November 17, 2019
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You sure can! Early snow in Ontario has all of us thinking about winter hiking. There are a few things to think about before you head outside. The better prepared you are the more you will enjoy it. Layer up. Big thick winter coats are great for strolling around but if you are headed for…
September 23, 2019
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Saturday, September 21st at the BTC Annual General Meeting held in Hamilton, Ontario, Niagara Club was awarded the Philip & Jean Gosling Award for the re-routed trail east of the Louth Conservation Area. Rick Waters, NBTC Trail Development & Maintenance Director accepted this distinguished environment award. The Philip and Jean Gosling Award recognizes projects…
May 16, 2019
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No UHS does not mean Universal Health Care or Ultra-High Speed. For the Bruce Trail Conservancy, it means Unified Hike Schedule. For Niagara members it means a huge hike selection. Beginning June 1, 2019, you will be able to go to one site to view hikes from all nine Bruce Trail clubs. Amazing! Maybe a little overwhelming…
April 30, 2019
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2019 AGM Held on Sunday April 28, 2019, Rockway Community Centre. The day started with two sunny hikes around the Rockway area of the Bruce Trail. The meeting was brought to order by Debbie Demizio, outgoing President. Debbie gave an overview of the strategic focus of the BTC and the club as well as many…
February 15, 2019
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Hot off the press! 2019 Spring Grapevine is full of great hiking news – benefits of hiking, new directors, Youth Hiking Program, trail re-routes and a call out for help on Earth Day. Check out the latest edition of the Niagara Bruce Trail Clubs newsletter.
January 19, 2019
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How do I start? …one step at a time… Hiking the entire Bruce Trail can be daunting, and for some, unrealistic. Developing a hiking habit can be beneficial for your physical and mental health. It can become a lifetime endeavour that can be carried out for years to come. Everyday people, who have never hiked…
January 14, 2019
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What is hiking? …but putting one foot in front of the other Hiking at its origin takes us to ancestral roots, where first peoples first cleared a path through grassland and woods, across streams and over hills. Imagine the awesome and bold beauty of a land where few had set foot before! Hiking these paths…
September 19, 2018
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Preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone, forever. Learn about all things BRUCE TRAIL with the Niagara Bruce Trail Club on Sunday, September 30, 2018 1pm-4pm. Meet in the Niagara College Greenhouses, 135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake. A Family friendly event. Presentation at 1:30pm Free Guided Hike at 2:00pm (1.5 hrs, medium pace, moderate terrain) Sign…
Check out our Summer Hike schedule (June-August). It is bursting with an array of hikes from 1.5 – 5hrs in length, from leisurely to strenuous. Whatever your level of experience, we have a hike for you. You can hike along our lovely Bruce Trail, along Niagara’s finest recreation trails or go further afield and plan…
Why do I have to keep my dog on a leash? There are several good reasons for this rule. Recently a frustrated landowner revoked his permission for our use of his land because people were not abiding by this rule. About 60% of the Bruce Trail is owned by the conservancy. The remaining 40% is owned…