parts of the Bruce Trail with the maze of unmarked trails in the Pretty River Provincial Park with most of it being on the latter. Saturday, June 7 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Boyne Valley (Map 20) Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at 10 km Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Depart 8:30am, York Mills. Steve McLean, 647-391-3971 Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm We will be hiking through the Mulmur Hills through the Boyne Valley Provincial Park. We will go into Primrose for refreshments. Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org No dropout, End to End #1 of 4, No dogs. Depart 9am, km 18.3, Roadside parking at the corner of Escarpment Sideroad and Willoughby Road. Escarpment Sideroad runs west off Hwy 10, just south of Caledon Village. Caution if making a left turn. Willoughby Road is one road west of Hwy 10 running south off Charleston Sideroad. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] Join us for a series of four challenging hikes to earn Caledon’s Anniversary End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from Caledon’s border with the Toronto club to Escarpment and Willoughby; km 0.0 to 18.3.

Saturday, June 7 -- Niagara, Ball’s Falls, Departures from Clarence Square and Islington (Map 4) Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Hilly, Stairs. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9am, Clarence Square. Barbara Euler, 416-695-1838 before 10pm or [email protected] A leisurely hike on the Main Trail, Jordan Side Trail and local trails with plenty of time to explore the historical village, the Centre for Conservation, the Upper and Lower Falls as well as Jordan Village. Pickup at Islington approx. 9:20am.

Saturday, June 7 -- Sydenham, Bayview Extension (Maps 30/31) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 20 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Some road walking. No dropout, End to End #3 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 8am, km 64.7, Irish Block Road. East on Hwy 26 from Owen Sound, north 500 m on Irish Block. Doug Sloan, [email protected] This is a Sydenham end to end series designed to partly replace the official Sydenham club end to end, which will not be running this year. There will generally be no check points or dropouts, hikers will not be permitted to hike at their own pace and there will be a limit on the number of participants. Pre-registration is required by email to the leader. A donation to Sydenham club would be appreciated. In

Saturday, June 7 -- Oak Ridges Trail, KING CITY (Map 2) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9am, Roadside Parking at Keele St., 3 km North of King Rd. Mina Kazemnia, (905) 770-9954 We will hike the Eaton Hall and Mary Lake loop and stop at Pine Farm for refreshments. This is a joint hike with the ORTA. Saturday, June 7 -- Caledon Hills, Cheltenham Badlands (Maps 14/15) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 19 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Challenging.

Hike Difficulty Levels Average Pace 3 km/hr 4 km/hr 5 km/hr

Distance 10 km 15 km 20 km

Terrain Easily managed Variable 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. E-mail: [email protected]

this hike we will car shuttle to km 44.4 and hike back through the Bayview extension. Bring lots of water. Sunday, June 8 -- Toronto Level I/II Urban walk. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, bring snack and swater. Depart 12pm, Eglinton & Leslie. Bottom of steps near to busstop. Take any eastbound bus from Yonge & Eglinton and get off at Leslie Street. Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm Another winding walk along the Don River, wear strong shoes or boots, bring sandwich and water. Sunday, June 8 -- Toronto Section, Terra Cotta (Maps 13/14) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 10am, York Mills. Monica Feran, 416-736-6636 7-9pm or [email protected] Sophie Chuchra, (416) 482-9843 Beautiful scenic section. We will walk from Scotsdale Farm to Terra Cotta Forest Conservation Area. A few rocky sections.

Trail Users’ Code

Our level of difficulty ratings follow these general guidelines: Level I II III

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• Hike only along marked routes. Do not take short cuts. • Do not climb fences - use the stiles. • Respect the privacy of people living along the Trail. • Leave the Trail cleaner than you found it. Carry out all litter. • No open fires are allowed on the Trail. Use a portable stove.

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• Camp at designated camp sites. • Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy. • Do not damage live trees or strip off bark. • Keep dogs on a leash and under control at all times. • Do not disturb wildlife. • Leave only your thanks and take nothing but photographs. • Obey all signs. 7

Activity Calendar Sunday, June 8 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Level I Car hike. Length of hike: 7 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #6 of 8, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9:30am, Bruce Trail parking lot on east side of 5th Line EHS, immediately south of Hockley Road. Hockley Road runs east-west between Airport Road and Hwy 10. 5th Line EHS is the first road west of Airport Road. The parking area is accessed by a driveway on the east side of 5th Line EHS, just south of Hockley Road. Joan Richard, 647-216-7550 or [email protected] No more excuses End 2 End:Join us for a series of eight slow paced hikes to earn Caledon’s 50th Anniversary End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from No. 5 Sideroad to 5th Line EHS; km 46.6 to 52.4. Distance includes side trail access. Sunday, June 8 -- Iroquoia, Waterdown (Map 9) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 18 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 9am, km 64.6. QEW to Hwy 403 to Hamilton, N on Hwy 6, W on York Rd, turn right (North) onto Old Guelph Rd, proceed to end of road. do NOT turn left to Patterson Road. Henry Kim, [email protected] Been tired of long winter waiting for rugged trail on hot summer! Sunday, June 8 -- Sydenham, Owen Sound (Map 31) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 21 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Challenging. No dropout, End to End #4 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 8am, km 86.2, Hwy 6/10, at Owen Sound welcome sign. 8

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Doug Sloan, [email protected] We will car shuttle to km 64.7 and hike back by the famous “Polish” tree and through awe-inspiring crevices between giant dolostone blocks in a cool cedar forest. Bring lots of water. Thursday, June 12 -- Toronto, Toronto Islands Level I/II Urban walk. Duration of hike: 3hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Will return to the city between 9pm and 9:30pm. Depart 6pm, Toronto Island Docks inside waiting area - around the benches. From Union station take the LRT or bus (whatever is available due to construction this year) to the docks.Then walk over to the ferry on the south side of Queens Quay at the foot of Bay Street. Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10pm FOR MEMBERS ONLY with valid membership card! RAIN or SHINE After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Islands where there are no fumes. Enjoy the view of the lake and the magnificent Toronto city skyline. Bring dinner for a sit down picnic, a warm jacket and a flashlight. You can not buy anything on the islands. Ferry cost, return voyage, is $7 for adults and less for seniors No reservation required, just show up on hike’s day!. Friday, June 13 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk. Length of hike: 11 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 10am, Yonge & Lawrence outside Library. Please note we are meeting on a Friday, not Thursday, plus an hour earlier....10 o’clock. Everybody welcome. Jacqueline Holmes, 416-487-8929 or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm Note this is Friday not Thursday and also note at Larry’s request we are meeting at 10....Fish & Chips again...a good stride across Sunnybrook etc to finish up on Laird...yum yum. Summer -2014

Saturday, June 14 -- Niagara Glen, Ontario and Cave of the Winds on Goat Island in New York Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance bus fare applies. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 7:30am, York Mills. Lucy Leung, 647-280-8868 7- 9pm or [email protected] Sophie Chuchra Enjoy the day exploring the Niagara River gorge and getting a glimpse of the majestic beauty of the falls within the Niagara Falls State Park in the United States. Our hike begins at Niagara Glen on the Canadian side, an enchanting nature reserve deep in the Great Gorge with its tangle of giant boulders. We meander along the river edge and reach the Niagara Whirlpool, a mesmerizing natural phenomenon formed at the end of the rapids. Walking across the Rainbow Bridge to the oldest state park in the United States, we explore the uninhabited Goat Island surrounded by fast running shallow waters and offering a magnanimous view of the falls. From atop the Niagara Falls Observation Tower, we look directly out into the cascading waters of theamerican Falls and peer into the raging torrents below. Discover the thrill of walking right up to the base of Niagara Falls in the Cave of the Winds tour. Clad in a souvenir rain poncho and sandals, we follow wooden walkways to the Hurricane Deck, a mere 6 metres (20 feet) from the billowing torrents of Bridal Veil Falls and face tropical storm-like conditions; this is a trulyamazing experience. Those who have already experienced the exhilarating Cave of the Winds tour in previous outings would have the opportunity to visit Terrapin Point overlooking the Canadian Falls and Three Sisters Islands which offers a great view of the Upper Rapids. You must BRING A VALID PASSPORT for border crossing. The toll to cross the Rainbow Bridge is 50 cents. Admission to the Cave of the Winds is US$11; and the Niagara Falls Observation Tower is US$1. Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Saturday, June 14 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Maps 18/19) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #6 of 6, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9:30am, 3rd Line EHS and Mono Centre Road. Park on the west side of 3rd Line, south of Mono Centre Road. Mono Centre Road (County Road 8) runs between Hwy 10 and Airport Road. From Hwy 10 turn east and follow the road as it bends through the village of Mono Centre. Turn right at 3rd Line. From Airport Road turn west at Mono Centre Road, follow the bends and turn left at 3rd Line. Joan Richard, 647-216-7550 or [email protected] Easy going End 2 End: Join us for a series of six leisurely hikes to earn Caledon’s 50th Anniversary End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from Hockley Road to Caledons border with Dufferin, km 60 to 70.8.

