Toronto Bruce Trail

If you are curious about two-hour loop hikes in the Toronto Section, we have created a list of nine hikes we suggest you try out. All can be counted towards your Side Trail badge. Learn more: torontobrucetrailclub.org/the-trail/toro…

Ticks continue to be a problem on many of our trails, and populations are increasing throughout Southern Ontario. For more information about ticks and preventative measures, go to: bit.ly/4eMDOV3

June 8 on the Vanderleck ST., a work crew team of six built a 16 foot boardwalk with platforms of 7 feet and 4 feet at the ends. On the bridge, L to R, are Stewart Fleming, Joanna & Tony Devir, Brad Stevens, Mark Pottruff, and Ian Grindall applying the final screw to the ID tag.

The Happy Trails race through the Toronto section was a hot one! On Saturday 220 trail runners completed either a 10K, 25K or 50K course. There were 10 volunteers from the TBTC helping. We've posted lots more photos here bit.ly/44tKQKT

We're looking for a treasurer to help the Club with its financial needs.

Thanks to Laurent Thibault, our trails were cleared of fallen trees recently in the Speyside area of the Toronto section. If you see an obstructions, use your BTC app and let us know so our trail crews can attend to them!

If you would like to learn more about your Club board members, we have updated a series of biographies of each member, including our six new members. You can find this page on our website under the board of director page. bit.ly/45XEZ1I

The Caledon Trailway is closed between Winston Churchill and Heritage Road due to culvert repair for the summer. Please note that if you are doing a loop hike using th Rockside ST or the Terra Cotta ST you may want to factor this into your trip planning.

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Congrats to the 17 hikers who came out on Canada Day to earn the BTC Pride Badge! It was a hot day but everyone had a ton of fun hiking, chatting, and spotting items to complete the scavenger hunt. Thanks to everyone who made Pride special this year on the Toronto Trail.

Did you know? A First Nations village was discovered on the Scotsdale Farm property, dating back to 1550. The propery is located overlooking Owl Creek, a tributary to the Credit River. Mark Rowe wrote about it, for E-Notes several years ago. Read more bit.ly/3IjKWvP

There will be a trail race in the Toronto section on Saturday July 12. If you would like to volunteer to be part of the 10-person TBTC support team, please contact david.rowney@gmail.com. Please let runners by if you are on the trails that day!

Your digital monthly newsletter E-Notes should have arrived in your inbox this week. We have some great stories for you: a hike program report, a trail maintenance award, hike-a-thon results and much more!

Happy Canada Day from all of us at the Toronto Bruce Trail Club.

On June 19, the Toronto Club was recognized with a special award from Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). We were awarded the 2025 Outstanding Volunteer Award. Dave Paape, Rose-Mary Mitter and Laurent Thibault attended the CVC award ceremony on behalf of the TBTC volunteers.

Tips for hiking in the summer: brucetrail.org/hiking-in-the-…

There will be a trail race in the Toronto section on Saturday July 12. If you would like to volunteer to be part of the TBTC support team, please contact david.rowney@gmail.com

The Halton Hills Chapter braved the stairs of Devil's Pulpit in the Caledon section last Sunday. Steep inclines, lovely scenery, good company and fantastic weather highlighted the 8k hike.

beautiful 3 days of hiking in great temps, not much mud and abundant spring flowers, lead by Glenda Collings, earned this bunch this friendly bunch the Toronto Bruce Trail Club's Stained Glass badge! #fundraiserhike #endtoend #forthebadge #torontobrucetrailclub

From time to time, volunteer TBTC chain saw maintenance crews encounter dangerous situations with “hanging trees”. A big thank you to Bryce Moore who came out recently on a volunteer basis to help take down a big tree hanging over the trail near the St. Helena Rd access pt.