Saturday, June 14 -- Beaver Valley, Blue Mountain (Map 24) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #1 of 8, Hiking boots, Dogs welcome. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Parking location at km 13.6 on 6th Line. From the south, Highway 10 north to Dundalk. East on County Road 9, then turn left onto County Road 2. Follow County Road 2 north to Ravenna, then turn right onto County Road 119. 6th Line is the next left. Contact me by phone if needed.

over the Blue Mountain toward Georgian Bay and around the Len Gertler Memorial Loree Forest. Sunday, June 15 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Level I Car hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #7 of 8, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9:30am, Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve parking lot, Hockley Road. Hockley Road runs between Hwy 10 and Airport Road, north of Hwy 9. The parking lot is located between 2nd and 3rd Lines EHS, on the north side of Hockley Rd, across from the Black Birch Restaurant. Joan Richard, 647-216-7550 or [email protected] No more excuses End 2 End: Join us for a series of eight slow paced hikes to earn Caledon’s 50th Anniversary End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from 5th Line EHS to Hockley Road; km 52.4 to 60. Distance includes re-route and side trail access. Sunday, June 15 -- Iroquoia, Dundas Valley (Map 8) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 9am, km 40.6. QEW to Hwy 403 to Hamilton, get on Lincoln Alexander Pkwy, exit Mohawk Rd and Golf Links Rd,at intersection turn left

John Grandy, 416-704-9138 or [email protected] This is your chance to get your Beaver Valley End to End badge in a year when the Club is not doing an E2E. We will be doing the section over eight moderate hikes. We begin today with the stunning views E-mail: [email protected]

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Activity Calendar (east bound) on Mohawk Rd W, left turn on Scenic Drive to the Escarpment under hydro.

Henry Kim, [email protected] Been tired of long winter waiting for rugged trail on hot summer!

Sunday, June 15 -- Beaver Valley, Kolapore (Map 24-25) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to End #2 of 8, Hiking boots, Dogs welcome. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Parking lot at km 27.9 on 10th Line. From the south, Highway 10 north to Dundalk. East on County Road 9, then turn left onto County Road 2. Follow County Road 2 north to Kolapore. Take the next left onto County Road 19 and then left again onto 10th Line. Follow 10th Line south to the parking lot. Contact me by phone if needed. John Grandy, 416-704 9138 or [email protected] This is your chance to get your Beaver Valley End to End badge in a year when the Club is not doing an E2E. We will be doing the section over eight moderate hikes. Today we hike along the route of the historic Old Mail Road and up into the beautiful Kolapore Uplands, ending at the stunning Metcalfe Rock. Wednesday, June 18 -- Toronto Section, High Park Level I Urban walk. Duration of hike:2hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families. Depart 6:30pm, High Park, Grenadier Restaurant. Take the TTC to High Park and walk into the “Grenadier” or park in the large lot. Christina Bardes, (416) 535-1631 Todd Bardes, (416) 535-1631 Hike and walk the hills and valleys of High Park on a summer’s evening. 9

Activity Calendar Thursday, June 19 -- Toronto, Toronto Islands Level I/II Urban walk. Duration of hike: 3hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Will return to the city between 9pm and 9:30pm. Depart 6pm, Toronto Island Docks inside waiting area - around the benches. From Union station take the LRT or bus (whatever is available due to construction this year) to the docks.Then walk over to the ferry on the south side of Queens Quay at the foot of Bay Street. Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10pm FOR MEMBERS ONLY with valid membership card! RAIN or SHINE After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Islands where there are no fumes. Enjoy the view of the lake and the magnificent Toronto city skyline. Bring dinner for a sit down picnic, a warm jacket and a flashlight. You can not buy anything on the islands. Ferry cost, return voyage, is $7 for adults and less for seniors No reservation required, just show up on hike’s day!. Friday, June 20 -- Beaver Valley, Kimberley, Duncan (Maps 25/26) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 19 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Near km 37.6, map 25 [GPS coordinates: N44 24.888 W80 30.494]. From Hwy 10 at Flesherton, drive 3.5 km east on County Rd 4, then 8.2 km north on County Rd 13, then 3 km east on Artemesia-Euphrasia townline, then 5.6 km north on 3rd Line to (roadside parking) where it curves onto Sideroad 10D. Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 before 9pm or [email protected] We will shuttle to Eugenia Falls and then hike back via the eastern rim of the valley, the scenic Old Baldy area, and around McCluskey’s Rock. 10

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Saturday, June 21 -- Toronto, Highland Creek Level I/II Urban walk. Duration of hike: 5hrs, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, remote areas having natural undisturbed environments. Dropout at any time, Bring a lunch and water. Depart 10am, Guildwood GO station ticket collector. Guildwood GO station, 4105 Kingston Rd, is serviced by the TTC 86 Scarborough bus from Kennedy subway station as well as the Lakeshore East GO train. For GO train info: http://www.gotransit.com www.gotransit.com or call 1-888-GET ON GO. Ray Berzins & Family, [email protected] Summer Solstice Hike along Highland Creek from Guildwood GO station through Highland Creek Park, Morningside Park, Colonel Danforth Park and finally East Point Park on the shore of Lake Ontario. It is a loop hike, as we shall return to Guildwood GO station. Voluntary contributions to the Escarpment Legacy Fund appreciated. No pre-registration required.

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via the Main Trail, and Al Shaw Side Trail and continue on the Hilton Falls Side Trail, visiting the falls. Please note that the last drop out will be just before lunch. After this dropout there will be approximately 8 kms of hiking with a rest stop at the Hilton Falls. Saturday, June 21 -- Oak Ridges Trail, KING CITY (Map 2) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9am, Roadside Parking at Keele St., 3 km North of King Rd. Mina Kazemnia, (905) 770-9954 We will hike the Eaton Hall and Mary Lake loop and stop at Pine Farm for refreshments. This is a joint hike with the ORTA. Saturday, June 21 -- Beaver Valley, Old Baldy (Map 25) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to End #3 of 8, Hiking boots, Dogs welcome. Pre-registration by Email to Leader.

Saturday, June 21 -- Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Maps 12/11)

Depart 9:30am, Old Baldy Conservation Area parking lot, km 42.1, off Sideroad 7b.

Level II Bus hike.

From the south, Highway 10 north to Flesherton. East on County Road 4, then turn left onto County Road 13. Follow County Road 13 north to Kimberley. Take the next right onto Sideroad 7b. Contact me by phone if needed.

Length of hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Variable. Dropout at 7.3 km Refreshments after, No Dogs. Depart 9am, York Mills. Fred Berktin, (416) 520-3797 or [email protected] Victor Ramautar, [email protected]

Let’s welcome the first day of Summer on the Hilton Falls Section of the Bruce Trail one of my favourites and I usually offer to take the hikers in the Spring and in the Fall. It is with hardly any hills but very rocky and visits one of the nicest falls in the region. We will hike from Speyside, Pear Tree Park (parking lot) and hike South Summer -2014

John Grandy, (416) 704 9138 or [email protected] This is your chance to get your Beaver Valley End to End badge in a year when the Club is not doing an E2E. We will be doing the section over eight moderate hikes. Today we wander through the Duncan Crevice Caves Nature Reserve, then after some road walking begin the long hike south along the eastern side of the Beaver Valley ridge. Great views across the valley toward the end of our hike. Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Sunday, June 22 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk. Length of hike: 11 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, bring water and a snack. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Depart 12pm, Davisville Subway Station. Street level. Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm So many people have met on our walks and ended up as life time friends or in a couple of instances life long partners. This is about exercise, fresh air and meeting people so come on out we will make you feel very welcome. Today we are meeting at Davisville Subway Station at noon. Join us, say hello to us and come again. Sunday, June 22 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. Dropout, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 8am, York Mills. Remi Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9pm Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9pm or [email protected] Come out for some fresh air and exercise and enjoy some time with friends and family. Sunday, June 22 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Level I Car hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #8 of 8, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9:30am, 3rd Line EHS and Mono Centre Rd. Park on the west side of 3rd Line, south of Mono Centre Rd. Mono Centre Rd (County Rd 8) runs between Hwy 10 and Airport Rd. From Hwy 10 turn east on Mono Centre Rd. Turn right at village of Mono Centre. Turn right at 3rd Line. From Airport Rd turn

west at Mono Centre Rd. Turn left at 3rd Line. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] No more excuses End 2 End: Join us for a series of eight slow paced hikes to earn Caledon’’s 50th Anniversary End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from Hockley Rd to Caledon’s border with Dufferin; km 60 to 70.8. Sunday, June 22 -- Beaver Valley, Eugenia Falls (Map 26) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to End #4 of 8, Hiking boots, Dogs welcome. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Eugenia Falls parking lot, km 56.2. From the south, Highway 10 north to Flesherton. East on County Road 4, then turn left onto County Road 13. Follow County Road 13 north to Eugenia Falls Conservation Area. Contact me by phone if needed. John Grandy, (416) 704 9138 or [email protected] This is your chance to get your Beaver Valley End to End badge in a year when the Club is not doing an E2E. We will be doing the section over eight moderate hikes. Today’s hike starts and ends with two spectacular sights: Old Baldy and Eugenia Falls. Thursday, June 26 -- Toronto, Toronto Islands Level I/II Urban walk. Duration of hike:3hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Will return to the city between 9pm and 9:30pm. Depart 6pm, Toronto Island Docks inside waiting area - around the benches. From Union station take the LRT or bus (whatever is available due to construction this year) to the docks.Then walk over to the ferry on the south side of Queens Quay at the foot of Bay Street. Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10pm

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TO THE WORLD [email protected] 647-515-8929 Jacqueline is an Independent Consultant with Collacutt Travel, Bayview Village Shopping Centre, 2901 Bayview Avenue, Suite 208, Toronto Ontario M2K 1E6 Tel: 416-225-8871 - Registration #1466982

EXPLORING THE CHANNEL ISLANDS A unique part of the U.K.

Sept. 12th - Sept. 24th 2014 HIKING WITH LOCAL GROUPS • CASTLES • CREAM TEAS • WINE AND CHEESE PARTY The Island of Jersey will be our base for this 11 day Trip. It is the largest of the Channel Islands and is part of the British Isles lying just off the French coast, giving it that continental flavour but without the language difficulties. What better way to discover the island than to ramble along spectacular paths, meander through a network of secret country lanes, visit hidden valleys and take in the wonderful scenery. This Trip is planned so we can be part of the famous Jersey Walking Festival. We will join walks lead by Local leaders who know the best routes to travel and the best Pubs or Teashops to finish the day sitting around making friends and having a laugh!! before returning to our Hotel for a super Evening Meal. We will be travelling to Guernsey for the day, the more adventurous could fly to France (do some shopping!!) and some may wish to take a boat trip to Sark. Our hotel is within easy reach of MONT ORGUEIL CASTLE, JERSEY POTTERY and SAMARES MANOR, while DURRELL WILDLIFE PARK, war tunnels are a bus ride away.“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” may be a fun read before embarking on this trip!! Our stay is at the three star Ambassadeur Hotel, enjoying a level seafront location overlooking St.Clement’s Bay and its sandy beach just across the road, with St. Helier, the capital a mile away by bus. The hotel offers an outdoor heated swimming pool and sun terrace, a quiet lounge, restaurant and bar where evening entertainment is available. There are lifts to all rooms, private bathrooms in each suite and beverage trays are provided. Accommodation is in twin/double rooms. Limited single accommodation is available on a first come first served basis at an additional cost. For more Information email or call: [email protected] 647-515-8929

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Activity Calendar MEMBERS ONLY with valid membership card! RAIN or SHINE After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Islands where there are no fumes. Enjoy the view of the lake and the magnificent Toronto city skyline. Bring dinner for a sit down picnic, a warm jacket and a flashlight. You can not buy anything on the islands. Ferry cost, return voyage, is $7 for adults and less for seniors No reservation required, just show up on hike’s day!. FOR

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Hwy 5. Note additional cost of $6.50 may be required to enter the conservation area (for members and non-members). Carry your valid BTC membership card with you. Hiking boots required. Saturday, June 28 -- Beaver Valley, Blue Mountain (Map 24) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance bus fare applies. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 8am, York Mills. Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 or [email protected] Edmond Brown, (416) 535-1059 This is my annual berries and beach hike.

Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or [email protected] First of 4 hikes to complete the top half of the Sydenham section. We will car shuttle to km 0.0 and hike back through the scenic Skinner’s Bluff area. Bring plenty of water.

Saturday, June 28 -- Beaver Valley, Hogg’s Falls (Map 26) Level II/III Car hike. Friday, June 27 -- Toronto Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. Level II Urban walk. No dropout, End to End #5 of 8, Hiking Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, boots, Dogs welcome. Terrain: Variable. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking Depart 9:30am, Parking lot at end of boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Johnston’s Sideroad, km 70.1. Depart 11am, Yonge and St. Clair Centre From the south, Hwy 10 north to - inside in the T.D. Bank. St. Clair is on Flesherton. Continue north on Hwy the Yonge Subway Line. 10 then turn right on County Road 32 Jacqueline Holmes, (416) (Beaver Valley Road). Turn right 487-8929 or jacktotheworld@  again onto Johnston’s Sideroad. hotmail.com Contact me by phone if needed.  Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 John Grandy, (416) 704 9138 or  before 8pm  [email protected]  A change is as good as a rest.. This is your chance to get your New Day, New Fish & Chip Beaver Valley End to End badge   Restaurant. This restaurant is a in a year when the Club is not  Fish House and has just added  doing an E2E. We will be doing the Lowly Fish & Chips to its  the section over eight moderate  Posh Menu.... (I have tried   hikes. Today’s hike in almost already and it is fabulous - the   entirely in Conservation and  best I’ve tasted.) Same price   BTC properties and includes the as Old York...so let’s all try it. charming Hogg’s Falls area. Notice this is a Friday at 11.. Yonge & St. Clair.

Saturday, June 28 -- Iroquoia, Mount Nemo (Maps 9/10) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. Dropout at 5 kms and 8 kms, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after. Depart 10am, York Mills. Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10pm or [email protected] Mina Kazemnia Magnificant views along the escarpment, a few short hills and one “mini canyon” accessible by steps. Lots of water breaks along the lookout points. Refreshments at the end at Tim Hortons and Longos on 12

Saturday, June 28 -- Sydenham, Skinner’s Bluff (Maps 34/35) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 20 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9am, km 148.2. From Springmount (intersection of Hwy 21 and Hwy 6), go north on Hwy 6, right at the Owen Sound Drive-in, north on Gordon Sutherland and 17 and Centre Rd, right on Concession 24, north on Cole’s Side Rd. Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or [email protected] Summer -2014

Sunday, June 29 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs (Map 19) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 9 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at 6 km Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9:30am, Mono Centre Community Centre parking lot. Mono Centre is located east of Highway #10, north of Orangeville. From Hwy 10 turn east at Camilla onto County Road 8 heading to Mono Centre. Follow 8 as it bends north. The parking lot is on the right just south of the community centre. If you reach the stop sign in Mono Centre, you have gone too far. Park in the gravel lot at the back of the parking lot. Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] Work toward your Caledon Sideways Badge, new this year. See Caledon Hills Club website: http://www.caledonbrucetrail.org for details. Keep a log of your Sideways hikes. Today we will hike Laidlaw, Turnbull & Outlier Side Trails. Sunday, June 29 -- Sydenham, Kemble Mountain (Map 34) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 23 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 8:30am, km 125.4, Lindenwood Rd. From Springmount, go north on Gordon Sutherland and 17, then east 1.5 km on Lindenwood Rd. Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or [email protected] Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or [email protected] Second of 4 hikes to complete the top half of the Sydenham section. We will car shuttle to km 148.2 and hike back through the scenic Kemble Mountain. Bring plenty of water.

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Valley End to End badge in a year when the Club is not doing an E2E. We will be doing the section over eight moderate hikes. Today’s hike includes the remarkable Wodehouse Karst, a unique geological feature which includes a series of sinkholes. This will be the most challenging of the hikes in the series.

aboriginal people on an important portage route. We’ll take time to look around at some of the natural features and will visit the grounds of the Italian-style villa, Valley Halla. Refreshment stop is one of hikers’ favourite pubs. Bus will depart Islington at 9am and pick up hikers at Clarence Square approx. 20 min later.

Monday, June 30 -- Sydenham, Lindenwood, The Glen (Map 33)

Tuesday, July 1 -- Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit (Maps 14/15)

Level II/III Car hike.

Level II Car hike.

Length of hike: 22 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky.

Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly.

No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader.

Dropout at 8 km No dogs. Depart 9:30am, Roadside parking Forks of the Credit Rd at Dominion St.

Depart 8:30am, km 125.4, Lindenwood Rd.

Highway 10 to Forks of the Credit Road. Turn West on Forks of the Credit Road and proceed about 4.5 km to the meeting point.

From Springmount, go north on Gordon Sutherland and 17, then east 1.5 km on Lindenwood Rd. Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or [email protected] Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or [email protected] Third of 4 hikes to complete the top half of the Sydenham section. We will car shuttle to km 103.6 and hike back though the scenic Glen. Bring plenty of water.

Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] Work toward your Caledon Sideways Badge, new this year. See Caledon Hills Club: http://www.caledonbrucetrail.org website for details. Today we will hike Ring Kiln, Trimble, Crowsnest, Dorothy Medhurst and Quarryman’s Side Trails. Tuesday, July 1 -- Sydenham, Owen Sound (Map 32) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 18 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky.

Sunday, June 29 -- Beaver Valley, Kimberley (Map 26-27)

No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader.

Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to End #6 of 8, Hiking boots, Dogs welcome. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Parking area at end of Sideroad 13A, km 85.8. From the south, Highway 10 north to Markdale. Turn right (east) onto County Road 12 which then veers to the north. Turn right onto Sideroad 13A. Look for the parking area after you cross 7th line. Contact me by phone if needed. John Grandy, (416) 704 9138 or [email protected] This is your chance to get your Beaver

Tuesday, July 1 -- Rouge Valley, Departures from Islington and Clarence Square

Depart 8:30am, km 87.1, Centennial Tower.

Level I Bus hike.

North on Hwy 6/10 to Owen Sound welcome sign.

Length of hike: 12 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, Short steep sections.

Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or [email protected]

Dropout at 6, 8 km Families, Hiking boots, Pub stop after. Pre-registration Online using Website.

Doug Sloan, (416) 661-9217 or [email protected]

Depart 9am, Islington. Barbara Euler, (416) 695-1838 before 10pm or [email protected] Follow in the footsteps of centuries of

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The fourth of 4 hikes to complete the top half of the Sydenham section. We will car shuttle to km 103.6 and hike back through the scenic West Rocks and East Rocks. Bring plenty of water. 13

Activity Calendar Friday, July 4 -- Iroquoia, Waterdown (Map 9) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 18 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, rocky with hilly sections. No dropout, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Hopkins Corners (near km 62.6) [GPS coordinates: N43 17.198 W79 54.331]. From Hwy 403, exit northbound onto Hwy 6, then (shortly after) take the ramp onto York Rd. When you come to the junction, turn right, then follow York Rd (westbound) to just past Valley Rd, where the parking lot is on your right. Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 before 9pm or [email protected] We will shuttle to the Fisher Access Trail ( km 78.8) and hike back. In between, we’ll leave the main trail and take the Waterdown Rd side trail (via the McNally property) and rejoin the main trail at Grindstone creek. Saturday, July 5 -- Niagara, Grimsby (Map 5) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after. Depart 9am, York Mills. Mina Kazemnia, (905) 770-9954 Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10pm This is annual cherry picking hike. Hopefully cherries are ready. We will get cherries from farm or farmer market. Bring lunch and enough water also extra money for cherries. This is a first come first serve for the bus. Please attend 30- 45 minutes earlier to get a seat. Saturday, July 5 -- Warsaw Caves (northeast of Peterborough) Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance bus fare applies. 14

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 8am, York Mills. Lucy Leung, (647) 280-8868 7- 9pm or [email protected] Sophie Chuchra If you are interested in caving and have never tried it, the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area is an excellent place to start. There is a series of seven caves that were carved into the limestone bedrock 10,000 years ago, one of which has a yearround glacier in its depths. These caves are quite captivating and at a novice level while remaining physically challenging. Come and enjoy the scenic landscape at Warsaw Caves. We hike through a diverse forest habitat where you can find a number of interesting features along the trails including roc kmills or kettles, cliffs, and massive fissures in the limestone bedrock. You also have time to explore the underground caves, relax on the sandy beach and dip in the shallow waters of the Indian River. On our way home, you get the chance to visit Peterborough Lift Lock, the highest hydraulic lock in the world and a National Historic Site of Canada. Bring a headlamp for cave exploration and $3 admission fee to the Conservation Area. Saturday, July 5 -- Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit (Maps 15/16/17) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 19 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, End to End #2 of 4, No dogs.

Rd; km 18.3 to 37.4. This hike is primarily road walking, suitable for end-to-enders.

Saturday, July 5 -- Beaver Valley, Epping (Map 27-28) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to End #7 of 8, Hiking boots, Dogs welcome. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Roadside parking at km 100.1, corner of Old Mail Road and 3rd Line (D Line). From the south, Highway 10 north to Markdale. Turn right (east) onto County Road 12 which then veers to the north. Turn right onto County Road 40. Continue east to Old Mail Road, then turn right. Stop at the next intersection. Contact me by phone if needed. John Grandy, (416) 704 9138 or [email protected] This is your chance to get your Beaver Valley End to End badge in a year when the Club is not doing an E2E. We will be doing the section over eight moderate hikes. Today we will visit the spectacular Epping Lookout. Sunday, July 6 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk. Length of hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable.

Depart 9am, km 37.4, Roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad east of Airport Rd, where trail crosses Coolihans, which is about 1.5 km from Airport Rd, near the intersection of Glen Haffy Rd.

Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Bring water and a snack.

Coolihans Rd runs east of Airport Rd and is south of Hwy 9, north of Finnerty Sideroad.

St. Clair Subway Station is on Yonge Line. Take escalator up to main level and you will see the Group.

Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] Join us for a series of four challenging hikes to earn Caledon’s Anniversary End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from Escarpment Sideroad and Willoughby Rd to Coolihans Summer -2014

Depart 9am, Yonge & St. Clair - Inside T.D. Bank.

Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm On this day Larry has a chance to do a really early Urban Walk (I’ll be in Eastbourne and The Channel Islands) He’s got something strenuous and interesting planned so suit up and show up. 9 a.m. inside the TD Bank at Yonge & St. Clair. Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Sunday, July 6 -- Caledon Hills, Palgrave (Map 17) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9:30am, Roadside parking along Coolihans Side Road. Coolihans Side Road runs east from Airport Road about 2 km south of Highway 9. The parking area is about 1.5 km east of Airport Road where the trail crosses the road. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] Work toward your Caledon Sideways Badge, new this year. See Caledon Hills Club “http://www.caledonbrucetrail.org” website for details. Keep a log of your Sideways hikes. Today we will hike the Palgrave Side Trail. Sunday, July 6 -- Toronto Section, Silver Creek (Map 13) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 9am, km 38.5. 401 west, N on Winston Chuchill Blvd to Terra Cotta,W on 27 Side Rd, N on Tenth Line 2 km drive to point where the trail crosses the road. Henry Kim, [email protected] Been tired of long winter waiting for rugged trail on hot summer! Sunday, July 6 -- Beaver Valley, Blantyre (Map 28) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to End #8 of 8, Hiking boots, Dogs welcome. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Roadside parking at Blantyre, km 113.8. Park on east side of the road. From the south, Highway 10 north to Markdale. Turn right (east) onto County

Road 12 which then veers to the north. Continue north to Blantyre. John Grandy, (416) 704 9138 or [email protected] This is your chance to get your Beaver Valley End to End badge in a year when the Club is not doing an E2E. We will be doing the section over eight moderate hikes. Today we will complete our marathon. Saturday, July 12 -- Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Maps 11/12) Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 17 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Rocky, Variable. Dropout, End to End #1 of 3, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9am, York Mills. Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 or [email protected] We will hike the lower part of the Toronto section. Iam expecting all the fun of a warm summer day with well earned refreshments at the end of the trail. Refreshments in Georgetown after the hike. Saturday, July 12 -- Toronto Section, Limehouse (Map 12) Level I Car hike. Duration of hike:2hrs, Pace: 1 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, bring a bottle of drinking water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Depart 8am, Parking lot in front of Limehouse Public School. Take Trafalgar Rd north from the 401 to Hwy 7. Turn left, then after half a kilometre turn left again on 22 Sideroad, and follow to Limehouse where the school is on the right hand side of the road. GPS co-ordinates: N 43 38.300’, W 79 58.750’. Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10pm or [email protected] Rose-Mary Mitter A photography hike offering many creative possibilities in the Conservation Area at Limehouse. The slow pace allows for plenty of opportunity for all to take photographs of whatever takes their artistic imagination. (If you are looking for a hike that is a good

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Activity Calendar physical workout, this is the WRONG hike!) This hike is open to all who own a camera, whether digital or film, from BoxBrownie to the latest top of the line DSLR. Tripods will be available to use, but please bring your own if you have one. Note, if working with a digital camera, please ensure your memory card is empty of other photographs before coming on the hike. After taking our photographs, we shall head to the nearest Tim Horton’s, where, over refreshments a lap-top computer or two will be available for those with digital cameras to show their work to the rest of us before lunch. Saturday, July 12 -- Oak Ridges Trail, KING CITY (Map 2) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9am, Roadside Parking at Keele St., 3 km North of King Rd. Mina Kazemnia, (905) 770-9954 We will hike the Eaton Hall and Mary Lake loop and stop at Pine Farm for refreshments. This is a joint hike with the ORTA. Saturday, July 12 -- Dufferin HiLand, Full Moon Night Hike (Map 19) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 15 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Challenging. Dropout, Hiking boots, Breakfast afterwards. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30pm, A parking lot somewhere. Ted Iseman, (416) 219-1663 cell phone or [email protected] Sarah Hopton, (416) 319-3736 cell phone before 10pm ‘If you go out in the woods tonight you’re in for a big surprise’. Experience the sounds, sights, and scents of the night on this hike by the light of the July full moon. Sometimes called the Full Buck Moon, this moon has also been known as the Hay Moon and the Thunder Moon. We are going to hike all night. Meet before sunset on Saturday, watch the sunrise Sunday morning. 15

Activity Calendar Saturday, July 12 -- Niagara, Queenston (Maps 1/2) Level III Car hike. Length of hike: 22 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, End to End #1 of 4, No dogs. Depart 8:15am, km 21.9, map 2. From Toronto, take the QEW Niagara bound. Take the 406 to the Glendale Ave. exit. Turn left and follow Glendale to the parking lot (it is before the Sobey’s parking lot). Carol Grecco, (416) 932-9774 before 10pm Come out and enjoy Niagara’s bounty and their 50th Anniversary. We’ll complete the trail in 4 hikes this summer.

To subscribe to E-Notes, go to www.torontobrucetrailclub.org under E-Notes Sunday, July 13 -- Dufferin HiLand, Mono Cliffs (Map 19) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 10am, York Mills. Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 7-9pm or [email protected] Sophie Chuchra, (416) 482-9843 Beautiful scenic hike through the Provincial Park. The trail is mostly in the shade, making it pleasant in the summer. Sunday, July 13 -- Niagara, Short Hills (Map 3) Level III Car hike. Length of hike: 23 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, End to End #2 of 4, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 8:15am, km 45.1 map 3. Park at the Rockway Community Centre. Carol Grecco, (416) 932-9774 before 10pm 16

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Today is our second hike of our end to end series. The next two hikes will be Aug. 9 & 10. Friday, July 18 -- Beaver Valley, Falling Water section (Map 26) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 19 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, with rocky sections. No dropout, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Eugenia Falls C.A. ( km 56.2, map 26) [GPS coordinates: N44 18.808 W80 31.510]. From Hwy 89, drive 35 km north on Hwy 10 (to Flesherton), then 3.5 km east on County Rd 4, then 3.5 km north on County Rd 13 to Pellisier St in Eugenia. Turn left and follow the road down into the Conservation Area parking lot. Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 before 9pm or [email protected] We will shuttle to km 74.8 then hike back, thus covering a large section of the scenic Upper Beaver Valley. Stops will be made at Hogg’s Falls and Eugenia Falls. Saturday, July 19 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Mono Cliffs (Map 19) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 10am, Mono Community Centre gravel parking lot on 2nd Line EHS, 100m south of Regional Highway 8. From west, north on Hwy 10 through Orangeville to Regional Hwy 8. Turn right (east) and follow 6 km east and north to parking area. From east, north on Airport Rd, cross Hwy 9 and travel 13 km to Regional Hwy 8. Turn left (west) and travel 7 km to Mono Cliffs Inn. Turn left on 2nd line EHS to parking area. Cell on day of hike 416-320-8555. Tessa Shelvey, (905) 850-1507 before 9pm or [email protected] We will be using the Main Trail and side trails north of Mono Centre to make a loop. The route will take us through woods and fields interspersed with lakes and includes a panoramic view from a hilltop lookout point. Summer -2014

Sunday, July 20 -- Caledon Hills, Palgrave (Map 17) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 10am, York Mills. Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 7-9pm or [email protected] Mina Kazemnia, (905) 770-9954 Beautiful section, variable terrain, walking through the woods on the Palgrave Side Trail, good views. Finish in Bolton. Sunday, July 20 -- Torrance Barrens - Geological Interest Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, Rocky. Dropout, Hiking boots. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Torrance Barrens parking lot. A 2.5 hour drive from Toronto. Take Muskoka Rd 169 north from Gravenhurst or south from Bala, then go south on Southwood Rd (Muskoka Rd 13) about 7 km to the Torrance Barrens parking lot. Sarah Hopton, (416) 319-3736 cell phone before 10pm or [email protected] Ted Iseman, (416) 219 1663 cell phone or [email protected] The Torrance Barrens is a rugged wilderness characterized by low ridges of Precambrian bedrock separated by wetland and peatfilled hollows. Orchids and berries may be abundant. Sunday, July 20 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, No dogs. Depart 9:30am, Parking lot No. 5 Sideroad ( km 46.6). From Hwy 9 and Airport Rd travel 3.5 km north to No 5 Sideroad (Tai Chi welcome sign). Turn right (east). Travel 500 meters Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org to the parking lot on the left. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] Work toward your Caledon Sideways Badge, new this year. See Caledon Hills Club website: ”http://www. caledonbrucetrail.org” for details. Keep a log of your Sideways hikes. Today we will include Hockley Heights, Glacier Valley, Hemlock Ridge, Hockleycrest, Harmony, and Darcy’s Side Trails.

Saturday, July 26 -- City of Guelph (Speed River) Level I Bus hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots. Depart 9am, York Mills. Marlon Chen, (416) 250-8522 or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm

Sunday, July 20 -- Toronto Section, Speyside (Map 12) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 18 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 9am, km 26.2. 401 west, N on Trafalgar Rd,W on 22 Side Rd(Reg # 43), N on Sixth Line 2 km drive to point where the trail comes out from left. Henry Kim, [email protected] Been tired of long winter waiting for rugged trail on hot summer! Friday, July 25 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk. Length of hike: 11 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Depart 10am, Lawrence & Yonge outside Library. Lawrence subway station is on the Yonge line. Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or jacktotheworld@ hotmail.com Larry Haigh Imagine if you will - A steaming bowl of Clam Chowder, A plate of Cod & Chips, followed by a thick slice of Key Lime Pie, all washed down with a pint of ale...yes it is Fish & Chip Time again. Notice the time - 10am. and place..Lawrence Subway Station. This is ‘not to mention’ a good, strenuous walk.

Speed River Hike and The University of Guelph, The Arboretum - Tours & Walks 1. A walk past a lovely Zen garden and through a hedged English garden, a rose garden that is not sprayed for pests and diseases. 2. Come out and see how 40 years has changed the landscape of what was once cropland, pasture and test plots. 3. Hike along the beautiful Speed River. 4. Visiting THE COLONEL JOHN McCRAE

Activity Calendar Saturday, July 26 -- Beaver Valley, Blue Mountain (Maps 23/ 24) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. Dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance bus fare applies. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 8am, York Mills. Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 or [email protected] Marilyn MacKellar, 416 653-4120 6-9pm Enjoy a hike on a warm sunny day. Then go into Collingwood and be part of the Collingwood Elvis Festival. Many sightings of Elvis are guaranteed. Bring your sequined jump suit and dive in!!.

Saturday, July 26 -- Oak Ridges Trail, KING CITY (Map 2) 5. Col John McCrae (18721918), the author of the WW1- Level I/II Car hike. era poem “In Flanders Fields”... Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, 6. This is a joint hike with the Charity Terrain: Variable. Hike Club. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. SUSQUEHANNOCK LODGE and TRAIL CENTRE Depart 9am, Roadside Parking Hiking in the Highlands of North Central Pennsylvania at Keele St., 3 km North of King Rd. Mina Kazemnia, (905) 770-9954 We will hike the Eaton Hall and Mary Lake loop and stop at Pine Farm for refreshments. This is a joint hike with the ORTA. BIRTHPLACE & MEMORIAL GARDENS.

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Celebrate summer and two National Holidays, the deck beckons to relax.

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Saturday, July 26 -- Caledon Hills, Glen Haffy (Maps 17/18) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, End to End #3 of 4, No dogs. Depart 9am, Bruce Trail parking lot on east side of 5th Line EHS, immediately south of Hockley Rd. Hockley Rd runs east-west between Hwy 10 and Airport Rd. 5th Line EHS is the first road west of Airport Rd. The parking 17

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area is accessed by a driveway on the east side of 5th Line, just south of Hockley Rd.

Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or [email protected]

Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected]

Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm

Join us for a series of four challenging hikes to earn Caledon’s Anniversary End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from Coolihans Rd to km 52.7 of the Main Trail. km 37.4 to 52.7.

Let’s start our walk at Allen Gardens... try to arrive a little early to view all the lovely flower shows. We will stroll around Cabbage Town then continue north along the Don. A good easy walk for beginners, and also to accommodate the hot, hot, weather.

Saturday, July 26 -- Blue Mountains, Pretty River (Map 23)

Sunday, July 27 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Map 18)

Level III Car hike. Length of hike: 18 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Challenging. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 8:30am, in the parking lot just west of km 37.8 on Bruce Trail Reference Guide map 23, about 850m west of Concession 10. A two hour drive from Highway 401 and Yonge Street. Ted Iseman, (416) 219 1663 cell phone or [email protected] Sarah Hopton, (416) 319-3736 cell phone before 10pm Come ramble as a comradeship in the Blue Mountains section looping on the Main Trail and five connecting side trails. By footfalls: the sky from the highest point on the Trail, an exposure of red and broken Queenston shale, up and down the grey tortured face, in crevices, in shadows their footfalls trace. There will be discussions throughout on the geology of this area. Sunday, July 27 -- Toronto Level I/II Urban walk. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Bring lots of water and a snack. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Depart 12pm, Main entrance to Allan Gardens...Sherbourne and Carlton. Take Yonge subway to College - take transfer and catch eastbound street car to Sherbourne. 18

Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 14 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, No dogs. Depart 9:30am, Roadside parking lot on 3rd Line EHS north of Hockley Rd, where Glen Cross Side Trail meets the road. Hockley Rd runs east from Highway 10, north of Orangeville. At 3rd Line EHS turn left (north). Travel about a km until you see a small parking area on the right. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] Work toward your Caledon sideways badge, new this year. See Caledon Hills Club website: www.caledonbrucetrail.org for details. Keep a log of your sideways hikes. Today we will hike Glen Cross, Isabel East, Cam Snell and Tom East Side Trails. Thursday, July 31 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 11am, Yonge & St. Clair Centre inside at T.D. Bank. St. Clair is on Yonge Line - get off at St. Clair come up to the main floor and you will see the group standing outside the TD Bank. Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm A great new discovery - a new Fish and Chip Store at Yonge & St. Clair. Come and try it out...it is very good. Room for all of us. Summer -2014

Friday, August 1 -- Beaver Valley/ Blue Mountains: Ravenna, Scenic Caves (Map 24) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 18 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, with rocky and hilly sections. No dropout, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Blue Mountain Resort parking lot on Scenic Caves Rd ( km 63.8, map 24) [GPS coordinates: N44 29.554 W80 19.094]. From Hwy 89, drive 30 km north on Hwy 124 to Singhampton. Continue straight north through Singhampton on County Rd 31 for 5 km then turn left on 12th Line (County Rd 31). Take the second right, Road 57D (may be mapped as Sideroad 25), then at the T-junction, turn right on the Townline, then at the 4th Line, drive 9.3 km north (to Banks), then 3.3 km east on 15th Sideroad/Scenic Caves Rd, then turn left into the parking lot. Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 before 9pm or [email protected] We will shuttle to the 6th Line (near km 13.3 of Beaver Valley Section) and then hike back - using the Main Trail along with the Loree and Len Gertler Side Trails. Some fine views over Nottawasaga Bay and Collingwood. Saturday, August 2 -- Toronto Section, Limehouse (Map 12) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 2 km and 5 km Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, BBQ 11:30am 1:30pm for 2 km and 5 km hikers. Depart 8:30am, York Mills. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9pm Fred Berktin, (416) 520 3797 This is the kick-off event for the hikea-thon with 3 hikes: first - 2km, second - 5km and third - 10 km. See articles in BTC magazine and in Footnotes. Car hikers meet at 22nd side road and 5th line at Limehouse memorial hall ( km 21.3 map 12) at 9:30am. Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Saturday, August 2 -- Niagara, Short Hills (Map 3) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 16 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, bring a snack lunch, two litres of drinking fluids, sunscreen and insect repellent. Depart 8:30am, Parking area on Roland Rd, the south side of the Provincial Park. Take the QEW to exit 51, just before St Catharines. Drive south to the end of 7th Street Louth, turn left on King St., then right on 5th Street Louth. At the junction with Pelham Rd, go straight across onto Effingham St., and follow for three kilometres to Roland Rd. Turn left, and the parking lot is half a kilometre on the left hand side of the road. GPS coordinates: N 43 05.413’, W 79 18.304’. Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10pm or [email protected] An opportunity to explore the many trails of a place we tend to neglect, the Short Hills Provincial Park. Using the park’s own trail network, as well as those of our own Bruce Trail, there are several waterfalls to delight us as well on a summer’s day. Sunday, August 3 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk. Length of hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Bring water and a snack. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Depart 12pm, Castle Frank subway station - street level. Castle Frank is on Bloor Line. Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or jacktotheworld@ hotmail.com Larry Haigh, (416) 4321239 before 8pm A fun walk. something for everyone...woods, hills, rivers. Join us you are bound to enjoy yourself.

Sunday, August 3 -- Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit (Maps 14/15) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 9am, km 18.3. 401 west, N on Hwy 410,N on Hwy 10, W on Escarpment Sideroad to Willoughby Rd. Henry Kim, [email protected] Been tired of long winter waiting for rugged trail on hot summer! Monday, August 4 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Boyne Valley, Primrose (Map 20) Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at 5 km and 10 km, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Depart 8am, York Mills. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm A good hike to support the 2014 hike-athon. Refreshments in Primrose. Back in Toronto by 6:00pm. Friday, August 8 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 11am, Yonge St. Clair Centre inside at TD Bank. Take Yonge Subway Line to St. Clair - go up to main floor and you will see a group

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outside the TD Bank. Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm Chinese Dumplings Walk...my favourite - come and join us lots of room for everybdy. Saturday, August 9 -- Toronto Level I Urban walk. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. Dropout at Anywhere, Families, Hiking boots.

Beginners,

Depart 9am, Victoria Park Subway Station at the Ticket Booth. Marlon Chen, (416) 250-8522 or [email protected] A taste of the Danforth. We will start the hike at the Victoria Park Subway Station to join the Taste of the Danforth. It is organized by the Toronto Greek community of over 200,000 people that is known as the biggest in the world. The festival takes place in Danforth Avenue in the centre of “GreekTown”. Plenty of stands and stages with shows that entertain more than 500,000 vistors. The vistors can enjoy the unique summer atmosphere, best Greek food, entertainment shows, contemporary and traditional music, dance shows, etc... (This is a joint hike with the Charity Hike Club). Saturday, August 9 -- Toronto Section (Maps 12/13) Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 17 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, End to End #2 of 3, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9am, York Mills. Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 or [email protected] This is the second hike of this end to end. I expect another sunny summer day and all that entails with well earned refreshments after. Refreshments in Georgetown again.

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www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Saturday, August 9 -- Blue Mountains, Blue Mountain Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout, Refreshments after, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance bus fare applies. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 8am, York Mills. Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 or [email protected] Sophie Chuchra, (416) 482-9843 or [email protected] Come join us for a great hike in the Blue Mountains. Explore the Loree Forest and enjoy great views of Georgian Bay. Refreshments and a rereshing dip at Wasaga Beach after the hike. Expect to be back in Toronto around 8pm. Saturday, August 9 -- Oak Ridges Trail, KING CITY (Map 2) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9am, Roadside Parking at Keele St., 3 km North of King Rd. Mina Kazemnia, (905) 770-9954 We will hike the Eaton Hall and Mary Lake loop and stop at Pine Farm for refreshments. This is a joint hike with the ORTA. Saturday, August 9 -- Niagara, Ball’s Falls (Maps 3/4) Level III Car hike. Length of hike: 20 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, End to End #3 of 4, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 8:30am, km 45.1 map 3. Park at the Rockway Community Centre. Carol Grecco, (416) 932-9774 before 10pm

We continue our end to end series this weekend.

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Sunday, August 10 -- Iroquoia, Dundas Valley (Map 8) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 12 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 10am, York Mills. Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 7 - 9pm or [email protected] Sophie Chuchra, (416) 482-9843 Beautiful scenic section, with three waterfalls, in the conservation area. The trail is mostly in the shade, making it very pleasant in the summer. Sunday, August 10 -- Niagara, Grimsby (Maps 4/5) Level III Car hike. Length of hike: 17 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, End to End #4 of 4, Hiking boots, No dogs. Depart 8:30am, km 2.2, map 5. Park at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area. Enter from Quarry Rd. which intersects with Ridge Rd. W just west of Beamers Falls. Carol Grecco, (416) 932-9774 before 10pm We complete our end to end series of Niagara. Happy Anniversary!. Friday, August 15 -- Dufferin HiLand, Primrose, Whitfield (Map 20) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 19 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, km 32.6 (map 20) [GPS coordinates: N44 09.581 W80 08.280]. From Hwy 89 (at the Hwy 10 Primrose junction), drive 6.5 km north on Prince of Wales Rd (Dufferin Rd 19), then 1.4 km east on Sideroad 10 (Dufferin Rd 17), then 1.3 km north on Centre Rd to roadside parking. Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 before 9pm or [email protected] Summer -2014

We will shuttle to the parking area on Prince of Wales Rd and then hike back - using the Main Trail along with the Primrose Loop, Oliver Creek, Moss Haven and Rockhill Park Side Trails, plus the usual visit to Murphy’s Pinnacle. Saturday, August 16 -- Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit (Map 15) Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Depart 8:30am, York Mills. Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 Before 9pm or [email protected] Fred Berktin, (416) 520 3797 How and Why was the Cataract formed? Many of us have hiked the Forks Of The Credit several times enjoyed the Cataract and the different wonders on this part of the Trail and have some knowledge of it’s formation. Today we have a GEOLOGIST who will take the time to explain HOW and WHY the Cataract was formed. I encourage you to bring your friends and family to enjoy this day. Saturday, August 16 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Maps 18/19) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 19 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, End to End #4 of 4, No dogs. Depart 9am, 3rd Line EHS at Mono Centre Rd. Park on the west side of 3rd Line, south of Mono Centre Rd. Mono Centre Road (County Rd 8) runs between Hwy 10 and Airport Rd. From Hwy 10 turn east on Mono Centre Rd. At the village of Mono Centre turn right. At 3rd Line turn right. From Airport Road turn west on Mono Centre Rd. Turn left at 3rd Line. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or [email protected] Join us for a series of four challenging hikes to earn Caledon’s Anniversary End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from the junction of Hockley Heights Side Trail to Caledon’s border with Dufferin club; km 52.7 to 70.8. Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Sunday, August 17 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk. Length of hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Depart 12pm, Eglinton East and Leslie. Take any bus from Yonge and Eglinton and get off at Leslie St. Go down the stairs at the bus stop...we will be waiting for you. Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm Another favourite - woods, rivers.... people, fresh air...come and join us meet new people, make new friends. Everybody welcome!!. Sunday, August 17 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Valley (Maps 18/19) Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 19 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at 8 and 15 km Pub stop after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 10am, Islington. Peter Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon-Thur before 10pm or [email protected] Rack up some kilometers for the Hikeathon. This hike will cover the northern 19 km of Caledon Hills -- both sides of Hockley Valley and right up to Dufferin Hi-Lands. Sunday, August 17 -- Caledon Hills, Glen Haffy (Map 17) Level II Car hike. Length of hike: 18 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 9am, km 44.4. 401 west, N on Hwy 400, W on Hwy 9, N on Hwy 18(Airport Rd )2 km driving, E on 7th Line to BTC parking lot right hand side about 100 m. Henry Kim, [email protected] Been tired of long winter waiting for rugged trail on hot summer!

Sunday, August 17 -- Blue Mountains, Devil’s Glen (Map 22) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 12 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, bring a yoga mat if desired, water and packed lunch. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, Devil’s Glen Provincial Park parking lot on County Road 124 on right side of road ( km 30.2). Hyw 410 N. Continue onto Hurontario St/On -10N. Slight left onto 10N . Turn left to stay on ON -10 N( signs for ON89 W / Shelburne/Collingwood/Owen Sound. Turn right onto County Road 124/ Collingwood. Turn right at Singhampton to remain on 124/Collingwood. Parking lot on right , about 2.8 km. Doris Harper, (519) 589-4114, do not call after 10pm, or [email protected] “ Pilates in the Wild” Theme Hike. This hike will incorporate 2 kinds of exercise, hiking and Pilates. We will be accompanied by certified Pilates instructor Bill who will lead a 1/2 hour session on top of the ski slopes at Devil’s Glen, approximately half way through the hike. We will pause for lunch and then continue with the hike. From the meeting place on #124 we will shuttle to parking area on 15/16 sideroad, Nottawasaga valley conservation area, where we will begin the hike. We will hike the main trail, Keyhole and Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout side trail, return to the main trail and continue back to parking area on #124. refreshment stop afterwards in Singhampton.

Activity Calendar Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm Another famous Fish & Chip walk. We’ve found a new plaice (if anybody gets this joke send me an email)...it is great... probably the best. Join us, meet new people and enjoy a 2 hour stroll before munching down. Friday, August 22 -- Blue Mountains, Duntroon, Pretty River (Maps 22/23) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 18 km, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, with rocky sections. No dropout, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 9:30am, County Rd 91 (225m west of km 35.9, map 22) [GPS coordinates: N44 23.334 W80 14.193]. From Hwy 89, drive 30.5 km north on Hwy 124 to the Singhampton stop sign, continue straight (on the OspreyClearview townline) for another 3.7 km then 1.8 km east on County Rd 91 to the parking lot on the north side (please use caution when turning off this road). Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 before 9pm or [email protected] A there & back hike, combined with a couple of loops involving the Nottawasaga Lookout area (including the Singhampton Crevice Caves) and the Pretty River Valley. At the end of the hike there will be an option of finishing up with a loop around the Duntroon View Side Trail (thus adding one more km to the total distance). Saturday, August 23 -- Toronto

Friday, August 22 -- Toronto

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Level II Urban walk.

Length of hike: 8 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat.

Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Depart 11am, Yonge & St. Clair Centre outside TD Bank. Take Yonge Subway Line to St. Clair...go to street level and you will see our hungry group.

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Dropout at Anywhere, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after. Depart 9am, High Park Subway Station, at the East Exit. Marlon Chen, (416) 250-8522 or [email protected] We shall start from the High Park walk down to Grenadier Pond and then along 21

Activity Calendar the lakeshore to Harbourfront Cente to join the TaiwanFEST. We will arrive the festival around 12:30pm. There is a lot of Taiwanese Style Food; you can have your lunch there. Then, go join the activities. All the programs are free. For more details about the TaiwanFest: http://www. taiwanfest.ca (This is a joint hike with the Charity Hike Club ). Saturday, August 23 -- Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) Level I Bus hike. Length of hike: 7 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Telephone to Leader. Depart 10am, York Mills. Taizo Shinkoda, (416) 423-4454 7-9pm Johanna Lanfranco, (416) 961-4701 7-9pm Join us for a leisurely 6.6 km photo hike along the main and side trails in the Scotsdale / Silver Creek Conservation Area. We will cross bridges over creeks, on boardwalks through wet areas, through mature woodlots at the edge of the Escarpment and into the contours of the valleys. There will be a random door prize for one of those who are on the bus. Saturday, August 23 -- Rockwood Conservation Area. Departures from Clarence Square and Islington Level I/II Bus hike. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after.

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org trails. Bring your bathing suit to make use of the beach after our hike or you can rent a canoe or paddleboat. On the way home, we’ll stop at Andrew’s Scenic Acres and Scotch Block Winery. We will be collecting the $5.25 conservation area admission along with the bus fare. Pickup at Islington approx. 9:20am. Saturday, August 23 -- Toronto Section (Maps 13/14) Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 16 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, End to End #3 of 3, Hiking boots, Refreshments after. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9am, York Mills. Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 or [email protected] This is the last hike in this end to end. Come out and enjoy some late summer sun. Those who complete the end to end will receive badges (cost $5). Refreshments in Bolton after hike. Saturday, August 23 -- Oak Ridges Trail, KING CITY (Map 2) Level I/II Car hike. Length of hike: 13 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Depart 9am, Roadside Parking at Keele St., 3 km North of King Rd. Mina Kazemnia, (905) 770-9954 We will hike the Eaton Hall and Mary Lake loop and stop at Pine Farm for refreshments. This is a joint hike with the ORTA.

Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 9am, Clarence Square. Barbara Euler, (416) 695-1838 before 10pm or [email protected] Spend a relaxed day in this recreational area on the Eramosa River. We’ll explore the interesting geological features, including potholes and caves (challenging climb into Northamerica’s second largest pot hole is optional), as well as some of the history of the area as evidenced by the ruins of the Harris Mill. We’ll be mostly on nature 22

Saturday, August 23 -- Peninsula, Hope Bay (Map 37) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 16 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to End #3 of 9, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 8am, Jackson’s Cove Parking Lot, km 50.4. Summer -2014

From Wiarton, Hwy 6 north, Bruce Rd 9 east and north to Hopeness Rd. East on Hopeness Rd to Jackson’s Cove, turning right to the parking lot on the right. Doug Sloan, [email protected] We will car shuttle to km 34.3 and hike back through Hope Bay. Bring lots of water. Sunday, August 24 -- Blue Mountains, Pretty River Level II Bus hike. Length of hike: 15 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Refreshments after, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance bus fare applies. Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 8am, York Mills. Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 or [email protected] Sophie Chuchra, (416) 482-9843 or [email protected] Join us for a spectacular hike in Pretty River Valley Provincial Park. Hike to the highest point on the Bruce Trail and enjoy splendid views of Georgian Bay and the country side. We will cool off at Wasaga Beach after the hike so pack your swimsuit. Back in Toronto around 8pm.

E-Notes in Your Email Inbox Footnotes, hike schedules and updates now available by E-mail • Stay up to date with the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Toronto Bruce Trail Club • Reduce paper use and mailing costs. • Receive your Club Newsletter and Hike Schedule as a full-colour PDF file as soon as it’s ready. 4 Easy Steps 1. Visit www.torontobrucetrailclub.org 2. Click on “E-Notes Subscribe/ Unsubscribe” 2. Select “Subscribe” 3. Fill out the form 4. Click on “Submit” Button Club Info Line: 416-763-9061

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org [email protected] Sunday, August 24 -- Peninsula, Rush Cove & Barrow Bay (Maps 37/38) Level II/III Car hike. Length of hike: 17 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to End #4 of 9, Hiking boots, No dogs, Refreshments after. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Depart 8am, Barrow Bay parking, east side of Bruce Rd 9, km 66.4. From Wiarton, Hwy 6 north, then east on Barrow Bay Rd and north 1.5 km on Bruce Rd 9 to roadside parking, just across from the Barrow Bay store. Doug Sloan, [email protected] We will car shuttle to km 50.4 and hike back around Cape Dundas and Rush Cove. Bring plenty of water. Saturday, August 30 -- Toronto Level I Urban walk. Length of hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at Anywhere, Beginners, Families, Refreshments after. Depart 9am, High Park Subway Station, at the East Exit. Marlon Chen, (416) 250-8522 or

We shall start from the High Park walk down to Grenadier Pond and then along the Lakeshore to Harbourfront Centre to join the TaiwanFEST. We will arrive at the festival around 12:30pm. There is a lot of Taiwanese Style Food; you can have your lunch there. Then, go join the activities. All the programs are free. (This is a join hike with Charity Hiking Club ). Sunday, August 31 -- Toronto Level II Urban walk. Length of hike: 12 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, bring lots of water. Depart 12pm, Old Mill Subway Station. Street level. Old Mill subway station is on the Bloor line. Jacqueline Holmes, (416) 487-8929 or [email protected] Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8pm Fourth Annual Air Show Event...this is a stunning day out, a good walk, a lovely lunch set against theamazing acrobatic airshow. Lunch available at cafe, ice cream van - pizza..all in perfect location to watch the Show location.

A Sweet Hiking Life Smelling good is such a part of being acceptable in 2014 that it may deter people from hiking. Not necessary. There are ways of keeping yourself smelling good and still pushing yourself on the trail. 1. Be sure to take sweaty clothes out as soon as possible. Balled up in a corner (or a pack) is a good way to promote bacterial multiplication. Air your clothes immediately. 2. Wash with a detergent which discourages bacteria. Adria Vasil recommends Bi-OKleen Bac-Out Stain and Odor Eliminator. No Sweat Laundry Detergent also has a good review. Apparently, soap nuts (see your local natural product supplier), in the laundry, also attack bacteria. 3. If your things still smell: Soak in vinegar and water for a day or so and then wash as usual. This works for me even with poly tops I’ve been hand-washing for two weeks on long-distance trails.

4. Hang things out to dry. The air is a good way to restore wearability, so use a clothesline or hang things on the balcony if possible. 5. Perfume will not do it. Don’t count on perfumed detergents or fabric softeners to overcome an underlying odour. You’ll just get a strange new scent and, as a bonus, irritate your closest neighbours (and friends) with the perfume. According to Courtney Shea fabric softener puts a film on your clothes which prevents it from breathing (and it’s supposed to do that to avoid smelling). So just keep hiking (and sweating) – and smelling good. References: Shea, Courtney ‘How to keep your gym clothes smelling fresh’ in The Globe and Mail May 9, 2011; Vasil, Adria Ecoholic Home. (Vintage Canada, 2009)

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Other Hikes 1. 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.

2. Commercial Trips:

FOOTNOTES has a number of advertisements from commercial hiking and outing organizations.

Friday, June 20 Peninsula, Tobermory 12th Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure June 20-23. Please join us as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory, in search of orchids and other flowers. Our search will extend to Flower Pot Island (cost approx. $35.00 for the glass bottom boat and Parks Canada fee). The wild flowers in the Tobermory area at this time of year are wonderful and our slow paced walks will focus on these flowers and the area’s great views. We stay and have our meals in a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour. For more information please contact Greg Vincent: [email protected] or 519.579.8210.

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Let’s Hike-a-thon!!!

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he Toronto Bruce Trail Club is inviting you to participate in the first-ever Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon during the month of August.

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o what is the Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon? This is a fundraising event supporting the BTC’s 50th Anniversary Milestones Project. The Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon is a month-long fundraiser – participants set a personal hiking goal, collect donations, and then hike the Bruce Trail throughout the month of August.

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hy are we doing this?

 For the love of the Bruce Trail!  For the love of the outdoors!  For the love of hiking!

 For the exercise!

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articipants are required to raise a minimum donation of $100.00 per individual or $300.00 for a team (maximum of 6 members) to register. By collecting donations from your friends and family, your efforts will add up fast! You’ll even get a webpage link that you can e-mail to your friends and family asking for their donation. You can post photos and provide updates of your progress and adventures online.  It’s that easy! Everyone is welcome!

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 To get your family out on the trail – or just to motivate you! unds raised will be directed to the BTC’s 50th Anniversary Milestones Project. The 50th Anniversary Milestones Project is a celebration of all the elements that make the Bruce Trail so exceptional, from the Trail itself to the BTC’s land acquisition work to the many, many volunteers who make everything happen. he Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon gives you the opportunity to help preserve and protect the Bruce Trail and provide an opportunity to make your kilometres count. You can hike as little or as much as you want. You can hike by yourself, with a buddy, friends and/or family. You can also join the public hikes offered by any of the Bruce Trail Clubs along the trail.

 To protect the trails we all love!

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on’t buy any boot if your toes feel cramped because it is very difficult to correct. If it doesn’t fit properly, then even the finest quality construction will result in nothing more than an expensive and durable torture device. f the size you’ve tried feels OK, yet your foot seems to slop around inside the boot, the problem might be the footbed. A footbed keeps your foot from contorting inside the boot by supporting the sole in a neutral position. Other signs of poorly matched footbeds are tender points on the heel and ball of your foot during hiking, pain in the arch, and persistent heel slip. Hikers who have high arches often need footbeds with more arch support than

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what is provide. Sometimes an over the counter insert will work. But for truly persistent problems you might need custom molded orthotics. These rigid and often expensive footbeds must be fitted by a podiatrist.

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hile hiking boot comfort depends on fit, there are other manufacturing features that are often overlooked at the time a purchase is made. For example

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he Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon will take place throughout the month of August. A kick-off event will be held at Limehouse Conservation Area on Saturday, August 2nd with featured hikes, music and giveaways.

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egistration opens June 1, 2014. Watch for details on the BTC & Toronto BTC websites. So dust off your boots and get ready to hike – a – thon!

on steep uphills or long downhills. nternal ankle padding is critical to your comfort, since your ankle lacks fatty skin layers but flexes and folds thousands of times a day. A secure fit around the heel and ankle will eliminate excess movement, while decent padding on both sides of the joint will minimize chafing.

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ou can easily evade most heel blisters discomfort by making sure your boots are well broken in. If your travel styles vary widely, you’ll probably be happier in a boot that is lighter than heavier. Whether you hike alone or with friends, saying “Hello” to everyone you meet on the trail could make a big difference at the end of your hiking day.

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